After you have your baby, there are many items you’re going to need. You’ll have to remember to get diapers, a bathtub, wipes, clothes and bottles. Just about every new mother has a baby shower, so you’ll get plenty of things there, but you won’t get everything. You’ll still need to do a little shopping to get everything. Here’s what to remember:

First of all, you’ll definitely need a crib or some type of bassinet so your baby can have somewhere safe and warm to sleep. When choosing bedding collections, look at the different types of cotton and flannel, and make sure to double check if your baby is allergic to anything. Non-allergenic cotton is a good bet when buying baby bedding.

You’ll also need to make sure to have plenty of ointments and diapers on hand. Clothes you’ll need include bibs, cotton t shirts, and onesies, a type of one piece article of baby clothing for infants that makes it easy to change diapers. If you’re not breast feeding, you’ll need formula.

Sometimes new mothers can’t breast feed or may be uncomfortable doing so. Formula is pricey but if you do some research on the best type of formula for your child and check with your doctor, you should find something reasonable.

You’ll need to safely transport your baby, so buy a stroller and a snugride car seat. Active toys for babies such as jumpers that attach to the ceiling, and swings, will keep them occupied and happy.

In addition to transporting your baby, you’ll then need to have the proper diaper bag. A diaper bag will hold all your supplies, like baby food, washcloths, a change of clothes, extra diapers, and bottles. If you have different tastes there’s a huge selection to choose from. Some are more geared towards children, while others look more stylish.

Also needed is the baby bath tub. An infant is too small to wash in a regular tub or shower, so buy a baby bath tub. They come in many different sizes and colors. Also get some baby bath toys to go with it so your child is occupied and can play while washing.

When making a wishlist out for your baby shower you can put a lot of these things on there. If you’ve forgotten something or left something out, there’s bound to be a friend or family member who will remember the rest of what you need for you!