What a newborn baby needs: 38 items checklist
So, what is everything a newborn needs?
Overall, the checklist for new baby essentials contains items for Health and Safety, Layette & Diapering, Baby Equipment and Furniture & Accessories. Let’s take a deeper look at those items right now.
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Having a new baby is a huge expense, and it is hard to stay on budget when you see all of the cute outfits in the stores.
While all of the tiny things are really tempting to buy, please keep in mind that babies grow really fast.
Most common mistake new parents make:
One of the biggest mistakes that new parents make is over shopping for clothes. Remember, you will probably keep the baby in a lot during those first few months so cute outfits with matching hats and shoes may not get any use.
Plus if you are going to have a baby shower you will receive a lot of cute outfits fit for your little bundle of joy.
Below is a checklist for new baby essentials that I put together as a guide for you to use while doing your shopping.
Remember to do your shopping after your baby shower, this way you will only buy what you need.
Essentials list for newborn baby: 38 items
- digital thermometer
- nasal aspirator
- infant acetaminophen drops
- baby monitor
- night light Baby Care Products
- baby shampoo/baby wash
- diaper cream
- baby nail clippers or safety scissors
- baby oil/lotion
- baby brush and comb
- a couple of pacifiers (even if you don’t plan to use them!)
- newborn diapers/cloth diapers/wraps or set up diaper service
- baby wipes and/or extra baby washcloths
- diaper pail
- burp cloths or extra cloth diapers
- gowns/kimonos or newborn sleepers (4–6)
- receiving blankets (4–6)
- swaddling blankets (2–3)
- crib blanket or quilt
- newborn socks or booties (4–6 pair)
- newborn cap (1–2)
- hooded bath towels and wash cloth
- 4–6 T-shirts or all-in-ones
- 1–2 sweaters or bunting (depending upon season)
- baby carrier (sling, wrap or pack carrier)
- infant seat (have to bring it to the hospital!)
- stroller or carriage
- bouncer seat or swing
- diaper bag
- co-sleeper/bassinet/cradle or crib
- mattress, waterproof pads, at least two sheets and other bedding
- changing table or other safe changing area
- mobile for the crib and/or changing area
- changing pad and 2 covers Nursing Necessities
- nursing pillow
- washable or disposable nursing pads
- rental, electric or manual breast pump and storage bottles or bags if you plan to pump milk
- feeding bottles (2–4 4 oz to start), nipples, and bottle brush if you plan to use bottles
Seven helpful links for parents from Finechildren.com:
› Parenting tips for Early childhood
› Parenting tips for Middle childhood
What does a new mom need for herself?
Below you will find a shortlist of things new moms will need to have on hand.
New Mother Care
- sitz bath herbs
- big box of extra-long maxi pads for locchia
- nursing nightgown or comfy cotton pajamas
- small tube of modified lanolin or other product to soothe sore nipples
- nursing bras (1–2 comfy nursing bras plus a sleep bra to take to the hospital — you can get more when your milk comes in, in case your size changes)
Other Good Ideas
- pick out birth announcements (address envelopes before baby comes, if possible)
- make a Belly Cast to remember this amazing time!
Also, a good thing to know is that some of these accessories and gadgets are fun to have. Some of them even help make your life easier.
However these are not must-haves, all your baby really needs is your love and affection and your baby will grow and flourish.
Remember you must have a car seat for baby, because the hospital will not let you leave without it! Plus you want to protect your little miracle in any way possible.
Relax and enjoy this time with your precious baby because this time will never return.
If possible, line up friends and family who will bring meals or come help you out at home after the baby is born (and a good friend to coordinate) and/or hire a doula to help.
This way you can spend even more time just worrying about the baby, while someone else worries about YOU!
Finish Line
These were the parents’ checklists for new baby essentials. Hopefully, now you know what is everything a newborn needs and what does a new mom need for herself.
We are happy if you got something useful from this article. Wish you all the best!
Seven helpful links for parents from Finechildren.com:
› Parenting tips for Early childhood
› Parenting tips for Middle childhood
