The Baby's Layette

This list may help you plan your shopping trips for the baby. You should get as many or as few of each individual item as you feel you may need. All of these things are used at various times with babies, so it is convenient to have them on hand before you need them. The Medicine Cabinet is a MUST for any household with children.

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Baby bath/soap Baby Lotion Baby Powder Baby Shampoo Bathtub with Sponge (fitting Ring for Later) Washcloths Hooded Towels		Bassinet/Cradle Sheets Bassinet Skirt and Liner Bibs Changing Table Cover Crib Sheets (Flat and Fitted) Portable Crib Sheets Receiving Blankets


Bonnets/Hats Kimonas One piece Underwear Pull Over Lap Shoulder Shirts Side Snap T-shirts Sleepers Socks/Booties Sweaters/Bunting		Activated Charcoal (liquid) Alcohol Antibiotic Ointment (for Circumcision) Cotton Balls Cotton Swabs Diaper Rash Treatment Infant Acetaminophen Medicine Dropper Petroleum Jelly Rectal Thermometer Syrup of Ipecac


Activity Blanket Baby Book Baby Gym Bottles, Nipples, Caps, Rings and Bottle sterilizer (Even if you plan on Breastfeeding) Breast Pump Brush and Comb Cold Pack for Trips Diaper Bag Diaper Wipes Carry all Basket (for diapers, wipes, etc.) High Chair Infant Carrier/Seat Nail Clippers/Scissors Pacifiers - you will be happy to have them Playpen Portable Crib Rattles and Toys Soft Bite Spoons/ Baby Spoons/ Baby Fork Stroller/Carriage Swing Teething Rings Unbreakable Dishes (cups, bowls) Walker		Bassinet/Cradle Bumper Pad for Crib Crib Crib Comforter Crib Mattress Crib Mirror Diapers - cloth/disposable Diaper Pail Diaper Pins Diaper Stacker Dresser* Hamper Humidifier/Vaporizer Mattress Protectors (Crib and Bassinet/Cradle) Mobile *MUSIC BOX* Nightlight/Lamp Nursery Monitor Plastic Covers for Cloth Diapers Rocking Chair Toy Box Wipes Warmer *Some manufacturers offer dresser/changingcombinations


Car Seat Car Seat Cushions (to hold baby's head erect), NOTE:Many hospitals and birthing centers will not allow you to leave the facility without a proper car seat.

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