What do you really need for a newborn?

Start with the items marked Essential: somewhere safe to sleep, bottles or feeding gear, diapering basics, a few clothes and a safe way to travel. Everything else can wait until you know what your baby likes.

Can I print this checklist?

Yes. Use the print button: the page switches to a clean black-and-white list with a tick box for every item and no buttons or photos.

Is the baby registry free, and do guests need an app?

The registry is free. You add gifts from any shop, share one link, and guests open it in a browser with no app and no account.

Printable newborn checklist

This is a complete newborn checklist grouped by need: feeding, sleep, diapering, clothes, bath, health, gear, nursery, play and free help. Items marked Essential come first. Print it, tick it off, then turn it into a free baby registry.

Tick each box as you buy or receive it.

Feeding

Baby bottlesEssential
Bottle steriliserEssential
Breast pump
Nursing pillow
Burp clothsEssential
Bibs
High chair
Weaning bowls & spoons

Sleeping

Crib / cotEssential
Crib mattressEssential
Fitted crib sheetsEssential
Bassinet / bedside crib
Swaddle blanketsEssential
Sleeping bags
Baby monitorEssential
White-noise machine

Diapering

Diapers / nappiesEssential
Baby wipesEssential
Changing padEssential
Diaper rash creamEssential
Diaper bin
Changing bagEssential

Clothing

BodysuitsEssential
SleepsuitsEssential
Socks & hatsEssential
Scratch mittens
Knit cardigan
Snowsuit / pramsuit
Sun hat
Coming-home outfit

Bathing

Baby bathEssential
Hooded towelsEssential
Baby wash & shampooEssential
Bath toys
Soft washcloths

Health & safety

ThermometerEssential
Nail clippers & fileEssential
Nasal aspirator
Baby first-aid kit
Safety gates
Baby-proofing kit

Gear & travel

Infant car seatEssential
Stroller / pramEssential
Baby carrier
Travel cot
Pram footmuff
Pram sun shade
Clip-on pram fan
Bouncer

Nursery & decor

Dresser / changing table
Nursing chair
Night light
Room thermometer
Blackout blinds
Storage baskets

Play & learning

Play gym & matEssential
Board booksEssential
First teddy
Rattles
Teething toys

Help & experiences

A freezer full of mealsEssential
A night of babysitting
A day of laundry & chores
Newborn photo shoot

Newborn checklist questions

What do you really need for a newborn?: Start with the items marked Essential: somewhere safe to sleep, bottles or feeding gear, diapering basics, a few clothes and a safe way to travel. Everything else can wait until you know what your baby likes.
Can I print this checklist?: Yes. Use the print button: the page switches to a clean black-and-white list with a tick box for every item and no buttons or photos.
Is the baby registry free, and do guests need an app?: The registry is free. You add gifts from any shop, share one link, and guests open it in a browser with no app and no account.

Turn this checklist into your baby registry

Start with these items already added, put in gifts from any shop and share one link with family. It is free, in 24 languages.

Start your registry