While I was doing my research on items to buy for our baby (who was due in a couple of months), I came across a number of websites listing items to buy. But later I found out that I ended up not using many of those items. Baby items are high dollar value products, hence getting a list of absolute handy stuffs might be helpful, so thought of listing them out based on my experience! I have put my recommendation on brand (ROB), wherever applicable.

Checklist

• Diapers – Newborn (NB) sizes get used up pretty fast, Size 1 is required more (it also depends on the baby’s birth weight). ROB – Pampers (Swaddlers)
• Wipes – ROB – Pampers(Sensitive)
• Diaper rash crème – ROB – Desitin
• Baby Towel – Set of 3
• Wash Cloth – Set of 7
• Infant Bath Tub – Liked the one where they have a baby seat for the absolute little one
• Swaddling Cloth – ROB – Carters
• Onesies – Not too many NB sizes, 0-3, 3-6 months are needed most. ROB – Carters
• Socks – 3 pairs
• Mittens/caps – Set of 3
• Nail Clipper – ROB – Safety First
• Thermometer – I will recommend to invest in a good quality one. I found the ear thermometer pretty useful!
• Baby Brush/comb – 1
• Alcohol Swabs (may need for the belly button)
• Bottles (if you are planning on Bottle Feeding) – ROB – Avent; 4 oz multi-pack item
• Bottle & Other cleaning solution – ROB – Babyganics
• Bottle Brush – ROB – Munchkin
• Pacifiers – Set of 2
• Body Wash – My baby had sensitive skin, so ROB is Cetaphyl
• Baby Formula (If you need) – ROB – Similac Advance
• Pedialyte (better to keep one at home)
• Gripe Water (better to keep one at home)
• Simethicone Drops (better to keep one at home)
• Laundrey Detergent – ROB – Dreft
• Infant Car Seat (I also recommend to buy a stroller along with car seat)
• Crib & mattress, Mattress pad, crib sheets – 4