We went straight to the source−moms. Here is the ultimate checklist of the
absolute essentials. After all, mothers know best.

NURSERY FURNITURE
1 crib
1 bassinet
1 changing table
1 glider

BEDDING & ESSENTIALS
1 crib bedding set (skirt, bumper & sheets)
2-3 extra fitted crib sheets
4-6 swaddling/receiving blankets
2-3 crib sized blankets
1-2 sleepsacks

ESSENTIALS
1 infant car seat
1 extra car seat
1 stroller
1 baby carrier or infant sling
1 portable crib
1 diaper bag
1 car mirror
zip lock bags

CLOTHING
1 coming home outfit
6-10 onesies
6-8 pajamas
6 gowns
3-6 outfits with tops & bottom
6 pairs of socks
1-2 sweaters
4-6 lightweight caps
2 pairs of booties

DIAPERING
1 changing pad
2-3 changing pad covers
1 diaper caddy
rattles and small toys
rash ointment
1 dirty diaper pail

PLAYTIME
1 bouncer
1 baby jumper
1 swing
toys, rattles & books

NURSING & FEEDING
1 nursing pillow & cover
6 bibs & burps
1 highchair
1 food mill
2-3 baby bowls
1 set of baby spoons
2-4 pacifiers
1-2 sets of bottles
1 dishwasher basket

If breast feeding:
1 breast pump
2 sets of breast pump storage bags
1-2 boxes of cleaning wipes
1-2 boxes of micro-stream bags
1-2 boxes nursing pads for bras
1 set of breast pump bottles
1 nursing cover
1 bottle of breast cream
formula
nursing bras
gas relief drops

BATHING & GROOMING
2-3 hooded towels
2 sets of infant washcloths
1 infant bath tub
baby shampoo and body wash
rubbing alcohol
petroleum jelly
cotton swabs health care kit
grooming kit
rectal thermometer

ELECTRONICS
1 monitor
1 infant humidifier
1 noise machine