"The List" Must Have Checklist

hen you break it all down, the absolute basics needs for your baby are quite simple.

They are:

• Food
• Diapers
• A place to sleep
• And, of course, your love and care

But when it comes to your newborn, need and want are two words that are easily interchangeable. The list below covers what we feel are the "must have" items when it comes to bringing home baby.

Print this checklist to mark your completed items.
An interactive checklist is coming soon!

	Nursery Furniture & Accessories
	Bassinet/Cradle/Co-Sleeper (unless you are putting your little one right into the crib)
	Crib
	Crib mattress
	Changing table (or any safe place to change your baby's diaper)
	Nursery monitor
	For the Crib
	3-5 fitted sheets
	Crib positioner (to keep baby on his/her back)
	For the Changing Table
	Diapers (disposable or cloth)
	Wipes
	Diaper cream/ointment
	For the Bath
	Infant bath tub (or seat)
	4+ hooded towels
	6+ washcloths
	Gentle shampoo/Baby wash (a pump top is a plus!)
	Brush/Comb (If your little one has any hair!)
	Mild moisturizer (for after the bath)
	Baby manicure set (Baby's nails are nice and soft after a bath.)
	For the Medicine Cabinet
	Digital thermometer (See also How To: Take Your Baby's Temperature.)
	First aid kit
	Infant's Tylenol and/or Infant's Motrin (Always consult with your pediatrician before dispensing any medication.)
	Infant's Mylicon (or other simethicone drops - for gas)
	Bulb syringe
	IN ANTICIPATION OF TEETHING:
	Infant's Anbesol or Oragel (or similar)
	Hyland's (or another homeopathic brand) Teething Tablets
	(See also Baby's First Medicine Cabinet.)
	Out and About
	Infant car seat
	Mirror (to see baby in car)
	Diaper bag
	ONE (OR MORE) OF THE FOLLOWING
	Car seat stroller frame
	Stroller with car seat attachment/adapter
	Stroller with bassinet option (or full recline)
	Baby carrier (if you prefer to hold your baby)
	For the Diaper Bag
	Diapers
	Wipes
	Diaper cream/ointment
	Diaper trash bags (or Ziploc-type bags)
	Backup inesie
	Cap/Hat
	Pacifier(s) (if your baby takes one)
	Bottle (unless exclusively breastfeeding)
	Formula dispenser or can of liquid formula (unless exclusively breastfeeding)
	For the Kitchen
	Bottles
	Nipples
	Formula (if formula fed)
	For the Nursing Mom
	Breastpump (electric and/or handheld) Some are available for rent - ask your hospital or lactation consultant.
	Pump accessories
	Milk storage bags
	Nursing bras
	Layette
	6+ onesies
	4-6 pair of socks
	2+ newborn hats
	2-3 footed or footless pajamas (or bundlers)
	4-6 bibs
	2-3 swaddling blankets
	6 -8 burp cloths
	Gentle baby laundry detergent
	Outfit for celebration, i.e. cris, christening, etc. (if you are having one.)