For the new parents-to-be, gathering all of the items for their new baby can be overwhelming. It's always easy to remember things like clothes and blankets, as people love to give those as gifts. Quite often, it's easy to forget some of the essential little things that you may not think of until you actually need it (like infant Tylenol in the middle of the night when your baby has a fever). To hopefully help a little and perhaps remind you of even one item that you may have overlooked, I have compiled a list of some of the necessities that baby will need. Keep in mind that some of these items, such as walkers, high chairs, umbrella strollers and many toys may not be needed until baby is a little bit older. So, you can hold off on buying some of those and focus on the more immediate needs.

DIAPERING, HEALTH CARE & TOILETRIES

Diapers (Cloth or Disposable)

Baby Wipes

Diaper Rash Ointment

Baby Medicines

Nail Clippers

Brush and Comb

Thermometer

First Aid Kit

Shampoo/Baby Wash/Lotion

Cotton Swabs/Balls

Baby Bath Tub

Diaper Pail

Diaper Bag

APPAREL

Coming Home Outfit

5-10 Onesies/Bodysuits

2-4 Cap & Bootie Sets

4-6 Pull-over Shirts

6-8 Receiving Blankets

6-8 Sleepers

3-5 Gowns

8-12 Bibs

4-5 Hooded Towels

Socks

12 Washcloths

BEDDING & NURSERY DECOR

Crib

Mattress

Changing Table

Rocking Chair/Glider

Crib Bedding Set

Mobile

Diaper Stacker

Matching Accessories (Lamp, wall border, rug, valance...)

4-6 Fitted Crib Sheets

4-6 Waterproof Pads

4-6 Sheet Savers

4-6 Blankets

Changing Table Pad

2-4 Changing Table Pad Covers

Vinyl Mattress Cover

NURSING/FEEDING

Formula

Breast Pump

Breast Pads/Cream

Nursing (Boppy) Pillow

6-8 Burp Cloths

6-8 Lap Pads

Bottles (4oz and 8oz size)

Bottle warmer, sterilizer, drying rack, brush

GEAR

Infant Car Seat

Stroller

Playpen

2-3 Travel Yard Sheets

Swing

Walker

Bouncer

Stationary Entertainer

Baby Carrier

High Chair

High Chair Floor Mat (Splat Mat)

Booster Seat

Cradle/Bassinet plus 2-3 appropriate size sheets

SAFETY

Baby Monitor

Sleep Positioner

Safety Gates

Outlet Covers

Cabinet Latches

TOYS

Crib Toys

Activity Toys

Baby Gym

Playmat

Books

Teethers

Rattles

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW BABY!