The birth of a baby is an important event for young parents. But you should prepare for such an event - prepare a room for a new family member, buy a stroller and crib, and also take care of the baby’s wardrobe. Among the many products for newborns, it is difficult to decide exactly what things he will need for the first time - in the maternity hospital and after discharge.
Here, senior mentors who already have children - a mother, aunt, sister or friend - can help with advice, and together it is worth making a list of necessary things for a newborn, which you cannot do without in the first months of life. It is important to take into account the time of year when the baby is born, as well as his gender.
What should you take to the maternity hospital?
Each maternity hospital has its own rules. The mother in labor is given a list of things and medications needed for the baby. In any case, the expectant mother, going to the maternity hospital, needs to take for herself:
- A change of clothes for the maternity hospital. Upon admission to the maternity hospital, a woman will be required to change into a clean robe and nightgown, as well as put on slippers.
- Personal hygiene products – soap, shampoo, washcloth, toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Personal care supplies. Some women never go anywhere without a comb and makeup bag.
- Communication means (phone, tablet).
- Documents (passport, exchange card).
List of things for the maternity hospital
A newborn will definitely need:
- disposable diapers for the little ones (1 pack);
- diapers - flannelette and calico, as well as disposable ones (3-5 pcs.);
- hygiene products for baby care (cotton swabs and pads, wet wipes, liquid soap, powder, baby oil);
- a set of clothes for the season (rompers, caps, blouses, socks, vests, etc.);
- a set of clothes for the baby for discharge (an elegant suit, a beautiful blanket or envelope);
- pacifiers, rattles.
Additionally, in winter, you can take with you a warm blanket for both yourself and the baby in his crib.
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Toilet and bath accessories
Caring for a baby requires a special approach. It must be washed daily and kept dry and clean. Well-chosen toiletries will help you cope with this, which include:
- baby soap;
- wet sanitary napkins;
- paper towels;
- powder;
- baby creams and oils;
- scissors with rounded edges;
- cotton pads;
- baby washing powder.
Pediatricians do not recommend bathing newborns with soap, gel or foam from the first days. All that can be added to water are decoctions of natural herbs. The use of special hygiene products is allowed only at 2-3 months of a child’s life.
Bathroom accessories must be purchased in advance:
- bath for bathing;
- a bath towel;
- water thermometer;
- a terry mitten or sponge for taking water procedures;
- brush and comb.
The overwhelming number of pediatricians recommend bathing the baby immediately in a large bathtub. To do this, you need to buy a special circle for swimming. Although most parents still prefer to bathe their children in small plastic bathtubs.
List of things for a baby in the first months of life
The child will need many things - from a crib and stroller to clothes. You also need a lot of wardrobe items, since the baby constantly spits up and needs to be changed often. The choice of clothing largely depends on the time of year, gender and body size of the child.
Cold season (autumn-winter)
A peculiarity of infants, especially in the first weeks of life, is the inability of their body to maintain normal body temperature (keep warm and cool). Therefore, the baby may freeze if he is not dressed warmly enough. In winter, he will need additional warm clothes:
- warm sweaters and overalls;
- outerwear for walking (overalls or sheepskin envelope, warm hats, mittens, booties);
- insulation in the stroller (envelope or blanket).
Warm season (spring-summer)
Babies born in the warm season do not need to be wrapped in several layers of clothing, their movements are not constrained by anything. In warm weather, mothers should stock up on the following set of clothes:
- slip-on bodysuits (comfortable clothing that resembles a jumpsuit that fastens between the legs);
- T-shirts and T-shirts;
- panties;
- light leggings and tights;
- socks (even in hot weather a newborn’s feet get cold);
- caps and caps;
- diapers.
Advice!
But don’t forget about the disadvantages of the summer season – heat and insects. To protect your baby from flies and mosquitoes, you will need to install mosquito nets on the windows of the apartment, and hang a transparent canopy over the crib.
How to choose a clothing size?
Choosing clothes for a baby can be difficult. This is due to the fact that different sizes are indicated on different things - Russian or European. Therefore, it is quite difficult to understand what is suitable for a child. The table shows the average parameters of children depending on height and weight and shows the corresponding size:
How to choose diapers?
The choice of diapers should be approached very responsibly. After all, these hygiene products will constantly be in contact with the baby’s skin. Important criteria to consider before purchasing:
- Environmental friendliness of the product. It is important to make sure that the composition does not contain substances that cause a negative reaction or allergic manifestations.
- Comfort. Disposable diapers should have a protective and absorbent layer, as well as reusable Velcro fasteners (preferably if they stretch).
- Appropriate size. For each age, the guideline for choice is the child’s weight. The packaging often contains numbers that correspond to a certain weight.
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