The big day is almost here – the nursery is ready and you’re packed for the hospital, you’ve had the shower and now you just cannot wait for that little one to make their big entrance. You think you are completely ready for baby to come home and then the panic sets in – do I have everything? What am I missing? I can’t possibly have thought of every detail!
Well, here is a little guide to the essentials for bringing baby home! It is also a great list to use when registering or shopping for shower gifts.
Infant Apparel/Layette – 1 outfit to take baby home, 8 onesies (long and short sleeve), 8 coverall/footie outfits, 2 sweaters, 6-12 pairs of socks, 4 pajamas (sleep sacks, gowns, etc), 4 recieving blankets, 4+ bibs, 6+ burp cloths, 2-4 knit hats. DEPENDING ON CLIMATE: 1-2 jackets, 1 switmsuit, 1 brimmed hat, 1 pair sunglasses.
Blankets – 2 recieving blankets, 3 stroller blankets, 2 smaller snuggle blankies, 4 swaddle blankets (I would fall asleep with one of these incredibly cozy blankets from Little Giraffe!)
Diapering & Bathing – cloth or disposable diapers, baby bath, diaper wipes, diaper rash ointment, cold cream, baby bath wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion, hooded towl (For bath products I love Mustela! Check them out at Nordstrom.com)
Feeding & Play – bottles, bottle warmer & cleaning supplies, boppy (or similar nursing pillow), play mat (like this one from Baby Einstein), pacifiers or soothies, bumbo baby seat, teething toys
Out & About – stroller, car seat, car seat adapter, diaper bag (check out these adorable bags from Petunia Pickle Bottom), nursing cover (these Bebe Au Lait covers are practical and pretty)
