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Getting Started Registering for your first baby can be overwhelming! It definitely was for me. There are so many choices of things to buy and products to choose, it can make your already morning sick stomach turn! When I was expecting my son, I asked some of my best mommy friends to share their top 10 baby essentials. From their lists and hours of reading reviews, I made my Baby List and started shopping. Now, after a year, I added a few favorite things of my own that I found helpful for that first year. Hopefully this will get you off to a good start on your own baby registry and shopping!

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LISTS AND REVIEWS OF MY FAVORITE

THINGS

SLEEPING/SOOTHING SO YOU BOTH CAN SLEEP LIKE A BABY

ON-THE-GO FROM BABY CARRIERS

TO DIAPER BAGS

BABY REGISTRY

BONUS LISTS: NURSING/POSTPARTUM SUPPLIES & HOSPITAL

PACKING LIST

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Bath Time/Health Care Essentials: R Aquaphor Baby Ointment R Baby Bath Towels (Set of three) R Baby Nail Scissors R Baby Tylenol R Gripe Water (for colic/gas relief) R Johnson’s Baby Wash R NoseFrida R Thermometer R Vicks Baby Rub R Washcloths (about 18) Very Nice to Have, But Not Essential: R Easy Bath Kneeler C Baby Bath Tub

Bed Time/Soothing Essentials: R Rock ’n Play Sleeper R Happiest Baby on the Block DVD R Pacifiers (2 or 3 sets) R White Noise Machine R Wubbanub Pacifiers (3) R Baby Wise book by Gary Ezzo C Halo Sleepsack (2 in each size, cotton for summer, fleece for winter) Very Nice to Have, But Not Essential: R Pacifier Clip C Swaddle Blankets (3) Nice to Have: C Baby Einstein Crib Soother C Soothe & Glow Seahorse

Nursery Essentials: R Night lights (for hallway & bedroom) R Crib Mattress R Waterproof Crib Pad (2) C Changing Dresser C Crib C Crib Sheets (2 or 3) C Rocking Chair Nice to Have: C Breathable Crib Bumper R Cribwrap Rail Covers (protects cribs from baby teeth)

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Key: R=Register

C=Consignment/Craigslist

S=Buy on Sale

G=Get an extra for the grandparents’

house

B=Buy New

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Clothing Essentials: R Newborn Mittens (Two 3 packs) R Newborn Onesies (4-6) R Newborn Sleepers (4-6) R Newborn Socks (8 pack) R 0-3 Month Onesies (4-8) R 0-3 Month Outfits (4-8) R 0-3 Month Sleepers (4-6) R Gerber Long Sleeve Onesies (1 package/size) Very Nice to Have, But Not Essential: R Newborn Caps (5 pack) Essential, But Don’t Need Right Away: C 3-6 Month Outfits C 6-9 Month Outfits C 12 Month Outfits

Feeding Essentials: R 8 oz. Bottles (set of three) R Bottle Brush R Breastmilk Freezer Trays R Cloth Diapers/Burp Cloths (2 packages) C Dishwasher Basket B Vitamin D (for breastfed baby) Very Nice to Have, But Not Essential: R Medela Feeding Gift Set R Medela Quick Clean Micro Steam Bags R Aden & Anias Burpy Bibs (6) C Boppy & Cover C, G Bottle Warmer Essential, But Don’t Need Right Away: R Waterproof Feeding Bibs (at least 2) R Gerber Graduates Infant Spoons (2 sets) R Munchkin Spoons (2 sets) R Nuk Sippy Cups (3) C, G Space Saver High Chair

Safety Essentials: R Video Baby Monitor Essential, But Don’t Need Right Away: R, G Cabinet Latches R, G Outlet Covers C, G Baby Gate

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Diapering Essentials: R Contoured Changing Pad R Baby Wipes R Diaper Pail Refills R Diaper Rash Cream R Pampers Newborn Diapers (about 200) C Changing Pad Covers (2) C Diaper Pail Very Nice to Have, But Not Essential: R Changing Pad Set (Set of three fabric pads)

On-The-Go Essentials: R, G Pack ’n Play Sheets S Convertible Car Seat C, G Stroller C, G Pack ’n Play C Diaper Bag C Car Seat Seatsaver Very Nice to Have, But Not Essential: R Backseat Mirror S Carseat Canopy S Infant Car Seat & Base C Jogging Stroller C Boba or Ergo Baby Carrier C Boba or Moby Wrap Carrier Nice to Have: R Munchkin Diaper Bag Dispenser & Refills

Play Time Essentials: C, G Activity Gym C, G Swing/Bouncer Combo Very Nice to Have, But Not Essential: R Rubber Teether Toy C, G Baby Einstein Jumper

Tips: • Target, Amazon, & Babies R Us will give you a one-time 10-25% off everything in your registry. • Target & Babies R Us do a few big baby sales a year. Sign up for their mailing list so you know when they

are happening. • Check out my Pinterest page to see recommended brands and more pictures of the items on this list at

www.pinterest.com/thelistmama.

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Postpartum/Nursing Supplies Essentials: Hospital Medela Nipple Shield (2) Insurance Medela Pump in Style Breast Pump B Bravado Nursing Bras (3-4) B equate Hot or Cold Compress (2) B Johnson’s Disposable Nursing Pads B Lansinoh Nipple Cream B Nursing Sleep Bras (2) B Nursing Cami (2-4) B Pantiliners B Regular pads (2-3 packages) B Super Plus Absorbency Pads (1 package) B Stool Softener Pills B Tucks Hemorrhoidal Pads B Washable Nursing Pads (16 pairs) S Udder Covers Nursing Cover B Total Baby App Download

Very Nice to Have, But Not Essential: S Boob Tube Nursing Cover

Nice to Have: B equate Flushable Wipes B Hemorrhoidal Ointment B Prunes/Prune Juice

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POSTPARTUM/NURSING LIST

HOSPITAL PACKING LIST

Tip:

You may not need everything on this list, but it’s probably a good idea to go out and buy at least a few of each of these items before the baby comes so your hubby i s n ’ t d o i n g a n emergency run to p i c k u p t h e s e ( s o m e w h a t embarrassing items to him) in the middle of the night when you d e s p e r a t e l y n e e d them!

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Hospital Packing List For You: Going Home Outfit be Band (to hold in that post baby belly) Nursing Cami Nursing Bra Robe Slippers Pillow Toiletries for overnight Chapstick Hairdryer Makeup (minimal) Boppy Pillow Disposable Nursing Pads Nipple Cream Cell Phone & Charger ID, Insurance Card, Power of Attorney Birth Plan *Leave jewelry at home!

For Dad: Cell Phone & Charger Camera & Charger iPad & Charger Cash (for vending machine) Snacks & Water Bottle Comfortable Shoes Hoodie/Clothes (3 days) PJ’s Slippers Pillow Air Mattress Toiletries for overnight List of people to call/text when you go to the hospital & when baby arrives

For Baby: Baby Blanket Carseat Going Home Outfit Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Kit

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At the Hospital, Ask to Take Home:

Anything you (or the baby) use while you’re there!

• Cream • Diapers • Extra Mesh Underwear • Ice packs • Nipple shields • Pads • Tucks Hemorrhoidal Pads • Baby Comb