Basic Layette
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CATEGORY
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QUANTITY
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| 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 | |