Baby Must-Have Checklist
A complete guide to essential items you'll need to welcome your baby home.
Use this list to plan your baby shower registry. Items marked with a * are our top-recommended must-haves!
Feeding
*Breast Pumps
Free through insurance.
Options: Hands-free vs. classic wall plug in
*Baby Bottles
Recommend to purchase 8+ bottles
*Bottle Warmer
Alternatively: crockpot or kettle
Bottle Sterilizer
Options: Microwavable sterilizer, sterilizer & dryer machine, boiling water and/or travel sterilizer
Baby Bottle Cleaner
Need to replace often
*Formula
(Even if you breastfeed, formula is still good to have it as a back up)
Bottle Dryer Rack
*Nursing Bra
*High Chair
*Bibs
Baby Utensils
Breast Milk Storage
Sippy Cups
Sleeping
*Crib
*Crib Sheets
*Swaddles
*Sleep Sack
*Sound Machine
*Baby Monitor
Rocking Chair
Baby Mobile
Crib Waterproof Cover
Diapering
*Diapers
*Diaper Wipes
*Diaper Genie
*Diaper Genie Refill
*Changing Pad
*Changing Table
*Changing Table Pad Cover
Diaper Cream
Diaper Station Organizer
Vaseline
For boys after circumcision
Bath/Hygiene
*Infant Bath Tub
*Infant Shampoo & Body Wash
*Bath Towels
*Onesies/Pajamas
Onesies/pajamas with zipper is easier during the night feed
Bath Toys
Brush
Nail Clippers
Lotion
*Thermometer
*Infant Tylenol
*Nasal Aspirator
Infant Cold Medicine
Baby Teething Drops
Disinfectant (Clean Smart Toy)
Post Birth/
Recovery
Nipple Cream
Nipple Shield
(Nipple cold and hot pack can help as well)
*Disposable Underwear/Maxi Pads
Vaginal birth:
*Peri Bottle
Perineal Cooling Pads Liners
Perineal Healing Foam
C-section:
*C-section underwear
Scar healing strips/sheet
Travel
*Car Seat
*Car mirror
*Stroller
*Baby Carrier
Baby Wrap
*Diaper Bag
Bottle Insulated Bag
Playpack
You can use playpack as a bedside crib for the first 3-6 months
Other
*Clothes
Baby will outgrow newborn size quickly. You may not need as many
*Socks
*Burp Rags
Pacifier
Toys
Bouncer
Jumper
Lounger
Boppy
Teething Toys
Night light
Blankets
Mini Fridge
For two story house, use mini fridge for bedroom to avoid going up and down the stairs during the night feed