To meet the newborn from the hospital, a minimum set of things was prepared in advance. Now the child is at home and it is necessary to more carefully approach the selection of clothes for the baby, items of daily care for him and ensuring a comfortable environment.
The needs of newborns are related to nutrition, daily hygiene procedures, and comfortable clothing. To provide seemingly such small needs, parents will have to prepare:
- Clothes for walking on the street and for home. It is important to remember that clothes for babies should be one size larger, made of natural fabrics, easy to take off and put on, and also not have fasteners (ties, buttons) on the back (how to choose the right clothes for walking?).
- Children's furniture is desirable environmentally friendly, safe, with surfaces that lend themselves well to daily care.
- Cookware made of heat-resistant glass or high quality synthetic materials.
- Toiletries and bathroom accessories.
- Additional household items.
Standard set for children of the first months of life
Of course, the set of things for children born in summer and those born in winter is somewhat different, but, nevertheless, there is a so-called standard set for those born at any time of the year. It:
- cotton and flannel cap - 2 pcs.,
- cotton undershirts and sweatshirts - 6 pcs.,
- diapers cotton and flip-flops - 20 - 25 pcs.,
- disposable diapers (in case you need to leave home or travel for a long time),
- diapers (advice: do not buy a lot at once, as they may not fit the child and cause skin irritation),
- sliders 15 - 20 pcs.,
- booties 1 pair,
- thin socks 2 - 3 pairs,
- blouses 2 pcs.,
- pants 4 - 5 pcs.,
- bed linen 2-3 sets (duvet cover, sheet, pillowcase). Doctors do not recommend using the pillow in the first two months; it is enough to put a four-fold bent backless diaper under the head.
- plaid, light and warm blankets
- the set of clothes for walking depends on the temperature outside.
This clothing list features somethingwhat a child needs in the first months of life in the summer. In addition to the above list, a warm hat, warm romper 15 pcs, pants 3-4 pcs, blouses 2-3 pcs, knitted socks 2 pairs, a warm large blanket or winter envelope with natural or artificial insulation - this is what what a child needs in the first months of life in winter.
Furniture and equipment
- a crib with an orthopedic mattress and an inner soft lining to protect the baby from drafts, bright light and impacts on the side walls of the crib (about cribs);
- baby changing table;
- a locker for children's things that must be stored separately from adults;
- stroller;
- room thermometer;
- night light;
- graduated bottles 2-3 pcs. (different in volume from 100 to 300 g), made of heat-resistant glass or high-quality plastic materials).
Since caring for a newborn is the most important condition for normal development and health, you need to know what a child needs in the first months of life from hygiene supplies:
- bath;
- a special stand in the baby bath;
- a cloth napkin (at first instead of a washcloth);
- baby soap and shampoo (choose them based on your baby's skin type and tolerance);
- large towel;
- thermometer for water;
- baby creams, oils, powders.
Optional accessories
- first aid kit (brilliant green, hydrogen peroxide, cotton wool, bandages, collection of herbs for bathing, enema - 1 piece, pipettes (3 pieces - for the nose, eyes and ears separately);
- dummy 2-3 pcs. (if necessary);
- large oilcloth (for a crib) and small (for a stroller);
- disposable sanitary napkins (as needed);
- baby washing powder.
Here is a complete list of things for a newborn for the first time.
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