Newborn Essentials
The practical first-weeks checklist: clothing, diapering, sleep, feeding, bath time and more for baby and Mom. Borrow what you can, skip the impulse buys.
Borrow what you can, research before you buy, and skip the impulse buys. These are the items worth having.
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Baby Clothes 👕
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Onesies
Get lots, they get messy fast
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Zip-up sleepers
Zips beat snaps at 3 a.m.
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Swaddles
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View on Amazon for Clothes — option 1 (opens in a new tab)
Clothes — option 1
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View on Amazon for Clothes — option 2 (opens in a new tab)
Clothes — option 2
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View on Amazon for Clothes — option 3 (opens in a new tab)
Clothes — option 3
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View on Amazon for Clothes — option 4 (opens in a new tab)
Clothes — option 4
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View on Amazon for Tops (opens in a new tab)
Tops
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Shop now for Caps (opens in a new tab)
Caps
Baby Linens 🛏️
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View on Amazon for Fitted crib sheets (2–3) (opens in a new tab)
Fitted crib sheets (2–3)
Fitted sheets only in the crib
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Waterproof mattress pads
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View on Amazon for Baby Blankets (opens in a new tab)
Baby Blankets
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View on Amazon for Towels (opens in a new tab)
Towels
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View on Amazon for Laundry Detergent (opens in a new tab)
Laundry Detergent
Diapering 🧷
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View on Amazon for Newborn diapers (small pack) (opens in a new tab)
Newborn diapers (small pack)
Babies outgrow this size fast
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View on Amazon for Wipes (opens in a new tab)
Wipes
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View on Amazon for Diaper Bag (opens in a new tab)
Diaper Bag
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View on Amazon for Night Diapers (opens in a new tab)
Night Diapers
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View on Amazon for Diaper Changing Pad (opens in a new tab)
Diaper Changing Pad
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View on Amazon for Diaper Rash Cream (opens in a new tab)
Diaper Rash Cream
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View on Amazon for Diaper Organiser (opens in a new tab)
Diaper Organiser
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Baby Vaseline
Sleep 🌙
Bath Time 🛁
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View on Amazon for Bath Tub (opens in a new tab)
Bath Tub
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View on Amazon for Body Wash and Shampoo (opens in a new tab)
Body Wash and Shampoo
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View on Amazon for Body Lotion (opens in a new tab)
Body Lotion
Feeding 🍼
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View on Amazon for Bottles (opens in a new tab)
Bottles
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View on Amazon for Breast Pump (opens in a new tab)
Breast Pump
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View on Amazon for Milk Storage Bags (opens in a new tab)
Milk Storage Bags
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View on Amazon for Bottle and Dish Soap (opens in a new tab)
Bottle and Dish Soap
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View on Amazon for Bottle Cleaning Brush (opens in a new tab)
Bottle Cleaning Brush
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View on Amazon for Pacifiers (opens in a new tab)
Pacifiers
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View on Amazon for Steriliser (opens in a new tab)
Steriliser
Outdoor Gear 🚼
Play 🧸
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View on Amazon for Play Mat (opens in a new tab)
Play Mat
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View on Amazon for Baby Gym Mat (opens in a new tab)
Baby Gym Mat
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View on Amazon for Oball (opens in a new tab)
Oball
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View on Amazon for Rattles (opens in a new tab)
Rattles
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View on Amazon for Baby Crib Mobile (opens in a new tab)
Baby Crib Mobile
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View on Amazon for Play Pen (opens in a new tab)
Play Pen
Grooming ✂️
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View on Amazon for Nail Clippers (opens in a new tab)
Nail Clippers
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View on Amazon for Hair Brush (opens in a new tab)
Hair Brush
Medical 🩹
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View on Amazon for Saline Drops (opens in a new tab)
Saline Drops
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View on Amazon for Nasal Aspirator (opens in a new tab)
Nasal Aspirator
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View on Amazon for Infant Tylenol (opens in a new tab)
Infant Tylenol
Mother 🤱
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View on Amazon for Nipple Cream (opens in a new tab)
Nipple Cream
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View on Amazon for Nursing Pillow (opens in a new tab)
Nursing Pillow
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View on Amazon for Nursing Pads (opens in a new tab)
Nursing Pads