Lists required to buy items for your little one..

Gear
- Rear-facing infant car seat or infant-toddler (convertible) car seat-not compulsary in India, but certainly a safer bet to have.
- Portable crib or playard
- Sling or soft carrier
- Stroller (look for one with full recline)

Safety
- Monitor
- Safety gate

Diapering
- Diapers
- If cloth diapers, plastic pants and/or Velcro covers (6 to 12)
- Diaper bag
- Diaper pail and liners
- Rash ointment and powder
- Wipes (at least 2 packs at all times)

Layette (for newborn to 6 months)
- Absorbent bibs (4 to 8)
- Booties or socks (3 to 6 pairs)
- Gowns or stretchies (5 to 7)
- Hats (2 to 4)
- One-piece, footed rompers or tops/pant sets (5 to 7)
- Shirts and one pieces (6 to 8)
- Blankets (4 to 6)
- Sweaters (2)
- T-shirts or kimonos (3 to 4)

Nursery
- Changing pads (2 to 4)
- Changing table
- Crib or bassinet
- Crib bedding set
- Crib blankets (4 to 8)
- Crib mattress
- Dresser/armoire
- Fitted bedsheets (2 to 4, cotton and/or flannel)

Baby Care
- Brush and comb
- First aid supplies
- Nail clippers
- Thermometer
- Humidifier/vaporizer

Toys & Activity
- Bouncer seat
- Stroller, crib, or car-seat toys (2 to 3)
- Swing
- Rattles and Teethers (2 or more)
- Developmental Toys
- Gym or playmat
- Jumper or stationary entertainer

Feeding
- Bottles (6 to 8 of various sizes) and nipples
- Breast pads, shields, and cream
- Lap pads (4 to 6) and burp cloths (3 to 4)
- Breast pump
- Highchair (not needed until your child is eating solids at approximately 4 to 6 months)
- Infant spoons (3 to 4)
- Spill-proof cups (1 to 2)
- Bottle sterilizer

Bathing
- Baby lotion
- Bathtub or contoured sponge (to fit in standard bath tub)
- Bath (or waterproof) toys
- Gentle shampoo or body wash
- Hooded terry cloth towels (2)
- Washcloths (2 to 3)

Books, Music & More
- Books on pregnancy and childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting
- Colorful board books for baby
- Classical or lullaby music
- Camera (digital, video, or film)
- Baby book or journal