Baby Essentials Checklist

Baby Essentials: Everything You Need for Your Baby's Arrival

This checklist covers essential items for various aspects of caring for a baby, from clothing and feeding to health and safety. Feel free to adjust it based on your specific needs and preferences.

Clothing:	Feeding:
Onesies (short and long-sleeved) Sleepsuits Swaddle blankets Hats Socks or booties Jackets or sweaters (depending on climate) Mittens (for newborns)	Bottles Nipples (various flow rates) Formula or breast milk storage bags Nursing bras (for breastfeeding mothers) Burp cloths Nursing pillow (optional but helpful) Bottlebrush
Diapering:	Bedtime:
Diapers (cloth or disposable) Baby wipes Diaper rash cream Changing pad Diaper bag Diaper pail (for disposable diapers) Cloth diaper liners (if using cloth diapers)	Crib or bassinet Mattress Fitted sheets Waterproof mattress protector Sleep sack or swaddle White noise machine or app Nightlight
Bathing and Grooming:	Health and Safety:
Baby bathtub Baby shampoo and body wash Soft washcloths Hooded towels Baby brush and comb set Baby nail clippers or scissors Bath toys (optional)	Infant car seat Baby monitor Thermometer (rectal or temporal) Nasal aspirator Infant first aid kit Outlet covers Cabinet locks
On-the-Go Essentials:	Other Essentials:
Stroller Baby carrier or wrap Portable changing pad Pacifiers (if using) Sunscreen (for babies over 6 months) Portable bottle warmer (optional) Teething toys	Baby books Baby-friendly laundry detergent Baby thermometer Highchair Play mat or activity gym Baby swing or bouncer Baby-proofing items (corner guards, door stoppers, etc.)
Playtime and Development:	Health and Wellness:
Age-appropriate toys (rattles, soft toys, etc.) Activity centers Board books Teething toys Baby gym Musical toys or mobiles Playpen or playyard	Baby lotion or moisturizer Baby sunscreen (for babies over 6 months) Nasal saline drops Gas relief drops Baby toothbrush and toothpaste (for older infants) Baby-friendly laundry detergent Baby health journal or tracker