Newborn Layette List To Bring Baby Home

Here’s your newborn layette list of necessities
to bring your new baby home.
Or put them on your registry for the baby shower
to give your bank account a break!

 

 

Newborn Layette List

This list may look daunting for first time parents, but take it one day at a time,

and before those 9 months of waiting are over,

you’ll be having fun finding everything you need to buy

or be gifted from excited family and friends.

 

Feeding:

• Bibs
• Burp cloths (plain cloth diapers work great)
• Breast pump (if nursing)
• Milk storage supplies (if nursing)
• Nursing bras (one size larger than pregnancy bra size)
• Nursing pads (disposable or washable)
• Nipple salve
• Bottles and nipples
• Bottle warmer
• Bottle brush
• Formula

 

 

Diapering

• 4 to 5 dozen cloth diapers (if using), 8 waterproof diaper covers
• OR 2 boxes of newborn size disposable diapers
• Changing pads
• Diaper rash barrier ointment
• Disposable wipes or 2 dozen washcloths for clean up while diapering

 

Clothing:

• 8 or 10 onesies
• 8 stretchy sleepers
• 2 newborn hats (the hospital usually gives these)
• 8 pairs of socks or booties
• 2 pairs of scratch mittens
• 2 sweaters or jackets, and more in winter
• Snowsuit or bunting for winter baby
• Infant laundry detergent
• 4 dress up outfits
• 8 receiving blankets

 

 

Bath Essentials:

Until baby’s cord falls off you will give sponge baths. After that you’ll need:

• Infant tub
• 12 washcloths
• Baby soap, cleanser, shampoo
• Soft-bristle baby hair brush
• 3 hooded towels

 

 

Bedtime:

• Crib and mattress
• 3 waterproof mattress covers
• 4 fitted crib-sheets
• 4 light blankets for crib
• Sleep sack for cool nights

 

 

There’s no feeling quite like getting ready for Baby Number One.
Enjoy collecting your baby’s basic layette list!