New Mom Must-Haves Baby Gear Slideshow

Bassinet or crib A bassinet lets you sleep close to your newborn and is also a mobile solution for baby’s naps.

Restoration Hardware’s Baby & Child’s Heirloom Bassinet & Mattress Set, $299, and European Diamond Matelasse Bedding, $219, features rolling casters that can be locked in place. The foam mattress includes a moisture- and stain-resistant cover, rhbabyandchild.com.

For the nursery, try Graco’s Stanton Convertible Crib, $160, which converts to both a toddler bed and day bed, walmart.com