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bottle brush. While you may want a couple of bottles for breastfeeding (if you will be leaving your baby with anyone else) you don't need as many. You will also need a brush if you go this route. You may want a breast pump as well. For nursing it is often a lot easier if you have nursing bras and tops as well as a nursing pillow (a Boppy is a wonderful help). You may want a cover for nursing in public as well. Finally, no matter which type of feeding you are doing you will need burp cloths of some type. There are ones you can buy specifically or you can choose to use something else. A lot of people use flat cloth diapers which are much cheaper then cloths specifically labeled "burp cloths". I prefer to use receiving blankets which are about the same price as burp cloths, but are larger, easier to use, and multipurpose.

Later on you will need other tools as your baby begins to eat solid foods. The introduction of solid food shouldn't begin before the baby is four months old and it is often recommended by physicians to wait till six months to introduce solids. At this time you will need a seat for your baby. There are a few options to choose from including the traditional high chair, one that goes on a dining room chair, or some types of boosters that can also hold young babies. You will also want baby spoons (at the very least).

Bathing Supplies.

Some feel that a baby tub is a must, this is really up to you. They aren't expensive, but can be a pain to store and sometimes even to use. I didn't like it at all, but there are many who wouldn't give a bath without one. Bathing options can include in the full size tub (with or without you) or the kitchen or bathroom sink. You will need wash clothes. These don't have to be baby wash clothes, but they should be soft and thin so that they can get into the tiny crevices of the baby. You will also need baby soap (Johnson's head to toe baby wash makes it easy since it can be used as body wash as well as shampoo). Towels should be soft, thin, and of a good size for the baby. Two other options are to use a receiving blanket or a hooded towel for babies and toddlers. To finish bathing you will want some baby lotion and possibly some baby oil (depending on how dry your baby's skin is).

Diapering.

You will also need some diapering supplies. While not necessary, a changing table or a piece of furniture used for a changing table can make diapering a lot easier until the child is larger. You can use a changing table or a

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