Things New Born and New Mommy Need

We all wonder as we step into the world of parenting what all we will be needing for becoming a mom. Below is a list of things you will need for baby and new mommy on the D day and the beginning of the baby’s life in this world.

MISCELLANEOUS

Crib. [ if your planning to keep baby separate. Though fact is over time most babies end up sleeping with mommy. Better would be PACK n PLAY, whose bassinet can be used for sleeping and later for the baby to play in ]
Crib Mattress.
Bedding. – a few simple fitted sheets will do.
Bouncer. [ My baby usd to sleep only in this]
Swing. [ imp after first month ]
Baby Monitor.
Diaper Depot.
Cold Humidifier.
Diaper Bag.
Baby Carrier.
Travel System.
Laundary Basket with lid.
Baby Clothes washing soap (All )

BATH & CHANGE

Bathing Tub Set.
Baby powder.
Wash clothes ( Washing and Wiping 15 days – luke warm water ). – atleast 10
Baby Wipes ( Costco or SAMS )
Wipe Warmer .( I didn’t use mine )
Towels Muslin.
Hooded Baby Towels.
Johnson’s Baby Set or Aveeno
Diapers ( newborns ). I used Huggies. They have line to tel you when baby’s diaper is full.
Diaper Changing Pad.
A solution for baby diapers.
Changing Pad from Walmart ( U don’t really need a changing station. A makeshift diaper depot in a small basket and the changing pad can be carried around with you to all rooms )

CLOTHES

Bodysuits.
Onsies (full sleeves,sleeveless.)
Mittens.
Socks.
Caps.
Fur blanket.
Recieving Blanket. (Doc gives also)
Sweater.
Jacket.
Swaddles.

OINTMENTS

Mylicon – baby gas.
Diaper rash cream – Balmex.
Baby Vaseling – Johnson ( BIG – for every diaper change ).
Cream for nipples – Linonil.
Hydrogen Peroxide to clean naval after umbilical falls off.
Cotton balls.
Nail cutter.
Nasal Spray – Saline spray ( IMPORTANT – get spray and drops both. )
Nasal Aspirator – nose cleaner ( Hospital will give. If not ask for it ).
Thermometer – Simple or Rectal.

FEEDING –

if NOT Breastfeeding or for later –

Bottles ( empty or ready to drink bottles ) If doc gives, use them only continuously.
Nipples – 3 stages ( Dr. Browns smallest ) If doc gives, use them only continuously.
Dr Browns , check out otherwise
Bottle Brush. Enfamil/Similac = Register online. Hospital gives samples

for Breastfeeding ( essentials ) –

Boppy pillow ( U shaped pillow ) for baby and feeding.(B)
Burp cloths.
Bibs.
Nursing Bras.
Breast Pads. ( re usable u get from maternity stores)
Nipple Cream ( MEDELA is much better than LANSINOH – VERY IMPORTANT)

THINGS TO PUT IN DIAPER BAG for DELIVERY