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This has got to be the best part of the pregnancy - SHOPPING. Well almost. LOL. Just thinking about ALL the things that your newborn needs can be overwhelming, mommy. But let's just stick to the essentials - the things you can't live without. I would suggest you stock up or at least put them on your baby registry!

Baby clothes

4-8 onesies, undershirts, & one-piece pajamas

1-3 sweaters or jackets

1-3 rompers or other dress-up fits

4-7 socks or booties

1-3 hats or caps

No-scratch mittens

Nursery

Crib, cradle or bassinet

Firm, flat mattress that fit snugly in crib - no gaps

Rocking or arm chair

Baby monitor

Nightlight

Dresser

Baby bedding

1-3 washable crib mattress pads

2-4 fitted crib sheets

4-6 soft, light receiving blankets

1-2 heavier blankets (for colder climates)

Diapers

Changing table or cushioned changing pad

Diaper pail and liners

Diaper bag

Diaper cream

Unscented baby wipes

6-10 dozen cloth diapers and 6-8 diaper covers, or 2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers

Bath

Baby bathtub

Baby soap

Baby shampoo

2-4 soft towels or hooded baby towels

Baby hairbrush

Soft washcloths

Gentle laundry detergent

Feeding

10-16 bottles and nipples, both 4- and 8- ounce

Pump

Milk storage bags

Nursing pads

Nipple cream )

Nursing pillow

Bottle brush

Dishwasher basket for small items

4-8 bibs

Burp cloths

2-4 pacifiers

Formula

Health

Baby nail clippers

Baby thermometer

Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze

First aid kit

BABY GEAR

Infant or convertible car seat

Stroller or infant carrier

Baby swing or bouncer

High chair

That's it! LOL. A lot, but make it fun, mommy! Do it over time you've got 9 weeks|months. Grab a shopping buddy or a cup of coffee and your laptop!

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