List of things for newborns for the first time

Waiting for the child, each expectant mother thinks about what things the baby will need in the hospital and in the first days after discharge. By making detailed lists of such things, you can more rationally spend money and not be afraid to forget about something.

However, having seen huge lists of necessary things on the Internet or from familiar mummies, you should not immediately buy everything the same.

Your list should be, first of all, individual. When compiling it, consider the following nuances:

• The best time to make a list of things called the second trimester. In the last weeks of gestation, there may be a situation when everything will have to be bought in a hurry, which will have a bad effect on the mood of the future mother and on the family budget.
• Choosing things for babies, consider your financial condition, but do not save on quality. It is better to let things be a little, but they will be safe and reliable.
• Part of the upcoming purchases can be entrusted to relatives, because we have received gifts for newborns. You should not be shy, but it is better to immediately tell your family and friends what you need, than to put after the birth in the closet identical suits and sets of rattles that you won't need.
• When making a list, also consider things that can be inherited from your relatives and friends. When children grow up, their old things are often transferred to young mothers, and you should not neglect such an opportunity. Especially when it comes to such large purchases as a stroller, car seat, cot, changing table and others.
• Be rational and add only the most necessary things to your list for a newborn. Do not buy in advance what you need later and you will always have time to purchase.

All future moms after viewing other people's lists and recommendations will have their own list, but almost every one of them will include such items:

• Stroller;
• Cot;
• Mattress;
• Linens;
• Bath;
• Car seat (if parents have a car).

About what to consider when choosing a mattress, see the transfer of Dr. Komarovsky.

During the stay in the hospital for the baby should take such things:

1. Clothing. The list of necessary clothes should be clarified in your maternity hospital, as in some medical institutions children are worn only in sterilized clothes, which are given to mothers.
2. Care products. Take diapers (the smallest), wet wipes, powder, cotton, baby soap and cream for babies.
3. Things on discharge. Your outfit may include a thin jumpsuit, socks, a cap, and an envelope.

Since in the first month of life the baby sleeps most of the day, things that provide him comfort during sleep are very important. Prepare for the baby:

• Crib. Let it be wooden and covered with baby-safe varnish (water-based). The preferred model with a minimum of two levels of the bottom and lowering sides.
• Mattress. It must have sufficient rigidity and fully fit the size of the crib (fit snugly against its walls). Infants are more suitable spring mattresses, as their rigidity is higher.
• Bumper.Such a soft device is placed around the perimeter of the bed and is designed to protect the crumbs from strikes against walls and drafts.
• Linens. Immediately prepare for the baby 2 sets, including a duvet cover and sheets. However, the sheets can be replaced at first by large diapers.
• A blanket. In its purchase, be guided by the season, as there are summer and winter, as well as demi-season options. Many modern mothers prefer buying a sleeping bag. It is also worthwhile to additionally purchase a quality small plaid.
• To the oilcloth. Some mothers buy oilcloth with a rubber band and wrap a mattress, while others are more comfortable using disposable diapers.
• Night light Although this thing can not be called the most necessary, but it is much more convenient to approach the baby at night and organize night feedings.
• Mobil in the crib. It can be electronic or mechanical and can have various additional functions, for example, lighting.

Some mothers additionally purchase a separate cradle for a newborn and use it until 3-4 months of age. You can also buy a canopy in the crib, but this thing is not considered important, so its use depends only on the desires of the mother.

Every expectant mother should tune in to breastfeeding toddler after childbirth, so special bras can be prepared for childbirth, although you can get along well with regular bras. Do not interfere and absorbent pads for the chest.

However, even those who wish to breastfeed are advised to purchase one or two bottles, for example, to give the baby water in hot weather or to take expressed breast milk to the clinic.

Also, many young mothers are positive about the purchase of a special pillow for feeding.

In addition to the mixture, artificial-fed karapazu will need to purchase:

• 3-5 bottles
• Bottle Nipples
• Measuring spoon
• Sterilizer
• Plastic funnel
• Heater and Thermos
• Brush and bottle cleaner

Another important procedure for a newborn toddler is bathing. You should prepare for the birth of the crumbs:

• The bath. It is necessary to bathe the little one in it until the umbilical wound heals, and after that it is possible to carry out water procedures in an ordinary bath. Accessories can be attached to the bath to hold the crumbs (slide, hammock) and free mother's hands.
• Thermometer. Before you drop the toddler in the water, be sure to measure its temperature.
• Terry towel. Buy a large and soft towel. Very convenient is the product with a hood.
• Soft terry gloves for washing baby's delicate skin.

How should pass the process of bathing a child, see the transfer of Dr. Komarovsky.

From the first days of life, depending on the weather, it is recommended to take the newborn to fresh air. For walking with baby you need a stroller. Give her the choice of enough attention, not forgetting such nuances as the weight of the product, as well as the size of your elevator. In a pram they usually buy a mattress, a bag, a raincoat, a cover, a net - such accessories are often sold together with the pram.

Choosing a stroller is not an easy job. The fact that pay attention when choosing a stroller, see the transfer of Dr. Komarovsky.

The gentle skin of a newborn toddler needs special care. After discharge in your home should be:

• Cotton pads.
• Wipes for babies.
• Baby soap.
• Powder.
• Baby oil.
• Baby cream.
• Cotton buds.
• Cream under the diaper that helps with irritation.
• Manicure set for the baby.
• Hairbrush.

See the next video for key points in caring for a newborn baby.

In the house where he will live newborn baby, must have a first aid kit. For the first time, purchase:

• Thermometer.
• Hydrogen peroxide.
• Pipette
• Syringe.
• Zelenku.
• Sterile cotton.
• Dried chamomile flowers.
• Dill seeds.
• Antipyretic drug approved in the first months of life.
• A plastic spoon or syringe without a needle to give medicine.

Selecting things for a newborn baby, follow these guidelines:

• Do not buy a lot of things of size 56, as newborns grow rather quickly, and many babies are born large.
• Consider the time of year in which the baby was born. In the summer, you'll need less clothes, and for the crumbs that will be born in the winter, a lot more things are needed.
• It would be a good idea to make a list of necessary things and purchase only half of what you need. Gradually, you will understand which clothes are more convenient to use, and purchase additional items of clothing.
• Pay attention to the quality of clothes. Many cheap things through one or two washings lose their shape and deteriorate.
• Try not to buy for the newborn things that need to be put on over his head.
• Young mothers call the best fasteners buttons. Try to avoid items with buttons and ties.

For the first wardrobe of the newborn toddler enough to purchase:

• 3-4 bodysuits with different lengths of sleeves;
• 3-4 warm vests plus as many thin ones (you can replace them with blouses on the buttons);
• 5 thin sliders and 2-3 pairs of warm ones (if the baby was born in the cold season, warm sliders buy more);
• 1-2 warm slip and 2-3 thin;
• 1 fleece overalls;
• 2 warm caps and 2-3 thin;
• 1-2 pairs of warm and thin socks;
• 2-3 terry bibs;
• 1 pair of antitsarapok;
• 1 cap - demi-season or winter;
• 1 jumpsuit for walking - demi-season or winter.

• Diapers. If we are talking about disposable, then do not buy a large package immediately, as they may not be suitable by weight or cause irritation in crumbs.
• The diaper. Although diapering is now used very rarely, but experienced parents recommend purchasing 10 diapers from calico and flannel.
• Car seat An important thing for all parents who plan to transport the baby in the car.
• Baby changing table. It is very convenient to dress the newborn, but many mothers do not consider it a necessary thing and replace it with a sofa or a regular table. A good alternative is to consider a chest of drawers for children's things, on which there is a changing board on top.
• Baby monitor A valuable thing for a family living in a big house or often in the country.
• Dummy. Many babies do without it, but experienced moms recommend buying at least one silicone pacifier just in case. To her also need a box and clothespin.
• Laundry detergent suitable for washing baby things.
• Chaise lounge In this device, the baby can be safely transported around the apartment. Young mothers consider a rocking chair to be a very convenient option for such a chaise lounge.
• Room thermometer and humidifier. These devices will help to control the microclimate in the nursery.
• Child scales. There is no special need for them, but if the mother is worried about the baby's weight, such scales can be rented.
• Diary and photo album.These things will help you keep the best moments of the first months with the baby.

Many doctors advise you to purchase a humidifier. What you need to consider when choosing and how to use it, so that it benefits you and your child, see the video of Dr. Komarovsky.

• Pillow. She is not needed by a child younger than a year, and if the doctor sees the indications for the pillow (for example, crooked), then you have to purchase a special orthopedic.
• Developing rug and other toys. Their purchase can attend to a few months after birth.
• Circle for swimming. As soon as the umbilical wound heals and your baby gets comfortable in a large bath, the time will come for this interesting swim accessory.

Dr. Komarovsky tells about the most important nuances in the life of a newborn baby in his program.

Many mothers incorrectly represent their child after childbirth, because the crumb does not look like from the pages of glossy magazines. Read more about this in the article about what does a newborn baby look like.