The Ultimate Newborn Baby Checklist: Must-Have Items for New Parents

August 28, 2023

The Ultimate Newborn Baby Checklist: Must-Have Items for New Parents

Preparing for the arrival of a new baby is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience. To help you get started, here's a comprehensive checklist of must-have items for new parents and their babies.

Baby Nursery Essentials: A baby’s room calls for adorable décor, for sure, but you’ll also need furniture and baby bedding that will make infant care all the easier (and safer). Here are the baby essentials for any nursery:

Changing table or changing pad
Rocking chair or glider
Baby monitor with video and audio capabilities

Baby Bath Essentials: Bath time can be tons of fun—at least once you get a handle on that slippery baby. It’s best to be prepared with all the right gear. These are the baby's must-haves for the bath:

Baby bathtub
Baby shampoo and body wash
2-4 hooded baby towels
Soft washcloths
Baby lotion

Baby Feeding Essentials: Be prepared to feed your newborn around the clock—which means, whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, you’re going to need a whole bunch of baby things for mealtime. Here are the important baby supplies to stock up on:

Bottle brush
Dishwasher basket for small items
Formula
Breast pump
Milk storage bags
Nursing pads
Nipple cream

Baby Health Essentials: Don’t forget! Babies need the occasional grooming too. And if your child happens to get sick, you’ll want to have the right baby essentials on hand. Here’s what to buy:

Baby nail clippers or files
Baby thermometer
Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)
First aid kit
Cradle cap brush
Baby toothbrush

Baby Gear Essentials: Whether you’re on the move or relaxing at home, you’ll need to have some key baby gear at the ready. After all, at some point, you’re going to need your arms back.