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
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
4-6 pacifiers (optional)