How many diapers should you have in stock for a newborn?

Modern mothers face a difficult task: they need to decide how many diapers they need for a newborn and what fabrics to choose to keep the baby warm and comfortable. It is necessary to take this issue seriously, because the health and safety of the baby depends on it. Every mother wants to buy the best for her little man, so preparing for the long-awaited meeting with a newborn is one of the most important tasks of a modern woman.

There are several different fabrics from which diapers are sewn:

• flannel;
• chintz;
• knitwear;
• calico

List of things for a newborn. Winter option

The expectant mother is expecting the birth of her baby and is preparing for this event gradually, since after leaving the maternity hospital there is simply no time left to buy everything she needs. To avoid purchases made rashly or out of ignorance, you should first make a list of the dowry for the little man. The list includes not only clothes, but also a first aid kit, grooming and bathing supplies, a crib and other furniture, and a stroller. If childbirth is expected in winter, the wardrobe is selected in accordance with the temperature in the house, and outerwear - in accordance with the climate of the area. Particular attention is also paid to the stroller, and all other accessories are universal.

How many diapers does a newborn need for the first time?

On average, to care for a newborn you need 8-10 light thin cotton diapers, 8-10 warm flannel diapers and at least 10 disposable ones, which can be replaced with regular ones. If you do not plan to use diapers often, then you will need many times more diapers: at least 30 light ones and 30 warm ones.

. A third option is possible: constantly wearing diapers is not part of your plans, but you also don’t plan to swaddle at first: then you will need at least 20 diapers for lining and a lot of onesies - at least 30 pieces.

List of clothes for a newborn in winter

Due to the lack of fat, the baby has practically no thermoregulation of its own. Its body temperature depends on the ambient temperature, but this does not mean that it is necessary to create greenhouse conditions for it. The optimal mode in the room is +22°C, while everyday clothes for the child are: a flannelette slip and a diaper. It wouldn’t hurt to wear socks or booties with not very tight elastic bands over the slip.

If it is frosty outside (up to -15°C), the baby is equipped as follows: a fleece suit is put on over a diaper and a thin sleepsuit, and the legs are insulated with woolen socks. A flannel cap and a warm cap are put on the head. The ensemble is completed with a jumpsuit or a warm fur-lined envelope with mittens (this is more comfortable than a blanket). At above-zero temperatures, the warm overalls are replaced with demi-season ones or the insulated suit is not worn under the winter overalls.

How much clothing do you need?

It is worth saying that these days, both pediatric doctors and modern mothers are of the opinion that swaddling interferes with the freedom of movement of the newborn, so you will need very few diapers: 10 thin and 6 flannel. They are needed to cover the changing table, provide air baths, and place them under the baby in the stroller.

The composition of your wardrobe depends on whether you will constantly wear diapers for your baby, or whether they will only be needed during walks. In the first case, preference is given to bodysuits and slips, and in the second - to vests and rompers (rompers have to be changed 2-3 times an hour, and vests - once a day).

When building your wardrobe, you should listen to the advice of experienced mothers: take 1 set of clothes in sizes 56-58, and let the rest of your clothes be size 62: this is a guarantee that the child will not outgrow them within a month.

• bodysuit with sleeves and anti-scratch pads (overalls and panties) – 2 pieces. The buttons on this garment should be on the front from the center of the neck to the groin.
• Flannelette slips – 2 pieces. They compare favorably with regular onesies with sleeves in that they can be easily unbuttoned and save time when changing your baby. Their buttons are located in the middle and diverge towards the legs. Slips are an excellent replacement for vests and rompers; they are much more practical.
• Fleece slips (preferably with a hood) – 2 pieces.
• Thin vests – 3 pieces. They are bought for dressing complete with panties. Swing blouses must have external seams and anti-scratch handles (sewn or fastened)
• Flannelette vests (or blouses) – 3 pieces.
• Romper with a heel - 10 pieces (if the child is constantly in diapers, then three pieces will be enough). If they do not have time to dry after washing, the quantity will have to be increased. Romper goes well with bodysuits.

It is better that the rompers are in the form of overalls and are fastened on hangers. The elastic band is harmful for the baby: it rubs the navel and puts pressure on the tummy. In addition, the child actively moves his arms and legs, which is why the undershirts are knocked out of the pants, exposing the back.

• Thin cotton cap – 2 pcs. In the first weeks, it is placed on the baby’s head after bathing.
• Flannelette cap – 1 pc. It is tucked under a cap to prevent irritation.
• Thin socks - 3 pairs.
• Woolen socks – 2 pairs.
• Warm envelope or overalls . You can find various options on sale. Russian-made Chepe envelopes are made of cotton filled with goose down or holofiber. For cold winters there are Chepe fur models. Many mothers are delighted with the Kerry winter envelope - it has a slot for a car seat. For particularly cold climates, it is worth purchasing a Womar envelope with natural sheepskin filling. The design of the model allows it to be extended and used for 2 - 3 winter seasons.

There are transformable envelopes in which the lower part is transformed into panties. Good universal models for autumn-winter, with a fastened insulated lining.

Winter clothes for a newborn should be comfortable and easy to put on, so that the child does not sweat before he gets outside. There should be no T-shirts or sweaters worn over the head. Of all the fastenings, buttons are the best: buttons are inconvenient to fasten, zippers can accidentally pinch delicate skin, and ties can get into the mouth.

Calico diapers

Calico diapers are very thin, almost transparent; they are useful for mom when it is very hot, which is important in the summer or in well-heated rooms. They can be used to wipe the baby after washing, or to cover him from the sun when he sleeps in a stroller in hot weather.

Chintz is a natural material made from cotton, which is very important for fabrics that come into contact with the delicate skin of a newborn. Calico diapers are quite cheap, but many do not like their quality; they are not very profitable in terms of service life: after numerous washes, the paint quickly fades and the material itself loses its shape.

Furniture and accessories

Crib with bedding

A crib for a newborn is selected according to two main criteria.

• Safety. This concept includes environmental friendliness of materials and reliability of design. The ideal choice is a wooden crib without a decorative coating (they are in great demand now) or coated with water-based varnish. A completely natural bed made of solid beech Fiorellino Royal (Italy) costs 16,000 rubles. Model Mashenka (Russia) made of solid birch is estimated at 5,200 rubles. If you prefer a plastic or polypropylene product, you should check its quality certificate.

The distance between the bars of the crib should be a maximum of 7 cm so that the baby's head does not get stuck between them. It’s good if the bottom is adjustable in height - this will protect the baby from falling over the crib bar when he starts to stand on his feet. Sharp corners, gaps larger than 10 mm, and easily screwed parts are not allowed in the design.

• Comfort . The standard bed size is 120 x 60 cm, and the design options are very diverse. You can choose a product with a collapsible side panel so that you can place it on your parent’s bed at night. There are models with removable wheels. Sometimes rocking beds are purchased - they look original, but are only suitable for up to 6 - 8 months. At this age, the baby begins to stand on his feet and needs solid support.

A cradle for a newborn on wheels Lider Kids costs from 3,700 to 4,200 rubles.

Mattress

To form the spine, it is important to choose the right mattress in size (2 - 3 cm less than the bottom of the bed), hardness and composition. Most often, products filled with coconut coir are recommended for newborns (it is hypoallergenic, well ventilated and has medium hardness). A mattress with latex coconut fiber is more durable - for example, the Russian product Dreamline BabyDream 6 in a calico cover costs 2,500 rubles.

A universal option is a “winter-summer” mattress (price from 5,000 rubles). It contains a layer of coir on one side, and struttofiber (a mixture of wool and polyester) on the other. A coconut mattress in a special double-sided cover is somewhat more expensive: its “summer” side is cotton, the “winter” side is sherstepon. The price of the Frau Hild model is 6200 rubles.

Pillow

In the first months of life, a pillow in the usual sense of the word is contraindicated for a baby: it loads the cervical vertebrae, and if the child turns over on his tummy, he may suffocate in it. To protect your baby from the consequences of regurgitation, you should raise the bed by about 20 degrees. This allows you to make a polyurethane wedge pillow the width of the entire crib - it is placed under the sheet. The Klin TM Womar model (Poland) costs 900 rubles.

Blanket or?

Should a newborn be covered in a crib? Most mothers agree that this is not necessary if the room is +22°C or higher. In this mode, the child sleeps in a slip with mittens and socks, feeling quite comfortable. At 20 degrees, you can cover the baby with a light woolen blanket .

Bed sheets

Buy a ready-made set of sheets, duvet cover and pillowcase. If you have a sewing machine, you can sew these simple products with your own hands. Sometimes a canopy is purchased or made, but it only collects dust and prevents air from reaching the baby.

How many diapers do you need for a newborn in spring and autumn?

During the off-season, there are often interruptions in heating in homes, so you need to purchase thin and thick diapers. Flannel and flannel products will require 10 - 15 pieces

. A fleece blanket or overalls would also be a good idea.

When there is no heating anymore and it’s quite cold outside, washed items take a long time to dry. You definitely need to buy extra diapers for your newborn.

Thin ones are useful for bathing and covering surfaces; it is enough to purchase them in quantities of 5 pieces.

Furniture: minimalism and comfort

In addition to the crib , it is advisable to buy a changing table . But this is not at all necessary: ​​you can swaddle your baby on any stable table of suitable height. A universal option is a chest of drawers with a built-in changing table. A chest of drawers made of MDF from Russia costs 4850 rubles. Product dimensions 76 x 45 x 89 cm. For swaddling, you should purchase a pair of oilcloths or waterproof sheets, on top of which you place diapers (disposable ones are possible).

There are models of cribs that have drawers and cabinets for clothes and toys on the sides and bottom. Modular beds take up little space and bring significant savings to the family budget.

Dimensions

To make swaddling a baby comfortable, products of different sizes are selected for each age. In addition, to use diapers for other purposes, you should purchase several larger models in advance.

A very small newborn will need small-sized products for swaddling. A piece of thin fabric 80 x 90 cm and 80 x 100 cm for thicker fabric is enough. It is better to buy or sew larger products in advance, at least 90 x 110 cm, since children grow very quickly, and after a couple of months the baby will begin to untangle himself from a short diaper.

Products 110 by 110 cm are considered by many mothers to be the most comfortable; moreover, they can already be used as a sheet and wrapped in 3-4 month old babies. The largest diapers are 120 x 120 cm. Since the cost of such models is considerable, it is more profitable to sew them yourself.

Standard diapers come in different sizes. It is better to buy with more parameters, because... they can be used for a longer time

Bathing items

• Bath, slide or hammock . Experienced mothers advise taking not an anatomical, but a regular bath (costs about 800 rubles) in order to use it for at least 6 months, and prefer a regular fabric hammock. In it, the baby’s whole body comes into contact with the water and feels more comfortable, and such a product costs no more than 300 rubles. After 2 - 3 months, you may not need this device - the child will happily splash and spin freely in the bath.

There are baths for newborns on a stand: the Baby Jou model costs, for example, 2920 rubles. It is convenient because it allows you to carry out bathing in the children's room, where everything is at hand. The anatomical bathtub Cam Baby Bagno is offered for 1,600 rubles.

• Water thermometer.
• Watering bucket.
• Bath foam, soap and shampoo . There is no need to rush to buy them: the best environment for bathing a baby is clean water, sometimes with the addition of a herbal decoction. If your baby's skin peels, you can choose a special foam with herbal extract. A newborn with thick hair will need shampoo from the very beginning, but it is better to buy it on the advice of a doctor.
• Sponge or terry mitt for soaping . At first, it is better to use natural gauze, folded in four.
• Soft towel with corner . It is spread out next to the bath on the table so as not to carry a wet baby into the room.

You can find out about the sizes of diapers for newborns and how many of them you need from our article. How to determine the size of a hat for a newborn baby, read here.

How to properly swaddle a newborn baby, read the link

At different times of the year

The answer to the question of how many diapers and what sizes to choose for newborns often depends on the season in which they will be used. Flannel and flannelette items will be inappropriate in the summer, and cotton and calico items in the winter or autumn.

It is important not to forget about factors such as prickly heat or diathesis. As a result of their appearance, it is recommended to temporarily abandon dense fabrics or completely switch to natural ones.

Since a newborn grows rapidly, he needs diapers of various sizes. The most optimal sizes in this situation would be:

• 100*100 cm;
• 110*110 cm;
• 120*120 cm.

Textiles of these sizes can be used for various purposes (sheet protection, swaddling, etc.). Dimensions 80*95 are suitable for changing diapers.

Spring and autumn

How many diapers do you need for a newborn in spring and autumn? At this time, products made from chintz and flannel will be relevant. The first material is suitable for home swaddling and lining in a crib. The number of these fabric products should be about 8 pieces.

Flannel products are more suitable for walking in warm weather conditions (early autumn, late spring). About 7-10 of them are needed.

In summer

Mothers who gave birth to their babies in the warm season are more interested in how many diapers they need to buy for their newborn in the summer. In this case, products made from chintz (in hot weather), flannel and knitwear (in cool weather) would be suitable.

. The first ones will need to be stocked about 15 pieces, the subsequent ones - 2-3.

It is important to mention that the number of diapers may vary depending on the climate of the region or the use of vests, overalls, suits, etc.

in winter

How many diapers should you buy for a newborn in winter? The best materials for this product in the cold season are flannel and flannel. If they are required for swaddling a baby, then 5-7 pieces will be enough, and for making a crib and covering the baby in a hot room - 3-4. Calico diapers would also be useful (for example, for drying a newborn after bathing)

. If parents are worried that the baby may freeze during a walk, then they should buy several woolen or terry products (the quantity also depends on the climate).

During the cold season, cocoons are often used for swaddling, which store heat and prevent the newborn from waking himself up with his hands. They are an excellent alternative to vests and rompers.

A baby may need 10 to 30 diapers. Their size and material of manufacture are selected depending on the application and time of year.

Everything you need for hygiene care

• Diapers for disposable use . To begin with, you should buy two packages of different brands to test the products for leakage and hypoallergenicity. If an inexpensive brand of diapers suits your child, next time you can buy them in bulk - this will achieve double savings.
• Wet wipes . They are needed for hygienic care during a visit to the clinic or on a walk - where there is no access to water. Napkins are made from spunlace (a mixture of natural and artificial fibers) with a density of 30 - 50 g/m3 and are impregnated with herbal lotions without alcohol. It is better to buy products from trusted manufacturers of children's products: mothers recommend Pampers or Huggies.
• Children's cotton balls and hygiene sticks . They must be made of natural wool: it quickly absorbs moisture and does not leave lint. Children's Aura sticks (200 pcs.) cost 35 rubles. – they are useful for caring for the umbilical wound, drying folds after bathing, applying lotions and creams.
• Comb, brush, comb . Combs are usually made of plastic, have rounded teeth and are used for combing thin hair and fluff. This accessory may not be needed at first if the baby was born without hair.

A massage brush for a baby allows you not only to comb his hair without electrifying his hair, but also to massage his head - this is useful for children. The bristles should be natural or soft nylon. The purpose of the comb is to comb out baby crusts. When choosing a comb, preference is given to products made of wood (cedar, juniper) or bone: their teeth should be frequent, small and thin. Antimicrobial silicone combs are now on sale - they are very easy to wash.

An inexpensive BabyOno set of comb and brush (both plastic) costs 98 rubles. Many mothers like Chicco products. A well-known manufacturer offers a set of a comb with round teeth and a brush with natural bristles for 550 rubles.

• Scissors with rounded ends . A good manicure set for a baby (Canpol, Poland) costs 244 rubles. In addition to high-quality steel scissors, it includes a nail file and tweezers. Japanese Pigeon scissors made of stainless steel in a protective bactericidal case cost 500 rubles, and the price of short scissors from Chicco is 230 rubles.

You can save money by purchasing for 530 rubles. Safetti 1st hygiene set: it includes a hair brush, comb, scissors with a stopper, tweezers and 10 soft files.

• Oil, baby diaper cream, diaper rash cream . One of the popular remedies for diaper rash that relieves pain and inflammation is Weleda cream (330 rubles). It does not close pores, protects the skin from excess moisture, but does not dry it out. A good remedy for irritated skin are Bepanten and Pantestin creams. To eliminate deep diaper rash, Sanosan Baby (price 100 rubles) is considered the best remedy.

When changing a diaper, for preventive purposes, apply the “Gentle Nature of the Baby” cream - it contains moisturizing oils and extracts of medicinal plants

• Aspirator for removing mucus from the nose. A device with a very conveniently shaped bulb from Bebe Confort costs 197 rubles, a similar Chicco aspirator costs 100 rubles. expensive.

First aid kit

The standard kit includes medications that a newborn will need from the first days.

• Hydrogen peroxide.
• Zelenka.
• Sterile cotton wool. Turundas are made from it for cleaning ears and nose, since cotton swabs will be too large at first.
• Sterile gauze.
• Streptocide. If necessary, it can be used to make an effective belly button powder.
• Medicinal herbs: chamomile, calendula, string
• Medicine dispenser. A useful new product that allows you to administer medicinal solutions and syrups to children without any risk of damaging their mouths. The Japanese product Pigeon (RUB 380) has a capacity of 5 ml, a soft spout and a stopper. Sterilization is carried out with steam or in the microwave.

Read about the development of a newborn baby by month in our article. You can find out all the information about lactose intolerance in infants here.

Rash on the face in newborns, information on the link

Knitted diapers

Knitted diapers are very elastic, they stretch perfectly and take the desired shape. Swaddling a baby in knitwear is a pleasure. They can also be placed in a crib instead of a sheet - this is very convenient and practical. The fabric itself is highly durable; products made from it practically do not need ironing. Today this is one of the most beloved and popular materials. There is a wide variety of colors of knitted diapers, but it should be noted that they are quite expensive.

Stroller for newborn in winter

While on a walk, the baby should be reliably protected from rain, snow and wind.

• Winter strollers-cradles. They are mounted on a powerful chassis, with brakes on the rear wheels, ensuring safe driving on slippery roads at an angle. Inflatable wheels with metal discs and springs provide high maneuverability and good shock absorption. An example of a winter option is the Italian Inglesina Classic stroller. Its disadvantages are its heavy weight and dimensions.
• Universal strollers. They are somewhat smaller in size and more practical, equipped with a wheel block, a cradle, a walking block and, possibly, a car seat. The winter cradle in such models is windproof and insulated. Among the models it is worth mentioning the Polish Piko Balerina, the Italian Peg-Perego Culla-auto.
• Transformer "winter - summer". When choosing this popular option, pay attention to the presence of a thick cover and a warm envelope, a high apron and a low visor. The walls in the stroller should consist of several heat-insulating layers. The Polish models Riko Grand and Tako Rapid, and the Italian Inglesina Cross Magnum are acceptable for winter.

It’s good if the stroller comes with a blanket for inclement weather, a warm envelope, a carrying bag, an insulated mattress, a shopping basket and a bag for accessories.

Other necessary little things

• Bottles. They will be needed even if there is a prospect of breastfeeding. For the first case, 2 bottles for expressing breast milk and the same number of nipples are enough.
• Brushes for washing bottles (small brush for pacifiers, large brush for bottles).
• Pacifier in a protective box.
• Bucket for dirty laundry. Children's and adult items should be kept separately.
• Anti-allergenic washing powder.

When compiling an individual list of useful things and clothes for a newborn, you should not buy absolutely everything in advance. The sizes of the suits will be determined upon birth. Some of the accessories will be given to you by your grandparents, who are delighted with the heir, if you tell them what is on the list and has not lost its relevance.