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For the first few months, you really need little. Your baby can live in footed sleepers and sleep gowns - all those cute baby outfits? Your kid will probably outgrow them before s/he ever wears them.

I suggest a sleep nest for having baby in bed with you (if you're concerned that you or your partner will roll over the baby). We bought a crib, which turned into a glorious and over-priced storage crate. Our son is 19 months and he still sleeps with us.

A glider is nice to have as well for nursing or feeding and also to soothe baby.

The Happiest Baby on the Block DVD or a hairdryer for white noise.

A few different carriers for both parents to use - a pouch, mei tai, and a moby wrap. Just don't get the crotch danging bjorn. ((shudder))

Dresser in lieu of a changing table - diapers can be stored in the top drawer and clothes can be stored below.

We never needed a bouncer, a pack and play, or even a baby bath tub - these things only take up space.