Things You tend to forget**edited in red**

bottles, and more like 100 bags of diapers and wipes LOL

Just a few things i could think of..

pacifire (if you are going to use one)

diaper bag

blankets/crib sheets

burp cloths

baby bottles/breast pump...

is baby sleeping in crib from day 1 or in bassinette...

i prefer to put my baby in a bassinette for first few months then switch to crib..and not the bassinette on the play pen, a portable one that you can push around the house =)

more diapers and some wipes,

possibly a sling if you want to wear your baby,

gas drops and saline spray

yea gripe water, dont forget that

How bout some more diapers and some wipes

Bottles and a paci (although they will give you a nuk at hospital if you ask)

Blankets

burp clothes...

sun visor thingy for your car window?

at about 3 months, Bumpo seats are wonderful.

As a mom of four I would have to say lots of diapers, if some one is throwing you a shower you could suggest that they also do a diaper drive -and all that is when they send out the invites they put a note or piece of paper in with the invitation and ask that they bring one package of size 1 diaper (you could even put the name brand of diapers you want on the note)and a package of wipes.  When I host baby showers I always do this as most people don't think to bring diapers for the new parents plus everyone that I have ever thrown a shower for has thanked me for months as that is the last thing you want to worry about when you get home from the hospital.

Example of what the note might say:

We are having a diaper drive for the mom to be please bring a package of size 1 diapers and be entered into a drawing for a prize (everyone loves to get a prize at a baby shower)

I always put a couple newborns and size 1 but did a lot of 2-5's - trust me you will need them in the middle of the night when you ran out of that last diaper and your thinking I'm not going to the store right now you have that package sitting right there in the closet.

Hope this helps and congrats on the baby.

maybe a baby monitor if you live in a house --- its easier to hear the baby if your in an apartment, make sure to also get a thermometer. Along with the clothing don't forget the hats and socks... and the swaddler blankets. Maybe something that plays faint music to put your baby to sleep (thats not necessarily a need, but its always something good)  Umm bottles and bottle cleaner/bottle brush, maybe a pacifier (totally optional).... if your breastfeeding you might like a boppy, it carries you baby in a comfortable spot next to you and maybe some breast pads for yourself... high chair & car shade for the car (you wont need those two until like the summer though, so you can hold that off) baby bag...oh and also wipes.. towels for after a shower, and baby bath tub (but they say not to give a new born a shower EVERYDAY)... my doctor suggested a humidifier in the room (i got one but barely even used it with my first son)... mmm i think i got everything covered lol

HEY WE ARE DUE DATE BUDDIES =) don't forget to bring your camera to the hospital ;) hope i helped somewhat !

How about a baby wash tub?   At first you'll be giving the baby washcloth baths till the umbilical cord dries up but it's helpful to have.  I had one of those little plastic tubs that came with the cloth hammack type thingie so I didn't have to worry about him slipping out of my grasp or anything.

i loved the nightgowns. it made diaper changes so easy. i went to wal mart and bought every pack i could find.  um hand sanitizer for the visitors.

OH yeah, forgot... a diaper genie or whatever other kind of odor locking trash can for the diapers :)