I thought this was a pretty good list by createstudio.blogspot.com of things you need before you bring baby home. What do you think?
I wish I would have had this list--I wayyy over bought for my first one.
Have Ready for Baby at Home/ Registry List:
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Item
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# Needed
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# Have
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# To Buy/ Borrow
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Comments
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Layette
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One-piece Pajamas or sleep sacks
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4-7
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Onesies- long sleeve newborn and 0-3 months
(Target)
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6-8
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Socks or booties (Just One Year from Target)
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4-7
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Bibs (small)
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4
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Hangers
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20
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Pants
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4-8
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Hanger dividers (One step ahead)
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1
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Wearable blanket
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2
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Sweater or jacket
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2
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Baby caps
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1-3
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Receiving blankets (thin cotton)
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10
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Warmer blankets
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2
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Burp cloths
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10
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Nursery
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Crib and mattress
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1
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Portable Crib sheets
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2
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Ultimate Crib Sheet (BRUs)
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1-2
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Fitted Crib Sheets
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2
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Changing Table
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1
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Changing Pad and 1 Cover
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1
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Dresser
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1
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Clothes Hamper
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1
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Bookshelf
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1
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Baskets for Bookshelf
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4-6
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Plastic Hanging Diaper Organizer
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1
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Diaper Bag
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1
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Zippered pouches for diaper bag
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1
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Diaper Champ
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1
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Baby Memory Book
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1
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Mobile for crib
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1
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Swing or Graco Bouncer
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1
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ExerSaucer Activity Center
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1
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Pack and Play
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1
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Glider Chair/ Rocking Chair
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1
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Johnny Jumper- buy used!
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1
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Monitor
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1
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Nightlight
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1
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Feeding
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Breast Pump (Medela single)
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1
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Ice Tray for baby food storage
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1
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Milk storage bags
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1
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Nursing bras (target)
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2
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Stretchy sleeping bra (target)
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2
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Nursing tanks (target)
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3
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Nursing pads (Gerber)
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1 box
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Bottles (4 oz) (Dr. Brown)
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4
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Bottles (8 oz) (Dr. Brown) walmart
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4
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Boppy pillow and cover
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1
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Lap pads
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2 packs
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Formula Dispenser
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1
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Bumbo seat
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1
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Lanolin for nipples (purple pkage)
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1
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Dishwasher bottle holder basket
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1
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Infant Spoons- Gerber
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3-4
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High Chair- Fisher Price Healthy Care booster
seat
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1
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Spill-proof cups
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2-4
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Munchkin food dispenser
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1
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Bathing
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Washcloths
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8
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Hooded bath towels
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1 thin and 1 thick
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Johnson and Johnson baby soap, shampoo, lotion
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2
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Baby tub
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1
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Bath toys
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1-4
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Home Safety/ Other
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Pacifier- size 1 (Nuk/Gerber)
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4 total
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Disposable diapers (LUVs are the best!)
Newborn size- 100pk
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150-230 for first month (56/ week)
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Baby wipes (Huggies)
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Big box
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Baby Clothes Detergent- Free and Clear type,
Dawn for stains
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1
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Desitin Diaper Rash cream
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1
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Safety Gate
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1
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Mantle Bumper (One Step Ahead)
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1
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Developmental Toys/ Books- board books
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Batteries
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Traveling
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Stroller (I loved Kolcraft Contours Options 3
wheel)
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1
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Baby Bijorn Carrier- buy used!
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1
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Car Seat
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1
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Car seat protector
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2
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Extra Car Seat Base
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1
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Stroller blanket
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1
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Baby’s First Aid Kit
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Safety 1st Ear Thermometer
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1
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Nail clippers
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1
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Medicine dispenser
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1
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Mylicon Gas Drops (or Target brand works
great!)
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1
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Hand Sanitizer
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2- one for diaper bag
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Baby Tylenol
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1
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Alcohol for umbilical cord
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1
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What season clothes should I buy?
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Newborn:
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0-3 months:
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3-6 months:
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6-12 months:
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12-18 months:
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18-24 months:
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Age/Size
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Weight
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Length
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Shoe Size
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Sock Size
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Newborn
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Up to 7 lbs
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Up to 17"
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N/A
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N/A
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Up to 3 Months
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7-12 lbs
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17-23"
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3
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Up to 6 Months
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3-6 Months
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12-17 lbs
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23-27"
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4
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Up to 6 Months
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6-12 Months
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17-22 lbs
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27-29"
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5
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6-12 Months
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12-18 Months
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22-27 lbs
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29-31"
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6
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12-24 Months
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18-24 Months
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27-30 lbs
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31-33"
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7
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12-24 Months
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I think there's a lot of stuff on that list for older babies. Not necessary for bringing home a newborn.
ReplyDeleteThere's also stuff I've never even heard of: What's an "Ultimate fitted sheet"?
Also - Baby Bjorn's are bad for infants. Cause hip dysplasia. Get a baby carrier that's not a "crotch dangler", like an Ergo, or a Boba.
Car seat protectors will void your car seat warranty, and possibly limit insurance payout in an accident. Don't add anything to your car seat.
Alcohol is also not recommended for umbilical cord anymore. This list reads like it's very dated info.
Also kind of like a recommended registry list that a store might provide, because there's still plenty of stuff on it you don't need.
The Ultimate Fitted Sheet goes on top of your mattress or sheet. It snaps around the spindles so that if you need to change it during the night, it's easier than changing a sheet. I have one, but I never used it with my first. Also, if you use a breathable bumper pad (I know this is debatable also), it won't work with it because the bumper is meant to tuck down beside the mattress.
DeleteWow! A lot of this is not necessary and some not recommended for newborns like: bottles and pacifiers (if you plan to breastfeed), Ear Thermometer (Rectal thermometers are more accurate), Alcohol for umbilical cord, soap, shampoo, lotions, baby bjorn and Johnny Jumper to name a few.
ReplyDeleteI like this short list:
Stroller
Carseat
Some clothing
Crib or cradle
Blanket, new mattress and sheets
A pack of diapers
Burp cloths, washcloths and towels
nursing bra and nursing pads
for a newborn you dont need much. i think the simpler the better. i bought alot of clothes for my newborn. most were cute outfits and i wish i had not. they are a pain to put on. all you need is the PJs the one made of fleece and have zipper. and long sleeve onesies. no need to get colorful ones if you are on a budget, white ones will do. like gerber (they do run small)... is not that big of a deal to get bigger clothes for newborn. i would say skip newborn size and go for 0to3 months size. there is no big difference. blankets are nice to have. and if the mom decides to breastfeed, you dont need bottles at all! trust me i did not use one at all. i mean if you plan to pump then yes you will need some.
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