Stick to the Basics

(From the post HOW TO Pinch Your Pennies)

Let's be honest, your baby won't remember the brand of clothes it is wearing or that you didn't buy the expensive furniture set for the nursery.  If you are struggling to buy all the things you want, stick to the basics and add more little things as you can.  Here is a list of things that I put together that I think are the basics:

Clothes
- Onesies (at least 5)
- Sleepers (about 5)
- A few outfits
- Socks (at least 4 pairs)

Furniture/Bedding
- Crib
- Mattress
- Fitted sheets (at least 2)
- Dresser
- Changing pad (if you have a dresser) or changing table

Changing
- Diapers and wipes
- Desitin/baby powder
- Baby lotion/wash

Etc.
- Blankets (a couple to lay on and a couple to swaddle)
- Spit up rags (at least 5)
- Diaper bag or oversize purse