Checklist for Expecting Mothers
by Robert Meyer
If you are expecting you may want to start preparing early for the arrival of your new baby. Below is a checklist of things you will need when the baby arrives. I found this list in Consumer Reports and thought it would be helpful. You might want to start shopping early so you don’t have to incur a very large expense all at one time. It would also save some money if you had a baby shower and shared the list with friends and family.
Here is a checklist of what you should have on hand before your baby arrives.
Tooling around
_____Car seat
_____Stroller
Beds and linens
_____Crib
_____Crib mattress
_____Bassinet/cradle (if you don't want to put your baby in a crib right away)
_____Two to three fitted crib sheets
_____Four or more waffle-weave cotton receiving blankets for swaddling baby
_____Two mattress pads
_____One to two waterproof liners (for crib or bassinet).
Diaper duty
_____Diapers. Disposable or cloth
_____Diaper pail. (Optional with disposables)
_____Diaper bag Dressing baby
_____Four sleeping outfits or onesies (one-piece sleepers), preferably with attached feet
_____Six side-snap T-shirts
_____Four to six one-piece undershirts that snap around the crotch
_____A small baby cap (although the hospital will probably give you one)
_____Six pairs socks/booties
_____Two to three soft, comfortable daytime outfits. Get only a few items in newborn size. Then,
go for clothing in the 6-month size--your baby will grow into it quickly. But don't buy baby
sleepwear that's too big; it'sa fire hazard
_____Cotton sweater or light jacket
Summer babies
_____Brimmed hat Winter babies
Winter babies
_____Snowsuit or heavy bunting
_____Heavy stroller blanket
_____Warm knit hat
Feeding time
If you're planning to breast-feed:
_____Two or three nursing bras
_____A box of washable or disposable breast pads
_____Breast pump if you expect to use one
_____Four small baby bottles with newborn nipples for expressed breast milk
_____Bottle drying tree
_____Bottle brush
_____Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag (the hospital may give you one)
_____Three packs of cloth diapers or burp cloths.
If you're planning to bottle-feed
_____Six 4- to 5-ounce bottles, plus nipples, rings, and a dishwasher basket if you use a dishwasher
Bathing/grooming
_____Three soft hooded towels
_____Two packs of baby washcloths
_____ Baby body wash that doubles as shampoo
_____Pair of blunt-tip scissors or baby-sized nail clippers
_____Zinc-oxide-based diaper rash ointment
_____Infant bathtub
_____Soft brush and comb
_____Mild laundry detergent
Medicine chest essentials
_____A pain-and-fever reducer recommended by your baby's doctor,
such as Infant's Tylenol
_____Cotton pads/swabs
_____Nasal aspirator
_____Digital thermometer
_____Rubbing alcohol
_____Petroleum jelly
Keeping baby happy
_____Pacifiers
Extras: Nice but optional
_____Monitor
_____Changing table
_____A rocker or glider
_____Soft carrier
_____Swing
In addition to shopping so you don’t have to incur a very large expense all at one time you should also do some price comparison research on the internet to save some money. My favorite site is http://www.bestbabythingsonline.com.
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Burlington Baby Bassinet Liner with 3 Colored Ribbons, White List Price: $50.99 Sale Price: $22.86  |
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Baby Bassinet Bedding Only Beautiful Bassinet Bedding by Burlington Basket. Bassinet is not included. Includes bassinet cloth hood, bassinet liner with double ruffle skirt, One bassinet sheet, and 3 gingham ribbons and 3 bows in sage, blue and pink! |
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Badger Basket Company Tranquility Baby Bassinet Cherry Frame with Sage Dots Bedding List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $199.99 |
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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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The First Years Carry Me Near 5 In 1 Bassinet, Ivory List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $149.99 |
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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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American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Quilted Bassinet Mattress Pad List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $12.49 |
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ABC Waterproof Quilted Bassinet Matress Pad-Fitted This Mattress Pad is durable and long lasting. Made of a poly/cotton quilt with a soft thick 7 oz. fiberfill for extra comfort and protection. 28" x 52", fitted... |
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American Baby Company 100% Cotton Value Jersey Knit Bassinet Sheet - Blue List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $5.99 |
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ABC Value Jersey Bassinet Sheet - BlueThis 100% cotton, 5.7oz gauge cotton jersey knit bassinet sheet fits all standard size 15"W x 33"L bassinet mattress. |
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American Baby Company Organic Cotton 3-Piece Cradle Set - Natural List Price: $69.98 Sale Price: $35.67 |
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ABC 3 Piece Organic Cotton Natural Velour Cradle Set The organic cradle set is made with Nature’s purest fiber and is amazingly soft and durable. Organically grown cotton does not pollute the ground, water or air; it grows without soil poisoning pesticides and chemicals... |
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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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Badger Basket Elite Oval Baby Bassinet with Pink Dots Bedding List Price: $189.99 Sale Price: $166.95 |
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Our Elite Bassinet offers a traditional oval shape with a very upscale furniture look! This special oval bassinet with a white finish is comfortable for baby and stylish for your home. The Pink Dots Bedding set includes a lovely skirt, soft bumper, fitted sheet and ruffled drape canopy... |
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American Baby Company Waterproof Bassinet Sheeting Pad List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $7.99 |
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ABC Waterproof Bassinet Sheeting This soft, waterproof sheet will help keep your baby dry and warm while protecting the mattress and bedding. Fluffy quilted polyester on the outside, with a layer of waterproof vinyl laminated inside, it feels more like a thin quilted pad than a sheet and can be laid underneath or on top of a regular sheet... |
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American Baby Company Heavenly Soft Chenille Bassinet Sheet - White List Price: $11.98 Sale Price: $10.00 |
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ABC Heavenly Soft Chamois/Chenille Bassinet Sheet - White As soft and luxurious as designer crib bedding, our polyester chamois/chenille fitted sheets keep baby warm all night long. Features Elastic all around for an extra-secure fit. |
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Burlington Baby Bassinet Liner with 3 Colored Ribbons, White List Price: $50.99 Sale Price: $22.86 |
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Baby Bassinet Bedding Only Beautiful Bassinet Bedding by Burlington Basket. Bassinet is not included. Includes bassinet cloth hood, bassinet liner with double ruffle skirt, One bassinet sheet, and 3 gingham ribbons and 3 bows in sage, blue and pink! |
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Badger Basket Company Tranquility Baby Bassinet Cherry Frame with Sage Dots Bedding List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $199.99 |
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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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The First Years Carry Me Near 5 In 1 Bassinet, Ivory List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $149.99 |
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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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American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Quilted Bassinet Mattress Pad List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $12.49 |
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ABC Waterproof Quilted Bassinet Matress Pad-Fitted This Mattress Pad is durable and long lasting. Made of a poly/cotton quilt with a soft thick 7 oz. fiberfill for extra comfort and protection. 28" x 52", fitted... |
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American Baby Company 100% Cotton Value Jersey Knit Bassinet Sheet - Blue List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $5.99 |
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ABC Value Jersey Bassinet Sheet - BlueThis 100% cotton, 5.7oz gauge cotton jersey knit bassinet sheet fits all standard size 15"W x 33"L bassinet mattress. |
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American Baby Company Organic Cotton 3-Piece Cradle Set - Natural List Price: $69.98 Sale Price: $35.67 |
|
ABC 3 Piece Organic Cotton Natural Velour Cradle Set The organic cradle set is made with Nature’s purest fiber and is amazingly soft and durable. Organically grown cotton does not pollute the ground, water or air; it grows without soil poisoning pesticides and chemicals... |
|
Sage Gingham Bedding Liner Only for a Bassinet (Bassinet NOT Included!) Sale Price: $29.97 |
|
Bassinet is sold separately! Bedding is also available in pink, blue, or white with sage, pink and blue gingham ribbons. |
|
Badger Basket Elite Oval Baby Bassinet with Pink Dots Bedding List Price: $189.99 Sale Price: $166.95 |
|
Our Elite Bassinet offers a traditional oval shape with a very upscale furniture look! This special oval bassinet with a white finish is comfortable for baby and stylish for your home. The Pink Dots Bedding set includes a lovely skirt, soft bumper, fitted sheet and ruffled drape canopy... |
|
American Baby Company Waterproof Bassinet Sheeting Pad List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $7.99 |
|
ABC Waterproof Bassinet Sheeting This soft, waterproof sheet will help keep your baby dry and warm while protecting the mattress and bedding. Fluffy quilted polyester on the outside, with a layer of waterproof vinyl laminated inside, it feels more like a thin quilted pad than a sheet and can be laid underneath or on top of a regular sheet... |
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American Baby Company Heavenly Soft Chenille Bassinet Sheet - White List Price: $11.98 Sale Price: $10.00 |
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ABC Heavenly Soft Chamois/Chenille Bassinet Sheet - White As soft and luxurious as designer crib bedding, our polyester chamois/chenille fitted sheets keep baby warm all night long. Features Elastic all around for an extra-secure fit. |
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