RATTLENEW PARENT CHECK LIST

Furniture & Accessories

  1. Crib
  2. Mattress
  3. Dresser & Armoire
  4. Bassinet or cradle
  5. Contoured changing pad & extra covers
  6. Glider Rocker with ottoman
  7. Complete Bedding Set & matching accessories (diaper stackers, laundry hamper, lamp…)
  8. Mobile
  9. Baby Monitor
  10. Night light
  11. Swing and/or bouncer
  12. Exerciser or activity center
  13. 4-6 crib sheets (Cotton or Flannel)
  14. 1-2 waterproof mattress pads
  15. 2-6 bassinet sheets
  16. 6-8 receiving blankets 
  17. Swaddling Blankets
  18. 4-6 hooded bath towels

Outing Supplies

  1. Infant Rear Facing Car seat (you must have a car seat to bring your baby home from the hospital)
  2. Car Seat base for 2nd Car
  3. Rear-view Mirror
  4. Stroller
  5. Stroller Blanket
  6. Diaper bag
  7. Car Seat Cover Up
  8. Infant Carrier
  9. Portable crib or playpen

Feeding Supplies
If you're breastfeeding exclusively:

  1. 2 baby bottles with newborn nipple unit (for water or emergency supplements)
  2. Storage Bags
  3. Breast Pads
  4. Breast Shields
  5. Nursing Pillow and/or Stool
  6. Breast pump
  7. Nursing Canopy
  8. Nursing bras
  9. Disposable nursing pads

If you're bottle feeding exclusively or partially:

  1. 10-12 larger bottles (8oz) and 4 smaller bottles (4oz) with newborn nipple units
  2. Two-week supply of formula, as recommended by your baby's pediatrician
  3. Bottle Sterilizer
  4. Bottle warmer
  5. Bottle Brushes
  6. Infant Spoons
  7. Spill Proof Cup
  8. High Chair

Necessities

  1. 2-4 washable bibs
  2. 6-10 burp pads
  3. Baby nail clippers
  4. Baby brush and comb
  5. Calibrated medicine spoon or dropper
  6. Tweezers
  7. Infant nasal aspirator
  8. Vaporizer or humidifier
  9. Thermometer (rectal or tympanic)
  10. Disposable Diapers
  11. Baby wipes and warmer
  12. Diaper disposal system
  13. 10—20 wash cloths
  14. Baby Powder
  15. Shampoo, Lotion and Wash
  16. 6-10 Pacifiers
  17. Baby bath tub or bathing aid
  18. Bath toys
  19. Safety Gate

Clothing

  1. “home-from-the-hospital” outfit
  2. 7-12 undershirts that fasten in front for easy dressing
  3. 6-10 sleepers
  4. 2-4 gowns
  5. 4-5 booties or snug-socks
  6. 1-3 sweaters (seasonally appropriate)
  7. 1 snowsuit for a winter baby
  8. 1 lightweight, brimmed hat (for a summer baby)

Additional Items

  1. Toy Hammock
  2. Activity Toys
  3. Rattles
  4. Teethers
  5. Bunting or Sleeping Bag
  6. Christening Apparel & Accessories
  7. Outlet plugs
  8. Corner guards
  9. Cabinet/window locks

Memory items – photo album, picture frames, record book, etc.