Pre-arrival preparations: in preparations of your baby's arrival you will want to have the following items at home. The key to helping reduce the stress of having a new baby at home is to be prepared! Having a good supply of commonly used household supplies will prevent having to make extra trips to the store with a newborn and while recovering from giving birth. Some items you'll want to have on hands are a stockpile of toiletries, diapers, hypoallergenic wipes, baby bottles and formula, breast pump, gender neutral clothing, blankets, car seat, crib, stroller, baby carrier, and pacifiers. Prepare hospital bag for you and baby, including changing clothes, special outfits for baby pictures, and relaxations material to help during labor