What My Baby Needs

A couple of my family members are/were and a few friends are all expecting new babies soon and have each asked several times what exactly they should register for or what they need for there baby. We'll here is my best guess and my recommendations. I might be missing a few things but I think I covered the majors and most of the minors.

* Pampers Newborn and Size 1 Diapers (highly recommended)
* Huggies Natural Fit for sizes 2-6 Diapers
* Huggies Baby Wipes (they are thicker than Pampers. I recommend using the Sensitive/No Scent to begin with until you know if the baby has Sensitive skin or not).
* Health Care Kit (clippers, aspirator, medicine dropper, etc.)
* Cool Mist Humidifier (We have one from Target that looks like a Frog….Clark LOVES it and we use it every single night regardless)
* Pack N Play (Recommend one that has the diaper changing station, mobile, newborn drop in/bassinet and converts for better use for a larger baby/toddler) Sheets for Pack N Play
* Boppy with Slip Covers
* Bottles 4oz and 8oz ( I highly recommend Dr. Browns Bottles or Playtex with Drop-ins)
* On The Go Formula Dispenser
* Waterproof Pads (Great for the crib and changing table. I have used this since day 1 with Clark. I still have one on his bed and one in his diaper bag to use in public. Washes great!
* Crib Sheets (regular and waterproof)
* Bottle Drying Rack
* Dishwasher Safe Washing Container (to wash bottle parts, pacifiers)
* Stationery Swing (One that swings front to back and side to side is good)
* Bouncy Seat ( I had 2, a baby papsan that was good for newborn to about 4 months, then I moves up to a little bigger seat that worked up to about 1 year.)
* Changing table Pad and Cover
* Bath Tub (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2908454)
* Bath Towels and Wash Cloths (don’t need too many of these, depending on how often you will do laundry)
* White or Colored Onesies of an assortment of sizes.
* High Chair (I have both, one that sits in a regular chair that can be used as a toddler chair later and a stationery one)
* Receiving Blankets (I preferred the very thin flannel ones with Clark for home, and the thermal/long john type material or light fleece ones for on the go)
* Car Seat (Newborn and one that can be rear facing and front facing that goes up to 45-50 pounds. I recommend the Eddie Bauer.)
* Stroller (I highly recommend getting your stroller and car seat combination and also a Umbrella stroller or Jogger. I have the JEEP Umbrella for Clark and a Jogger and they have both held up great.)
* Age appropriate Toys
* Mommy Diaper Bag/Daddy Diaper Bag (I highly recommend the Columbia line of Diaper bags, especially the back-pack or messenger bag especially for a family that likes to see the sites)
* Butt Paste
* Breast Pump (Manual or Electric) and accessories
* Freezer bags for Breast Milk
* Nursing Cover/Shawl
* Lanolin e Cream/Nipple Cream and Breast Pads
* Baby Sling
* Baby Monitor
* Little Basket to Store Things
* Little Hangers
* Diaper Genie and Refills
* Baby Shampoo and Lotion (I used the Aveeno with Clark as a newborn and also Huggies or Johnson and Johnson Lavendar and Chamomille to help with relaxation. BUT the German stuff is GREAT)
* Thermometer (for the forehead or hospital recommended)
* Bibs (velcro ones unless your baby's skin is sensitive)
* Spray and Wash (Stain Remover)
* Baby Laundry Detergent
* Socks (variety of sizes…I Love Old Navy Socks with the little skid proof bottoms even for a new baby BUT if your baby has a latex allergy these are a NO NO)
* Burp Cloths or Cloth Diapers will work great too!