What should I stock my pantry with before baby?

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Grocery Essentials to Stock Up On Before Baby

Coffee: The only thing you really need!
Coffee filters: Plus these depending on your coffee maker type.
Coffee creamer: Because black coffee is no good.
Boxed pasta and jarred marinara: For a quick meal.
Easy side dishes: Like rice, beans, and frozen vegetables.

What should I stock up on for a newborn?

Diapers. Pampers Swaddlers Diapers.

Scratch-Proof Mittens. Grow by Gerber Baby Organic Mittens (4-Pack)

Onesies. Gerber Baby Onesies.

Healing Ointment. Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment Skin Protectant.

Burp Cloths. Burt’s Bees Baby Burp Cloths.

Changing Pad.

Breast Milk Storage Bags.

Car Seat.

How do I prepare my house before baby arrives?

How To Prepare Your Home For A New Baby

Plan a move well in advance.
Prepare for your future needs.
Batch cook before the birth.
Put together a downstairs basket.
Clear away the clutter.
Invest in smart storage.
Light the way.
Rethink your spaces.

Should I stock up on diapers before baby is born?

There are some really great benefits to building a diaper stockpile before your baby is born. Most of them have to do with saving money! Money will likely be less tight before your little one is born. It may help your budget to balance better after baby if you have already stocked up on diapers.

Should you stock up on diapers while pregnant?

I suggest you keep it simple during the first trimester, and focus on about 10 packs of diapers for your stockpile. At 31 diapers in a pack, this will get you to over 300 diapers.

How many diapers should I stock up on before baby is born?

Note:

DIAPER SIZE	WEIGHT	HOW MANY
Preemie	< 6 lbs.	As needed
Newborn	Up to 10 lbs.	2–3 packs or 1–2 boxes (based on 140 per box)
Size 1	8–14 lbs.	13 packs (about 40/pack) or 3–4 boxes (based on 164 per box)
Size 2	12–18 lbs.	About 15 packs (about 37/pack) or 4 boxes (based on 142 per box)

What should you not buy for a baby?

9 Items You Don’t Need on Your Baby Registry

Crib bumper and bedding. Yes, they’re cute but even the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says these are a no-no.
Changing table.
Shoes and booties.
Newborn clothes.
Baby blankets.
Infant bathtub.
Bottle sterilizer.
Baby food processor.

What should I do in the last weeks of pregnancy?

10 Things To Do In The Last Weeks of Pregnancy

REST. You may be having trouble sleeping right now so invest in rest.
GO ON A DATE.
SPEND TIME WITH YOUR BEST GIRL FRIENDS.
WATCH A ROMCOM AT THE MOVIES.
SPEND TIME IN NATURE.
BATCH COOK AND FREEZE MEAL.
ORGANISE A CLEANER.
CREATE A FEEDING SANCTUARY.

How clean should your house be for a newborn?

The arrival of a new baby includes a few new chores on your cleaning list:

Keep the high chair gunk-free.
Give bath toys a bath.
Wipe down the changing table often with mild soap and water.