Baby Shopping List
Provided by The National Women's Health Information Center
What the baby will need at the hospital
- Undershirt
- An outfit such as a stretch suit, nightgown, or sweater set
- A pair of socks or booties
- Receiving blanket, cap and heavier blanket or bunting, if the weather is cold
- Diapers and wipes (some hospitals provide an initial supply of these)
- Safety pins or Velcro attaching strips, and rubber or nylon pants (if you are using cloth diapers)
- Infant car seat
- Diaper bag
Safety items for the home
- Night lights or soft lighting
- Baby monitor
- Baby nail clippers/scissors manicure set
Things you'll need to transport the baby
- Car seat — you will need to find out the specifications for a car seat that will fit in your car. All car seats are not made alike.
- Stroller
- Backpacks and soft carriers
- Diaper bag — since this is something you will be carrying around for about three years, choose one that is comfortable and durable for you.
Items for the baby's room
- Crib and crib linens
- Play pen or portable crib
- Changing table
- Dresser
- Glider or rocking chair
- Clothes hamper
Suggested items for your home
- Diapers or cloth diapers — you can get a couple of different brands of diapers so you can test them out and choose your favorite
- Receiving blankets
- Clothing
- Breast pump — if you plan to breastfeed.
- Bottles — be sure to get the correct size of nipples, such as preemie, or newborn
- Rectal or digital ear thermometer
- Bathtubs
- Washcloths and baby wipes
- Diaper rash ointment and/or petroleum jelly
- Hooded towels
- Diaper disposal system — good to have, but not necessary.
- Burp Cloths and waterproof lap pads
- Bulb syringe — for suctioning baby's nasal passages if necessary. Your baby's doctor will tell you if, when, and how to do this.
Things you'll need as the baby gets older
- Outlet protectors
- Toys
- Books
- High chair
- Gates
