The following is a list of essential items to purchase for your newborn. The items are detailed with helpful, first-hand information.

Newborn "Essentials"

Newborn "Essentials"

Bath

  1. Baby bath tub with sling and/or adjustable back rest/seat
  2. Plenty of hooded towels, soft washcloths
  3. Moisturizing baby bath soap or bath gel
  4. Moisturizing lotion

Bed

  1. Crib Sheets, mattress pads, etc.
  2. Waterproof mats (small ones for the changing table [I put them on top of the cloth cover because they're easier to change], large ones for the crib)
  3. Mobile
  4. Pack and Play ^ very handy and convenient for trips
  5. Sleep sack , it's like a small wearable sleeping bag with arm holes.

Toting Around

  1. Baby Bjorn
  2. Car seat/baby carrier
  3. Stroller

Toys/Entertainment

  1. Bouncy seat with vibrating seat
  2. Electric swing
  3. Brightly colored, high-contrast toys (Lamaze has great ones)
  4. "Ultra-saucer" (for a little later on) ^ Evenflo portable one

Diaper Stuff

  1. Diapers...cloth or disposable
  2. Wipes
  3. Diaper rash cream. We love Propoline's Baby Balsam

Miscellaneous

  1. Monitor
  2. Newborn first aid stuff (bulb syringe for nose, thermometer (ear one), baby nail clipper, baby nail file, etc.)
  3. Medicines ^ little noses saline solution to help if they get a stuffy nose, Tylenol infant/baby drops

Hope this helps!

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