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Layette: What You'll Need

By Mary Ellen Branna

The first few weeks at home with your newborn will be a whirlwind of wonder and exhaustion. Here's a list of clothing and accessories that you'll need to gather beforehand. Be sure to wash clothing, sheets, blankets and burp rags in a gentle detergent before first time use.

Clothing

• 3 to 4 newborn sleepers

• 3 newborn sacques

• 6 T-shirts

• 8 to 12 onesies

• 2 sweaters

• 1 sleeping bag or bunting

• 2 newborn caps

• 5 pairs of socks or booties

• 4 to 6 receiving blankets
  

• 1 plastic baby washtub

• 2 sets of washcloths and hooded towels

• baby shampoo and soap

• baby lotion and talc-free powder

• nail clippers
  
  
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