Top 15 Must Have Baby Supplies for When Your Baby Comes Home

As a Mom-to-Be it can be overwhelming registering and shopping for your new baby!  Many moms ask "What do I really need?!"  Mommy-Central surveyed many of its moms and here are the top 15 "must have" baby supplies every mom should have BEFORE the baby comes home!

1. Diapers - Buy them in advance!  It seems so simple but many moms go home with just a few leftovers that the hospital gave them.  For newborns, Mommy-Central recommends Pampers Swaddlers for newborns.
2. Wipes - this goes hand in hand with the diapers!  It's best to start off with the unscented sensitive wipes because your new baby's skin is delicate and sensitive.
3. Boppy - The Boppy is great from day one!  New moms  can use it for support when breastfeeding or as an arm support for those with a bottle.  For there its uses are endless...you can prop the baby on it to play games, use it to strengthen neck muscles, assist the baby when learning to sit, and more!
4. Sleep Sac - get 2-3 "sleep sacs" for your baby's pajamas.  They have sleeves and the bottom is a zippers sac, so you don't have to mess with leg holes or snaps in the middle of the night.
5. Receiving blankets - these multi-purpose blankets are great for swaddling newborns (ask the hospital to show you how to swaddle).
6. Breast pump - if you plan to pump your breast milk its best to get your pump before the baby is born.  Lactation consultants at the hospital can  help you get started on your pump.
7. Foot stool - Having a small foot stool is extremely helpful for your back when you are sitting down to feed your baby - bottle or breast!
8. Crib/bassinet - there are lots of options when you bring a baby home on where they will sleep.  Whatever you decide, make sure you have the sheets washed and the bed made before you leave for the hospital.
9. Crib sheets - Have 2-3 crib or bassinet sheets on hand.  You don't want to be doing laundry in the middle of the night when your baby spits up or their diaper has a "blow-out"...it will happen!
10. Changing pad cover -  Have 2 changing pad covers on hand.  Again you don't want to have to wash the changing pad cover immediately every time there is an accident!
11. Burp cloths - Have 5-10 burp cloths on hand because you'll need them for post baby feedings and spit-up.  It's a good idea to keep them stashed in a few places around the house so you aren't constantly running to the nursery.
12. Baby shampoo/body wash - how much you bathe your baby is up to you.  Most doctors recommend at birth 1-2 baths per week.  If your baby loves the bath, just do a bath with no soap!
13. Hooded towel - a great deal of heat escapes from a baby's head & they easily get cold (this is why you always wash their hair last).  Be sure to have hooded baby towels for after the bath!
14. T-shirts or side-snap shirts - It's great to have a few of these "non-onsie" shirts especially for the first week or two before the baby's umbilical cord falls off.
15. Hand Sanitizer - it's important that your baby doesn't get sick the first few weeks of life.  You'll likely have lots of people wanting to visit so keep a bottle of Purell handy so you keep the germs away!