During the second trimester, you will probably be belly-deep in decisions, from birth plan choices to nursery designs to what to buy. Even if the weeks are flying by, you’ll be ready for the baby’s arrival by focusing on the only seven things you need. Car seat This is top on the list because you really won’t be able to leave a hospital without it — a staffer will probably even check to make sure it’s properly installed. Start doing your homework early to wade through safety reviews and the various types of seats available. Then install the seat well in advance of 40 weeks, preferably with the help of a certified car seat technician. Compatible stroller From there, you might consider investing in a compatible stroller adapter, which is the best thing in the world when you’re running an errand and don’t want to disrupt the baby by moving the little one from the comfy car seat. Baby food Breastfeeding If you decide to breastfeed, you may benefit from using a breast pump to stimulate supply or to store milk if you plan to go back to work while the baby is still nursing. Many insurance providers cover the full cost but are sure to check with them before purchasing a pump in case there is fine print about how to go about it. Formula feeding If you plan to formula feed, you will also need to stock up on some good bottles with varying capacities for your growing baby. Make your life a little bit easier by getting some bottle-specific cleaning brushes, too! Diapers Whether you opt to go with disposable or cloth diapers, you will want to keep that baby’s bum covered! Disposable For disposables, stock up ahead of time by keeping in mind that newborns can easily go through 10 diapers in a day. Cloth If you’re considering reusable cloth diapers, there are different types of reusable cloth diapers, so do some homework before deciding what might work best for your family. The up-front investment is a bit greater but should pay off if you stick with a cloth. Wipes In either case, you will also want plenty of wipes, a good surface for diaper changes and probably a stink-containing trash can. Sweet little baby clothes As cute as a nakey baby, maybe, a baby in clothes is even more adorable. Besides that, clothes are essential for regulating the little one’s temperature. Onesies Depending on the season, you’ll want a supply of onesies (long sleeve or short sleeve), pants, and sleepers. Hats and socks Regardless of where you live, you’ll also want a couple of hats and socks to keep the baby from losing too much body heat. Sensitive detergent To clean it all—which you’ll be doing a lot!—you want some unscented or baby-specific detergent, depending on how sensitive mini’s skin is. Baby blankets For many babies, “security blanket” has a very literal meaning. Swaddle blankets Swaddling babies replicates the way they felt in the womb and helps prevent the so-called Moro reflex, which their own sudden, involuntary movement can trigger. However, you might hold off on stockpiling too many types of Swaddlers because babies can be picky about what they like or may refuse them all together. Receiving blankets Even in that case, you’ll want a few receiving blankets to help keep the babe warm, clean up some little messes in a pinch and even serve as burp cloths. Burp cloths Warmer blankets and actual burp clothes can come in handy, too.