If you re hoping to take a minimalist approach to baby rearing or simply want to start with the basics and see what baby likes and you too before you buy more this list will help take you from the hospital to home.
Baby essentials not just the basics.
Choose one that is specially formulated for babies.
Baby nail scissors clippers nail file or emery board.
6 8 one piece sleepers zippers or snaps your choice 2 pairs of scratch mittens.
1 3 sweaters or jackets front buttoned 4 7 socks or booties shoes are unnecessary until baby starts walking.
Walk through the baby aisles in any store and you ll see hundreds of products you could bring home.
So you can handle most situations from car.
Soft bristled baby hair brush.
1 3 newborn hats broad brimmed for a summer baby soft cap that covers ears for a winter baby no scratch mittens.
Babies don t really need a lot of gear the first few weeks at home.
Getting ready for a newborn is exciting and a little daunting.
Cotton wool useful when bathing and spot cleaning baby s face and bottom cotton wool is gently on the skin than a flannel.
Baby bodysuits are the essential clothing item for a newborn.
You can find plenty of bodysuit packs that come with multiple outfits for your baby always at an affordable price.
This is especially helpful for handling cradle cap.
Also very handy when cleaning around ears eyes and nose.
Just the baby essentials people.
Despite the temptation to buy all the wonderful baby clothes and gadgets available a few basics are all you and your baby need.
These help you trim and smooth your baby s nails safely.
2 wearable blankets for the winter.
Baby socks lots no need for shoes until they start walking bottles if not breastfeeding if you are breastfeeding buy a couple just in case.
There are a lot of things we buy for our babies before they arrive.
5 shirts per size if you don t want your baby just wearing a onesie all the time baby hats essential for newborns.
Cotton buds cotton buds are kinder than fingernails when healing umbilical cords need gentle cleaning.
Some like diapers are super important.
6 8 onesies a mix of short and long sleeves 2 pairs of stretchy pants.
2 hoodie jackets love these 4 pairs of socks keeps tiny toes warm.
Bunting bag or fleece suit for the winter.