As soon as you start telling people about your pregnancy, somebody is going to want to give you a baby shower. That is a wonderful way to support you on this journey.
There are a lot of fancy things you can buy or request from friends and family members for your baby, but here are the essentials we recommend:
- A properly installed car seat. You won’t be able to leave the hospital without this.
- Crib or other hard-surface sleeping space.
- Newborn clothing, such as onesies, sleepers, and diapers.
- Baby wipes and diaper rash cream, such as Desitin.
- Fitted crib sheets and receiving blankets.
- Laundry detergent that is gentle for newborn skin
- Baby thermometer.
- Baby bottles with nipples, a bottle brush, and breast pads and pump if breastfeeding.
- A gift card to your favorite maternity clothing shop.
- Gift cards to restaurants that deliver, for after the baby comes.