What to buy for a newborn
Long before giving birth, the expectant mother begins to wonder about buying things for the baby. This is a very important moment and you need to buy practical, comfortable and high-quality things. In this article we will look at what the baby needs first and foremost and what you can take with you to the maternity hospital.
What do you need in a maternity hospital for a newborn?
A couple of weeks before your expected due date, pack a bag for you and your baby. It is possible that the X-hour may come ahead of schedule.
Everyone maternity hospital approves her own list of necessary things for the child.
In any case, be sure to take:
- diapers;
- wet wipes;
- disposable diapers;
- children's scissors;
- cotton swabs with limiters.
- baby vests;
- cotton diapers;
- pacifier;
- scratch mittens.
Don't take it with you discharge kit. Relatives will bring everything to the maternity hospital before the meeting.
List of things for a newborn
In the bustle before preparation for childbirth You can easily forget about what you wanted to buy. Therefore, before going to the store, write a list of what you need to purchase.
List of things to sleep:
- Baby cot. For ease of placement, you can buy it with a pendulum and a built-in changing table.
- Mattress with a hard base.
- Oilcloths.
- Blanket.
- Rattle-mobile with fastening to the bed.
- Night light.
Over time, you can buy an orthopedic pillow with a slope. It helps a lot if the baby often spits up.
The list does not include bed linen only because a newborn baby pees very often and it is better to use regular diapers. This is much more convenient and practical.
List of things for swimming:
- Baby bath.
- Water thermometer, if not provided on the bath.
- Baby liquid soap. It is not advisable to use shampoo before 6 months.
- Bath terry towel with corner.
If you are going to bathe your baby alone, then you should buy a special slide.
Washcloths or sponges are not the first necessity, since a baby’s skin remains very delicate for up to a year. It is enough to wash all folds and body with your hand. Over time, you can buy a circle around your neck for swimming in the bathroom. But only after consultation with a neurologist or orthopedist.
List of things for a walk:
- Stroller.
- Raincoat and mosquito net.
- Bag for baby's things.
- Carrying. Very easy to use because auto-cradle very heavy and uncomfortable. And the baby sleeps in it very comfortably.
List of things to eat:
- Two bottles with a nipple.
- Breast pump.
- Brush for washing bottles.
- Small plastic plate.
- Sippy cup.
If financial opportunity allows, you can buy a sterilizer, a heater and a thermal bag. But as practice shows, you can easily do without these things.
Required clothing:
- Baby vests. There must be at least 10 pieces. Depending depending on the time of year choose warm or light models.
- Diapers 15-20 pcs.
- Scratch mittens 2-3 pcs.
- Socks or booties.
- If the birth is planned in winter, then warm overalls. Because the baby will grow out of the envelope very quickly.
- Bodysuits and slips. 1-2 pieces are enough. Mostly they dress for a walk or to the doctor.
- Cap.
- Hats.
- Romper suits if you are not going to swaddle.
This list can be expanded as you wish. Keep in mind that children can gain 5 cm in a month. So, some do not have time to wear purchased clothes.
Other things:
- Pot.
- Baby monitor if you have a large house.
- Pacifiers.
- Pacifier thermometer.
- Car seat.
- First toys.
For hygiene:
- Cotton swabs.
- Hydrogen peroxide or chlorophyllipt.
- Chamomile and string.
- Baby cream.
- Nasal aspirator.
- Baby powder.
- Laundry soap.
- Disposable diapers.
This is the basic list of necessary things for a newborn baby. Perhaps you will cross out something and calmly do without these items. And someone, on the contrary, will add. Each mother decides everything for herself and there are no strict rules in this.
