Waiting for a child brings a lot of trouble to the expectant mother. Before the birth of the baby, she needs to buy things and clothes at the hospital, for discharge, for daily walks. In the summer period, the main quality of clothing is beauty and convenience. Those waiting for replenishment during the winter months have a harder time. How to dress a child so that he does not overheat, but also does not freeze in the cold season?
Newborn sleeping
After giving birth, mom will not have time to buy clothes. Therefore, the list of necessary things is drawn up in advance. Usually, future parents are waiting for the next ultrasound, which shows the gender of the baby. In essence, this does not in any way affect the choice of clothing for the first months. Unless the purchased kits will differ in color. For "winter" children, things are selected based on the temperature in the house. Overalls and other outerwear for a newborn in winter are purchased in accordance with the climate in the region of residence.
List of things for a newborn for the first time in winter
Even 10 years ago, mothers of babies were armed with a large number of diapers - flip-flops and cotton. Children were swaddled in them. Today, it is less and less common to find a mother who uses diapers as everyday clothes for a baby. A newborn's wardrobe should contain comfortable, practical things with outer seams, namely:
- One pair of sweatshirts and cotton bodysuits with long sleeves and anti-scratch sleeves. The buttons on the body should be located in the front, from the throat to the groin.
- 3-4 warm slips like "little men". Their advantage lies in the convenience of dressing - the fasteners go from the throat and diverge to each leg. A pair of hooded slips is required for the newborn.
- 3 thin and flannel undershirts each. Can be purchased with pants or separately. The sleeves of the undershirt should end with anti-scratches.
- 3-4 pieces of pants are required for undershirts. If you bought sets of blouses with pants, then this item is not important.
- Sliders with heel. The amount is calculated depending on whether the child will walk in a diaper or without it. In the first case, 3-4 pieces are enough. The sliders are well combined with the bodysuit.
- 4 pairs of socks. They are worn over slips, sliders to protect the baby's legs from the cold. It is important that the elastic is not tight.
- 2-3 hats. They are put on a newborn after water procedures, if the temperature in the house is below 22 ° C. They are used for insulation, by putting them under a warm hat while walking.
- Envelope or winter overalls.
- A warm blanket or blanket for walking in a stroller.
Essential wardrobe for a baby in winter
Important! At first, you don't need to buy a lot of things. The baby is growing rapidly, the wardrobe will have to be updated almost every month.
Set of winter clothes for the baby for discharge
It is necessary to prepare for the first appearance of the baby in advance, therefore, it is recommended to make a list for buying things in winter for the discharge of a newborn a few months before the preliminary date of birth of the baby.
It is obligatory to have three diapers - one warm and two light ones. You will also need a so-called "corner" - a beautiful diaper with a lace corner, decorated with ribbons and ruffles.
Additional Information. The corner is not intended to protect the baby from the cold. To a greater extent, it plays the role of a decorative element that covers the baby's face from prying eyes.
The set of things for the baby for discharge in the winter includes:
- romper and undershirt or bodysuit;
- warm anti-scratches;
- warm socks or booties;
- a warm blouse, if the baby is dressed in sliders and a vest;
- insulated slip if the child is wearing a bodysuit;
- light cap with ties;
- insulated hat with ties;
- warm jumpsuit;
- blanket or envelope for a newborn.
In children's stores there is a large assortment of ready-made kits intended for the discharge of a baby. They are presented in various colors and styles, they look original and beautiful. The disadvantages include high cost, short service life, as well as the lack of some necessary things.
Things needed at the hospital and for discharge
Preparing a newborn for a winter walk
It is not recommended to exclude walks with a baby even in frosty weather. This is useful for triggering protective functions. When preparing for a walk with a newborn, you should know that the baby's thermoregulation is not yet working. The choice of clothes should be approached taking into account that the child is in a stroller, in a prone position and practically does not move. But wrapping in 100 clothes is also unacceptable. Overheating for a newborn has negative consequences, as does freezing.
Note! The first exit to the street with a newborn must be made no earlier than a week after birth, if the air temperature is not lower than 10 ° C. Babies aged 3-6 months can be outdoors in freezing temperatures down to -15 ° C. From six months to 1 year old, babies can go outside if the thermometer shows up to -20 ° C.
The first exit to fresh air lasts no more than a quarter of an hour. Every day the walking time increases by 5 minutes and is brought to 1.5-2 hours.
How to dress a child for a winter walk in the weather
It is recommended to choose clothes for a newborn for the first time in winter, taking into account what weather conditions prevail in the region. If frosts are rare in the southern regions in winter, then buying 5 woolen blouses or overalls on sheep's wool is an extra waste of money. The baby will be hot in such clothes.
Pediatricians recommend observing the principle of layering when dressing newborns. The choice of "thickness" of clothing will depend on the presence of wind outside, precipitation and temperature. It should be borne in mind that the baby is in a closed stroller, where the wind does not blow, it additionally warms him.
- The thaw is characterized by frequent temperature changes. It can be hot in the sun, cold in the shade. It is recommended to dress the baby as follows: a diaper, a light slip, warm socks, a cotton cap. Put on a fleece slip and a thin hat as the second layer. Put on a demi-season jumpsuit on top of everything. If there is only a warm overalls in the wardrobe, then you do not need to wear a fleece slip. It is also recommended to insulate the stroller with a blanket and take another one with you in case of a cold snap.
- When walking in -10 ° C, the baby should be dressed in the same way as during the thaw, with a few exceptions. Additionally insulate the legs with booties, instead of a light cap, put on a warmer cap with strings. The cap should fit snugly against the ears. Only winter overalls are taken. Tie a scarf around your neck. Warm the stroller with a blanket, take the second one with you.
- In frosts above -10 ° C, the set of clothes for the child will not change. The only thing is that the baby should be immediately covered with a warm blanket. If the mother feels uncomfortable in extreme cold, then the walk can be replaced by airing the room.
If the child is warm, then his cheeks will be pink. The pallor of the integument and the lethargy of the baby indicate that he is cold, reddening of the face - about overheating.
Important! The baby's condition cannot be checked by touching the nose or handles. As a rule, they are almost always cold. A reliable result about whether the baby is cold or hot will be given by the back of the head.
Baby on a stroll in winter
How to choose an envelope or overalls for the cold season
In the list that is necessary for a newborn for the first time in winter, parents make a jumpsuit or a warm envelope. Lately many mothers prefer warm envelopes. Its advantage is that it is much easier to put the baby in it, there is no need to thread the legs and arms. There are several types of envelopes. Which one to choose depends only on the preference of the parents and the time of operation.
- Sleeping bag shape. Such an envelope is convenient and practical; it takes a couple of minutes to get ready: you need to pack the dressed child, fasten the zipper or rivets on the envelope. Some models have convenient functionality - the upper part can be shaped like a hood so that the baby is protected from the wind.
- With adjustable size. These envelopes "grow" together with the baby. There are models with slots for car seats, stroller seat belts or sled rope.
- Envelope with sleeves and hood. In such products there are sleeves to which mittens are attached with buttons or sewn. The bottom is in the shape of a bag, which allows the baby to move his legs freely.
Winter overalls also have merits. The baby is easy to take in your arms, his limbs are free. When choosing a jumpsuit, they are repelled not only by the appearance. Parents need to pay attention to some features of the product:
- Ease of putting on and taking things off. Models in which two front zippers located from the neck to the very bottom of the legs, or one oblique fastener, are considered the most advantageous. The clothes are fully revealed, it remains to put the crumb in it and thread the limbs into the sleeves and trousers.
- To avoid pinching the chin, a special fabric corner must be sewn into the collar on top of the zipper.
- The back of the jumpsuit should be perfectly flat. There should not be any beads, stripes or other elements pressing on the back of the baby.
- There must be clip-on booties on the legs of the winter overalls. There are models with closed legs.
- The elastic bands of the sleeves should be moderately tight.
- Medium-sized hood to fit a warm hat. A drawstring or drawstring is required.
- The presence of a low collar on the neck of the jumpsuit. It should not cover the baby's mouth or squeeze the chin.
- It is worth choosing a jumpsuit with a large size, because the baby is growing quickly. Roughly outerwear for a newborn should be taken for a height of 62 cm.
Winter envelope and jumpsuit
Practical models of overalls with a detachable lining. They can be worn in spring or autumn, it is more convenient to wash.
What else is useful for a walk
The list of additional things for a walk includes:
- baby sleeping pacifier;
- handkerchief and paper napkins;
- raincoat in case of unforeseen bad weather;
- warm blanket or blanket.
In cold weather, mom should take care of herself. It will not be superfluous to take a thermos with hot tea.
Important! It is strictly forbidden to use wet wipes, change your baby's clothes or drink water from a bottle in winter. This can lead to colds or hypothermia.
How to dress a newborn at home
Certain conditions must be created for the baby in the house. The optimum air temperature for a newborn is from +20 to + 22 ° C. It is imperative to ventilate the apartment every day, at least once a day. The air in the house should be humidified. To do this, parents need to take care of buying a humidifier.
Additional Information. If it is not possible to purchase a device for humidifying the air, then it is permissible to hang wet diapers or rags on the batteries. It is necessary to constantly wet them as they dry.
How to dress a newborn at home while sleeping in winter
The favorable temperature for a newborn's sleep is + 18 ° C. The room must be ventilated before laying. There is no need to wrap the child. How many clothes should a newborn wear to feel comfortable? Here are some examples:
- overalls or slip, a hat made of lightweight fabric and warm socks;
- light undershirt, sliders or pants, socks, cap;
- pants, bodysuit, socks and a light hat.
A blanket for a newborn is an extra element. If your baby is cold, it is better to use a sleeping bag as an alternative.
Newborn baby in a sleeping bag
List of newborn baby clothes for home use
Parents' concerns about what to buy for their newborns in winter is understandable. I want the child to be as comfortable as possible, not hot or cold. For a child's home, it is enough:
- 2 slips;
- 2-3 sliders;
- 2-3 diapers;
- a pair of sweaters and a body;
- 2 pairs of socks;
- 1-2 light hats.
Important! The number of sliders and diapers should be increased if you plan to keep your baby without a diaper. In this case, it is recommended to buy clothes 1-2 sizes larger in order to wear them longer.
You need to pay attention to the composition of the material from which the clothes are sewn. Natural fabrics with a minimum amount of synthetics and elastin are suitable.
The list of necessary things for newborns in the first months of life in winter must be taken care of ahead of time. Don't buy extra clothes. The baby's wardrobe should be made of natural fabrics. Things should "breathe" well, be in size or slightly larger, dress comfortably and easily take off. A couple of weeks will pass and mom will begin to understand how to dress the baby so as not to cause discomfort.
