The arrival of your baby is one of the most exciting things that you have prepared for. You would be keen to shop for multiple things for the comfort of your baby. The number of things, a newborn need will take you by surprise. We will help you make a list that you should ideally keep prepared for the baby’s arrival.
Baby clothes
While shopping for baby clothes, you should keep in mind the weather and the comfort of your child. You should have at least the below-mentioned clothes ready for your baby.
- Onesies or full shirts
- One-piece pajamas
- A couple of sweaters or jackets – Putting on front buttoned jackets for your baby will make your life easy
- Socks or booties – you can skip shoes until the baby starts walking
- Caps
- No-scratch mittens
- Winter suits and blanket for winter babies
Nursery and Bedding
You may want to add colors and invest a lot of time to decorate your baby room. But the only thing you should keep in mind is baby safety.
- Crib – It is ideal to have your baby sleep in his own bed. Many infants die in their sleep out of suffocation when sharing the bed with parents
- Mattress – Tightly fitted mattress for the crib
- Washable crib mattress pads
- Separate baby blankets for summer and winter both
- Dim lights for your baby to sleep peacefully at night
- Toy Basket
Diapers
Changing baby diapers is one of the scariest for new parents. But trust us, you will get a hang of it soon. You will need the below things ready for your newborn.
- Diaper bag
- Diaper cream and baby wipes – Get doctor recommended cream to avoid rashes
- Soft wash clothes
- You should have cloth diapers and disposable diapers ready
Bath
Bathing your baby can be fun if he starts enjoying the water. You will need a few things ready for a baby bath. You should never leave the baby in the bath alone – not even for a second. So, keep your stuff ready beforehand.
- Baby bathtub
- Baby soap and shampoo
- Baby hairbrush
- Soft baby towels for hair and body
- Use a different detergent which is specially designed to wash baby clothes
Feeding
Your baby is going to ask for feeding anytime around the clock. You need to stock your supplies and be available for him whenever he needs you.
- Nursing clothes if you are breastfeeding
- Cloths for baby burps
- Multiple bottles and nipples so that you can feed your baby with only sterilized ones
- Feeding cloths and extra ones if your baby spits or vomits
- Breast pump in case you would have to store breast milk
Other Stuff
We sometimes miss the little things. Here’s a list for you to remember those ones.
- Baby nail clippers, baby thermometer, and first aid kit
- Baby hairbrush and oil
- Convertible car seat
- Stroller
- Baby swing
- High chair for feeding comfortably
- Keep your home baby safe. All your furniture corners should be checked.
