Be sure to childproof the house, encourage everyone who will be around the baby to stop smoking, and choose a doctor for your new baby.

• 5-7 undershirts or 'onesies'
• 3-4 stretch suits with feet
• 3-8 night gowns (with drawstring bottoms)
• 1-2 sweaters
• 1-2 hats
• 1-2 sets of baby washcloths and towels (hooded)
• 3-4 dozen newborn diapers (plus 3-4 waterproof pants and diaper pins if using cloth diapers)
• 4-6 receiving blankets
• 2-3 pairs of booties or socks (you won't need shoes until he is walking well)
• 2 washable bibs
• 4-6 cotton diapers to use as burp rags
• 3-4 fitted sheets
• 2 quilted mattress pads
• 2-6 waterproof pads
• 2 crib blankets or comforters
• 1-2 blankets for the carriage or stroller

• 12 4-8oz nursing bottles if formula feeding. Pyrex and plastic bottles are more durable than glass, but glass bottles are easier to clean.
• 12 nipples if formula feeding.
• 1 set of bottle brush/nipple brushes
• Breast pump if breast feeding (manual, electrical or batter operated)

• a pacifier if you choose to use one (choose a one-piece, silicone model with a soft nipple that is dishwasher safe and has a shield that is at least 1 1/2 inches wide).
• 1 infant car seat or convertible infant/toddler seat. Be sure to follow directions when placing your baby in the car seat.
• 1 infant carrier
• 1 nasal suction bulb
• cool mist humidifier (optional)
• rectal thermometer (glass or digital)
• 1 stroller, carriage or combination stroller/carriage
• 1 front pack or back pack to carry your baby until he is five to six months old.
• 1 diaper bag
• 1 calibrated spoon , medicine dropper or oral syringe for giving medicine
• nursery monitor or intercom (usually unnecessary)

• 1 bassinet or cradle (or you may move directly to a crib)
• 1 crib, mattress and bumper set.
• 2 sets of bedding for the crib
• 1 changing table
• 1 diaper pail
• 1 washtub
• 1 high chair with safety strap (used for feeding once your child is able to sit without support)
• stationary baby walker or play center (optional)
• 1 playpen (optional)
• 1 rocking chair (optional)
• an automatic stand-alone swing (to be used once your child is able to sit up on his own)

• plastic covers for electric outlets
• safety latches for cabinets
• plastic corner guards for furniture edges
• gates for stairs and doors and guards for windows if you are above the first floor.
• nonskid backing for rugs

• mobile baby walker (can be very dangerous and do not help your child learn to walk).
• infant feeders (you won't need to start solid foods until your baby is able to eat from a spoon)
• swings that hang from door frames

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