Baby Shopping Guide-4

Clothing

The necessities:
____ 7 or more snap-crotch bodysuits/onesies
____ 3-4 T-shirts and/or side-snap shirts
____ Several snap-up rompers
____ Several shirt-and-pant sets
____ 7 pairs of pajamas and/or sleeping gowns
____ Sun hat
____ Cold-weather hat
____ Cardigan sweater
____ Bunting or snowsuit if it gets cold
____ 6 pairs of booties and/or socks
____ Baby hangers for the closet
It's nice to have:
____ A special outfit to bring baby home in and/or show her off
____ Several diaper covers
____ A wearable sleep sack, to use instead of a blanket
Strictly optional:
____ Shoes (until baby is walking outside, i.e., the toddler years)

    Going Out

    The necessities:
    ____ Car seat that fits a newborn
    ____ Stroller that accommodates a newborn
    ____ Diaper bag filled with diapers, wipes, and a spare outfit
    ____ Front carrier, like a Snugli or Baby Bjorn
    It's nice to have:
    ____ Sling (for the newborn stage)
    ____ Baby backpack (for after 6 months)
    ____ Stroller that your car seat fits onto
    ____ Rain cover for the stroller
    ____ Infant headrest for the car seat (if it doesn't come with one)
    ____ Warm blanket or "boot" to wrap baby in during winter strolls
    ____ Sunshades for the car windows
    ____ Big diaper bag for overnight trips
    No-nos:
      • Mirror to see baby in the car (it can be a hazard if there's an accident)
      • A secondhand car seat (always get a new one)
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