"To Buy" for a baby

Here, I am sharing the list of items needed for a baby. It will be a useful “checklist” for mommy-to-be.


Bath needs

• (Morning) Body wash or Baby soap
• Night body wash 
• Oil (coconut oil works well than anything else…Dabur baby oil is good…Its herbal contained)
• Baby Shampoo
• Bath tub
• Bucket & mug
• Bath toys (buy by checking the months preferred)
• Hooded towels (better to buy 3 or more)

After Bath needs

• Lotion or cream
• Comb
• Kajal (I used Himalays…Eyetex is the native brand, though )
• Diapers  (if you prefer to use diapers, make sure the brand is not changed…& buy them based on the sensitivity of your baby’s skin )
• Baby wipes (Wet is preferred)
• Baby Rubber sheet
• Dresses(buy depending on summer or winter)
• Socks (if winter, its of good use)

Feeding needs

• Powdered milk (if not feeding mother’s milk)
• Breast pump (if working & willing to feed mother’s milk )
• Feeding Bottles & nipples
• Silver cup (it is good to feed solids with silver cup..Better to avoid plastics)
• Silver spoon
• Sippy cups(can be introduced after solids are began)
• Bibs
• Burp cloths
• Feeding pillow (based on your comfort)

Cleaning Items

• Baby Bottle cleaning Liquid
• Baby Bottle cleaning brush
• Bottle sterilizer (can sterilize using boiled water too )
• Baby clothes washing liquid
• Diaper Thrash bin

Sleeping needs

• Crib (if you prefer to have him/her near you, its not needed)
• mattress for crib
• Sleeping Association (make sure you use/give these only during sleep time)

                     Night dress
                     Good cotton/woolen blankets
                     Stuffed animal toys
                     Pacifiers (if u prefer)

• Dim night lamps/bulbs (preferably blue color)
• Lullabies (best to learn by you. For your baby, your voice is the best soother. If not possible, can be recorded)
• Alarm clock (its for u to wake up depending on your babies feeding needs…)

Others that must be with you

• Baby Nail cutter
• Baby Ear buds
• Baby cotton balls
• Diaper rash cream (use only if rashes appear)

Outing needs

• Car seat (based on age & weight)
• Stroller (based on age & need)
• baby shoes
• Diaper bag---Whenever you plan to go out, its best to have a diaper bag. Contents to be in diaper bag are (I am giving a list for 4 or 5 hrs travel. Increase your content based on travel distance )

                 5 or 6 Diapers
                 A small box of baby wipes
                 Baby rubber sheet
                 Diaper rash cream
                 2 sets -Alternate dress
                 1 Baby towel
                 2 burp clothes
                 2 bibs
                 One small cup & spoon
                 Baby food
                 2 Feeding bottle or 2 Sippy cups or 2 water bottles for grown-ups (carry boiled water from home )
                 Baby Fever Reliever
                 Thermometer
                 5 or 6 baby ear buds
                 5 or 6 baby cotton balls
                 Toys

Emergency Use

• Thermometer
• Baby Fever/Pain Reliever
• First aid box
• Baby Gripe Water
• Medications box (if any prescribed in the past)

Note: 

1. whatever I shared are for babies who fall under normal category & it is purely based on my experience. If any complications exist with the baby, this list won’t help. 
2. It’s best to discuss with your doctor if you have confusions on using something for the baby.