Can someone please explain to me what I will need for when little one arrives?

Question

The internet says so much and telling me something different. I’m a first time mum and feeling so unprepared and stupid asking these question!!
What bedding do I need? Where will she sleep when she first arrives? When should I wash her clothes? What clothes do I actually need for her? Any information would be brilliant!!

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Place to sleep - we used a pack n play with a sleeper. And you don’t need to buy expensive sheets - a king size pillowcase fit a pack n play mattress.
Basic clothes - sleepers with a zipper, I liked the swaddle sleepers better than trying to wrap up a swaddle blanket at night, it was just Velcro and easier for me and my daughter didn’t escape them as easily. I pretty much left her in sleepers or side snap shirts and little stretchy pants unless we were going out or taking pictures.
Diapers and wipes - either cloth or disposable.
Feeding - bottles and formula if you are going that route or if nursing I really liked my Boppy pillow. I didn’t use it last time but I’m definitely trying the Haaka this time around.
Car seat- I liked having the infant one that snaps into the car and then transitioned her later, but you could also get away with just a convertible car seat and not need to buy multiple car seats. And this is one of the few things I would not get used - either new or from a friend that you know was never in an accident.
After she was a little older, I really liked having a swing and her sleeper part of the pack n play is removable so I would use that in the bathroom when I tried to take a bath/shower and she would sleep. Later on we got a crib when she went into her own room.
Our baby bath got used maybe once - it was easier to just bath her with me in the tub. Never used a wipes warmer, never used a diaper genie. There’s a lot of fun stuff that is nice but not a necessity. Biggest thing baby needs is lots of holding and attention :)

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I love this YouTube video on a minimalist baby. I feel like YouTube videos that are done by people who live minimalist lives are genuine. There is a big difference between what a baby actually needs and what a mom will use if she just happens to have it. https://youtu.be/eWjousYWUIU

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Everyone’s going to give you different advice on what you need. I just googled what to pack for the hospital bag with my first and figured out as I went what I needed and what I didn’t. You can always get support from your midwives on what you need to have ready before baby arrives. A safe bed and clean sheets is a good start and enough nappies of course :) you will do fine mamma!

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Some people use a bassinet or pack and play for baby to sleep in. Which ever you prefer. You can choose bedding when you pick one.
I’d have at least 5-10 of each clothing
Onesies, long sleeeves, night gowns, pants, bibs, burp clothes 
Diapers and wipes are a must.
I’d buy 1 or 2 of newborn, and the rest size 1 and above. They tend to grow out new born quickly.
Feeding - I breastfed but I did have bottles and cleaning supplies also. You can get a free breast pump through insurance (just need a doctors prescription). 
If you breastfeed, latching is best ( baby on nipple), breast pump, manual pump, some leak pads (I never leaked), and a boppy pillow helps a lot.
I’d start watching clothes anywhere from mid March- May. Depends on you and your energy. 🤷🏼‍♀️ also if you wash everything and don’t use it. It’s a waste since you can’t return it. Your choice. I did use dreft laundry soap for my baby. 
Anymore questions- feel free to ask ☺️ hope this helps alittle

Can someone please explain to me what I will need for when little one arrives?

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