Basic Layette

CATEGORY
QUANTITY
   
DIAPERS  
Disposable 350 disposable first month
  (1 dozen cloth diapers for burping and general use)
   
Cloth - if washing own or diaper service 90 for first week
Diaper wraps or plastic pants 6-10
Diaper pins or "snappies" 4 sets
   
CLOTHING  
T-shirts 5-10
Booties/socks 3-5 pairs
Hat 1-2
Sleepers or gowns 5-7
Cold weather sleeper 1
   
BEDDING  
Thermal blankets 1-2
Lightweight, receiving blankets 5-7
Crib sheets (fitted preferred) 3-4
   
MISCELLANEOUS  
Soft washclothes 3-5
Burp cloths 1 dozen (cloth diapers work well)
Digital Thermometer Useful for taking either axillary (armpit) or rectal temperature
Baby scissors or clippers  
Baby brush and comb  
Mild soap  
Hooded baby towels (optional