What are the baby necessities?

moxie9

A few weeks ago, I read a post with links to lists of what babies actually need (a step above the bare essentials but definitely stripped of the bells and whistles). I've tried to find it (honestly, I did), but cannot. Does anyone have links to something like this? Or suggestions? I'm finalizing my registry and trying to keep it small and practical (well, except the Dr. Seuss and Eloise books on Amazon) and not request anything superfluous. TIA ladies! (Also, if that post wasn't even on this board but somewhere else, I apologize and feel like an assshat already.)

PunkyBooster

Every mom is different...but here were my must haves:

Car seat
Place for baby to sleep/nap
diapers/wipes
I really liked the A&A swaddle blankets and the side snap tees. Those were all DS wore around the house for the first month. To go out and after the first month, he lived in the footed pajamas. Gerber makes some well priced ones!You will probably get a crapton of clothing at your shower and after baby is born.

1 nice baby sized blanket (someone will knit you one, I'm sure) for over the car seat and on the floor

A few types of pacifiers

A boppy isn't necessary, but it really is quite nice.

 

Nice to have

Sleep sheep
A SnG stroller frame for the car seat
a breast pump (use the bottles that come with the pump)
a baby bath tub
a few types of hats (though DS wore the hospital ones until he outgrew them)
one of the sleep/rock/swing combos like this

 

varkeyr

 

There are many lists that you will find online and other place. I suggest these main items.

Must haves-

Car seat (can't go home from the hospital w/o it)

Place for baby to sleep

clothes 

Diapers

Blankets (suggest 1 heavy 1 light)

feeding system (breast or bottle) If breast you are done

Burp cloths 

 way to clean baby can be tub or sink

Everything else fills the want list.

 

ellewoodsSC

lucie's list is a great reference!  You'll see it mentioned daily.  Even if you only want the essentials,  try registering for several types of pacis and other small items that you will need as people will want some variety and price points for gifts. A few luxury items may be fun gifts to include as well (mustela bath products, good quality towels, etc)

klreese0213

i'm a FTM- but have collected this list from looking at a couple different lists: (sorry it's a little unorganized.)

Monitor
Diapers
Burp clothes
Wipes
Diaper rash cream
Diaper Pail
Diaper Bag
Pacifier
Pack ?n Play
Bottles
Bottle Brush
Breast Pump
Boppy Pillow
Nursing pads
Tucks
Lanolin Nipple Cream
Breast Milk freezer bags
Thermometer
Nail Kit
First Aid Kit
Nasal syringe
Baby Bath
Shampoo/cleanser
Lotion
2/3 hodded towels
Crib
Crib mattress
Mattress pad (1-3)
Sheets
Changing table/pad/pad cover
Comfy chair to nurse
Swing
Bouncer
Diaper stacker
Activity mat
Mobile
Crib bumpers
Car seat/base
Front facing car seat
Baby carrier (chest carrier)
Stroller
Take-Home outfit
Onesies
Pjs
Hangers
Hamper
Washclothes
Baby caps
Socks
Sunhat
Baby Sunscreen
Receiving blankets
Bibs
Swaddlers
Sleep Sack
High chair
Bottle drying rack
Installed tote for travel/milk
No scratch mittens
Gentle laundry soap
Music box/sound machine
Lullably CDs
Nightlight
Baby hairbrush
Bottle liners
Bottle sterlizer
Dishwasher basket
Formula (if not nursing)
Nursing bra
Cotton balls
Medicine dropper
Tylenol- infant
Antibiotic cream
Saline spray
Baby gas drops
Ice packs for Vag
Panty liners
Vag cream