All The Things A Newborn Baby Needs

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All the things a newborn baby needs.

Digital thermometer rectal or under the arm. For many new mothers breastfeeding will continue into the toddler stage which will require an ample supply of nursing bras and tank tops. If family and friends would like to gift you with cute little baby outfits ask them to kindly only buy size 3 months and up. It adds moisture into the air and helps clear tiny stuffy noses.

Contrary to popular belief the only furniture you truly need for your newborn is a place for them to sleep and a place to store their clothes. Here are the baby must haves to have on hand. While bottle feeding or breastfeeding your newborn baby use a bib on the baby to avoid spills and mess. A support pillow helps with maintaining a comfortable posture while breastfeeding your baby.

Bibs and muslin cloths. In case your baby gets sick or hurt these first aid basics are good to have ready. An ear or forehead thermometer isn t accurate on babies younger than 12. Muslin cloths are ideal to mop up spills soaking up drool and keeping your clothes clean while feeding your newborn.

Infant car seat or convertible car seat stroller baby carrier baby swing or bouncer play mat. The only clothes you need for your baby in the newborn and 0 3 month sizes are footed pajamas onesies kimono tees socks and mittens. The kitchen sink works fine at first for bathing your baby but you might want to move your baby. Some babies love them some don t.

2 6 bottles equipped with newborn nipples. A checklist for the first year bathing. Outfits with buttons and snaps are cute and all but when you re seriously sleep deprived and your baby needs a diaper change every hour quick and easy is the way to go. As you make your way down your baby needs list don t forget these feeding items.

Nice to have items change table or just use change pad on top of dresser or bed rocking chair for feeding and swaddling playpen sling or baby carrier diaper bag 1 or 2 change pads plastic hangers for closet sun shade for car windows 2 or 4 pacifiers if you choose to use these rattles and other.