Things To Buy Before Baby Arrives May 2026

Several comprehensive, physical and digital "paper" guides are available for purchase to help track these items:

: You won't need these until the baby starts solids, usually around 6 months. Printable Guides & Checklists things to buy before baby arrives

: 4–8 of each are recommended to manage frequent spit-ups. Travel & Health things to buy before baby arrives

: Useful for soothing newborns; versions with Velcro are often recommended for ease of use. things to buy before baby arrives

(Etsy): A digital download for around $5.00 at Etsy that focuses on what is actually needed to avoid overbuying.

Not everything labeled for babies is necessary immediately. Some items can wait until the baby is older: : Newborns do not need shoes until they begin walking.

: Aim for 8–10 bottles in both 4-ounce and 8-ounce sizes.