Baby Essentials

Bathing

Bath tub or basin

Bath towels

Washcloths

Baby bath soap

Baby lotion

Baby shampoo
For toiletries we suggest to test product first,
your baby might have sensitive skin

Clothing

Receiving blankets
Swaddling Blankets
Muslin swaddling blankets are the best,
though their a little expensive but all worth it

Hats

Onesies

Tie-side shirts
Overalls
We suggest overalls,
get sleeveless, short sleeves and long sleeves

Mittens

Pants

Booties/Socks

Sleepwear

Gentle laundry soap

Like toiletries, test product first,
make sure baby don't have sensitive skin

Diapering

Disposable baby wipes

Disposable diapers

Diaper changing table

Waterproof changing pad

We used waterproof changing mat.

You can use on any flat surface at home and easy storage.

Diaper pail

Diaper pail refill

Diaper pail ring

Diaper rash ointment

We can't emphasize more, test product first,

make sure baby don't have sensitive skin

Petroleum jelly

Changing mat

Washcloths

Soft tissue

Feeding

Bottles
Bottle warmer

Bottle brush

Bottle sterilizer

Bottle storage bag

Formula

Breast pump

Breastmilk storage bottles or storage bags*

Nursing pads*

Nursing pillow

Nursing cover

Pacifier

Bibs

Burp cloths

Comfortable chair for feeding

Cup, spoon or dropper

* Depends on your future preference (breastfeeding or formula or both)

Health and Hygiene

Hair care

Bulb syringe nasal aspirator

Nail care

Oral care

Thermometer

Nasal saline solution

Ethyl alcohol

Isoprophyl alcohol

Sleeping

Crib*

Crib mobile

Waterproof mattress pads

Playard*

Bassinet*

Bouncer/Rocker

Fitted sheets

Quilted sheet

* Depends on your future sleeping arrangements (co-sleep, separate rooms, same bed)

Other essentials

Homecoming blanket

Homecoming outfit

Baby carrier

Infant car seat

Stroller

Diaper bag

Baby memory book

Camera

Sources: A list of essentials to buy for baby by Pinoy Baby
and Newborn Essentials: A Mom's Checlist by Shining Mom