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Clothing: 6-8 undershirts (buy side-tying or button or snap front for the first few days; once the cord falls off, you may want to have some “diaper shirts” that snap closed at the crotch) 3-5 nightgowns (for use until the cord falls off) 6-8 one-piece stretchy sleepers 1 or 2 hats 2 or 3 “outfits” for dressing up 4 or 5 pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits 1 or 2 pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face 1 or 2 sweaters or jackets, more in winter bunting bag or snowsuit for winter baby Blankets: 1 or 2 large cotton blankets 6-8 receiving blankets (also good as burp cloths) Feeding: If you are breastfeeding, no equipment is needed! Some nursing mothers like to have these optional items: breast pump milk storage containers nursing pillow nursing bras (if buying prenatally, buy one cup size larger than your pregnant bra size) breast pads (disposable or washable) If you are formula feeding: 6 to 10 four ounce bottles with nipples 4 to 6 eight ounce bottles with nipples sterilizer bottle and nipple brush formula (be sure to check expiry date and note the lot number in case of recalls) Diapering: If you are using cloth diapers: 2 to 4 dozen diapers 6 to 8 waterproof covers 1 diaper pail Vaseline or other barrier cream 1 or 2 dozen wash cloths for cleaning baby’s bottom If you are using disposable diapers: buy 1 or 2 boxes of newborn size diapers – it is better not to buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows quickly Bathtime: 1 plastic infant tub (or use a large dishpan in the sink, or take baby in the bath with you) 6 to 8 wash cloths, not used on baby’s bottom baby soap or cleanser baby shampoo baby soft-bristled hair brush Bedtime: If you are using a crib: approved crib and crib mattress 2 or 3 waterproof mattress covers 3 or 4 fitted cribsheets 3 or 4 light blankets that fit in the crib If baby will sleep with you: firm mattress (not a waterbed) 2 or 3 waterproof pads to place under baby Other items: nail clippers or scissors (or just bite off baby’s nails as needed) bulb syringe for suctioning mucous baby thermometer eye dropper or medicine spoon approved infant car seat sling or baby carrier stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat diaper bag 1 or 2 change pads change table (or just use change pad on top of dresser or bed) Other optional items: pacifiers baby swing bouncy baby seat mobiles rattles and other baby toys