| | Nursery Furniture & Accessories |
 | Bookshelf |
| | Glider/Rocker |
| | Moses Basket |
| | Mobile |
| | 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 Décor |
| | Clock |
| | Lamp(s) |
| | Night Light |
| | Cool-Mist Humidifier |
| | Air Purifier |
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| | For the Crib |
| | 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 (if applicable) |
| | Waterproof Pads |
| | Cotton Balls/PadsRubbing Alcohol/Alcohol Wipes |
| | Q-tips |
| | Baby Powder (Talc-free or Corn Starch) |
| | Toys to entertain/distract baby |
| | Hand Sanitizer |
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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.) |
| | Snap 'n Go |
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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!) |
| | Bouncy Seat |
| | Playard |
| | Gymini |
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| | For the Kitchen |
| | Sterilizer |
| | Bottle Brush |
| | Drying Rack |
| | A highchair isn't needed for about 6 months. |
| | A booster seat isn't needed for at least 12-18 months - 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 |
| | 1 Going Home Outfit |
| | Mittens
(To prevent scratching, not for making snowballs...) |
| | Lingerie Bag
(To prevent little socks from getting lost in the laundry!) |
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| | Recovery: After a Vaginal Delivery |
| | Donut Cushion |
| | Numbing Spray |
| | Squeeze Water Bottle |
| | Witch Hazel Pads, i.e. Tucks, etc. |
| | Ice Packs |
| | Laxative |
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| | Recovery: After a C-Section |
| | Scar Minimizer, i.e. Neosporin Scar Solution |
| | Laxative |
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| | Toys, Books, CDs, DVDs, etc. |
| | During Pregnancy |
| | What to Expect When You're Expecting,
by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee Hathaway |
| | The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy,
by Vicki Iovine |
| | The Expectant Father,
by Armin A. Brott |
| | The Pregnancy Journal,
by A. Christine Harris |
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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 Baby Name Bible,
by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz
(Be sure to visit The Cradle's Baby Name Search!) |
| | 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 |
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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 |
| | Tummy time mat |
| | Bootie rattles |
| | Teethers |
| | Clutch cubes or balls |
| | Soft cloth books |
| | Mobile |
| | Red, white and black toys |
abies really don't need much – just a few staples such as food, diapers, and good ol' fashioned TLC.
