Here are the eight things i do find essential during the new baby stage.
Basic necessities for baby.
In case your baby gets sick or hurt these first aid basics are good to have ready.
Try to keep in mind that all you really need for baby is diapers a place for him to sleep and a blanket to bundle him in.
So whether you re going down the disposable route or planning to use.
2 3 large boxes of disposable newborn size diapers or 6 10 dozen cloth diapers and 6 8 diaper covers 2 3 large boxes of unscented baby wipes 2 large tubes of diaper cream diaper bag.
Here s our 101 on getting started.
And then some more.
What you need 3 5 baby washcloths 1 2 hooded towels.
Your baby doesn t care about designer brands matching booties for every outfit and whether your gear is new or used.
Baby essentials include necessities like nursery furniture baby bedding and other baby gear that provide a safe and comfortable environment for a newborn.
Other necessities approved infant safety seat for car stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat nail clippers or scissors bulb syringe for suctioning mucous baby thermometer eye dropper or medicine spoon medication in case of fever baby monitor.
Diapers newborns poop a lot.
Baby essentials are the basic items you need to properly care for your newborn.
Scale down that baby shower registry to just these newborn necessities 1.
Sleeping eating keeping warm getting clean and love.
This is as basic as you get.
Cause despite some first time parents beliefs a newborn baby only needs stuff relating to five basic human needs.
Adult towels will work too 1 baby sponge 1 bottle of baby bath wash 1 bottle of baby lotion a baby bath tub.
It adds moisture into the air and helps clear tiny stuffy noses.
Sure there s elimination communication for the truly frugal and die hard but you ll do just fine with a basic stash of cloth diapers wipes and diaper liners.
You need and deserve the.
An ear or forehead thermometer isn t accurate on babies younger than 12.
A reliable breast pump even if you don t anticipate heading back to an office anytime soon you re.