What do all new parents need as far as supplies for the baby?

Im going to have a baby soon and Im making a check list over everything needed like a crib,mattress,bedding,changing table/dresser,high chair etc What is everything I'll need? what could i be leaving out?What do all new parents need as far as supplies for the baby?
A diaper genie!!!!!! We got my aunt one for her baby shower and she says that is one of the best presents she got at that party.


Lots and lots and lots of wet wipes and diapers and baby powder.


You should get lots of soft, fleecy blankets that are crib-sized so you'll have plenty of extra clean ones, should the blankets in the crib get dirty frequently-- and they probably will.


As for the crib, i recommend those ones that change from a crib to a small bed. That way, when you're child gets old enough for a ';big boy/girl bed'; you'll already have one! It's going to be more expensive right now, but you'll save money in the long run.


Get bibs too. LOTS of bibs. You'll probably use a clean one for every meal as your baby gets old enough to eat stuff other than milk.


Teething rings are handy. They're these little soft-plastic things filled with water that you freeze. When your child is teething, you take them out of the freezer and they suck/chew on them. The cold soothes their gums better than anything.What do all new parents need as far as supplies for the baby?
You're right about the basics (crib, mattress, bedding, etc.). You definitely want to purchase items that can be used after babyhood and into adulthood. I've found a great item that is called a combo dresser. It has some features of a changing table, yet it looks like a dresser. Storage for this item is great. In my opinion, you really don't need a changing table and a dresser...one item can serve as both!
This is all I have ever needed for an infant:





a car seat


long sleeve and short sleeve shirts (we EC, but you're probably not, so onesies and footie pjs)


diapers (or if you EC just some undies or flatfolds)


blankets


socks


a mei tai carrier or ring sling





We don't use any of the other crap that everyone thinks they have to have (like cribs, swings, changing tables, high chairs, on and on and on)
Really a place for clothes, and a bed which will probably be with you for a while really is good right now. You will be surprised how much of the extra stuff you don't use. Other things, make sure you have diapers, wipes, dr brown or avent bottles, gas drops is a big one, infant tylenol, and a thermometer. People also forget the little things. A baby tub.
I went all out on getting things when I was pregnant and half of the things I didn't use. Start with the basics and as you see you need things buy them but I would save them money before you buy everything.


Some must haves:


clothes


Car seat


diapers/ wipes


bottles or brest pump!


lotion


baby wash


blankets


spit up rags


oh and try to get as much sleep as you can now!!! good luck and congrats!!!
bedding (bed, mattress, sheets etc)


clothes in 00000 0000 000 you dont know what size he'll be and when he gets bigger its good to have some backup clothes


nappies


wipes


pram


change table or mat


baby bath + supplies


a toy that plays music


and thats it really for the basics if your baby needs anything else he'll let you know, i bought all this baby lotion and baby powder and i havent used it
essentials are -


bottles and steralising equipment (if your bottle feeding obvz nuffin if your not) warm new born clothing. bibs. soothers if you want to use them. moses basket/crib/cot. baby bath or bath support for big bath. towels. nappies, nappy cream, changing mat, bouncy chair, pushchair, car seat (most hospitals wont let you out with out one) lots of blankets and bedding. i brought evrything for our baby in stages i had essintails first then brought things such as highchair, cot mobile, toys, bigger clothing when it was needed i foud this a lot easier.. hope this helps and good luck xx
breasts, car seat, some clothes suitable to weather, diapers, sling or carrier of some sort.





*is it because I said breasts first that I get a thumbs down, or is it because I didn't list all the stuff that is a waste of money like a crib, change table, blah blah blah?
A car seat is the number one item you will need. Onesies, pajamas, socks, bottles, blankets and of course a lot of LOVE!
diapers


diaper rash cream


shampoo


lotion


q-tips


baby wipes


bottles


bottle washer


there is a lot more than just furniture!!
Baby bed (bassinet or crib)


Baby bedding


Mattress


Clothing


Diapers


Wipes


Car seat


Baby bath tub


Swing


Bouncer
I couldnt live without his swing.