Lists...

I am a list maker. Plain and simple. I think I get it from my Dad, he is the ultimate list maker. This past weekend my sister (who is pregnant) and I found ourselves in the Target baby section. We were in the aisle that has all of the formula, bottles, feeding stuff, you name it, it was there. As we were ooohing and aaaaahing over all the neat stuff we started chatting about registering and I asked her "when are you going to do it and how do you know what you need?" Her response was "well, I don't know, but I plan to bring someone along that has had a baby before and knows this stuff". Well now, that's a good plan.

I, however, have some time on my hands...like 14 months. So, I went home, googled my little heart out, compared tons of lists and then made my own...draft 1 for stuff I need when baby comes home. Here's what I've got down so far.

Baby stuff to get

Basic Clothing
Onesies 6-8
Blankets
PJ's
Clothes (some, but only random clearance sale stuff...will get serious after I found out her size) socks

Basic Necessities
First Aid Kit
Thermometer
Brush and Comb
Baby Shampoo
Baby Bath Soap
Baby Lotion Vasoline
Baby Powder
Cotton Swabs
Baby Wipes
Diaper Rash Ointment
Nail Scissors/Clippers
Booger Suction Bulb
Baby Laundry Soap
Bleach
Sunscreen
Night Lights
Diapers
2 pckgs cloth diapers

Bath
toys
washcloths
hooded towels

Nursery and Bedding
Bedding Set (Comforter, bumper pad, skirt)
Crib Sheets 3-6
Crib Pads 2
Crib Matress Pads
Crib Mattress
Changing Table
Changing Table Pad
Changing Table Pad Covers
Rocking Chair
Clothes Basket
Garbage Can
Lamp
Storage (PBK)
Closet Shelving system
rug
wall rack for books
curtains curtain rod (PBK)

Other Furniture & Durable Baby Accessories
Stroller
Playpen
Car Seat
Diaper Bag
Baby Carrier (ie. front pack)
Car Rear Window Mirrors (Allows you to see your baby in the back seat.)
High Chair/Booster Seat
Floor mat for under booster seat
Baby Monitor

Misc.
Adoption Announcements
Toys
Books (I've bought a few, but you can never have too many books!)
Lifebook

Safety (did I ever mention that my family calls me Safety Sara?)
Cabinet Locks
Corner Guards for coffee table
Outlet Plugs Drawer
Cupboard Latches

Kitchen & Feeding
Bibs 5-6
Disposable Bibs (Pampers Bibsters)
Bottles 6-8
Bottle Brush
Dishwasher Bottle Holder
sippy cups
plastic bowls w/ lids (for Cherrios and stuff)
Meal Dishes and Utensils

There ya have it, my first "what I need to get for when baby comes home" list! Fun!