So recently I attended my friend Karrissa’s baby shower, she is due almost 1 year exactly to when I was due with Xander. She got a whole table full of things for her baby including a crazy amount of bottles and her big present was an exersaucer for her little one. Which left me puzzled, I would have kept almost nothing from that shower, but what is it that one really needs for a baby.
Here is the list:
Baby Care items:
- Baby Tylenol or Motrin
- Gripe Water (forget Symeth drops) – the one with Chamomile, fenile and ginger
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Moisturizer
- Diaper rash cream/ointment
- Nail clippers
- Thermometer
- Bulb syringe (usually get one in the hospital)
- Wipes and container
Basic items:
- My Breast Friend Pillow, I didn’t use it the first three weeks but from that time until he was 5 months old it was my favorite
- Diapers
- Newborn gowns at least 12
- Kimono style wrap t-shirts
- Only one really cute outfit
- Receiving blankets
- Changing table w/ pad (some of the slightly more expensive pack and plays have an attached one)
- Stroller (if you want one, but don’t generally need right away)
- Sling/Carrier
- Diaper bag or something to use as one
- Baggies to put dirty cloth diapers in while out and about
- Carseat
- Cloth burp cloths (I use the diaper they sell in common retail stores)
- Hat(s)
Nice to have, but do not need:
- Baby towels
- Toys that are infant/newborn friendly
Mom’s Care Kit:
- Tucks (don’t skimp, get the name brand)
- Maxi Pads (cloth or disposable)
- Ice packs that are disposable
