What exactly does a baby need anyway? Once they come out, you know they need food and diapers, maybe some clothes, a stroller. That's it, right? Wrong! As most parents will tell you, it takes an enormous amount of stuff to entertain, care for, and keep a baby healthy. Some of these items are necessities in case the baby gets sick, or they might be toys to stimulate their playtime imagination. Or, it could just be something that will make your life easier or better.
There's only two categories for baby stuff: essentials and non-essentials. What stuff belongs in that "essentials" column? Read my own checklist based on my parenting experience on the following post:
Top Ten Newborn Baby Essentials
Intro photo of baby nursery by Ruth L on flickr.
