Shopping pre-baby can be fun when it comes to those adorable little clothes and toys. But, what about around the house? Don’t worry, we’ve got a checklist of items for you. That way, when the baby comes, you will be prepared and can save that shopping time for more bonding time.
First up via Parents.com is the Nursery Furniture
The necessities:
____ Crib or co-sleeper
____ Crib mattress
It’s nice to have:
____ Changing table
____ Bassinet (though it’s only safe until 3 months or 15 pounds)
____ Rocking chair or glider
____ Humidifier or vaporizer
____ Dresser/chest
____ Hamper
____ Baby monitor (if you have a big house)
No-nos:
- A secondhand crib (get a new one for safety)
Toiletries via Sweet Orange Fox (don’t forget one of all of hubs’ stuff too!)
___ Toothpaste
___ Toothbrushes
___ Floss (I have an obsession…this may not be on your must-have list!)
___ Razors/Razor Heads
___ Shaving Cream
___ Deodorant
___ Lotion, Face Moisturizer
___ Sunscreen (if needed)
___ Shampoo/Conditioner
___ Body Wash/Shower Gel
___ Face Wash
___ Breathe Right Strips (if your significant other has a snoring problem…. xoxo, Matt!)
___ Earplugs (see above)
___ One Extra of All Makeup Products (concealer, foundation, powder, mascara, eyeliner, sponges etc)
___ Q-tips/Cotton Balls/Cotton Rounds
Feeding Items via MadeForMums
Breastfeeding:
___ 3 nursing bras
___ Breast pads
___ Nipple cream
___ Muslin squares/wraps, for discrete public feeding and burping
Best nursing bras for large breasts
Bottlefeeding:
___ 6 feeding bottles
___ 6 teats, slow flow
___ Steriliser
___ Infant formula, if you’re not expressing
___ Muslin squares/wraps, for burping
MadeForMums printable Shopping List Here
Diapers, Diapers, and More Diapers
For more ideas from parents, visit the Baby Center Community Forum
Also, check out our previous post:
- Preparing for Baby 4 Areas of Newborn Essentials to Cover Now
- First-Time Mom Registry Must Haves: Remember These!
- baby registry must-haves for first-time moms
