1st time mom

4-8 onesies (envelope folds at the shoulders and snaps at the crotch) 4-8 shirts (kimono-style with snaps or envelope folds at the shoulders) 4-8 pants (footies can be a great option) 4-8 one-piece pajamas 1-3 rompers or other dress-up outfits 1-3 sweaters or jackets (front buttoned) 4-7 socks or booties (shoes are unnecessary until baby starts walking 1-3 newborn hats No-scratch mittens Bunting bag or fleece suit for the winter Lightweight and heavy stroller blankets Gentle laundry detergent 2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers, or 6-10 dozen cloth diapers and 6-8 diaper covers 2-3 large boxes of unscented baby wipes 2 large tubes of diaper cream Diaper bag Baby Bath Essentials: Baby bathtub Baby shampoo and body wash 2-4 hooded baby towels Soft washcloths Baby lotion (optional) Baby Feeding Essentials: 8-10 bottles and nipples, both 4- and 8- ounce Bottle brush Dishwasher basket for small items Formula (if not nursing) Nipple cream (if you plan to breastfeed) 4-8 bibs 4-8 burp cloths Bottle sterilizer (optional) Baby Health Essentials: Baby nail clippers or file Baby thermometer Cradle cap brush 4-6 pacifiers (optional)