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New Baby Preparation Checklist

Get ready for your new arrival with a baby preparation checklist: hospital bag, nursery, feeding, diapering, clothing and safety.

What this tool does

Get ready for your new arrival with a baby preparation checklist: hospital bag, nursery, feeding, diapering, clothing and safety.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 6 groups and 21 items.

  • Hospital bag (6 items): Insurance cards or other documents your hospital asks for; Birth plan; Comfortable clothes; Toiletries; Baby clothes; Car seat
  • Nursery (4 items): Crib and mattress; Changing table; Dresser; Rocking chair
  • Feeding (3 items): Bottles and nipples; Breast pump (if nursing); Burp cloths
  • Diapering (3 items): Diapers; Wipes; Diaper cream
  • Clothing (3 items): Onesies; Sleepers; Socks
  • Safety (2 items): Baby monitor; Check that smoke and CO detectors work

Tip: Go through it with your partner or family and talk to your care provider about anything you are unsure of. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list and is not medical advice. Your care provider or hospital may have its own list of what to bring.
  • It does not cover safe sleep, car seat installation or other safety instructions. Follow the manufacturer's guidance and ask a professional.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Is this medical or safety advice?
A: No. It is a shopping, packing and preparation list. It does not say how to use any item or what is safe for your baby. Ask your doctor, midwife or the product instructions.
Q: Does it say how many of each item to buy?
A: No. It lists items only, with no quantities or sizes. Decide amounts yourself.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.

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