Layette

  4-8 bodysuits or onesies (wide head openings and loose legs)

  4-8 undershirts
 
  4-8 one-piece pajamas

  2 blanket sleepers for winter baby

  1-3 sweaters or jackets 

  1-3 rompers or other dress-up outfits

  4-7 socks or booties

  1-3 hats (broad-brimmed for summer baby, soft cap that covers ears for winter baby)

  Bunting bag or fleece suit for winter baby

Nursery
  Crib, cradle or bassinet

  Organic, non-toxic mattress
 
  1-3 washable crib mattress pads

  Bumper pads covering inside perimeter 

  2-4 fitted crib sheets

  4-6 soft, light receiving blankets

  1-2 heavier blankets (for colder climates)

  Rocking or arm chair

  Baby monitor

  Nightlight

  Dresser

  Swing or bouncy chair

Changing
 
  Changing table or cushioned changing pad for low dresser 

  Changing table pad

  Changing table pad cover

  Diaper pail

  Diaper pail liners

  Soft washcloths

Bath 

  Baby bathtub

  Baby soap

  Baby shampoo

  2-4 soft towels or hooded baby towels

  Baby hairbrush

  Soft washcloths

Feeding

  2 bottles and nipples

  4-8 bibs

  Burp cloths

  2-4 pacifiers

For nursing moms

  Nursing pads

  Nipple cream

  Nursing pillow
 
Medicine Cabinet

  Baby nail clippers or blunt scissors

  Baby thermometer

  Bulb syringe/nasal aspirator

  Medicine dropper or spoon with measurements


Travel

  Infant or convertible car seat

  Diaper bag

  Changing pad

  Baby carrier/sling