Baby essentials!!! What do I really need?

Question

So I wanted to get this post started just so we could all have a little bit of insight from other moms when it comes to what to buy for the arrival of our little ones!

As a second time mom, I know for a fact that buying way to many Newborn size outfits is a waste of money! My daughter left about 3 boxes full of new, never used Newborn size clothes! I regret buying so much, since now I'm having a boy and I simply had to donate all the new clothes to family members and sold some at garage sales.

So please let's just start a little chain of messages for those who are starting a list of baby essentials! Even I need some insight, this is my second baby after 5 years so I feel like I've forgotten what to buy and what not to buy! 
Another thing I might add is that I will not have a baby registry at any store, I am simply inputting on my baby shower invitations "Gift Cards Only, Please". So I will be doing a baby list and shopping for everything myself! :) 
This is why I need to refresh memory on what is really necessary when it comes to shopping for the baby.

Thank you for reading!

Answer

This is was the nurse teaching my prenatal classes gave us!

Supplies for baby, the first month
1. Size 1 or newborn diapers ( hold off on the Costco sized box until you know how big baby is)
2. If considering a diaper service, or cloth diapers gather your supplies 1 month before. 
3. Thermometer ( Armpit- reading is best. The first question you will always be asked if you think baby is sick is, “what’s their temperature?”)
4. 3-4 little hats
5. 10 undershirt onsies
6. 10 sleepers
7. 5 -10 outfits 
8. 10 Small receiving blankets or burp clothes
9. 5-10 larger receiving blankets 
10. Mild detergent for baby’s clothes
11. Safe place for baby to bath
12. Safe place for baby to sleep
13. Q-tips for cord care

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There is actually a check list in this app you can use. It has all the essentials. 
I also find that watching YouTube videos on 'what newborns DONT need' is quite helpful.

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For me I divided up what I really need by categories:

Nursery
On The Go
Clothing
Feeding
Infant Care.

Then I went from there. Bed, Car seat, Clothes, Bottles, Diapers, Baby stub, things like that. I'm single& my first kid was a girl so I have nothing to pass down because I'm having a boy. The father is not around and I won't be having a baby shower so I have to buy everything out of pocket. Good luck to you& I hope this helps! If you go sign up for a baby registry on babies'r'us, there is a check list for everything you will need in there.

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I'm in a similar boat as you, this is my second baby after 4 years-4.5 by the time the baby comes! Luckily we never find out the sex so I still have a lot of unisex coloured clothing.

Anyway, I remember like nothing that I need! Lol so I'm following this post!

Baby essentials!!! What do I really need?

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