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Tomorrow I go shopping with Mom for baby stuff in El Paso! I am so excited! Here’s our list:
New baby basics
Beds and linens
_____Crib. Well-known, drop on one side, knee released siderail, smooth finish, metal supports, 2 heights
_____Crib mattress, firm, no fingers, match to crib, nonporous non padded, high density good quality foam (Colgate) or serta/sealy/simmons spring
_____Crib. Well-known, drop on one side, knee released siderail, smooth finish, metal supports, 2 heights
_____Crib mattress, firm, no fingers, match to crib, nonporous non padded, high density good quality foam (Colgate) or serta/sealy/simmons spring
_____Crib Skirt
_____Three fitted crib sheets.
_____Four or more waffle-weave cotton receiving blankets.
_____Three fitted crib sheets.
_____Four or more waffle-weave cotton receiving blankets.
Diaper duty
_____Two Contoured Changing pads (Rumble Tuff) Non-skid bottom, strap, check size
_____Five Changing pad covers, ck compatibility /table
_____ Dozen cloth diapers.
_____Diaper pail (Diaper Champ)
_____Large Diaper bag, backpack style, waterproof lining
_____Diaper pail (Diaper Champ)
_____Large Diaper bag, backpack style, waterproof lining
_____Small Diaper bag
_____Dry wipes (Chix)
_____Supply caddy
_____Wet wipes (gentle)
Dressing baby
_____Six sleeping onesies preferably w/feet. 2 in 3 mo size
_____Six side-snap T-shirts 2 in 3 mo size.
_____Eight one-piece undershirts that snap around the crotch (3 in 3 mo size.)
_____Two Gowns with elasticized bottoms.
_____One Sleep sack.
_____Two lightweight cloth caps.
_____Four pairs socks/booties.
_____Two lightweight cloth caps.
_____Four pairs socks/booties.
_____Four Cloth bibs.
_____Two to three soft, comfortable daytime outfits.
_____Two Brimmed hat.
_____Two to three soft, comfortable daytime outfits.
_____Two Brimmed hat.
_____One going home outfit.
Breast Feeding
_____Four 4-ounce baby bottles
_____Two silicone NB nipples slow flow.
_____Bottle brush.
_____Three packs of cloth diapers or burp cloths.
_____Nursing Pillow
_____Two-Three nursing friendly pjs
_____Robe for hospital
_____Four Breastfeeding tops
_____Two each elastic skirts/pants
_____Waterproof mattress cover (for my bed)
Bathing/grooming
_____Three soft towels.
_____Two packs of baby washcloths.
_____ Baby body wash that doubles as shampoo.
_____Pair of blunt-tip scissors or baby-sized nail clippers.
_____Infant bathtub.
_____Soft brush and comb.
_____Baby manicure set
_____Aquafor
_____Crib mattress.
Medicine chest essentials
_____Digital thermometer
_____Ear infection detector.
Extras
_____Front carrier: Baby Bjorn
_____Soft carrier.
Furniture
_____Changing table, raised edges.
_____Glider arms/cushioned.
_____Changing table, raised edges.
_____Glider arms/cushioned.
_____Storage bins.
_____Hamper
_____Nursing stool (Medela)
Toys
_____Mobile
_____Rattle
_____Mirror
_____Rattle
_____Mirror