There are a lot of things we buy for our babies before they arrive. Some, like diapers, are super important. Others, maybe not.

If you’re hoping to take a minimalist approach to baby rearing or simply want to start with the basics and see what baby likes—and you too!—before you buy more, this list will help take you from the hospital to home. So you can handle most situations, from car rides to naps to feeding, that’ll come your way in those early days and weeks.

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Feeding Babylist Bottle Box $29.99 Add to BabylistBuy Now Babylist $29.99 Bottles make it possible to share feeding time with other caregivers, whether baby is eating formula or breastmilk. Choose a slow-flow nipple for the early months—and know that some babies prefer certain bottles over others, so you might want to try a few before you commit to one brand. This starter pack includes five popular bottle brands so you can see which kind baby (and your whole family) prefers. If you breastfeed, a breast pump can be useful to help get and keep that milk flowing. Tip: Manual pumps are good in a pinch or if you’re not planning to pump a lot, while electric pumps are faster and more efficient, whether you’ll be pumping occasionally or all the time.

When it comes to getting ready for your baby, it’s the essentials that matter most at first. You then can decide on some of the other “nice to haves” once you’ve met your new little one.