Attention all moms-to-be and friends! We have the scoop on the must-have, favorite, would-have-died-without-it newborn essentials.

Arm’s reach mini co-sleeper: If you want your baby in your bedroom for the first weeks, this thing is perfect. It has wheels on one side, so it’s easy to move around the house. You can attach it to the bed or use it freestanding. $159.65, armsreach.com

Cloth diapers: No not for diapering baby, but for cleaning him up. Use them for burp cloths and all-purpose cleanup rags. They are fantastic. Get at least two dozen. Trust us, you will use them. $10.99 for 6, gerber.com

Aquaphor: This stuff is a miracle cream. Put it on chafing or dry skin, minor cuts, and diaper rash. It heals anything and is gentle enough to use all over baby’s delicate skin. $7.99 for 3-oz. tube, eucerinus.com

Swaddle blankets: We tried a ton, and our favorite was the Miracle Blanket. Get some simple stretchy blankets too; newborns love the feeling of being wrapped and cuddled. $29.95, miracleblanket.com

Snap-side undershirts: Get the ones that snap in the front and have the little mittens on the sleeves. You can easily dress baby without pulling the shirt over his head, and the mittens will keep him from scratching himself (and warm, too). We went through tons of these. $13.92 for 4, gerber.com

Sling: Wearing your baby will not only help free up your hands, but also will make baby feel safe and relaxed. Putting baby in a sling pretty much guarantees a nap. $39.99, parentsofinvention.com

If you’re too freaked out by a sling, a baby carrier does the trick too. The baby Bjorn’s a classic for a reason: good value, stable construction, and simple design. $79.99, babybjorn.com

Baby toiletries: Arm your medicine cabinet with some basic baby items-rectal thermometer and Vaseline, Tylenol Infant Drops, Mylicon or gripe water (for gas), baby-safe Q-Tips, a nail clipper, nasal aspirator, gauze and ointment (for circumcision site), and A+D, Balmex or other ointments, for starters. Use medications at your doctor’s direction. All available at drugstores nationwide.