You guys know by now that I am a couponer and love to stock up on items for super cheap. I have been spending the last few months trying to fill my stockpile and get items as cheap as possible before Ellie arrives. I always love to save money but I figured with a baby coming I wouldn't really feel like heading out to the store too often once she arrived so it was better to have all sorts of essentials already stocked. I watched a few youtube videos and found a few lists online that shared lists of what to stockpile before baby- not just baby items but household items as well so I thought I would compile my own list and share it here if anyone is interested! I'm also going to share a few photos of my current stockpile because I'm pretty excited with the amount I've accumulated lately.
Stock Up Before Baby List
Baby Items
- Diapers (Obviously...) Every chart online says a different number but I looked up a few on Pinterest and just sort of guessed what we would need. I am completely stocked up for newborn through size 3, so I will be working on size 4 and holding off to see if I even need size 5 or 6. I wasn't afraid of buying too many because I made sure they were less than 20 cents a diaper and we plan on having at least one more kid in the future. Also, diapers make great gifts for baby showers!
- Wipes- Again, obvious but make sure they are one cent a wipe or cheaper!
- Bottles- Just a few free sample bottles to try out and find the kind you like.
- Formula- Free samples are available through Enfamil and Similac. Even if you plan on breastfeeding it doesn't hurt to get the samples just in case. You can always donate them!
- Clothes- Not a ton, but look for clearance clothing and stock up for the next year.
- Baby Gear- I will share more of the gear we received at our shower and what else we picked up in another post, but we ended up with a lot of stuff. Probably not all necessary, so talk to friends and family and do your research to see what you will actually use and love. I plan on updating once Ellie is here and we actually know what she will use.
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Tissues
- Qtips
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Lotion
- Shower Gel/Soap
- Deodorant
- Laundry Detergent
- Dryer Sheets
- Laundry Scent Boosters
- Sponges
- Dishwasher Tabs
- Cleaning Sprays
- Dish Soap
- Aluminum Foil
- Plastic Wrap
- Ziploc Bags
- Parchment Paper
- Lysol Wipes/ Other Cleaners
- Garbage Bags
- Paper Plates
- Toothpaste
- Hand Soaps
- Bathroom Sprays
- Vitamins
- Medications- Tylenol, Tums, etc..
- Razors
- Batteries
- Pet Food
- Pet Treats
- Pet Medications
- Water Bottles
- Soda/Juice/ Other Drinks
- Snacks
- Ingredients For Simple Meals
- Ingredients to Make Freezer Meals
- Pads
- Tucks Wipes
- Ingredients to Make Padsicles
- Ice Packs
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