Newborn Checklist

The past few weeks we have been ticking off the baby needs list.. No matter how much stuff I collect, I still feel the panic of having something missing when in urgent need..

I was happy that the Parenting Course ( provided by the Swedish government health centre ) we took gave me a lot of preparing "Baby Environment" info and assisted me with lots of guiding tips starting from Parents Relation Habits until how to handle the parenting tasks equally to not affect the personal and love life.

In general I was told to not worry too much, and that its normal to feel like this due to lack of experience of the situation.. the expert said that new parents often expect things to be more difficult than they really are, no matter how prepared and ready.

Here is my recent buys in the image and the list I used as a guide check-list. I hope this can be helpful for you as it was for me.

Clothing

8 undershirts or onesies (mix of short-sleeve and long-sleeve)
5 nightgowns (for use until the cord falls off)
8 one-piece stretchy sleepers (go for ones with zippers; new moms swear by them!)
5 pairs of pants
2 newborn hats
8 pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits
2 pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face
2 cardigans or jackets, more in winter
Bunting bag or snowsuit for winter baby
Laundry detergent for infants
4 outfits for dressing up (optional)

Blankets

3 large cotton blankets
8 receiving blankets (they also make handy burp cloths)

Feeding

If you're breastfeeding, you don't really need any equipment.
Some nursing mothers like to have these items:
Lots of bibs
Burp cloths
Breast pump
Milk storage containers
Nursing pillow
Nursing bras (if buying before baby is born, buy one cup size larger than your pregnant bra size)
Breast pads (disposable or washable)
Lotion for sore nipples

If you are formula feeding:

Lots of bibs
Burp cloths
8 four-ounce bottles with nipples
6 eight-ounce bottles with nipples
Bottle and nipple brush
Formula (be sure to check expiry date and note the lot number in case of recalls)
Thermal bottle carrier

Diapering

If you are using re-usable cloth diapers:

Several dozen (4 or 5) cloth or re-usable diapers
8 waterproof covers
1 diaper pail
Changing pad
Baby ointment or other barrier cream to prevent rash
Snaps, Velcro or safety pins to secure re-usable diapers
Disposable wipes or a couple dozen washcloths for cleaning baby's bottom

If you are using disposable diapers:

Two boxes of newborn-size diapers (it's better not to buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows quickly)
1 diaper pail
Changing pad
Baby ointment or barrier cream to prevent rash
Disposable wipes or a couple dozen washcloths for cleaning baby's bottom

Bathtime

1 plastic infant tub (or use a large dishpan in the sink, or take baby in the bath with you)
12 washcloths, not used on baby's bottom
Baby soap or cleanser
Baby soft-bristled hair brush
3 soft-hooded towels

Bedtime

If you are using a crib: