The long-awaited day will soon come - there will be a replenishment in your family. The appearance of a child is not only happiness and joy, but also a great responsibility for parents. Therefore, you should prepare in advance for your baby to feel comfortable and well. It is necessary to take care of the "dowry" and care items for the baby one to two months before it appears. In our article we will talk about what a newborn needs.
Things necessary for a newborn (clothes)
When choosing clothes for a child, you should pay attention to the fact that it does not hamper the freedom of movement of the baby. The baby's undershirts are best prepared with those that have a big smell, to easily wrap loose floors around the body. Usually, vests are either pure white or light pastel tones with a fine pattern, because they will sometimes have to be boiled or bleaches used - bright colors will fade, and the look of recently colored vests will be quite plain.
Blouses with spacious sleeves without ties and buttons are great for the baby, they will be very comfortable in them. It is preferable to choose the material from which the product is made according to the following criteria: cotton thin and soft fabric. Bright colors of the clothes of the newborn will create a positive attitude not only for you, but also for the baby. Children of any age like bright and rich colors.
You should not buy a lot of vests, sliders, blouses, because children grow quickly. In the first months of a baby’s life he will need the following: 5–6 thin, soft vests made of cotton, 5–8 diapers from flannel, 7–10 sliders, 2 bibs, 2 woolen blouses, thin socks (2 pairs), soft, comfortable booties (2 pairs), 3 thin cotton hats and 2 warm woolen hats. Overalls-men and body are also very convenient for newborns , which are easily worn and do not interfere with the movements of the crumbs.
In addition to all of the above, you will need to purchase diapers. You can make them yourself from cotton or gauze. You can buy disposable diapers at the pharmacy, their choice in the modern market is huge. But disposable diapers should not be carried away, because the child may well have psychological problems: he will get used to relieve the need "for himself", without feeling discomfort and accustom him to "do his own thing" in the pot then it will become very difficult.
List of things necessary for a newborn
- A crib is what a newborn needs first of all! Her choice should be taken as seriously as possible, as she will serve your child up to two to three years. The most optimal bed option is a wooden bed with side walls in the form of gratings, while one of the walls has the ability to fall, which is very convenient in the first months of a baby’s life. Often the rods are pulled out. Then, when a little man is growing up, a couple of pieces can be taken out “at the feet” in order to provide the baby with a “hole” through which he can easily get out on his own.
- Get a crib mattress and a beautifully colored pillow. Do not buy a mattress stuffed with cotton wool and foam rubber, as well as down. Such mattresses are too soft, and this can provoke a curvature of the spinal column. Downy or cotton mattresses sometimes cause allergies. Therefore, a mattress full of dry grass will become optimal.
- It is advisable to purchase a stroller with walls and tops that can be easily washed (washed) if they become dirty. And, of course, the stroller for the baby should be comfortable and beautiful.
- Do not forget that it is necessary for the newborn to purchase bedding: 2 blankets, 2 duvet covers, 2 sheets and 2 pillowcases.
- For proper care of the baby, you must have a bath, a water thermometer, a soft sponge, a terry towel to wrap the baby after bathing, baby hypoallergenic soap, baby cream, and dusting powder. Scissors for cutting nails, choose with blunt edges.
- 4 - 6 horns (bottles) made of plastic or glass, 3 soothers, 5-8 nipples for horns, a teaspoon, a cup and saucer will also be needed with the advent of a newborn baby.
- It should be remembered that it is necessary for the newborn to equip a special room. It should be bright, clean and comfortable. If it is impossible to allocate a separate room for the baby, you can make a children's corner in which to place everything you need to care for him.
- Equip a separate small changing table in the nursery.
- Check your home medicine cabinet for everything you need: a small enema, greenback, potassium permanganate, ear sticks, cotton wool, bandage, thermometer, alcohol, pipette, eye drops and antipyretics.
Let these pleasant chores associated with the emergence of a new life bring you only positive emotions and happiness!