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Getting ready for baby: newborn checklist & prep guides

You don't need everything on every registry. This checklist covers what newborns actually use in the first 12 weeks, with guides for the hospital bag, nursery and those first nights home.

27 guidesWritten for real-life parents

Checklist

The newborn checklist

Tick things off as you go. It saves on this device, and you can print it for the fridge.

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Diapering

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Start here

Alppi Newborn Special

★ 4.6 · 736 reviews
From $23.75$31.70

Diapers sized for the first weeks.

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Sleep

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1.0 TOG

Premium Bamboo Sleep Sack-1.0 TOG

★ 5.0 · 2 reviews
$53.70

For rooms at 68-72°F. Keeps loose blankets out of the crib.

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Feeding

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Bath & care

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Clothing

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Hospital bag & going home

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Showers & gifts7

Easy gift

E-Gift Card

From $23.75$25.00

An e-gift card they can use on diapers, wipes or a sleep sack.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a newborn?

Start with the basics: a safe place to sleep, diapers and wipes, feeding supplies, a few outfits and an installed car seat. Our checklist above covers the rest.

How many newborn diapers do I need?

Newborns often use 8-12 diapers a day. Many families stock one or two packs of newborn size and more of size 1, since babies grow quickly. Our guide breaks it down.

When should I pack my hospital bag?

Many parents pack around 35-36 weeks so it's ready if baby arrives early.