Baby Essentials

Here's everything you need to help your baby sleep safely and soundly.

Essentials

	Crib A safe place for your child to sleep up to age 2 or 3
	Crib mattress Pick one that's firm and fits snugly into the crib
	Crib bottom sheets (2-3) Give your baby a comfortable surface to sleep on
	Waterproof mattress protector Keeps crib mattress dry and odor-free
	"Wearable blanket" sleeper A cozy sleeper that's as warm as a blanket but can't be kicked off
	Footed sleepers (5) Warm, soft, and comfortable baby sleepwear
	Receiving blankets (4-6) Perfect for swaddling, which helps many newborns sleep better

Nice extras

	Bassinet Keeps your baby conveniently close for nighttime feedings
	Monitor For keeping tabs on your baby from any room in the house
	Mobile Hung over the crib, it's a soothing distraction for a wakeful baby
	Glider or rocking chair Back-and-forth movement is a time-tested way to send your baby to dreamland
	Swing The gentle motion and music puts some babies right to sleep
	Soothing crib accessories Designed to relax your baby with heartbeat sounds, music, vibrations, and more

And What you need to help you remember every minute of your baby's first few months.

Essentials

	Digital camera For baby pictures that are easy to share with friends and family
	Photo albums A convenient way to organize and share your photos
	Brag book A portable photo album small enough for your purse or briefcase
	Picture frames To protect and display your favorite photos
	Baby's first-year journal To track your baby's milestones, from first smile to first step

Nice extras

	Membership in an online photo-sharing site An easy, cheap, and fun way to share pictures of your baby Video camera To record how your baby behaves and sounds from day one
	Scanner Turns your regular pictures into digital images
	Scrapbook To keep and display mementos like hair clippings and birthday cards
	Photo storage boxes Archival boxes will organize and preserve photos for years
	Hand- and footprint kit So you can look back and marvel at how small your baby was

Everything I need to start diapering my baby. Disposable diapers Disposable diapers Start with 150 for the first two weeks and buy more as needed Diaper disposal system A convenient place to toss dirty diapers that helps contain odor Diaper disposal liner refills (2) Replacements for the plastic liners used with disposal systems Cloth diapers Pre-folded cloth diapers or all-in-ones (3 or 4 dozen to start) If you're not using a diaper service, stock up on these Wraps for pre-folded diapers (5 to 10 newborn size) With Velcro or snap fasteners so you don't have to use pins Diaper pail To store (and soak) dirty cloth diapers before laundering them Essentials Wipes To clean your baby's bottom without irritation Diaper rash cream Creates a moisture barrier to help prevent diaper rash Portable changing pad Creates a clean, dry changing spot in any location Burp cloths To protect your clothing from baby spit-up and other messes Nice extras Changing table Prevents back strain, has a strap for safety, and stores your supplies Changing pad for table Cushions your baby during diaper changes Changing pad cover (2) Soft cloth makes the plastic-coated pad more comfortable Diaper wipe warmer A warm wipe feels so much better on your baby's bottom Mobile Distracts and entertains squirmy babies at changing time Deodorizers Air purifiers and other odor attackers for a sweet-smelling nursery