Checklist: Baby Registry Cleaner

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Checklist: Registry 101
1	Diapers: Whether you're going the re-usable or disposable route, you'll need plenty on hand.
2	Burp cloths (fabric diapers can also double as burp cloths)
3	Disposable wipes. Always have a few packets on hand -- this is not an item you want to run out of
4	Diaper rash cream
5	Diaper pail: Choose one that you can operate with one hand, one that uses regular garbage bags, and has an odor control system.
6	Diaper bag: Make sure it hangs well from your stroller handlebars.
7	Baby monitor
8	1 or 2 pacifiers, if you want to use them. Be sure to get ones labeled "newborn."
9	Portable crib, commonly known as a Pack 'n Play, for when you visit the grandparents
10	Co-sleeper. It's so nice to just reach over to nurse your baby at night. But you can easily substitute the portable crib if it's easier.
11	6 bottles, including nipples: Make sure you buy nipples for newborns.
12	Bottle brush
13	Breast pump: Go for the fancy automatic double pump if you're going back to work
14	Breastfeeding pillow
15	Nursing pads
16	Lanolin lotion for sore nipples
17	Breast milk freezer bags or storage cups
18	Thermometer. The rectal kind. Don't be freaked out -- once you do it, it's a piece of cake.
19	Nasal bulb syringe for clearing stuffy noses
20	Baby nail clipper
21	Alcohol swabs and bandages
22	Infant bath tub or seat with a newborn "sling"
23	Baby shampoo and cleanser
24	Baby lotion
25	2 to 3 hooded towels that let you swaddle baby post-bath
26	Crib
27	Changing table with pad (you can also covert an existing dresser by topping with a pad)
28	Rocking chair
29	ExerSaucer. You won't use it for a few months, but once your baby hits 4 or 5 months, it will blow his little mind.
30	Swing or bouncy seat. The movement makes almost all babies very, very sleepy
32	Activity mat (also called the baby gym)
33	Mobile for the crib: Think music, lights and movement. We like ones you can turn off remotely
34	Mobile for the changing table: Distract your baby from the fact that his bum is cold.
35	Crib bumper
36	2 to 3 fitted crib sheets
37	2 waterproof mattress pads
38	2 or 3 changing pad covers
39	A rear-facing infant car seat with base. If you have two cars, you'll need a second base.
40	Baby carrier and/or sling
41	Stroller: Baby won't sit up for a few months, so you'll need a Snap 'n Go, a travel system or a model in which baby can fully recline.
42	A "take-me-home" outfit. Look for a set that's cute for photos, but practical (something warm for winter or light for summer).
43	6 to 8 onesies, half short sleeve and half long sleeve. Choose kimono styles that don't pull over baby's head to cut down on screams.
44	5 pairs of pants
45	6 to 8 sleepers (aka coveralls) with built-in footies, or rompers if it's spring or summer
46	5 to 6 sleeping gowns, which snap5 to 6 sleeping gowns, which snap, zip, or cinch closed at the bottom, making late-night diaper changes a breeze.
47	At least 3 sleeping gowns should have built-in mittens to cover fast-growing baby fingernails and avoid scratches on smooth baby skin.
48	1 to 3 sweater cardigans or zip hoodies, depending on the season
49	1 snowsuit or winter bunting (for winter babies)
50	1 to 2 pairs of mittens if they aren't included in the snowsuit (for winter babies)
51	8 pairs of booties or socks
52	4 to 6 hats, including at least one sun hat
53	4 to 6 receiving blankets. One should be soft and thick enough to be a blankie contender; two should be thin enough for your diaper bag.
54	4 to 6 bibs. At least two should be waterproof. Once baby starts solids, you'll need something you can just hose off.
55	Velcro swaddle. This crucial miracle item may be the key to peace in your household.
56	Velcro swaddle. This crucial miracle item may be the key to peace in your household.
57	Sleep sac, for when baby outgrows the swaddle or sleep gowns, but is still too young for a blanket in the crib.

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