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Newborn Essentials Checklist 2025

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The document is a comprehensive checklist of essential items needed for newborns, categorized into clothing, diapering, bathing, feeding, sleeping, baby gear, health, and optional items. It provides specific recommendations for quantities and types of items suitable for newborns up to three months old.

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What do first time moms really need?

These items might not be on your radar yet, but trust me, you wont have a complete list without them. Newborn Loungers, Baby Bassinets Baby Bouncers. Breastfeeding Formula Feeding Must-Haves. Nursing Pillows. Pumps and Other Nursing Supplies. Clothing Necessities. Bath Time Essentials. Baby Wraps and Carriers.

What are the necessary items for a newborn baby?

Here are the baby essentials for any nursery: Crib, mini crib or bassinet. Firm, flat crib mattress. 2-4 fitted crib sheets. Rocking chair or glider. Baby monitor. Diaper changing table or dresser with changing pad. White noise machine (optional) Diaper pail (optional)

When should you start getting things ready for a baby?

Using soaps and shampoos Only use plain water for newborn babies. You can start using unperfumed baby bath from about 4 to 6 weeks, but be careful to only use a little so you dont damage your babys skin. Babies with longer hair may need a drop of mild shampoo on wet hair, lathered and rinsed off.

When should you start buying baby essentials?

Between 12 weeks and 26 weeks. Go out and get as much as you can, if you have to pay full price, so be it, ideally everything should be in place at 6 months so even if the baby is premature, there is rush. Between 26 and 30 weeks. Grit your teeth and buy everything left to get, if anything.

What are the basic needs of a newborn?

When a baby is on the horizon, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with everything the new arrival will need. In reality, a babys needs (at least at first) are relatively simple: milk, a safe place to sleep, nappies, clothes and, of course, love.

When should I start buying newborn essentials?

Second Trimester (Weeks 13-26): This is often considered the best time to start purchasing baby items. By this point, the risk of complications decreases, and many parents feel more confident about the pregnancy. You can start buying essentials like clothing, nursery fur.

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