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I know that I had to have a crib at my home but not necessarily set up before I could be licenced for under 2. It had to be onsite at my home so I could set it up at a moments notice.

You will need to have some bottles available, and diapers. I keep a stash of 5 diapers in each size at all times. I keep them from prev fk in those sizes, but you could also collect from friends you may know who have babies. Onsies in various sizes and at least one outfit and jammies in each size you are considering are good also as kids often come in filthy nasty clothes with nothing else. I keep some assorted T-shirts around and cotton shorts in larger sizes than I am licenced for to use for pj's for younger kids who are larger (I had a 4yo in size 8-9). Also underwear for the age kids you are licenced for is important.

You will need as many carseats as children you are willing to take. (If u licence for 2, make sure u have 2. If u would be open to a sibling override, get 3. You can't leave the house with the kids in the car without them.) The Cosco/Dorel/Safety1st brand has one that is around $50 and fits newborns well and also kids up to about 4. I would suggest this as an inexpensive versitile seat. It is sold at Wmart, target, kmart, pretty much everywhere and is called the Scenera. Be careful buying used. I would also grab a booster - about $13-19 most places - if you are going above 3 - as some 3yo wouldn't fit in a Scenera. That's my personal recommendation. Infant seats are great too and I couldn't live without them, but to cover the bases without having 28 seats in your car and garage... (sheepish), I'd recommend the Scenera.