Below is a list I found from this website. I modified it to fit my needs and made notes of why I don't need it or why I already have it.
I'm slightly overwhelmed with all of the wonderful gifts we got at our baby shower today. Being the organizer and sorter I already washed everything and put a lot of things away. I still don't know what we need.... there are a few things for sure. I'm also trying to decide on how to organize the nursery. I know with time we'll figure things out and develop our own system.
**note our list is for newborn-6 months, we do have clothes for larger, but we'll have to buy more as he grows**
Layette:
[ x ] 4-8 bodysuits or onesies (wide head openings and loose legs) WE HAVE SOO MANY!
[ x ] 4-8 undershirts or vests (snaps at neck or wide head openings, snaps under crotch)*
[ x ] 4-8 one-piece pajamas*
[ x ] 2 blanket sleepers for winter baby
[ x ] 1-3 sweaters or jackets (front buttoned)
[ x ] 1-3 rompers or other dress-up outfits*
[ x ] 4-7 socks or booties (shoes are unnecessary until baby walks)*
[ x ] 1-3 hats (broad-brimmed for summer baby, soft cap that covers ears for winter baby)*
[ x ] No-scratch mittens
[ x ] Bunting bag or fleece suit for winter baby (not necessary for us)
[ x ] Swimsuit for summer baby (that time will come)
[ x ] Gentle laundry detergent
Nursery:
[ x ] Crib, cradle or bassinet* check the specs.
[ x ] Firm, flat mattress fit snugly in crib (less than two fingers should fit between mattress and crib)* (will be getting)
[ x ] 1-3 washable crib mattress pads
[ x ] 2-4 fitted crib sheets*
[ x ] 4-6 soft, light receiving blankets*
[ x ] 1-2 heavier blankets (for colder climates) A TON OF BLANKETS!
[ x ] Rocking or arm chair
[ x ] Music box, sound machine or CD player
[ x ] Crib mobile with black and white images (remove when baby can support self on hands and knees)
[ / ] Baby monitor, Jeremiah and I have talked about this and we don't know if we would use it. The nursery is across the hall and we won't ever leave our child unattended. So we are going to claim unnecessary at this point in time.
[ ] Nightlight, this too might not be necessary.
[ x ] Dresser
[ x ] Toy basket
[ x ] Swing or bouncy chair
Changing:
[ x ] Changing table or cushioned changing pad for low dresser or bureau, with safety strap or railing*
[ x ] Changing table pad*
[ x ] Changing table pad cover
[ x ] Diaper pail (we call it a trash can in our house =])
[ x ] Diaper pail liners.. trash bags....
[ x ] Diaper cream*
[ x ] Unscented baby wipes (causes less irritation)*
[ x ] Soft washcloths* why are these different than the ones in the bath section?
[ x ] Tissues (for you)
[ x ] 6-10 dozen cloth diapers and 6-8 diaper covers, or 2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers*
Bath:
[ x ] Baby bathtub
[ x ] Baby soap*
[ x ] Baby shampoo
[ x ] 2-4 soft towels or hooded baby towels
[ x ] Baby hairbrush
[ x ] Soft washcloths (use a different color or pattern than your diaper washcloths!)
Feeding:
[ / ] 10-16 bottles and nipples, both four and eight ounce (if fed strictly by the bottle, baby will go through about ten in the four ounce size per day)* waiting on these
[ ? ] Liners, for disposable bottles
[ - ] Bottle warmer (cuts down on nighttime trips to and from the kitchen)we find unnecessary
[ x ] Bottle brush
[ x ] Dishwasher basket for small items
[ x ] 4-8 bibs
[ x ] Burp cloths (or cloth diapers)*
[ x ] High chair
[ x ] 2-4 pacifiers
[ - ] Formula (if not nursing)*
For nursing moms:
[ x ] 1-3 nursing bras (Breasts swell following birth, so start with one size larger than your maternity bra. Wait until size settles down -- about two weeks after birth -- to purchase additional bras.)
[ x ] Nursing pads
[ ? ] Nipple cream
[ x ] Nursing pillow, the Boppy!
[ x ] Pump (even if you plan only to nurse, a pump will allow you to leave milk for baby if you want or need to separate)*
[ ? ] Milk storage bags*
Medicine Cabinet:
[ x ] Baby nail clippers or blunt scissors*
[ x ] Cotton balls (don’t use swabs to clean baby’s nose or ears)
[ x ] Baby thermometer*
[ x ] Bulb syringe/nasal aspirator
[ x ] Medicine dropper or spoon with measurements
[ x ] Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)*
[ x ] Infant acetaminophen (Tylenol)
[ x ] Antibiotic cream
[ x ] Saline nasal drops
[ x ] Baby gas drops
[ x ] Disinfecting hand soap (for you)
Travel:
[ x ] Infant or convertible car seat*
[ x ] Stroller (reclining to almost flat for infants)
[ x ] Diaper bag
[ x ] Changing pad
[ - ] Baby carrier/sling
For Mom:
[ x ] Ice packs (in case of tearing during birth or swelling after)
[ x ] 2-3 week supply of ultra absorbent sanitary pads
[ x ] Panty liners
[ x ] Hemorrhoid wipes and cream (can become necessary after labor, even if pregnancy was free of problems…sorry)
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