When buying for baby, it helps to begin planning
well in advance and listing the items regarded as priorities. To ease the financial
burden, concentrate on items baby will need during the first month and spread the rest of
the purchases over a much longer period.
The following checklist indicates what is
needed for baby's first year, with recommended quantities and when to purchase. Go to the Buying Guide for a description of each item and also
some tips on what to look for when buying.