new baby
Your
Buttoned Up.
™
You've got your crib, changing table and nursery decor all set. What else do you need? The answer is: a lot!
Nesting is so much easier (and less stressful!) when you have a list to guide you. That's why we've put together
this printable - so you have all the little details buttoned up for that magical moment when you bring home baby.
changing table essentials
sleep essentials
Waterproof pad for changing table
Baby monitor
(ideally have 2-3 covers to swap out)
Night light
Diaper pail
Baby hamper
Diaper bags
Receiving blankets (at least 5)
Diaper caddy
2 waterproof mattress pads
Diaper rash ointment
Small plastic bowl for water (may pediatricians
recommend using just water & a washcloth to clean
feeding essentials
newborn bottoms rather than wipes)
Large cotton wipes (for first few weeks)
Burp cloths (at least 6)
Gentle wipes
Bibs (at least 3 – but if you’re
planning on bottle feeding, get 10)
Diapers (size newborn)
Bottles with caps & collars (have one or two 4oz bottles
Infant nasal aspirator
handy even if you are planning on breastfeeding because
Saline drops
you may want them for pumped milk)
Extra nipples (if bottle feeding)
Breast pump (optional)
bathing essentials
3 gallons purified water (if planning to bottle feed)
Baby bathtub
Baby brush
mom essentials
Baby shampoo/soap
Coffee! (or tea)
Baby lotion
Baby nail clippers
Extra batteries
Washcloth (at least 2)
Motrin
Thank you notes (get a few boxes!)
Stamps
out & about essentials
Books on the basics: Baby CPR, Baby first aid,
Sleeping, First months
Rear-facing federally approved infant car seat
Stash of weekly tabloids
Diaper bag
(perfect reading material for 2am feedings!)
Baby carrier or sling
notes
Rain guard for stroller
Coffee cup holder for stroller (trust us, you’ll want one!)