Must-Have Newborn Items

Baby Necessities You Will Need for the First 6 Weeks:

4-5 onesies

2-3 pairs pants

3-4 long-sleeved sleepers or gowns

3-4 pairs socks

1 knit cap or hat

2 lightweight blankets

1 heavy blanket

3-4 receiving or swaddling blankets

5-6 burp cloths

5-6 baby washcloths

2 hooded towels

3 four-oz. bottles w/ slow nipples

bottle cleaning brush

baby nail clippers

portable diaper changing pad

10 diapers per day = 420 diapers

3 wipes per diaper change = 1260 wipes

diaper rash cream

1 bottle baby wash

crib or bassinet

2-3 bassinet or crib sheets

car seat

swing or bouncer seat

1 or 2 toys: with lights & music

diaper bag



Diaper Bag Packing List for Newborn

1 diaper per hour you will be out

travel-sized pack of wipes

small sized bottle of diaper rash cream

1 receiving or lightweight blanket

1 burp cloth

2 extra outfits (weather-appropriate)

1 pair socks

1 knit cap or hat (if cold outside)

1 prepared bottle (if bottle-feeding)

1 small toy

1 pacifier in small Ziploc bag (if using)

grocery bags for dirty diapers



Hospital Packing List

insurance card/ hospital paperwork

magazines or books for labor

bathrobe

slippers

nursing nightgown

nursing pillow

2 pairs underwear

2 nursing bras

2 pairs warm socks

toiletries: shampoo, soap, deoderant, etc.

toothbrush & toothpaste

makeup

going home outfit for mom

going home outfit for baby

warm blanket for baby

camera w/ extra film & batteries

cell phone

change for drinks & snacks

for labor partner: 2 changes of clothes; toiletries