Onesies Creepers

Onesies Creepers
Is this an ok list of newborn baby items??

I have some time on my hands today, and I made a list of things I’m going to be purchasing for my baby. What am I missing from the list or what should added or what on the list is unnecessary? I’m not due until December, so I have a lot of time to prepare, but any ideas or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

Feeding items
Several bottles
Bottle brushes
Burp cloths
Bibs
Baby formula
Pacifiers

Sleeping
Crib -includes dresser and changing table-
Crib mattress
Crib bedding
Changing pad cover that matches bedding set
Swaddling blankets

Clothing-all needs to be cute!!!
Newborn onesies pack sets
Creepers with matching pants
Socks/Booties
Mittens
Hats
Baby Jacket
Baby Dresses
Baby headbands

Baby Hygiene
Newborn diapers
Baby wipes
Baby bath tub
Baby washcloths sets
Baby towels
*Baby soap*
Baby lotion
Baby hair brush
First aid kit
Cotton balls
Rubbing alcohol
Diaper Rash Cream

Traveling
Car seat
Stroller
Diaper Bag

Activity
Baby bouncer

Burp cloths: get the Gerber (or similar) cloth diapers (packs of 12). The “pretty” ones aren’t as absorbent, and the Gerber ones can be bleached clean.

A few water-proof crib pads. I put mine on top of the matress pad, so if I need to change a wet sheet, I just change the pad along with it instead of the whole ordeal.

Don’t get too many mittens to start. I bought some to match a lot of outfits—I have a thumb sucker! So the mittens were always wet and then the cold made his hands colder than if they were bare.

Johnson & Johnson have these great Q-tips for babies. They are shaped in a way that makes them safer–they don’t go into the ear canal, they just clean the outer ear.

Diaper rash cream: get the really thick Desitin, not those creamy ones. You want the most zinc oxide you can find in the ingredients: 40% or better. Lansinoh also has a wonderful one. Cleared up my son’s rash over night!

You want to get a large diaper bag and also a small one for just quick trips to the store, etc. You don’t always need to lug everything but the kitchen sink everywhere you go. Sometimes you may just need to pack a diaper, wipes, and your “purse” items.

If you are going to get towels for your baby, make sure they are big. The cute ones are nice, but they grow out of them so quickly. Kohl’s has some nice ones that fit both my 11 month old and my 5 year old.

When your baby gets a little older (4 mos) get the Link a doos. They are great for attaching toys to stroller, car seat, etc.

We got the consumer reports guide to baby which was really helpful. They have tons of lists, too, like you made. With all the essentials and the stuff you don’t need.

If you are in a colder climate, get the Kiddopotomus Posh Pouch. I loved it because I didn’t have to get an uncomfortable and ackward snow suit for my baby. Just put a blanket on him and put him in his car set with the posh pouch on it. It fit his stroller, too.

I agree with Sarah S. The baby Bjorn was a life saver. I would have never gotten anything done around the house if I didn’t have it. I tried a few different slings, but the front carrier worked best. Now that he is older, he loves to face outward to check out his environment. Vacuum while wearing it for some great exercise.
Congrats and best of luck to you!!!