Baby Must-Haves For 0-3 Months

If you’ve found yourself in this blog post, you’re probably wondering what you need for your newborn baby OR what will be great gifts you know those new parents will really get a lot of uses out of. Baby must-haves are so important for me because I don’t care about spending a ton of money on anything. I am big on saving money and I want to help any new mamas save a little bit of dinero.

Whether this is your first baby or your sixth, it is very easy to get swept up in the cuteness of everything baby-related. Let’s get real: baby items are expensive. That’s just a fact. If you can narrow it down to help you find exactly what you need, you will be able to save hundreds of dollars, especially in the first few months of baby’s life. You’re in luck though because I have made a very real list of what baby must-haves you need for baby in the first three months of life. Let me know in the comments if this list helped you get exactly what you need! I plan on making more lists for all of the age ranges of babyhood.

Bedding

• Bassinet or crib
• Crib sheets – 3 pcs
• Swaddle blankets – 4 pcs

Clothes

• Onesies – 6-10 pcs. (long and short-sleeved)
• Bottoms – 8-10 pcs (mix of pants and shorts depending on season)
• Sleepers – 7 pcs
• Socks – 10 pairs
• Hats – 2-4 pcs

Feeding

• Bottles
  • Dr. Brown is my go-to brand
• Bottle Brush – 1-2 pcs
• Burp Cloths – 2-3 pcs

Toys

• Rattles/Noise Makers – 2-3 pcs
• Tummy time mat with music 1-2

Toiletry

• Diapers
  • Newborn – size 2
  • Will most likely be in size 1 diapers the longest
  • Pampers Pure – favorite all around
• Diaper cream
  • A&D or Aquaphor
  • My son got a bad diaper rash a few weeks after being home and Aquaphor did wonders
• Wipes
  • Pampers Pure Sensitive
    • Our favorite wipes
• Lotion
  • Aveeno baby lotion is my recommendation

Books

• B&W soft books – 2
• Sensory books – 2

Bath

• Washcloths – 5 pcs
• Ear & Nose cleaner
  • Recommendation: OogieBear
• Shampoo & body wash
  • We love Dove because it does not dry out Dito’s skin
• Lotion
  • Aveeno baby lotion is my recommendation
• Bath towels – 3 pcs
• Infant bath
  • 4moms Cleanwater Tub
    • Constant clean water
    • Tells you the temperature of the water
    • Grows with your infant in 3 stages

Car/Outdoor Gear

• Carseat
• Carseat cover
• Stroller
• Diaper Bag

I hope this post helped you find everything you need for your newborn babe. This is a very minimalist list of items and you are more than welcome to buy more of each category. This is the bare minimum that I needed from experience with my son. Make sure to save this on Pinterest and download my free checklist to help you keep up with your shopping!