Baby stores make it look like you need everything. You don’t. This newborn essentials checklist covers what you’ll actually use in the first six weeks, grouped so you can see at a glance what’s still missing.
A safe place to sleep, a way to feed, diapers, about a week of clothes and an installed car seat. Everything else can wait until you know what your baby likes.
How many newborn clothes do I need?
About a week’s worth — 7–10 bodysuits and 5–7 sleepers — since you’ll change them often. Babies outgrow newborn sizes fast, so don’t overbuy.