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So you're going to have a baby...Congratulations!! Once you get through the "Whoa, I'm going to be a mom / dad" to "Can I do this?" to "Okay! I'm ready!" your next thought should be "What do I need?" Some will give you horrifying lists that will cause your head to spin. As a mother of 2 young children I have figured out that you don't need as much as the lists say, and you certainly don't need it all at once. baby travel systems have broken my list down into age categories: 0-3mos (thing you should have on hand when baby comes home), 3-6mos, and 6-12mos. A word of advice: your baby doesn't care if the onsie she's wearing cost $5 or $50, so save yourself some money and put it towards the important stuff, like college tuition!0-3 MonthsMust haves:- Place for baby to sleep: crib, bassinette, cardboard box (kidding) etc- 10 Receiving blankets - for swaddling baby or cleaning off spit up- 5-10 onsies - good for under layer in winter, or only layer on hot days- 5-10 sleepers- Nail clippers & hairbrush- Baby soap/shampoo- Washcloths- Diapers & wipes- Car Seat- Bulb Syringe- Diaper rash cream- Thermometer- Bottles/Formula/Breast Pump (depending on your choice)- Bunting suit for cold days (if needed)Nice to haves:- Diaper Bag- Baby soap- Other clothes- Baby Monitor- Stroller- Baby Sling- Play Pen- Change Table / Dresser- Rocking Chair- Baby bathtub- Toys, etc- Swing- SoothersTIP - Put all this on your gift registry and you won't have to buy very much!3-6 mos- More clothes (assuming baby has grown)- High chair- Safety items (baby gate, outlet covers, etc)- Age appropriate toys and books- Bibs (a lot of bibs)- Baby spoons- Baby cereal (ie: Pablum)- Jolly jumper6-12 mos- Yes, more clothes!- Baby walker- New carseat (once baby reaches Federal recommended age/weight limit to move to forward-facing seat)- Even more books & toys!