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What you REALLY need during the 1st year of your child’s life. When you have your shower, you’ll undoubtedly get four dozen blankets & tons of clothing that little Sammy or Sally will grow out of almost immediately. Thanks to our panel of mom experts, here’s a list of what you shouldn’t be without.
Newborn-3 months:
1. onesies with mittens (so baby won’t scratch himself)
2. diapers, diapers, and more diapers
3. swaddling blankets (your baby likes to be cuddled up like a mummy)
4. an easy-access changing station
5. burp cloths—the cloth diaper types are best & most absorbent
6. a one-stop diaper bag filled with diapers, wipes, and two extra outfits
7. a co-sleeper or bassinet
8. extra sheets for the crib or bassinet placed close-by for those midnight explosions
9. pacifiers
10. a glider chair WITH an ottoman (or at least a dog who will let you put your feet on his back)
11. a hygiene/medical kit—baby brush, nail clippers, diaper cream (we like Desitin) thermometer, baby shampoo, baby wash cloths & tub to clean baby in
12. a BOPPY-- the strange pillow object that is good for almost everything
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