A complete list of things for a newborn baby

Before giving birth, a woman has many worries: you need to prepare all the documents, collect your things, regularly visit a doctor, but you should not forget about the things that you and your newborn child will need. So, childbirth is approaching, what will a long-awaited family member need. We have prepared for you the most complete list of things.

List of necessary things for a newborn baby

List of things you need to take to the hospital

Each hospital has its own rules. These rules include a list of the newborn for the first time, and also apply to visits, permitted products, permitted and prohibited items.

1. Will be required in any case:

• Diapers, preferably disposable;
• Wet wipes;
• Baby soap;
• Powder;
• Set for discharge;
• Cotton pads;

2. It is necessary to clarify in the maternity hospital, since in some it is customary to give mothers “state-owned” sterilized children's things:

• Diapers (5 pieces of cotton and bike);
• Socks;
• Hats (2 pieces each warm and thin);
• Baby undershirts (light and warm) (5 pieces);
• Cap (light, warm, lace)
• Dummy (some doctors are categorically against);
• According to your preference, sliders or overalls.

Before going to the hospital, children's clothing must be washed and ironed.

VIDEO: what to take to the hospital

What do you need at home

The fuss associated with the birth of a child so absorbs parents that sometimes the most important things completely fly out of my head. It is better to have a list in this situation. By checking with him, relatives to check out the baby from the hospital will be able to check the availability of essential items.

Basic things in the room

Crib (how to choose a crib) | Chest of drawers | Changing table

For sleep

• Crib
• Mattress (How to choose a mattress);
• A sheet;
• Oilcloth;
• Bumper on the crib;
• Blankets 1 warm (wool or fluff), 1 light (bike). Duvet covers 2 pcs., Sheets 3-4 pcs. (large diapers fit);
• Mobile, rattle on the crib;
• Night light.

For swimming

• Bath for bathing. (See article how to choose a bath);
• Thermometer for water;
• Slide for a bathtub chopping;
• Collar for swimming;
• Mitt or sponge for washing the baby;
• Baby soap, shampoo, foam and gel;
• Large terry towel;
• Ladle (for rinsing the baby);
• Laundry soap for children (for washing).

For walks

• Stroller (See article how to choose a stroller) Together with the stroller:
• Mattress;
• Raincoat that protects from rain;
• Warm cover on the stroller;
• Mosquito net;
• Bag for baby's accessories.
• Carrying. Shopping or at a clinic is an irreplaceable thing.

clothing

• Thin underpants, thin and dense, 4-5 pcs.,
• Sliders (if you do not plan to swaddle) - 3-4 pcs.,
• Hats 2 thin and dense;
• Body (with short and long sleeves);
• Slip;
• Socks (light and warm);
• Scratches (several pairs);
• Bibs, bibs;
• Suits for walking;
• Booties;
• For walks overalls and hats for the weather.

For nutrition

• Bottles with a pacifier (with breastfeeding, 1 pc is enough, with artificial - 2 pcs.) - how to choose bottles;
• Stylizer
• Heater;
• Breast pump. Useful article on breast pumps - how to choose and use a breast pump;
• Thermal bag. For storing milk / mixture;
• Nipple overlays (optional). (See article about nipple tips);
• Brushes for washing the nipple and the bottle;
• The first dishes. (Article on what utensils are needed first).

Other

• Pot (See article how to choose a pot);
• Dummy (preferably selicon) - 2 pcs. (See article about dummies and how to choose them correctly);
• Kangaroo or sling. (See article about slings);
• Diapers - it is better to buy in small packages, the crumb is growing rapidly. (See article about diapers);
• Oilcloth 2 pcs. - in a bed and on a changing table;
• Diapers 5 pcs., If you will not swaddle the baby, if you will, then pieces of 7 warm and 5 thin. Do you want to do without diapers - you will have to buy diapers more;
• Baby monitor
• Car seat.

Toys

• Rattles. Rattles article;
• Mobile (See article about crib mobiles);
• Game mat;
• Swing.

At the expense of walkers and jumpers, you can read separate articles that describe all the pros and cons:About Walkers | About jumpers

First aid kit list

Immediately after returning home with a crumb, you will begin to independently conduct all hygiene measures for him. A list of first-aid kits for a newborn will help you get everything you need to care for your baby, treat the umbilical cord and combat the most common childhood problems.

• Hydrogen peroxide (3%);
• Zelenka (1%);
• Sterile cotton;
• Cotton buds (for the treatment of the umbilical wound);
• Potassium permanganate or camomile for swimming;
• Vaseline oil;
• Thermometer;
• Aspirator (to remove mucus from the nose);
• Gauze;
• A series and collection of herbs No. 2;
• Pipette and syringes.

Hygiene products

Baby care requires special rules: daily washing, frequent washing, keeping the skin dry and clean. Help in this means for hygiene of the newborn. It is better to give preference to children's hypoallergenic brands of cosmetics.

• Baby soap;
• Wet wipes;
• Paper towels;
• Powder;
• Baby cream;
• Crease oil;
• Nappy cream;
• Cotton pads;
• Scissors with rounded ends;
• Thermometer for measuring water temperature.

More details: about hygiene and accessories

Here is another article where you may find additional necessary things for your baby:What does a child need in the first months of life in summer and winter | 9 unusual devices for the baby that you were not aware of

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