Baby Checklist?

Baby Checklist?
I have a ton of things prepared for the baby, but I can’t help but feel like I’m forgetting/missing items.

Here is a list y friends and I have put together. Hope this helps.

Nursery Items
Crib
Mattress
Mattress Pad
Crib Bumper Pad
Crib Comforter (optional)
Crib Dust Ruffle (optional)
Fitted Crib Sheet (2)
Lap Pads (4 large; 4 small)
Dresser
Changing Table
Changing Table Pad
Changing Table Pad Cover (2)
Chair
Lamp
Diaper Champ
Hamper
Trash Can
Mobile
Baby Monitor
CD Player
Baby CD’s (lullabies; heart beat; rain; etc.)
Baskets (or other organizers)
Diaper Stacker (or other organizer)
Bookshelf (optional)
Toy Chest (optional)
Other decorations as you like
Toys and Books as you like

Other Big Items
Pack-n-play or other portable crib
Pack-n-play sheet (2)
Bouncy Seat
Swing
High Chair
Activity Mat
Jumper
Walker
Exersaucer or other stationary entertainer
Car Seat + padded head rest
Stroller
Jogging Stroller
“Baby Moses” Basket
Convertible High Chair

Clothing
Booties/Socks (8-10 pairs)
Onesies
Footed Sleepers
Layettes
Sleep Sack (optional)
Hats
Cotton Shirts
Hangers
“Dressy” outfits for pictures; coming home from hospital; etc.
Other clothes as desired (dresses; pants; overalls; etc.)

Bath/Health/Grooming
Bathtub
Bathtub positioner
Washcloths (4-6)
Hooded Towels (2-4)
Baby Wash
Baby Lotion
Baby Powder (optional)
Baby Oil (optional)
Diaper Rash Cream
Brush and Comb
Thermometer
Infant Nail Clippers
Emory Board
Nasal Aspirator
Baby health care kit
Medication Measurer
Dreft (or other baby laundry detergent)
Vaseline
Cotton Swabs
Alcohol (for umbilical cord)
Infant Oral Care System
Purell (for nursery and diaper bag)

General Baby Care
Diapers
Wipes (unscented)
Wipes Travel Container
Diaper Bag (1 large and 1 small)
Bottles (4 oz. and 9 oz. sizes)
Nipples
Bottle Brush
Pacifiers (3-4)
Pacifier Keepers (2)
Burp Cloths (10-12)
Baby Dishes (bowls; plates; utensils)
Sippy Cups
Teething Rings
Bibs
Measuring Cup (for formula)
Bottle Warmer
“Tiny Diner” Travel Placemat
High Chair “Splat Mat”
Dishwasher Caddy
High Chair/Grocery Cart Cover
Blankets (receiving blankets (4); nice blanket (1); soft, sturdy blanket for playing on floor (1))
Covered containers (for dry cereal, formula, etc.)
Quick Clean Micro Steam bags (for sterilizing nipples; bottles; etc.)

Miscellaneous
Breast Pump
Nipple Ointment
Breast Pads
Baby Book
Breast Milk Storage Bags
Breast Milk Organizer for Freezer
Picture Albums/Frames
Humidifier
Boppy
“What to Expect the 1st Year” book
Carrier
Car Mirror
Labels (for items that will go to day care)
Baby Sling
Safety Items (cupboard latches; outlet covers; carbon monoxide detector; safety gates; etc.)
Organizer baskets for drawers (to hold nipples; pacifiers; bottles; etc.)

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Preparing for birth –checklist of what to take with you to the hospital

The birth of a child is definitely a very important and touching moment. Since you have looked this article up, this means you are interested in preparing this unique moment, which is very wise to do. When the time comes, you don’t want to be running around to get everything you need (and most probably forget things). That is why a checklist and its preparation in advance is a very useful and wise thing to do.

There are four different categories of things to pack, and it is probably a good idea to place them in different bags:

• For labor
• For your partner
• For your baby
• Postpartum

FOR LABOR:
• Documents – birth plan, insurance card;
• Toiletries –toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, brush, comb, lip balm, massage oil, hair band and barrettes. Hospitals will have soap, shampoo and lotion, but if you prefer your own brands you can pack that too.
• A T-shirt or nightgown for birth (one that you can throw away afterwards), a robe (for walking around) socks and slippers. Make sure the gown has either loose sleeves or short sleeves, so that your blood pressure can easily be checked.
• Music and something to read to pass the time, extra pillows if you think you might need them (if you do, use a colorful pillowcase so that you don’t lose your pillow among the hospital pillows.)

FOR YOUR PARTNER:
• Money for parking and change for vending machines;
• Some snacks and something to read during the early stages;
• A few basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant);
• A change of clothes;
• Camera(s), batteries, extra film or tape, extra memory card;
• Phone card for long distance calls (some hospitals don’t allow cell phones in) and address book.

FOR YOUR BABY:
• Newborn clothing (including cap and socks);
• Two receiving blankets;
• Extra newborn-sized diapers;
• Gentle baby wipes;
• Baby nail clippers (most babies are born with long fingernails and can scratch their face);
• Baby car seat.

POSTPARTUM
• A fresh nightgown;
• A nursing bra, breast pads, and maternity underwear;
• High absorbency sanitary pads –the hospital provides some but you will need a lot of them;
• Some snacks;
• Clothing for the trip home (bring some comfortable clothes, such as some of your second trimester maternity clothes).

I hope you find this list useful. You can leave a comment if this has been of any help or if you have suggestions of things to add to the list.

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