A First-Time Parents’ Walmart Shopping List

Veteran moms will be so jealous of this innovative swivel design, which makes it easy to get Baby in and out without craning your body around to find the right buttons and buckles. It’s an investment that will grow with your family, too: This style will continue to be a fit when you switch to front-facing, and can accommodate a child up to 40 pounds.

After you’ve arranged the nursery and set up the bassinet, get busy washing all the clothes, swaddles and tiny socks you’ve accumulated. This mom-favorite brand is beloved for its super-delicate formula, as well as its sweet scent. Consider yourself warned: You’ll never smell it again without remembering this special time in your life.

You and your little darling will need a cozy spot to curl up for feedings, snuggles and more. The chair is often the biggest element in a nursery, turning it into an instant focal point. Look for one that you truly love — after all, you’ll be spending a lot of time in it. This swivel style comes in a wide range of colors, so it will fit into any color scheme.

They grow out of their newborn clothes so fast — but goodness, they’re cute. Along with all that adorableness, babies are also messy and prone to spills and spits, which means a day can necessitate more outfit changes than perhaps anyone you’ve ever met. Buy these as packs, and be prepared to stash a fresh outfit option here, there, everywhere.

Childbirth is a physical ordeal that’s hard to imagine until you’ve gone through it, which explains why some of the tools and accessories postpartum women are introduced to have an air of mystery attached. The hospital will send you home with a version of this spray bottle, but experienced mamas know: It’s hard to beat this one’s clever design.

No matter how careful you are, your little one will eventually get a little cold or cough (or have a particularly gassy moment). Sending someone out to the store to find a solution is always a possibility, but there’s something calming about knowing your medicine cabinet is already stocked with all the options you could need. This six-piece kit contains the essentials, like diaper-rash cream, infant acetaminophen and gripe water (if you don’t know yet, you will soon enough).

These are made from 100% cotton with a slight stretch, helpful when dealing with squirmy little arms and legs. The neck-to-ankle zip design is super-smart, too. Not only does it make getting them in and out for midnight diaper changes as quick as possible — it even allows you to actually do it in the semi-dark.

When you’re outfitting the nursery with furniture, look for pieces that pull double duty. You’ll need a changing table as a place to lay your little one for a fresh diaper, but there’s often so many more elements involved: diapers and wipes, of course, but also cream, maybe a new outfit or even a toy to keep them distracted. The four open-storage compartments of this style make stashing (and grabbing) things a breeze.

We can’t honestly say an oversize stuffed giraffe is exactly among the essentials for Baby’s arrival — but it’s just so fun. This friendly giant is made with supersoft, washable fabric that’s perfect for hugging and playing. It clocks in at over four feet tall, so it can easily transition from adorable nursery decor to a pal they can play along with as they get older.

Parents go through a lot of wipes. There are the diaper changes, but also messy hands, spit-up, spilled breastmilk … the list goes on. The extensive use cases mean you can feel super-comfortable buying in bulk. You’ll definitely go through them, plus you won’t have any hesitation about stashing a pack in every room, the car, your bag, the pantry — you get the idea.

Bathtime is a truly special moment for you and your infant. It’s relaxing for both of you, an intimate moment to be together and marvel over their tiny little fingers, legs, and ears. Prep your bathroom with all the needed tools, including a delicate soap that’s created with their velvety soft skin in mind. This hypoallergenic, formula is pH-balanced and made without parabens just for them and blended with real cotton for extra soothing.

Use this exciting time to think about where you and your little one will end up spending your time. The nursery is a no-brainer, but will you also be in the family room a lot? Your bedroom or a devoted playroom? Stock every space you can imagine yourself making memories in with the basics, so you won’t need to rush around or up and down stairs. These hanging compartments are perfect for holding diapers, wipes, books and extra clothes or blankets.