Registry Essentials for Bringing Home Your Baby

During the first few months, burp cloths will play a vital role in your daily life. You can use them for feedings, wiping up spills and even as an impromptu diapering surface. Stock up on newborn-sized diapers, because your newborn will use eight to 12 of them a day.

We like: Pampers Swaddlers Diapers, $12/36-count; Huggies Pure & Natural Newborn Diapers Jumbo Pack, $11/30-count; gDiapers gBaby Bundle for Newborns (includes 18 diaper covers and 80 inserts), $145.