Clothing

• 6 or more one-piece gowns or sleepers
• 6-8 cotton "onesies" or side snap shirts
• 4 or more pairs of baby socks
• Baby mittens to prevent scratching
• 2 dress outfits
• Coming home outfit if you wish
• Seasonal items like hats or snow suits

Accessories

• 8 cloth diapers for burp cloths
• 2 blanket sleepers (instead of blankets in crib)
• 6 or more receiving blankets
• Swaddle blanket
• Pacifiers
• Bibs
• Diaper bag
• Baby first aid kid

Bathing

• Wash clothes
• Hooded towels
• Baby wash
• Baby lotion
• Baby tub
• Nail file
• Q tips
• Rubbing alcohol
• Cotton balls
• Bulb syringe

Diapering

• Disposable diapers size newborn and one (10-12 diapers per day) or cloth diapers (4 dozen diapers plus covers)
• Wet wipes or clothes for cleaning baby’s bottom
• Diaper pail
• Diaper ointment

Feeding

• Breastfeeding supplies (nursing bra, pump, breast pads, nursing shirts, nursing cover)
• Formula
• 6 4 ounce bottles
• 6 8 ounce bottles

Gear

• Infant car seat
• Stroller
• Play yard

Nursery Items

• Crib or bassinet, mattress and linens
• Rocking chair
• Infant seat
• Swing
• Changing table
• Crib or bassinet mobile

As you prepare for baby and create your registry, the following items are great to include: