What you actually need for your newborn baby

Having a newborn checklist is wonderful! It's like having a handy guide that ensures you're fully prepared for your baby's arrival. With a checklist, you can make sure you have all the essentials ready, from clothes and diapers to feeding supplies and safety gear. It helps ease stress and gives you peace of mind, knowing that you're ready to welcome your little one into the world. Plus, it's a great way to stay organized and focused during an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time.

Nursery checklist

• Crib, Bassinet Or Mini Crib
• Crib Mattress
• 4 Bedding or Waterproof Crib Sheets
• 5 Pacifiers
• Rocking Chair
• NightLight
• Baby Monitor
• Diapers ( Get the newborn and 0-3 months old Diapers )
• 2-3 Unscented Wet Wipes Boxes
• Diaper Rash Cream
• Diaper caddy
• Diaper Changing Table or Dresser with Diaper Changing Pad
• Diaper Pail
• White Noise (Optional)
• Humidifier (Optional)

Bath checklist

• Baby Tub or Bath Seat
• Bodywash and Shampoo
• Bath Mug
• 5 Washclothes
• 2 Hooded Towel
• Bodylotion (Optional)
• Bath Cleansing Washclothes
• Cradle Cap Brush

Clothing checklist

• 8-10 Onesies ( Double zipper onesies are very useful, specially when changing diaper at night, basically zippers will be your friend)
• 5 Dressup Outfits
• 10 Socks
• 10 Mittens
• 5 Caps
• 2-3 Swaddle Blanket
• 5-6 Pajamas ( Footies pajamas are blessings)
• 5-6 Tops ( Look for tops which is Kimono style and has mittens in it)
• Snowsuit or Bunting ( You will need at least one if you live in colder region)
• 4-5 Blankets ( You will need these during your stroller walks or for that quick coffee walk. I prefer to keep one extra blanket in the car just in case.)

Playtime checklist

• Playmat ( useful for playing as well as for tummy time)
• Baby Bouncer (optional)
• Baby Swing (optional)
• Development Toys ( Books and rattles )
• 1-2 Teething Toys
• Portable Playmat ( useful for observing sounds, watching new shapes and touching them )

Feeding checklist

• Breast Pump ( Manual and Electric )
• 4-5 Milk Bottles and Nipples ( When buying a milk bottles, consider these factor in mind like, material, size, nipple size, anti colic feature, ease of cleaning, brand and cost)
• 10 Burps cloths
• 10 Bibs
• Formula Milk
• Bottle brush
• Bottle Drying rack
• Nipple Cream
• Maternity Bra
• Milk Storage Bag
• Bottle warmer ( very useful especially, if you are planning to store the milk)
• Bottle Sterilizer (optional)
• Nursing Pillow (optional)

On the go travel checklist

• Stroller
• Car seat
• 1-2 Car Seat Cover
• 1 Cup/Bottle Holder For Stroller
• Diaper Bag
• Blanket
• Stroller Rain Cover
• Disposable Diaper pail
• Portable/Disposable Changing Pad
• Baby Carrier

Health essentials checklist

• First Aid Kit
• Baby Nail Clipper Set
• Baby Thermometer
• Gentle Detergent
• Nasal Spray (optional)