Top 15 Must Have Baby Supplies for When Your Baby Comes Home
As a Mom-to-Be it can be overwhelming registering and shopping for your new baby! Many moms ask "What do I really need?!" Mommy-Central surveyed many of its moms and here are the top 15 "must have" baby supplies every mom should have BEFORE the baby comes home!
Diapers - Buy them in advance! It seems so simple but many moms go home with just a few leftovers that the hospital gave them. For newborns, Mommy-Central recommends Pampers Swaddlers for newborns. Wipes - this goes hand in hand with the diapers! It's best to start off with the unscented sensitive wipes because your new baby's skin is delicate and sensitive. Boppy - The Boppy is great from day one! New moms can use it for support when breastfeeding or as an arm support for those with a bottle. For there its uses are endless...you can prop the baby on it to play games, use it to strengthen neck muscles, assist the baby when learning to sit, and more! Sleep Sac - get 2-3 "sleep sacs" for your baby's pajamas. They have sleeves and the bottom is a zippers sac, so you don't have to mess with leg holes or snaps in the middle of the night. Receiving blankets - these multi-purpose blankets are great for swaddling newborns (ask the hospital to show you how to swaddle). Breast pump - if you plan to pump your breast milk its best to get your pump before the baby is born. Lactation consultants at the hospital can help you get started on your pump. Foot stool - Having a small foot stool is extremely helpful for your back when you are sitting down to feed your baby - bottle or breast! Crib/bassinet - there are lots of options when you bring a baby home on where they will sleep. Whatever you decide, make sure you have the sheets washed and the bed made before you leave for the hospital. Crib sheets - Have 2-3 crib or bassinet sheets on hand. You don't want to be doing laundry in the middle of the night when your baby spits up or their diaper has a "blow-out"...it will happen! Changing pad cover - Have 2 changing pad covers on hand. Again you don't want to have to wash the changing pad cover immediately every time there is an accident! Burp cloths - Have 5-10 burp cloths on hand because you'll need them for post baby feedings and spit-up. It's a good idea to keep them stashed in a few places around the house so you aren't constantly running to the nursery. Baby shampoo/body wash - how much you bathe your baby is up to you. Most doctors recommend at birth 1-2 baths per week. If your baby loves the bath, just do a bath with no soap! Hooded towel - a great deal of heat escapes from a baby's head & they easily get cold (this is why you always wash their hair last). Be sure to have hooded baby towels for after the bath! T-shirts or side-snap shirts - It's great to have a few of these "non-onsie" shirts especially for the first week or two before the baby's umbilical cord falls off. Hand Sanitizer - it's important that your baby doesn't get sick the first few weeks of life. You'll likely have lots of people wanting to visit so keep a bottle of Purell handy so you keep the germs away!
Claire Terrones is a Mom and author for www.Mommy-Central.com a website dedicated to providing Moms & Moms-to-Be with answers to their questions and tips to saving their sanity & money! Join the Mommy-Central newsletter www.mommy-central.com/newsletter
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American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Quilted Bassinet Mattress Pad List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $12.49  |
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Fitted Bassinet (15"x33") Waterproof Quilted Mattress Pads. Top: 100% Cotton Onion Quilt, Middle Layer: Soft Polyester Filler, Back: 100% Waterproof Vinyl |
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The First Years Carry Me Near 5 In 1 Bassinet, Ivory List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $120.28 |
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The Carry Me Near in Sleep System is a portable sleeper bassinet bedside sleeper play seat and changing table all in one convenient product The three sleep modes allow you to keep your sleeping baby close to you wherever you go Thanks to the ergonomically designed handle you can confidently carry your sleeping baby from room to room in the portable sleeper The handles are battery operated It produces gentle vibrations five peaceful audio selections and a nightlight |
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Badger Basket Natural Moses Basket with Hood, Sage Gingham Bedding List Price: $76.00 Sale Price: $29.74 |
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Perfect for when you're at home or visiting friends, this basket gives your infant a comfy cradle for sleeping. And when Baby outgrows the Moses Basket, use it to store stuffed animals or linens. It can even be used as a bed for dolls or small pets!A charming hood shades your baby, and is removable when not in use... |
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Sage Gingham Bedding Liner Only for a Bassinet (Bassinet NOT Included!) Sale Price: $29.97 |
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Bassinet is sold separately! Bedding is also available in pink, blue, or white with sage, pink and blue gingham ribbons. |
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Elegance Round Bassinet Extra Sheets - 2 pk - Ecru List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.95 |
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Includes a set of two sheets for the Badger Basket Elegance Round Baby Bassinet. Features: Poly/cotton blend Machine wash and tumble dry; warm iron if needed Fits ROUND mattress pads of approximately 29... |
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Badger Basket Company Tranquility Baby Bassinet Cherry Frame with Pink Dots Bedding List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $126.95 |
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Badger Basket Company Tranquility Bassinet is lightweight and simple, yet generously sized inside and out. The suspended bassinet responds to baby's movements to reassure and comfort your little one during sleep... |
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Jumbo Bassinet: Three-Tier Eyelet Bassinet Bedding Set Sale Price: $45.99 |
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This graceful, long skirt is crafted of pretty white eyelet. Ensemble is completed with a matching hood cover and a sheet. Sweet pink and blue bows add a finishing touch. It fully lines the interior of the bassinet with floor-length, three-tier layered skirt attached... |
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American Baby Company Waterproof Bassinet Sheeting Pad List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $7.99 |
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Argington Organic Bam Bassinet Bumper, White List Price: $38.50 Sale Price: $38.50 |
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As an accessory, Argington offers a bumper especially made to fit our bassinet. The solid white quilted bumper is made of soft organic unbleached cotton and has ties to secure bumper to bassinet. Machine washable... |
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The First Years Airflow Sleep Positioner List Price: $10.99 Sale Price: $10.00 |
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Designed for proper sleep position and greater air circulation for your baby. It helps keep sleeping infants on their backs as recommended, to help reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)... |
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American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Quilted Bassinet Mattress Pad List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $12.49 |
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Fitted Bassinet (15"x33") Waterproof Quilted Mattress Pads. Top: 100% Cotton Onion Quilt, Middle Layer: Soft Polyester Filler, Back: 100% Waterproof Vinyl |
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The First Years Carry Me Near 5 In 1 Bassinet, Ivory List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $120.28 |
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The Carry Me Near in Sleep System is a portable sleeper bassinet bedside sleeper play seat and changing table all in one convenient product The three sleep modes allow you to keep your sleeping baby close to you wherever you go Thanks to the ergonomically designed handle you can confidently carry your sleeping baby from room to room in the portable sleeper The handles are battery operated It produces gentle vibrations five peaceful audio selections and a nightlight |
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Badger Basket Natural Moses Basket with Hood, Sage Gingham Bedding List Price: $76.00 Sale Price: $29.74 |
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Perfect for when you're at home or visiting friends, this basket gives your infant a comfy cradle for sleeping. And when Baby outgrows the Moses Basket, use it to store stuffed animals or linens. It can even be used as a bed for dolls or small pets!A charming hood shades your baby, and is removable when not in use... |
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Sage Gingham Bedding Liner Only for a Bassinet (Bassinet NOT Included!) Sale Price: $29.97 |
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Bassinet is sold separately! Bedding is also available in pink, blue, or white with sage, pink and blue gingham ribbons. |
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Elegance Round Bassinet Extra Sheets - 2 pk - Ecru List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.95 |
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Includes a set of two sheets for the Badger Basket Elegance Round Baby Bassinet. Features: Poly/cotton blend Machine wash and tumble dry; warm iron if needed Fits ROUND mattress pads of approximately 29... |
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Badger Basket Company Tranquility Baby Bassinet Cherry Frame with Pink Dots Bedding List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $126.95 |
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Badger Basket Company Tranquility Bassinet is lightweight and simple, yet generously sized inside and out. The suspended bassinet responds to baby's movements to reassure and comfort your little one during sleep... |
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Jumbo Bassinet: Three-Tier Eyelet Bassinet Bedding Set Sale Price: $45.99 |
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This graceful, long skirt is crafted of pretty white eyelet. Ensemble is completed with a matching hood cover and a sheet. Sweet pink and blue bows add a finishing touch. It fully lines the interior of the bassinet with floor-length, three-tier layered skirt attached... |
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American Baby Company Waterproof Bassinet Sheeting Pad List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $7.99 |
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Argington Organic Bam Bassinet Bumper, White List Price: $38.50 Sale Price: $38.50 |
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As an accessory, Argington offers a bumper especially made to fit our bassinet. The solid white quilted bumper is made of soft organic unbleached cotton and has ties to secure bumper to bassinet. Machine washable... |
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The First Years Airflow Sleep Positioner List Price: $10.99 Sale Price: $10.00 |
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Designed for proper sleep position and greater air circulation for your baby. It helps keep sleeping infants on their backs as recommended, to help reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)... |
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