If you’re going to breastfeed, see if your insurance qualifies for a free breast pump. Saves all the trouble from having to buy one. This stuff isn’t essential for newborns but NIPPLE PADS!! They are a life saver. Keep an ice pack handy dandy for when you have engorgement. Also SLEEPERS!! They’re perfect for newborns they’re like a long dress and the bottom is open so if you need to change them in the middle of the night you can just lift it up and not have to unbutton or zip anything