Are you among those who are going
to be mums and wandering around the shops wondering do I need this or that
regarding baby essentials? If your reply is yes to this question, then this
article is for you.
Essentials For Baby
Bunny Rugs or Muslin Wraps –
These rugs or wraps are used for
wrapping your baby. Sounds Interesting?
Newborn babies like to be wrapped
around snugly as it offers them the feel-secured factor like they had in the
womb. The main difference is that Bunny rugs are used for cool weather. Muslin
wraps are for warmer weather. Thus, the time your baby is due will decide which
one you will need. Recommended one is 8-12 of whichever you need.
Baby Towels –
You can use normal towels; however, baby towels are quite lighter, smaller, and softer. Recommend 3 at least.
Cot Sheets –
Fitted cot sheets are the best to
prevent loosening. Because babies use to move around quite a lot as they get
older. 3 sets are recommended.
If you need to use a bassinet or
cradle to start with, you would require special sheets to fit these. You also
can get away with only 2 sets as newborns use them for a brief period
(6-10weeks). Also, if you run to get into trouble, you can always go back to
the bunny rug!
Mattress protectors – 2-3 is
recommended.
Baby Blankets –
You don’t need to use baby
bedding (top sheets, blankets, etc.) in the cot. Initially, you would wrap the
baby in the bunny rug or muslin wrap. Once they grow big, you would need
sleepsuits or baby sleeping bags.
Babies like to kick off blankets.
So, you will find it worrying as they would wiggle under the loosened blankets.
At the same time, your baby would feel cold once they open up. Therefore, these
forms of suits go over the top of their typical sleeping outfits. This also
gives the baby freedom to move and kick.
SIDS guidelines about bedding
state that sleeping suits are safe bedding stuff as long as individual bags
meet the following safety standards. Remember, armholes and neck should be fitted
as there would be no chance of the baby slipping inside the bag. Also, it must
not contain a hood.
Baby Nail Clippers/Scissors –
Baby nails grow quickly and they
are sharp too. They often harm themselves by scratching.
Baby Cotton Buds –
These are used for cleaning the
nose, outer ear, and belly buttons! Look for those that are designed specially
to prevent you from going too far accidentally.
Baby Moisturizer –
Babies get quite scaly in their
initial few weeks in this world. Their skin also gets adjusted to the outside
world.
Nappy Bag –
A high-quality nappy bag also has
separate compartments to put different bits and pieces in like wipes, bottles,
clothes, etc. Look for the ones that have a change mat connected, as this will
be useful.
A Baby Soap –
I recommend you to go for branded
milk bath, which you just squirt in the water. There is no need to juggle soap
and baby.
Baby Wipes –
These are excellent for cleaning
hands, face, and bottoms. It is recommended that you should buy Huggies. Also,
you can have a refillable travel pack for the nappy bag alongside a flip-top
container for your house.
You can also get cheaper brands;
however, they are often harder and thinner to dispense.
Bibs –
Bibs are not necessary unless you
are bottle feeding. Look for the bibs that are either have Velcro fasteners or
can slip straight over the baby’s head. Soft plastic back bibs normally protect
clothing better.
Avoid using bibs that need you to
tie them. Tie-able bibs can be difficult to manage when you are holding the
baby with one hand. Once your baby grows older, use full plastic bibs when they
are eating as this can save you from rigorous washing.
Baby Diapers –
Either you use disposable diapers
or cloth diapers, they are always useful for protecting and cleaning up
yourself from vomit. Placing these under baby will save you from nappy leaks!
12 diapers from a quality baby
diapers supplier should suffice if you
will use disposable diapers. Also, if you will not use disposable ones, you are
going to require a lot more.
Nappy Bucket –
If you use cloth diapers you will
need two; one for the nappies and another for bibs etc. Disposables one will
suffice for soaking clothes etc. For clothes soaking, you will require
something like napisan.
Last Word
I hope this article has
enlightened you about the products you may need for your upcoming birth child.
If you feel there are any item that is among essentials and is missing from the
list, don’t hesitate to comment them below.
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