Newborn Checklist
Preparing for a new baby is often a very exciting – and stressful – time. Our compassionate team at AGC Pediatrics understands the stress and anxiety many parents face when preparing their lives for a newborn, and we work closely with new parents to ensure the care and health of their new child.
Newborn Checklist: Everything You'll Need for Baby's Arrival
Ensure that you have everything you’ll need for your infant with this newborn checklist from AGC Pediatrics:
Clothing
Our pediatricians recommend purchasing scent-free, dye-free laundry detergent.
Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding
Optional: Bottle sterilizer & warmer
Diapering
Disposable Diapers
Cloth Diapers
Safe for your newborn and cloth diapers, and perfect to treat diaper rash
Optional Accessories
Bathing
Sleeping
Our pediatricians recommend choosing one of the following newborn sleeping options:
Health
Necessary Safety & Transportation Gear
Nice-to-have Items
Clothing
Our pediatricians recommend purchasing scent-free, dye-free laundry detergent.
- 6 to 8 Onesies (mix of short and long-sleeves)
- 6 to 8 One-piece sleepers (snaps or zippers)
- 2 Newborn hats
- 2 pairs of Scratch mittens
- 4 pairs of Socks
- 2 pairs of Stretchy pants
- 2 Hoodie jackets
- 2 Special dress-up outfits
- 8 to 12 Receiving blankets
- 1 Large blanket
- Summer babies: Sun hat
- Winter babies: Bunting bag or snowsuit
Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding
- Breast pump
- Breast pads
- Nursing bra
- Nursing pillow
- Milk storage containers
- Pure lanolin ointment (if breastfeeding)
- 2 to 4 Bibs
- 6 to 8 4-oz. bottles with nipples
- 6 8-oz. bottles with nipples
- Bottle brush
Optional: Bottle sterilizer & warmer
Diapering
Disposable Diapers
- 2 boxes Newborn diapers
- 1 Diaper pail
- Disposable wipes
- Diaper rash cream or baby ointment
Cloth Diapers
- 24 Pocket diapers
- 24 Prefold diapers, 5 diaper covers and 2 Snappi fasteners
- 24 Washcloths for wiping
- 1 Diaper wet bag
- Organic coconut oil
Safe for your newborn and cloth diapers, and perfect to treat diaper rash
Optional Accessories
- 1 Diaper change pad
- Diaper bag
- Diaper changing table
Bathing
- Baby wash
- Plastic baby tub
- 10 Washcloths
- 1 Hooded towel
Sleeping
Our pediatricians recommend choosing one of the following newborn sleeping options:
- Bassinet with 2 fitted sheets
- Crib & mattress with 2 mattress covers & 2 fitted sheets
- Pack ‘N’ Play
- Optional: 2 Swaddle blankets or sleep bags
Health
- Nail emery board
- Ear thermometer
- Bulb syringe
- Any prescription medications
Necessary Safety & Transportation Gear
- Stroller
- Newborn/infant car seat
- Baby sling or carrier
Nice-to-have Items
- Infant swing
- Vibrating chair
- Activity/play center
- Infant/newborn books
- Travel toys for carseat/stroller
- Teething toys
- 2 Pacifiers
- Sun shades for car windows
- Nightlight
- Mobiles (portable and stationary)