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Newborn Essentials Checklist PDF

The document provides a checklist of essential items needed for newborn care, separated into categories of clothing, feeding, diapering, bath time, bedtime, other necessities, and nice-to-have items. For clothing, the checklist includes onesies, sleepers, hats and blankets. For feeding, it lists items needed for both breastfeeding and formula feeding like nursing bras, bottles and breast pumps. The diapering section includes diapers, wipes and creams. Bath items encompass tubs, washcloths and towels. Bedtime necessities are cribs, sheets and blankets. Other items are a car seat and stroller. Nice-to-have suggestions consist of a change table,

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Newborn Essentials Checklist PDF

The document provides a checklist of essential items needed for newborn care, separated into categories of clothing, feeding, diapering, bath time, bedtime, other necessities, and nice-to-have items. For clothing, the checklist includes onesies, sleepers, hats and blankets. For feeding, it lists items needed for both breastfeeding and formula feeding like nursing bras, bottles and breast pumps. The diapering section includes diapers, wipes and creams. Bath items encompass tubs, washcloths and towels. Bedtime necessities are cribs, sheets and blankets. Other items are a car seat and stroller. Nice-to-have suggestions consist of a change table,

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Newborn Essentials Checklist

What you’ll need to have on hand for the early days with your newborn.

Clothing
 8 undershirts/onesies (short and long sleeve)
 2 pairs of scratch mittens
 5 nightgowns (if using)
 2 cardigans/jackets
 8 one-piece sleepers
 Bunting bag or snowsuit (winter baby)
 3 pairs of pants
 Laundry detergent for infants
 2 newborn hats
 3 outfits for dressing up
 8 pairs of socks/booties
Blankets
 3 large cotton blankets
 8 receiving blankets (also make handy burp cloths)

Feeding
If you’re breastfeeding, you don’t really need any equipment, but some nursing mothers like to have:

 Lots of bibs
 Nursing pillow
 Burp cloths
 Nursing bras (buy 1 cup size larger than your pregnant bra)
 Breast pump (Medela or Ameda Egnell are best)
 Breast pads (disposable or washable)
 Milk storage containers
 Nipple cream
 Vitamin D drops

If you are formula feeding:

 Lots of bibs
 Burp cloths
 8 four-ounce bottles with nipples
 6 eight-ounce bottle with nipples
 Bottle and nipple brush
 Formula (check expiry date and lot number in case of recalls)
 Thermal bottle carrier
 Bottle warmer and sterilizer
 Vitamin D drops
Diapering
 Several dozen (4-5) cloth diapers or 2 boxes of newborn-size disposable diapers
 8 waterproof covers (if using cloth)
 1 diaper pail/wet bag
 Changing pad
 Baby ointment/barrier cream
 Disposable wipes or a couple dozen washcloths

Bath time
 1 plastic infant tub (or use a large dishpan in the sink, or take baby in the bath with you)
 12 washcloths, not used on baby’s bottom
 Baby soap/cleanser
 Baby soft-bristled hair brush
 3 soft-hooded towels

Bedtime
 Approved crib and crib mattress and/or bassinet
 3 waterproof mattress covers
 4 fitted crib sheets
 4 light blankets/sleep sack

Other necessities:
 Approved infant safety car seat
 Stroller that reclines
 Nail clippers
 Baby thermometer (not an ear one until 6 months old)

Nice –to-have items:


 Change table
 Rocking chair for feeding/snuggling
 Playpen
 Sling/baby carrier
 Diaper bag
 1 or 2 change pads
 Plastic hangers for closet
 Sun shade for car windows
 2-4 pacifiers (if using them)
 Rattles/toys
 Mobiles
 Night light
 Baby monitor
 Fitted newborn car seat cover (winter)

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