Baby Clothes

•  5-6 undershirts
•  6-10 sleepers
•  2-4 receiving blankets
•  1-2 large blankets
•  bonnet
•  jacket, sweater, or bunting bag with legs
•  2-4 nightgowns may be needed for small babies

Tips: Babies grow fast and you may get gifts, so... 
  •  buy the smallest amount you might need 
  •  go shopping after you are 7 months pregnant
  •  don't buy smaller than the 6 month size
  •  wash all baby clothes with mild soap before using; rinse twice

Baby Equipment

•  Crib and mattress
•  2-4 crib sheets
•  2-4 quilted pads
•  1 plastic change pad
•  car seat
Note: bumper pads are no longer recommended.

Baby Care Supplies

•  5-6 wash cloths
•  mild baby soap - not scented
•  Vaseline or zinc cream for diaper area
•  cotton balls 
• thermometer
•  1 - 2 towels
•  laundry soap 
Optional
•  baby wipes - unscented

Diapers

•  2-4 dozen cloth diapers and 2 pairs waterproof pants (may need pins for diapers)
•  diaper pail
•  vinegar
   or
•  2 boxes disposable diapers (newborn size) 

Feeding

•  breastfeeding moms need nursing bras and breast pads
•  breastpumps can be borrowed; check with your nurse
•  formula fed babies will need 6-8 bottles and nipples, sterilizing equipment and a bottle brush

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