In my pregnancy preparation I got so OCD and anal about everything. I didn't really have any guidance on what to buy other than the baby registry catalog at Babies 'R Us (who thinks you need everything in the store).
The first 3 months, here's everything I've actually USED. The other stuff is sitting in the garage.
-Changing table & pad
-Diaper Bag
-Activity Mat for "tummy time"
-Diaper Genie
-Pack 'n Play (he sleeps here instead of a crib)
-Basinette
-Car Seat
-Infant Bath Tub
-Bottles (9-11oz size... they'll outgrow the 6oz in a few weeks) & Bottle Brush
-Breast pads (whether you're breast feeding or not)
-Baby book
-rocker
-bouncer
-Swing
-Baby Shampoo and Lotion
-Baby Monitor
-Hand Sanitizer
-Diapers (I buy the Target brand- super cheap!!)
-Wipes (Walmart Parent's Choice brand works the best. Huggie's are crap).
-Decorations for your nursery
-Thermometer
-Diaper Rash Cream
-Vaseline (especially if you have a boy)
I would definitely put all this stuff on your registry. If you're going to out on diapers, ask for the size 1.The hospital will give you Newborn Diapers to take home and then you'll just need to buy a small package on your own.
You DON'T need:
-You will get a bunch of bibs and baby clothes at your shower so don't buy any unless they're really cute.
-The hospital will also give you baby hairbrushes and receiving blankets.
-You won't need any baby toys until 3 months. They won't even look at them. You also won't need a walker or Johnny Jump-Up until he's much older (4-6 months).
-You don't need a feeding chair
-Don't ask for formula because you don't know what your baby will go for yet. The hospital will give you samples.
-Normal washcloths and towels work for the baby's bath time.
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