Welcome, Parents
I’m excited to share my Newborn Essentials list with you. Preparing for your baby is such a special time, and I hope this list makes things easier and more enjoyable. If you need help or have any questions, I’m always here for you.
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NURSERY
☐ Crib
Must be manufactured after June 2011. Choose a crib with four open slatted sides. Avoid padded, upholstered, or solid backboards — these create a suffocation risk. Uniform slats provide the safest airflow and sleep environment.
☐ Firm Breathable Crib Mattress (Suggestion)
✨Newton Breathable & Washable Crib Mattress
☐ Optional: Breathable Mattress Protector (Newton mattress comes with one.)
☐ Fitted Crib Sheets (No specific suggestion)
☐ Dresser
☐ Nursery Chair / Recliner with footrest
☐ Side Table
☐ Floor or Table Lamp with warm light bulb (NO LED)
☐Baby Monitor (Suggestions)
✨Nanit Smart Baby Video Monitor System with Floor Stand & 8" Display Screen
✨HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor Camera and Audio HB6550, 5" Video Screen
✨Eufy Baby Monitor E21, 4K UHD Camera, 5" 720p Screen, No Wi-Fi
☐ Nursery Temperature & Humidity Monitor
☐ Cold Mist Humidifier (No specific suggestion)
☐ Optional: Air Purifier (No specific suggestion)
☐Must have: Very, very blackout curtains (No specific suggestion)
☐ Must have: Table or Floor Fan (No specific suggestion)
Air circulation during sleep is associated with a reduced risk of SIDS. (nationwidechildrens.org)
☐ Must have: Sound Machine with Red Nightlight & Clock
✨Hatch Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
☐ Must have: Baby Shusher
☐ A Bed for Your Doula or Newborn Care Specialist, if you need one:
CLOTHING & SWADDLE
Optional: Extendable Baby Nursery Hangers
Amazon.com: Gencuoir Adjustable Baby Hangers
Lightweight, Breathable Clothing
Popular brands: Carters, Burt’s Bees, Kyte Baby, KicKee Pants, Posh Peanut, Little Sleepies, Magnetic Me, Lou Lou & Company, Forever French Baby.
Pajamas with foldover hand covers and foldover foot covers (you can keep hands and feet in or out). A two‑way zipper makes diaper changes much easier. (Prefer no snaps — you will be wrestling with a baby alligator.)
Popular brands: Carters, Burt’s Bees, Kyte Baby, KicKee Pants, Posh Peanut, Little Sleepies, Magnetic Me, Lou Lou & Company, Forever French Baby.
Onesies (Mom’s Favorite)
Amazon.com: Little Planet by Carter’s Organic Cotton Bodysuits
Baby Hats
A few soft hats for winter babies.
Baby Socks
A few pairs of soft, breathable socks.
Night Swaddles
Amazon.com: Copper Pearl Premium Knit Swaddle
Amazon.com: Miracle Blanket Swaddle Wrap
Daytime Nap Swaddle (Arms‑Up Style)
Amazon.com: Love to Dream Swaddle Up (Size S & M)
Muslin Blankets
Amazon.com: Muslin Swaddle Blankets
Optional: A Few Soft, Warm Blankets
Important Note
Do NOT purchase sleep sacks yet. Correct sizing depends on baby’s age and development.
BURP CLOTHS & BIBS
Burp Cloths (Mom’s Favorites)
Amazon.com: Yoofoss Baby Burp Cloths 100% Organic Cotton 5 Pack Burping Cloths for Babies Boys Girls Large 21''X10'' Extra Soft and Absorbent Dinosaur : Baby
Amazon.com: Organic Burp Cloths Baby Boy & Girl - 5-Pack Super Absorbent Cotton Burping Cloths for Babies, Soft & Plush Newborn Spit Up Rags, Infant Towels for Milk Spit Up, Unisex, Large 21" x 10" (Sweet Charm) : Baby
Soft Cotton Bibs (Prefer Snaps, No Velcro)
Amazon.com: Yoofoss Baby Bibs 10 Pack Soft and Absorbent Baby Bandana Drool Bibs for Boys Girls : Baby
⭐ DIAPERING (Organized + Corrected)
Diapers
Wipes
Contoured Changing Pad
Optional: Disposable Changing Pad Liners (Mom’s Favorite)
Amazon.com: Peekapoo X-Large (30"x18") Disposable Changing Pads for Baby – Portable Changing Pad Liners for Mess Free Travel, Ultra Absorbent, Waterproof and Super Soft, 50 Count : Baby
Optional: Wipe warmer:
Amazon.com : Chefhandy Baby Wipe Warmer with Surround Heating, Large Capacity, White | Fits baby wipes and most adult-size wipes. 3 temperature settings, even warmth for diaper changes and daily care. : Baby
Diaper Creams (Mom’s Favorites)
Amazon.com : Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment Skin Protectant, 14 OZ | Clinically Proven Skin Protectant Moisturizer for Cracked, Irritated or Dry Skin Relief, Dye and Fragrance Free : Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby : Beauty & Personal Care
Amazon.com: Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm Multipurpose Baby Ointment | EWG Verified, Petroleum & Fragrance Free with Calendula for Sensitive Skin, 2-Fluid Ounce
For serious diaper rash:
Amazon.com: Badger Organic Diaper Rash Cream for Baby, Zinc Oxide Ointment w/Soothing Calendula Cream for Sensitive Skin, Diaper Care Barrier Cream, 2.9 fl oz : Baby
Amazon.com: Triple Paste 3X Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment, 40% Zinc Oxide, 6 oz | Maximum strength 40% zinc oxide diaper rash ointment helps treat, soothe and protect serious baby rash. : Everything Else
Diaper Cream Spatula
Amazon.com : Dr. Talbots Silicone Diaper Cream Brush with Suction Base, Aqua : Baby
Diaper Pail with Liners (Mom’s Favorite)
Amazon.com: Ubbi Steel Odor Locking, No Special Bag Required Money Saving, Awards-Winning, Modern Design, Registry Must-Have Diaper Pail, White : Everything Else
Optional: Odor Absorbing Gel Packs
Amazon.com: Ubbi Lavender Scented Odor Absorbing Gel Value Pack, Diaper Pail Odor Control Gel Packs, Baby Nursery Essentials, 3 Count (Pack of 1) : Baby
Optional: Additional Trash Bags
Amazon.com: Ubbi Disposable Diaper Pail Plastic Bags, Value Pack, 75 Count, 13-Gallon Bags : Baby
Hand Sanitizer
Amazon.com: Foaming Pump Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Free, Unscented, Kills 99.9% of Germs, 8.45oz- Babyganics Pack of 3
BATH & SKIN CARE
Bath Tub (Mom’s Favorite)
Amazon.com: 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Bath Tub by Frida Baby Transforms Infant Bathtub to Toddler Bath Seat with Backrest for Assisted Sitting in Tub : Everything Else and
Amazon.com: Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Bath Tub & Control The Flow Rinser Cup Bath Time Kit : Baby
Baby Bath Cushion
Amazon.com : KECUCO Baby Bath Cushion, Newborn Bath Support Sponge for Tub & Sink - Blue | Thick & Soft, Absorbent, Helps Reduce Baby Sliding, Newborn Head Support Sponge Pad, Tub & Sink Use, Easy Wring Quick Dry : Baby
Baby Body Wash / Shampoo
Amazon.com : Pipette Baby Shampoo and Body Wash - Fragrance Free, Tear-Free Bath Time, Hypoallergenic, Moisturizing Plant-Derived Squalane, New Formula, 11.8 fl oz : Health & Household
Amazon.com: Babo Botanicals Calming Plant-Based 3-in-1 Bubble Bath, Shampoo & Wash
Amazon.com: Mustela Baby Gentle Cleansing Gel
Amazon.com: Noodle & Boo 2-in-1 Newborn Hair & Baby Body Wash
Body Lotion
Amazon.com: Pipette Baby Lotion
Amazon.com: Pipette Baby Balm
Amazon.com: Mustela Hydra Bebe Body Lotion
Amazon.com: Noodle & Boo Super Soft Moisturizing Lotion
Washcloths (Mom’s Favorite)
Amazon.com : Baby Muslin Washcloths- Natural Muslin Cotton Baby Wipes - Soft Newborn Baby Face Towel for Sensitive Skin- Baby Registry as Shower, 10 Pack 12x12 inches by MUKIN (White) : Baby
Large Hooded Bath Towels (Toddler size is better)
Nail Clipper / Nail filing System
Hairbrush / Comb
FOR CIRCUMCISED BABY BOYS
Pre‑Cut Gauze Pads
Non‑Woven Pads (2x2 or 3x3)
Amazon.com: McKesson Non‑Woven Sponges
Unscented Petroleum Jelly
Amazon.com: Medical Grade Vaseline (Pack of 5)
Amazon.com: CURAD Petroleum Jelly (12 pack)
LAUNDRY & CLEANING
Laundry Detergent
Free & clear, no perfume.
Baby Stain Remover
Amazon.com: Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray, Laundry Stain Remover, 16 Oz | Newborn & Baby Essentials; Cleans Off Food, Grease, Coffee; Use on Laundry, Underwear, Fabric : Health & Household
Amazon.com: OxiClean White Revive Laundry Whitener and Stain Remover Powder, 5 lb | Use with Detergent, 40% Better Whitening, Remove Stains, Chlorine Bleach Alternative, Color Safe, HE & Standard Washer Safe : Health & Household
Mesh Laundry Bags (For Delicates & Velcro Items)
Amazon.com: Laundry Mesh Bag-Heavy Duty Fine Mesh Wash Bag for Washing Machine-Supper Zipper Net Laundry Bag for Travel,Lingerie,Sweater,Garment,Undergarment 4（24Inch×24Inch）Fine mesh : Home & Kitchen
Laundry Hamper
Easy to clean and wipe.
Nursery/Bathroom Cleaner
⭐ MEDICINE CABINET
Infant Fever Reducer
Tylenol
Genexa
Motrin
Thermometer
Rectal
Optional: forehead.
Gas Drops / Gripe Water (Mom’s Favorites)
Amazon.com: Maxi-Health Homeopathic Gripe Water
Amazon.com: Wellements Organic Gripe Water Amazon.com: Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water + Gas Relief Drops Combo
Nasal Aspirator with Saline (Mom’s Favorite)
Amazon.com : Baby Nasal Aspirator NoseFrida + Saline Spray
Nose & Ear Cleaning Tool
Amazon.com : oogiebear - Nose and Ear Gadget
Fridababy Windi (Mom’s Favorite)
Amazon.com: Windi Gas and Colic Reliever for Babies
Optional: First-Aid Ointment
Amazon.com : Motherlove Green Salve
BREASTFEEDING, PUMPING & BOTTLE FEEDING
Nursing / Bottle-Feeding / Tummy Time Pillow
Amazon.com : DONOMILO Nursing Pillow and Positioner Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding | Propping Baby, Tummy Time, Sitting Support for Baby Boy and Baby Girl, with Removable Dots Cover (Blushing Bride) : Baby (Recommendation: Air out plastic-wrapped products for 30 days.)
Breast Pump (Mom’s Favorites)
Spectra Gold Spectra S1 - Baby Blue
Breast Milk Storage Bags (Mom’s Favorites)
Amazon.com: Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 6 Ounce, 100 Count | Baby Essentials, Leak-Proof, Fast Freeze & Thaw Breast Milk Bags for Baby Bottle Feeding, Strength & Stretch : Baby
Breast Pads
Pumping/Nursing Bras
Simple Wishes, Bravado, Cake, Kindred Bravely, Momcozy.
Breast Milk Collector (Mom’s favorites)
Amazon.com: Boon TROVE Silicone Manual Breast Pump – Hands Free Breast Pump – Passive Breast Milk Collector Shell for Newborns – Breastfeeding Essentials – 1 Count : Baby
Amazon.com: Haakaa Ladybug Silicone Breast Milk Collector – 2.5oz – Portable Milk Catcher for Breastfeeding Moms – Soft, Comfortable, Reusable : Baby
Amazon.com: Momcozy Breast Milk Collector – Discreet Silicone Milk Catcher – Soft, Comfortable, Wearable Milk Collector for Breastfeeding Moms : Baby
Optional: Colostrum Collectors
Amazon.com : Haakaa Silicone Colostrum Collectors Set with Clear PP Storage Case 4 ml, 6 PK : Baby
Nipple Cream (Mom’s Favorites)
Amazon.com: Motherlove Nipple Cream
Amazon.com: Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
Optional: Cooling Nipple Covers for cracked nipples
Amazon.com : Silverette Nursing Cups
After Breastfeeding Is Established
Extra flanges and pumping bottles Breast milk organizer
Optional: Nursing cover for outdoor activities
Portable hands-free pumps
BOTTLE FEEDING (Breastmilk & Formula)
Dr. Brown’s Narrow Glass Bottles
Amazon.com : Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass Baby Bottle, 4 oz
Amazon.com : Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass Baby Bottle, 8 oz
Preemie Nipples (important)
Amazon.com : Dr. Brown's Original Nipple, Preemie (0m+), 6 count
FORMULA & FEEDING PREP
Must‑Have: Emergency Formula for Breastfeeding Babies
(Keep one unopened container at home for unexpected situations.)
Glass Mixing Pitcher
Amazon.com: Momcozy Breast Milk Pitcher, Resistant to Heat and Cold Abrupt Temp Swings, No Leak Glass Breast Milk Fridge Storage Container with Wide Mouth, Fast Baby Formula Maker, Green : Baby
Electric Kettle
Amazon.com : GROWNSY Baby Instant Warmer, Glass Water Boiler with Accurate Temperature Control for Formula, Coffee and Tea, 1.3 Liter Electric Kettle with LCD Display and Timer : Baby
Unscented Dish Soap
Amazon.com: Babyganics Foaming Dish & Bottle Soap, Pump Bottle, Fragrance Free, 16oz, 3 Pack, Packaging May Vary : Health & Household
Baby Bottle Brush
Amazon.com: Munchkin Bottle and Nipple Brush, Colors May Vary : Baby
Amazon.com: Munchkin® Details™ Bottle and Cup Cleaning Brush 4 Piece Set with Key Ring : Baby
Optional: Soaking Dish
Amazon.com: Joseph Joseph 85055 Wash & Drain Wash Basin Dishpan with Draining Plug Carry Handles 12.4-in x 12.2-in x 7.5-in, White : Automotive
Drying Rack
Amazon.com: Boon Drying Rack Lawn Countertop, Green : Everything Else
Amazon.com : BOON STEM WHITE/YELLOW : Baby
Amazon.com : Boon Lawn Drying Rack Accessory, White Twig : Baby
Optional: Bottle Warmer
Bottle Washer / Sanitizer (You need one, because you deserve it)
Amazon.com: Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer, Sterilizer & Dryer - All-in-One Cleaning Machine for Bottles, Pump Parts & Baby Essentials - Time-Saving & Effortless Care : Baby
GADGETS FOR SAFE POWDERED FORMULA PREPARATION
FORMULA DISPENSERS — IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
Baby Brezza & Baby Exo Formula Makers (Consumer Reports 2024)
Consumer Reports found that Baby Brezza formula makers did not work effectively.
Baby Brezza & Baby Exo Baby Formula Makers Didn't Work Effectively - Consumer Reports
Problems with Baby Brezza
• Does NOT prepare formula according to WHO & CDC guidelines
• Inaccurate water vs powder distribution (failure to thrive cases reported)
• Clogging issues
• Formula setting malfunctions
Recommendation: Avoid automated formula dispensers. Use safe manual preparation methods.
⭐ OUT AND ABOUT
Diaper Bag / Diaper Backpack
Car Seat
Find a certified Child Passenger Safety Installer:
Find A Tech | National CPS Certification
Stroller
(May need stroller–car seat adapter.)
Optional: Baby Wearing Wraps & Carriers
WHAT YOU NEED IN A DIAPER BAG
o Diapers
o Wipes
o Diaper cream
o Changing pad (included with diaper bag) or disposable changing pads
o Disposable diaper sacks/waste bags
o A set of extra clothes
o Burp cloths and bibs
o Cozy blanket (especially for pediatrician visits)
o Pacifier
o Shusher
o A few toys
o Hand sanitizer
o Warm blanket
o An extra shirt for Mama
MISCELLANEOUS / PLAYTIME
Optional: Bassinet
Baby Lounger
Baby Gym
Tummy Time Prop Pillow
Bouncers & Swings (Baby’s Favorites)
Amazon.com: BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft…
Amazon.com: BabyBjörn Toy for Bouncer…
Foldable Playpen with Playmat (Mom’s Favorite)
Amazon.com : Amictoy Baby Playpen, 79x59inch Extra Large…
Amazon.com : Wooden Baby Playpen Fence…
Colorful Baby Books & Sensory Toys
Easy‑to‑grab toys, rattles, crinkle books, soft blocks.
Optional: Baby Mobile Over the Changing Table
BABY REGISTRY TIPS
o Add books and infant toys
o Add Amazon gift cards — always needed for last‑minute items
o Add gift cards from your favorite baby stores o Add diapers (sizes 1, 2, 3) and baby wipes — visitors rarely bring these
o Add postpartum and newborn care support to your registry
SENSORY TOYS (0–12 MONTHS)
High‑Contrast & Tummy Time Toys
Amazon.com: High Contrast Baby Newborn Toys 2 Pack…
Amazon.com: 2-in-1 Tummy Time Baby Mirror Toys…
Amazon.com: beiens Baby Toys 0-6 Months, Tummy Time Crinkle Toys…
Montessori Sensory Toys
Amazon.com : Baby Einstein Curiosity Clutch Fidget Sensory Toy…
Amazon.com : Hopray Baby Teething Toy for Babies 0-6 Months…
Amazon.com: Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy Amazon.com: Sensory Balls for Baby…
Amazon.com: AZEN Baby Toys 6 to 12 Months…
Amazon.com: Baby Sensory Shape Sorter Blocks Toy… Amazon.com: TOP BRIGHT Wooden Activity Cube…
Rattles, Links & Clip‑On Toys
Amazon.com: HAHA Baby Link-to-Go Connecting Rings Toy…
Amazon.com : Joyshare 4 PCS Baby Soft Hanging Rattle Crinkle Squeaky Toy…
Amazon.com : Bright Starts Oball Rattle Easy-Grasp Toy…
Amazon.com : Chewbeads - Silicone Baby Links…
Amazon.com: Caterbee Travel Arch Bassinet Toys…
Amazon.com: Baby Crib Hanging Rattles Toys…
Amazon.com: Baby Einstein Curious Explorers Teether Book…
Crinkle Toys & Security Blankets
Amazon.com : teytoy 2 Pcs Crinkle Toys for Baby…
Stacking & Fine Motor Toys
Amazon.com: Sassy Stacks of Circles Stacking Ring STEM Learning Toy…
Amazon.com: Itzy Ritzy Silicone Teether with Rattle…
TEETHERS (3–12 MONTHS)
Silicone & Soft Teethers
Amazon.com : Banana Toothbrush Baby Toothbrush…
Amazon.com : Bella Tunno Happy Teether…
Amazon.com : Ainiv Silicone Baby Teether Links…
Amazon.com : TOPGOMES Baby Teether Ball Toy…
Amazon.com: haakaa Baby Teethers Baby Teething Toys Silicone…
Amazon.com : BABY ELEFUN Teething Toys – BPA Free Silicone…
Natural & Specialty Teethers
Amazon.com : Amber Teething Toy – Little Bamber…
Amazon.com : Douglas Baby Giraffe Teether Plush Stuffed Animal Toy
WOODEN TOYS
HABA TOYS ON AMAZON
Amazon.com: DUCKBOXX XX Wooden Rattle Rollers for Babies Ages 0m – 2yrs…
Amazon.com: 4 Pcs Montessori Toys for Babies Wooden Baby Toy…
POPULAR NURSERY & BABY ESSENTIAL SHOPS
(Los Angeles Area)
Juvenile Shop-Your One Stop Baby Shop
Cloth Diaper and Natural Parenting Boutique – Earth Baby Boutique
Organic Mattress, Solid Wood Furniture and Baby Store | Green Cradle
The Best Baby Furniture Showroom in Los Angeles | Largest Selection of Certified Cribs 2022 (babyfurnituresuperstore.us)
The Best Car Seats, Luxury Strollers | Baby Registry | Kidsland (kidslandusa.com)
HUGBUG Children's Shop (hugbugshop.com)
Baby Gear and Supplies | Travelingtikes.com
POPULAR ONLINE FURNITURE STORES
Modern Convertible Cribs, Nursery Gliders, Baby Furniture Collections – Babyletto
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT RESOURCES
Register ALL Your Baby Products (In Case of Recall)
Children's Product Recalls Children Product Recalls | Latest Child Safety Recalls (safekids.org)
Register Your Car Seat
Car Seat & Booster Seat Safety, Ratings, Guidelines | NHTSA
Find a Certified Car Seat Technician
Welcome! | National CPS Certification (safekids.org)
First Aid / CPR Training
Mobile English and Spanish training available.
RED CROSS online CPR and First Aid training