• 6 one-piece undershirts (onesies) that snap around the crotch
• 6 stretchies with feet, and/or 3 to 6 newborn gowns (or sacques) with a drawstring
• 4 to 6 one-piece rompers or pants and tops
• 3 to 6 bibs or burp cloths
• 2 bonnets or hats (the weight depends on the season)
• 3 or 4 receiving blankets
• 3 or 4 pairs of socks or booties
• 1 sweater

Clothing for winter babies

• 3 blanket sleepers
• 1 snowsuit or heavy bunting
• 1 heavy stroller blanket
• extra receiving blankets

Linens

• 2 crib blankets
• 2 or 3 crib sheets
• 2 waterproof crib pads
• 1 set of bumper pads
• 2 hooded bath towels
• 3 washcloths

Diapers

• Wipes or washcloths

If you're using cloth: 

• 2 dozen diapers (if you'll wash daily, 6 dozen if you'll wash weekly or use a diaper service) 
• 8 to 10 natural-fabric diaper covers or 6 to 8 pairs of plastic pants
• 2 to 4 pairs of diaper pins

If you're using disposables:

• 2 to 4 packages of newborn size

Nursery needs

• Infant bathtub
• Brush and comb
• Nail clippers
• Nasal aspirator
• Rectal thermometer
• Nightlight
• Diaper pail or disposal system
• Cloth diapers (three to four dozen) and four covers, or about 50 disposables

Toiletries

• Baby shampoo
• Diaper-rash ointment
• Infant acetaminophen
• Baby oil
• Rubbing alcohol
• Cotton balls and swabs
• Petroleum jelly

Feeding Supplies

For breastfeeding:

• Medical-grade lanolin
• Breast pump
• 6 four-ounce bottles with nipples

• Bottle brush
• 8 eight-ounce and 4 four-ounce bottles with nipples
• Formula