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| Dresser | It's amazing how many tiny clothes you can accumulate in so little time! Besides holding an extensive wardrobe, infant dressers often come with slide-out changing tables and little nooks for diaper cream and wipes. | ||
| Electric outlet covers | While the danger of electrocution isn't eminent until your baby becomes mobile, it's a good idea to start off on the right foot and plug all your outlets now. Packs of outlet plugs are available at baby stores, hardware stores, even supermarkets. | ||
| Crib, cradle, or bassinet bumper |
Soften the sides of your baby's sleeping area with bumpers. Just make sure they are installed correctly and fit snugly against the sides of your crib, cradle, or bassinet. | ||
| Baby clothes | Five to seven soft, cotton onesies are essential. So are a couple of hats to help baby retain her body heat and protect her from the sun. Socks are helpful in colder months, but get them all in the same color to make new pairs since you'll lose at least one a week! Gowns, sleepers, sweatpants, and T-shirts are great as long as they are comfortable and easily washed. | ||
| Changing table or table-top changer |
Changing tables are surprisingly expensive but they are also back-saving and functional. A good option may be to buy a changer top and keep it on baby's dresser or find a changing table secondhand. Just make sure the changing pad has curved sides and a waist strap to prevent falls. | ||
| Receiving blankets | Depending on climate and season you'll want to have at least five cotton or fleece receiving blankets for swaddling and snuggling. For days when you're on the go, a stroller blanket is essential. | ||
| Burp cloths | You'll find many uses for these cloths while feeding and cleaning up after your newborn. Cloth diapers make excellent burp cloths and are sold in bulk, so they are fairly inexpensive. | ||
| Nightlight | Some babies enjoy the soft glow of a nightlight, but this handy gadget is really to save the toes of parents as they slip in and out of the nursery for nighttime feedings. If it's plugged into a floor-level outlet, remove the light once the baby becomes mobile and late-night feedings end. | ||
| Diaper disposal system | These terrific gadgets minimize the smell of diapers and only need emptying about once a week. Many parents only use them for dirty diapers, and breastfed babies might not require one until they begin solid foods. | ||
| Bookshelf | It's never too soon to begin reading to a child, so you'll need a bookshelf for your budding library. If you've only got a few baby books so far, use the extra shelf space for a piggy bank, a spare stack of diapers, or a place to set the intercom/monitor. | ||
| Storage baskets, bins, or bags |
You'll be amazed at how much stuff a tiny baby can use, so invest in some simple, inexpensive storage for all your baby's diapers, wipes, outfits, stuffed animals, crib sheets, burp cloths, and toys. | ||