Tuesday, March 27, 2012

New Baby Checklist: Are you ready for baby?

When I was pregnant, I scoured the internet for the perfect new baby checklist. 
But I couldn't find just one that worked for me. So I compiled several lists together to make the "perfect" list for Baby A. 

I  hope this list helps some soon-to-be new mama's.
If you are already a mama, what was your must have item/ what is your most used baby item?
  •   Cloth Diapers
  •   Diaper Sprayer
  •   Diaper wetbags (2)
  •   Pail liner
  •   Burp cloths 
  •   Disposable wipes. 
  •   Diaper rash cream ( I love California Baby!)
  •   Diaper pail ( I like the Diaper Dekor Plus)
  •   Diaper bag ( We have a few, one for daddy, one for mommy, and a mini one)
  •   Baby monitor
  •   1 or 2 pacifiers
  •   Pacifier clip
  •   Pack 'n Play
  •   At least 6 bottles, including nipples
  •   Bottle brush
  •   Bottle Warmer
  •   Steam Microwave Sterilizer
  •   Bottle drying rack
  •   Breast pump ( I have a manual & an electric)
  •   Boppy breastfeeding pillow
  •   Nursing pads
  •   Nipple Cream
  •   Breast milk storage bags (lots of them!)
  •   Thermometer
  •   Baby first aid kit
  •   Baby hair brush
  •   Baby nail clippers
  •   Baby  Saline
  •   Infant bath tub 
  •   Baby shampoo /body wash
  •   Baby lotion
  •   4-5 hooded  bath towels
  •   10-12Baby Washclothes
  •   Crib
  •   Changing table 
  •   Changing pad
  •   Glider
  •   Bouncer
  •   Swing. 
  •   Activity mat
  •   Crib mobile
  •   Crib bumpers
  •   2 fitted crib sheets
  •   A rear-facing infant car seat (w/ base)
  •   Baby carrier /Moby wrap
  •   Stroller
  •   A weather appropriate take home outfit
  •   At least 8-10 onesies, some long sleeve & some short sleeved 
  •   At least 5 pairs of pants
  •   6 or more sleepers
  •   Baby mittens to keep baby from scratching themselves
  •   A few hoodies or sweaters
  • · 1 snowsuit
  • · 1 to 2 pairs of mittens 
  • · At least  8 pairs of socks
  • · 1 sun hat
  •   1 pair of baby sunglasses
  •   Baby sunscreen
  •   3-4 baby hats of various styles for different weather
  •   4 to 6 blankets. 
  •   At least 4 bibs
  •   Halo Sleep sack
This is the check list that hubby and I used for Baby A, this really helped me out a lot when we were preparing for her. The pack n play with the newborn bassinet in it and the bouncer have been our most used items! The second most used item has been the baby carrier.

Lolli

2 comments:

  1. I used pretty much everything I had but my most used items were The baby bouncer, baby swing, receiving blankets(I used for multiple things), baby Boppy pillow, and travel system.

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