Your pregnancy is coming to an end. Nine months have almost expired, and very soon your baby will be born. It is time to make sure that he is well and comfortable. You need to make a list of everything that is necessary for the first time for a newborn. Usually it is quite voluminous. That is why it is better to start shopping in advance. This will cheer you up as a future mother. In addition, going to the hospital, you will be sure that the child is well-to-do.
Everything that is necessary for the first time for a newborn can be bought in a special store or ordered on the Internet. Everyone chooses the most convenient way for themselves. First on the list are the big things.
Crib
Mom and dad are very responsible for her choice. In addition to external beauty, it must meet certain requirements. The crib for the baby must be durable, because the child will sleep in it for at least three years. The best material for a crib is wood. Coverage should not contain harmful impurities. The side walls should not be solid. Usually they are represented by slats. The gaps between them should be at least six centimeters. Locks on the hinged wall should not open easily. The bottom of the crib should be slatted so that air can circulate freely.
For a crib, you will need a mattress. It should fit in size, fit snugly against the walls. For newborns, a hard mattress is best suited. Among what is necessary for the first time for a newborn, one can also note bedding.
You will need a light blanket, a duvet cover, a sheet. It has become very popular recently to use soft sides for cribs and canopies. Whether or not to buy them is up to you. Do not forget to purchase a special oilcloth under the sheet. You will need at least two sets of linen.
Stroller
A week after discharge from the hospital, you can go for a walk. For this you need a stroller. Making a choice is best before giving birth. The vehicle for the little one must be reliable and beautiful. Consider all the features of the model, read reviews about it.
Bathing
Here is what a newborn needs for the first time for bathing: a bath, a thermometer for water, baby soap, a soap dish, a ladle, terry towels. For skin care after water procedures you will need: a diaper cream, body oil, scissors with rounded ends, cotton buds and flagella.
Necessary things for a newborn
At home, the baby does not need a lot of clothes. Choose items only from natural fabrics. You will need the following:
- 10 vests (thin and warm);
- 4-5 sliders;
- 2 warm blouses;
- 4 bonnets (thin and woolen);
- special mittens (so that the baby does not scratch himself);
- several pairs of socks;
- a pair of sleeping shirts;
- no more than five breastplates.
In addition, when you are discharged from the hospital, you will need a special kit. This is usually elegant clothes, a beautiful blanket and a wide ribbon of about two meters.
Necessary things for a newborn in summer and winter are slightly different. In the warm season, only light hats and vests will come in handy. Do not strive to buy so many things. You simply will not have time to use many of them, as the child will grow up.