Before giving birth, a woman has a lot of worries: you need to prepare all the documents, collect your belongings, visit the doctor regularly, but we must not forget about the things that you and your newborn baby will need. So, the birth is approaching, what will the long-awaited family member need. We have prepared for you the most complete list of things.
List of necessary things for a newborn baby
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List of things to take to the hospital
Each hospital has its own rules. These rules include a list for the newborn for the first time, and also apply to visits, permitted foods, permitted and prohibited things.
1. Will be required in any case:
- Diapers, preferably disposable;
- Wet wipes;
- Baby soap;
- Powder;
- Discharge kit;
- Cotton pads;
2. It is necessary to clarify in the maternity hospital, since in some it is customary to give mothers “official” sterilized baby things:
- Diapers (5 pieces of cotton and flannel);
- Socks;
- Hats (2 each warm and thin);
- Undershirts (light and warm) (5 pieces);
- Bonnet (light, warm, lace)
- Dummy (some doctors are strongly against);
- Romper or overalls according to your preference.
Before going to the hospital, baby clothes should be washed and ironed with an iron.
VIDEO: what to take to the hospital
What you need at home
The fuss associated with the birth of a child is so absorbing by parents that sometimes the most important things completely fly out of my head. It is better in this situation to have a list. By checking with him, relatives will be able to check the availability of essential items before the baby is discharged from the hospital.
Basic things to the room
Crib (how to choose a crib) | Chest of drawers | Changing table
For sleep
- Crib;
- Mattress (How to choose a mattress);
- Sheet;
- Oilcloth;
- Bumper for the crib;
- Blankets 1 warm (wool or down), 1 light (flannel). Duvet covers 2 pcs., Sheets 3-4 pcs. (large diapers will do);
- Mobile, rattle on the bed;
- Night light.
For swimming
- Bathing bath. (See article how to choose a bath);
- Thermometer for water;
- Hopper slide for the bath;
- Swim collar;
- A mitten or sponge for washing your baby;
- Baby soap, shampoo, foam and gel;
- Large terry towel;
- Bucket (for rinsing the baby);
- Laundry soap for children (for washing).
For walks
- Stroller. (See article how to choose a stroller) Together with a stroller:
- Mattress;
- A raincoat that will protect you from rain;
- Warm stroller cover;
- Mosquito net;
- Bag for baby accessories.
- Carrying. Shopping or going to the clinic is an irreplaceable thing.
Clothing
- Undershirts are thin and dense, 4-5 pcs.,
- Sliders (if you don't plan to swaddle) - 3-4 pcs.,
- Hats, 2 thin and thick;
- Body (short and long sleeves);
- Slip;
- Socks (light and warm);
- Scratches (several pairs);
- Bibs, bibs;
- Walking suits;
- Booties;
- For walks, overalls and hats for the weather.
For food
- Bottles with a nipple (for breastfeeding, 1 pc is enough, for artificial - 2 pcs.) - how to choose a bottle;
- Stelizer;
- Heater;
- Breast pump. Useful article on breast pumps - how to choose and use a breast pump;
- Thermal bag. For storing milk / formula;
- Nipple covers (optional) (See article about nipple caps);
- Brushes for washing nipples and bottles;
- The first dish. (An article about what kind of dishes you need first).
Other
- Pot (See article how to choose a pot);
- Pacifier (preferably silicone) - 2 pcs. (See article about pacifiers and how to choose them correctly);
- Kangaroo or sling. (See article about slings);
- Diapers - it is better to buy in small packages, the crumb grows quickly. (See article about diapers);
- Oilcloth 2 pcs. - in the bed and on the changing table;
- Diapers 5 pcs., If you will not swaddle the baby, if you will, then 7 warm and 5 thin pieces. If you want to do without diapers - you will have to buy more diapers;
- Baby monitor;
- Car seat.
Toys
- Rattles. An article about rattles;
- Mobile. (See article about mobiles for a crib);
- Play mat;
- Swing.
At the expense of walkers and jumpers, you can read separate articles where all the PROS and CONS are described:About walkers | About jumpers
First aid kit list
Immediately after returning home with the baby, you will begin to independently carry out all the hygiene measures for him. The Newborn First Aid Kit List will help you get everything you need to care for your baby, handle the umbilical cord and deal with the most common childhood problems.
- Hydrogen peroxide (3%);
- Zelenka (1%);
- Sterile cotton wool;
- Cotton swabs (for treating the umbilical wound);
- Potassium permanganate or chamomile for bathing;
- Vaseline oil;
- Thermometer;
- Aspirator (to remove mucus from the nose);
- Gauze;
- A series and collection of herbs No. 2;
- Pipette and syringes.
Hygiene products
Caring for a baby requires adherence to special rules: daily washing, frequent washing, keeping the skin dry and clean. Newborn hygiene products will help with this. It is better to give preference to children's hypoallergenic brands of cosmetics.
- Baby soap;
- Wet wipes;
- Paper towels;
- Powder;
- Baby cream;
- Wrinkle oil;
- Diaper cream;
- Cotton pads;
- Scissors with rounded ends;
- Thermometer for measuring water temperature.
More details: about hygiene and accessories
Here is another article where you can find additional necessary things for your baby: What a baby needs in the first months of life in summer and winter | 9 unusual baby gadgets you never knew existed
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