Most parents tend to go over board with buying new things for their new baby, plus you get a ton of stuff from friends and family.  But what do you really need for a newborn.  What stuff should you definitely make sure you have on hand before you start buying all the other stuff.

Here’s a quick checklist of baby essentials (not including furniture)

• Lots of diapers, the average baby will go through 300 diapers a month
• Wipes and diaper rash cream
• Baby washcloths
• Crib sheets
• A bunch of onesies and sleepers
• Receiving blankets
• A pillow for breastfeeding
• Several bottles
• Formula if you will not be breastfeeding or need to supplement
• A baby thermometer
• Baby nail clippers
• A few hats

To name a few anyway.  I found this great list at FitPregnancy.com, I hope it helps you plan for the arrival of your new bundle of joy.  You will likely end up with way more stuff than you need anyway.