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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Good list given by all. I am going to add a few of mine.

I would add 2 caps and some socks. A baby hair brush and comb. 
Also nosefrieda and temporal thermometer
Desitin original. (stinks but saves)

Baby bath tub, no tears shampoo, bath towel with hood.

Furniture - I never bought a changing table.  I had a waterproof rubber sheet and that was used on the floor or my bed to change.  I did buy a crib and a glider for sitting while breastfeeding.

DH bought me frozen sanitary pads, donut pillow and sitz bath from a medical supply store.

For breastfeeding - lanonin for nipples and "mybrestfriend" pillow

You will need appropriate weather accessories if it is cold- caps, coveralls, blankets etc.

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+1 on the baby hats. Newborns are hard to find so don't expect you can cross them off at walmart

I would say the change table was essential for me because my back was killing me and that didnt immediately fix itself after baby came, so this is an example of using your common sense. It gave us a place to pile 500lbs of baby gear

If you don't have a bath tub I would say a sitz bath is essential. If your husband is taking off (i.e. you will actually get 20 minutes a day to yourself) and you have a bath tub you can put epsom salts in the bath

A rubber sheet on our bed saved our mattress from post partum blood stains and I assume some day in the future there will be a "mommy my tummy hurts BLEEEEEE" event

There are baby sleeping bag things for strollers. Don't forget the rain shield thing esp with covid (although I think someone mentioned it)

Humidifier. A fan in baby's room supposedly lowers SIDS. A light that you can use to change diapers without waking the whole house up.

Underwireless nursing bra and a black nursing gown for the hospital

Also, poke around for freebies. Ask your mom friends. Some maternity stores have them. [/quote]

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