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!

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For me, I am expecting my 7th baby. I think the essentials are Onsies socks and receiving blankets. And zip up sleepers  0-3 months is what I buy. I only buy nb for coming home from the hospital. I usually get a case of nb diapers and then stock up on 1&2. Some things are nice to have to have like snugglers, swing, or bath seat. But they aren't necessary.

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The gift cards only thing is a little tacky.... Is there a better way to present that? Or just return items you don't need.

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cot , moses basket , pram , carseat , bottles or breast pump , steriliser, pacifier if your using them , vests , baby grows , bibs , mitts , hats , nappies , muslins , towels, baby bath, baby safe wash, cotton wool pads , talc,  rocker/bouncer,  coat, blankets , cardigans, spare bedding, sleeping sac, bottle brush, baby safe washing powder. I'd leave the outfits untill about 3 months old they don't look comfy in them and obviously your list for your hospital bag ;)

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I think my only must haves are swaddled blankets/swaddle wrap. Sleeper dresses(whatever they're called...the kind that are long and have an elastic instead of footies so diaper changing in the middle of the night is easy.

Baby essentials!! What do I really need?

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