At this time you will probably be feeling the urge to make your home as cozy and welcoming for your baby as possible. Here are some baby essentials you should have on the shelves prior to her arrival:

__ Diapers

__ Wipes

__ Alcohol swabs (for her umbilical cord)

__ Baby shampoo

__ Baby soap

__ Diaper rash ointment

__ Waterproof pads (for cutting down on laundry)

__ Bottles (even if you're breastfeeding you may pump milk occasionally)

__ Thermometer

__ Infant Tylenol or another fever-reducing product as recommended by your pediatrician

__ Baby blankets