| | Nursery Furniture & Accessories |
 | Glider/Rocker |
| Moses Basket |
| Mobile |
| Bookshelf |
| | Sound soother/White noise machine/Fan |
| | Dresser |
| | Organizers for closet |
| | Baby hangers |
| | Blackout shades
(Although our experts at Sleepy Planet might argue that these are a must have!) |
| | Curtains |
| | Rug |
| | Crib toys |
| | Toy chest |
| | Wall decor |
| | Clock |
| | Lamp(s) |
| | Night light |
| | Cool-mist humidifier |
| | Air purifier |
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| | For the Crib |
| | Breathable bumpers (See our article on Nursery Safety) |
| | Dust ruffle |
| | Quilted mattress pad(s) |
| | Lightweight blankets (depends on your climate) |
| | Heavier blankets (depends on your climate) |
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| | For the Changing Table |
| | Wipe warmer |
| | Diaper pail & refills |
| | Waterproof pads |
| | Cotton balls/pads |
| | Q-tips |
| | Baby powder (talc-free or corn starch) |
| | Toys to entertain/distract baby |
| | Hand sanitizer |
| | Massage oil or lotion |
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| | For the Bath |
| | Plastic container (to rinse baby) |
| | Cloth diapers
(to put on baby's chest with warm water so they don't catch a chill) |
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| | Out and About |
| | Baby carrier (Sling, wrap, etc.) |
| | Car seat stroller frame |
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| | For the Diaper Bag |
| | Hand sanitizer |
| | Blanket |
| | Disposable changing pads |
| | Rattle or other small toy |
| | Nursing shawl (if breastfeeding) |
| | Small plastic bags (for disposing dirty diapers) |
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| | Around the House |
| Swing
(Some of us might argue that this is a must have!) |
| | Bouncer |
| | Playard |
| | Activity gym/play mat |
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| | For the Kitchen |
| | Sterilizer |
| | Bottle brush |
| | Drying rack |
| | Highchair (not needed until baby can sit up) |
| | Booster seat (not needed for at least 1 year - if at all) |
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| | For the Nursing Mom |
| | Nursing pillow |
| | Nursing tops |
| | Nursing shawl/cover |
| | Nipple cream |
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| | Layette |
| | 4-6 crossover undershirts
(These don't upset the umbilical stump.) |
| | 2+ one-piece playsuits/rompers |
| | 3 stretchy pants |
| | Mittens
(To prevent scratching, not for making snowballs...) |
| | Lingerie bag
(To prevent little socks from getting lost in the laundry!) |
| | 1 going home outfit |
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| | Recovery: After a Vaginal Delivery |
| | Donut cushion |
| | Numbing spray |
| | Squeeze water bottle |
| | Witch hazel pads |
| | Ice packs |
| | Laxative |
| | Sitz bath |
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| | Recovery: After a C-Section |
| | Scar minimizer, i.e. Neosporin Scar Solution |
| | Laxative |
| | Underwear made specifically for helping scars heal |
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| | Toys, Books, CDs, DVDs, etc. |
| | During Pregnancy |
| The Pregnancy Journal,
by A. Christine Harris |
| | What to Expect When You're Expecting,
by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee Hathaway |
| | The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy,
by Vicki Iovine |
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| | To Prepare for Your New Arrival |
| | The Happiest Baby on the Block,
by Harvey Karp, MD (book and/or DVD) |
| | The Sleepeasy Solution,
by Jennifer Waldburger and Jill Spivack |
| | The New Mom's Companion,
by Debra Gilbert Rosenberg and Mary Sue Miller |
| | The Expert's Guide to the Baby Years,
by Samantha Ettus |
| | The Baby Name Bible,
by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz
(Be sure to visit The Cradle's Baby Name Search!) |
| | Beyond Ava & Aiden: The Enlightened Guide to Naming Your Baby
by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz |
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| | To Read to Your Little One |
| | Guess How Much I Love You,
by Sam McBratney |
| | I Love You Through and Through,
by Bernadette Rossetti Shustak |
| | Goodnight, Moon,
by Margaret Wise Brown |
| | You Are My I Love You,
by Maryann Cusimano Love |
| | Hush Little Baby,
by Sylvia Long |
| | Good Night, Gorilla,
by Peggy Rathmann |
| | Counting Kisses,
by Karen Katz |
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| | Toys |
| | Crinkle toys |
| | Bootie rattles |
| | Teethers |
| | Clutch cubes or balls |
| | Soft cloth books |
abies really don't need much – just a few staples such as food, diapers, and good ol' fashioned TLC.
