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Babies don't really need a whole lot in order to care for them. There are certainly plenty of toys, games, tools, and electronics that can make caring for your baby just a little bit better or maybe a little bit easier, but these tend to be things that you want, and are not necessarily things that you need to purchase.

Suggested quantities for baby clothes are flexible depending upon how often you plan on doing laundry. Some items like a diaper bag you may only need to purchase once, but others you may need to buy every few months as your baby grows.

RECOMMENDED BUYING: BABY CLOTHES & LAYETTE
Quantity Item Notes
6-10 Baby Bodysuits also called onesies, rompers, or one-pieces
5-8 Sleep N Play also called baby sleepers, pajamas, or footed sleepers
6-10 Baby Socks you'll need to buy these less frequently than other things
1-2 Baby Booties

you may not need these until baby is old enough to go out without  wrapping in a blanket

1-2 Infant Caps depending upon weather
5-10 Baby Bibs you could do without these, but they protect your baby's clothes
RECOMMENDED BUYING: BEDDING & FEEDING
Quantity Item Notes
3-5 Fitted Sheets for your crib, bassinet, portable crib or cradle
5-8 Receiving Blankets lightweight baby blankets
1-2 hermal Blankets if needed, depends upon temperatures
6-10 Burp Cloths these will be versatile for many purposes
4-7 Baby Bottles if you are formula feeding your baby
RECOMMENDED BUYING: BATHING & DIAPERING
Quantity Item Notes
1-3 Hooded Towels adult towels will work, but hooded towels are easier for swaddling baby and covering a baby's head
4-6 Baby Washcloths soft, gentle cloths are best
1 set Nail Clippers a baby manicure set works great to help keep baby's nails neatly trimmed
20-30 Cloth Diapers disposable diapers are fine too, of course, but either way a newborn will dirty probably 10 or so per day
8-10 Cloth Wipes packs of disposable wipes are fine too
1-2 Diaper Bags you'll probably only need one, but if you only get one, be sure it has a waterproof changing pad included