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Checklist of Essentials for the New Baby

Clothing for Newborn
q6 or 7 onesies (snap at crotch- Short sleeved for summer- Long-sleeved for winter)
q1 jacket or sweater
q1 nice outfit for photos
q6 Burp Cloths
q2 or 3 hats
q4 or 6 receiving blankets
q5 pairs of booties or socks

Winter Newborn
q3 blanket sleepers (stay on better that regular blankets and help keep blanket off the baby's face)
q1 warm snowsuit with a hood
qExtra heavy blankets (to cover-up baby when taking outside)

Bedding
q3 or 4 crib sheets
q2 waterproof crib pads
q3 hooded bath towels
q3 wash cloths

Nursery
qcrib with bumper pads (make sure it meets safety standards)
qdiaper disposal pail (Diaper Genie)
qchanging table with pad and belt to secure infant
qnightlight or lamp
qmobile on crib (gives baby something to look at for stimulation)
qdresser for baby's things
qhangers (toddler size)
qrocking chair (for those late night feedings and essential for nursing)
qmonitor (security for parents)

Bath and Body
qlots and lots of diapers, wipes, rash ointment
qbaby body wash and shampoo
qrubbing alcohol (cleans umbilical cord)
qpetroleum jelly (for circumcised Penis)
qmineral oil (used for cradle cap)
qinfant bathtub
qinfant nail clippers
qnasal aspirator
qrectal thermometer (easy-to-read digital works best)
qbrush   (with soft bristles for baby's scalp or hair)
qinfant Tylenol (for fevers -always check with doctor before giving baby)

Feeding Baby
q7 or 8 bottles (extra newborn nipples)
q5 pacifiers(newborn)
qbottle and nipple cleaners (for dishwasher and by hand)
qdry formula and premixed formula (stock-up!)
qrice cereal
qbaby spoons and bowl
q8 or 9 bibs
qhighchair (when baby sits-up)

For Mom if Nursing
qcomfortable clothing and easy to nurse-in
q4 nursing bras
qnursing pads
qointment for nipples (if sore or cracked)
qbreast pumps (very useful)
qbags for breastmilk storage

Entertainment for Baby(& Parents Relief)
qswing
qsupersaucer
qbrightly colored safe soft  teething toys
qvideos and music

Memory Keeper
qcamera with lots of film
qvideo or digital camera
qbaby book and photo album (a place to write down all the "firsts" and immunization records)

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