Start with diapers (lots), wipes, a change of clothes (or two), burp cloths, bottles or nursing cover, a pacifier, hand sanitizer, and maybe a plastic bag for blowout casualties.
You’ll also want snacks for you, a phone charger, and maybe a change of shirt in case baby turns you into a milk-splattered crime scene.
Honestly? The first time you leave the house feels like packing for a weekend getaway. But you’ll get faster—promise.