Get Ready for Baby at Home

 

Check out some key things to get and to do before you go to the hospital. Make sure you have…

• A safe place for your baby to sleep.

• Some clothes for your baby. Remember, your baby will grow fast so it is good to buy fewer things and get more as your baby grows. Types of clothes you may need: onesies, undershirts, socks, sweaters, infant hats, and more.

• Swaddling blankets

• Newborn-size diapers and baby wipes.

• Nail file. Babies need special-sized nail files for filing their nails.

• Infant tub, baby wash, and baby bath towels.

• Baby bottles. How do you and mom plan to feed your baby?

 

Need a crib?

Cribs for Kids partners with local agencies to distribute portable cribs. Request a crib in your area using this link.

​To receive a crib, you must:​

• Show financial need 

• Have an infant aged 12 months or younger 

• Receive safe sleep education

• Meet other eligibility requirements of your local organization

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If your infant does not meet requirements  or if there are no available partners in your area, we recommend you connect with local program and resources. These may include:  

• Healthy Start 

• Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies  

• County or State Health Department  

• Clinic/doctor where you receive pre-natal or pediatric care  

• Hospital where you delivered your baby or plan to deliver  

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Before going to the hospital, you should…

• Make sure you put in your baby’s car seat.

• Pack a bag for the hospital with everything baby, mom, and you will need.

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