The Ultimate Checklist for Newborn Baby Needs

So your due date is set, and you’re gearing up for a new stage in your life. While you anticipate the changes that are to come, it’s never too early to prepare things you need for your newborn.

Here is a shopping list of newborn care products that’s best to complete before their beautiful arrival!

1. FEEDING

While many say that you don’t really need any equipment to breastfeed, there are still many items that breastfeeding moms rely on in the process. Whether you’ll be breastfeeding or not, make your feeding schedules more efficient and comfortable for both you and your baby.

• Breast pump

Spectra Dual S Hospital-Grade Double Electric Breast Pump

Tommee Tippee Silicone Manual Breast Pump

Pur Semi-Automatic Breast Pump

Orange & Peach Milk Saver Pump

Chicco Naturallyme Electric Breast Pump

• Storage bag

Nana Breastmilk Bag 200ml

Honeysuckle Breast Pump Storage Bags

Pur Breast Milk Storage Bags

• Bottles

• Bottle brush and rack

Combi Brush Bottle Cleaner

• Bib

Tidys Disposable Bibs

• Burping cloth

St. Patrick Burp Pad

See all feeding items for baby, from breastfeeding and formula, to utensils and high chairs here.

2. HYGIENE

For many new mothers, bathing your infant is a daunting task. But once you have all the tools you need, you’ll see that there is little to worry about. No-tears bath products and gentle grooming items are your best friends!

• Bathtub

Knicknacks Collapsible Wash and Play Bathtub

Nuborn.ph Fold-A-Tub with Bath Support Net

Combi BL Baby Bath

Nature to Nurture Nursery Splish Splash Triple Stage Collapsible Baby Tub

Coco Lala Foldable Bath Tub

• Baby wash

• Nail clipper

• Baby toothbrush

• Hooded towels and washcloths

See all bath and grooming products safe for baby here.

3. DIAPERS

Diapers—your constant companion for the next few years. There’s a case to be made for either disposable diapers or cloth diapers, based on comfort, convenience, and price point. The choice is yours to make, mama! But there are other things to prep to ensure baby’s comfort.

• Disposable diapers

• Cloth diapers and liners

• Diaper cream

• Waterproof changing pad

• Baby wipes

• Petroleum jelly

See all diapers, accessories, and wipes here.

4. CLOTHING

All newborn clothes are so tempting to buy because of how cute they are! But what we need to focus on are their needs. Comfy and presko for sticky days, covered limbs for mosquito protection, mittens and swaddles to stop them from scratching, etc.

• Rompers

• Undershirts

• Mittens

• Socks

• Swaddle

• Hats

See all baby fashion and clothing here.

5. PLAY

While newborns—so tiny and delicate—seem to do nothing but eat and sleep, you’ll be surprised to watch them develop different skills through sight, sound, and touch. Simple things go a long way, such as exposing them to some sunlight, supplying them with toys that both engage and comfort them.

• Rattles

• Toys

• Stuffed animals or pillows

• Stroller

• Diaper bag

See all toys, books for play and learn here.

6. FOR MAMA

While your newborn baby is always #1 priority, mamas need love too! All mothers are so strong already, but these essentials will make sure new mamas are taken care of.

• Nursing bra

• Postpartum vitamins

• Carrier

• Storage pouch

• Maternity pads

• Maternity belt

See all items for postpartum care, breastfeeding, and comfort for you mama here.

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Janroe Cabiles

Janroe Cabiles is a writer, an aspiring mukbang superstar, and a proud ninang of a very serious Blink. She is also a cat mom to Pikachu and Lyon, and enjoys biking around with them in her Pokeball backpack.

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