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Diapers? Check.
Breast pump? Check.
Dirty diaper bin? Uh-oh.

Be sure to have everything ready for when your newborn arrives with this handy checklist.

DIAPERING

• Diaper changing pads
• Diaper rash ointment
• 4 waterproof pads for
• changing table
• Rattles and small toys
• Dirty diaper receptacle
• Wipes or cotton cloths
• Small thermos to hold warm water (for cleaning babies
  younger than 6 weeks)
• Plastic wipes holder (for the
  diaper bag)
• 2 packages newborn diapers

CLOTHING

• 1 pack T-shirts
• 6 one-piece outfits that snap
  at the crotch (long- and shortsleeved)
• 4 pajama sets
• 6 pairs socks
• 2 pairs soft booties
• 2 pairs stretch cotton pants
• 3 bibs
• Cotton sweater
• Knit cap
• Sun hat
• Zip-up sweatshirt
• 15 baby hangers

FEEDING

• Nursing pillow
• 6 burp cloths
• 6 bottles equipped with newborn nipples
• Bottle brush
• Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag
• Nursing bras
• Nursing pads for bras
• Breast pump

CLEANING

• 3 hooded towels
• 2 packs of washcloths
• Cotton swabs
• Baby shampoo
• Baby body wash
• Infant bathing tub
• Baby nail clipper
• Soft brush and comb
• Rubbing alcohol
• Petroleum jelly
• Digital thermometer
• Bulb nasal aspirator
• Mild soap for laundry

LINENS

• 4 receiving blankets
• 2 cotton blankets
• Cradle or bassinet with cotton sheets
• 2 crib mattress pads
• 2 waterproof liners (one for the bassinet and one for the crib)

NURSERY

• Crib and mattress
• Glider/rocking chair and footrest
• Dresser
• Hamper
• Baby monitor with 2 receivers
• Changing table
• Cool mist humidifier or vaporizer
• Lullaby CDs or audiotapes

ON THE GO

• Rear-facing infant car seat with head support padding
• Stroller
• Sun shields for car windows
• Portable playpen
• Diaper bag
• Sling or soft front carrier

PLAY

• Bouncy seat
• Baby books
• Digital camera or camcorder
• Baby music CDs or audiotapes
• Playmat with toys attached
• Squishy baby ball