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Baby Item Checklist and Your Budget

By Lee Brochstein

Bare Baby Item Checklist

* Crib & Mattress

* Dresser/Changing Table & Pad

* Rocker/Glider

* Bouncer Seat

* Stroller

* Car seat

* Bumper Pad. This is a necessity. It will be used until your baby can stand in the crib.

* Crib Sheets. I suggest two fitted crib sheets. If you use a changing pad over the crib sheet, that takes care of leaks from the diapers, so you won't have to change the sheets but once a week.

* Mobile. This is a MUST! One that plays music is great, it helps soothe when it is time for a nap or bedtime.

* Changing Table Cover. I would buy at least two of these, then with the changing pad, which is waterproof over the cover, you are safe!

* 5-10 onesies or rompers, make sure very few are Newborn size, as they grow out of these within a week or so

* 5-7 sleepers, although these are great, if you don't want to spend the cash, you can always sleep them in onesies, which makes it easier for those late night diaper changes!

* 5-7 pairs of socks, make sure the elastic is good on the socks. These are a necessity, especially if you don't put your child in feety rompers.

* Your baby will come home with the newborn hat from the hospital, and it is not necessary to buy any more of these.

* Although baby clothes are cute, remember, one or two outfits is plenty. Your baby grows quickly, and if they spit up, those outfits get ruined very fast!

* 2 packs MINIMUM of disposable diapers or enough cloth diapers for at least two days. Newborns are changed around 10 times a day.

* Waterproof pad for diaper changes, it is essential to have one on the changing table and one in the crib, then get one for extra when you need it.

* 5 washcloths. These work for wiping their bottoms when they are first born with warm water, which avoids rashes on sensitive skin, as well as for bathing.

* 2 hooded towels

* 1 bottle of gentle baby wash. This can also be used on their heads, so having a shampoo as well is not a necessity.

* nail clippers and a small emery board; nails grow quickly and they are very soft. It is sometimes easier to file than to cut them until they are older.

* Forehead thermometer, which gives an accurate reading, if you don't want to spend the money, then a rectal thermometer and some Vaseline

* 10 burp cloths; I recommend the ones that come in a pack and are just white. They serve a ton of different needs, from actual burp cloths to placing them in a diaper bag to change the baby on and cover up the changing pad you have.

* 5 blankets; babies like to be cocooned for the first few months. After that, these are great to just place over them in the crib

* 8 bottles if you are not breast feeding and 4 if you are; you need a place to store the milk if you are pumping. If you are breast feeding you may also want some lansolin for sore nipples and nipple covers, which help with staining, as well as 2 or 3 very good breast feeding bras.

* Make sure you bring the nasal aspirator home from the hospital, these work great throughout your child's life!

* Diaper rash cream. This is a personal choice, but Dr. Smith's is great as is Aquafor.

* One or two pacifiers. Start out with one, as not every baby will take one.

* monitor. ESSENTIAL! One that can go with you wherever you are in the house is great. You don't want to be stuck in one room all the time, and you will be able to hear everything.

* Baby bath tub, but get one that they can grow in to. They get bigger quick enough that you don't want to have to replace it every 3 months!

* A LARGE bottle of Dreft. This is great for the clothing and towels, and you will have a ton of laundry. It is gentle and also scent free. It may also be smart to invest in the Dreft Stain Remover spray. If you are feeding with formula, it does stain.

* Bibs. I would buy the packs that have quite a few. These are really imperative for feeding, even before they are on solid foods. Also, when the teeth come in, it is a great way to keep them dry!

* Bottle Brush. Inexpensive, and helps get all the residue out of the bottle before you put it in the dishwasher.

* Extra bottle nipples. Note that these come in different sizes, so don't buy too many of one size. If your baby is a good eater, they move up to the larger sizes quickly.

* Diaper Bag. ESSENTIAL! Get one that has a portable changing pad, and lots of pockets and room. You will need to tote bottles, toys, extra clothes, diapers, and it is smart to have some plastic bags for soiled clothing and diapers...just in case!

That's it! While there are many baby products on the market that make a parent's life easier, most are wants, not needs. Although it may be tempting to buy every gadget on the shelf, remember, your budget baby will be just as happy with the basic items that he or she really needs.

Lee Brochstein
http://www.yourcouturekid.com

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