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Baby’s Coming: What do you really need?

Baby Care Plan & “Shopping List”

This worksheet is designed to help you think through some of the concrete details of parenting. Many of the

questions below are not about things to buy, but are about things to contemplate before baby comes. We

encourage you to think about each of these things and discuss them with the other adults who will be a big

part of your baby’s life. Some of the items below are lists of items you may want to beg or borrow or make

before baby arrives. This may help you figure out your shopping list, or your wish list for a baby shower. (If

there’s a question mark after an item, it means it’s an optional item, but one that most people want. If there

are two question marks, it means it’s a frill / luxury item. People like them, but they’re not necessary.)

Feeding. Breast – Feeding

Mom’s plan for learning about breastfeeding. _____________________________________________

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Partner’s plan. __________________ (i.e. date of class, people to ask advice from, books, other info.)

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Who to call for help with breastfeeding: __________________________________________________

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Supplies: Nursing pads ________ Bras you can nurse in ____________ Nursing pillow?? _________

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Plan for Nursing Clothes: use existing clothes, or buy specialty clothes?? ________________________

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Bottle – Feeding

Plan for introducing the bottle: When _____________ Who _____________ Formula or Breastmilk

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Plan for expressing milk: By Hand? __ Buy Manual Pump? ___ Rent Electric? ___ Buy Electric? ___

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Breast pump brand: ___________________ What will you store milk in?________________________

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What types of bottles are you planning to try: ______________________________________________

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What bottle cleaning supplies do you need: bottle brush ____ dishwasher baskets?? ______

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What type of formula will you try first? __________________________________________________

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Feeding the Parents

Before baby is born, what will you stock up on. List at least 15 foods that 1) you can eat with one

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hand while holding a baby, 2) doesn’t need to be prepped, 3) is good hot or cold, 4) doesn’t spoil

when left out for a few hours, and 5) you like to eat.

Baby Care Plan