So you are a child, now comes the storm, find out what you need. Checklist and shops seem to showcase children are overwhelmed, some of whom may not even know what they are, but with all products! Parents first time most of them are on a tight budget and with the price of many products for children need to understand what is a necessity and what is luxury.
Do not worry, here is a checklist of what you really need the first day, and what you can expectis not at all what you use!
• Car Seat - This is the most important thing, because you will do to bring the baby home. For the best deal you can use a travel system. A system has an auto sear trip basis, carriers and strollers. The stroller allows you to set the order as an infant carrier and then use it themselves as they grow.
Asylum:
If you want a nursery place for your child, you know that in your area for a while '- • cot bed, cot.If so, you need a kind of crib or cot. If this is the case, you can save for a crib, if necessary. If you live in a small bedroom is only a baby and forget the small bed. When searching for a crib, think of a bed converter. OR 3 in 1, which will go to a child / sofa bed, 1 or 4, which is initially a child / sofa and then you get the size you use most often. What ever you choose, you must put your child in something if youhome.
• Dresser and changing table - both are convenient, but the baby is not a necessity. If you buy this, you can get a changing table that can then be transformed into a library. 101 Nursery is a brand that is a 3 in 1 crib, dresser, changing table and buy all together for a very reasonable price. It can be cheaper than some of the cribs.
• Rocking Chair - This is not something you need and if at all. Yes, it canconvenient to have but do not have to get it. It can be expensive and could not be used for so long.
• Nursery Decor - When I say this, I put my bedding with crib skirt, bumper and comforter. Everyone has to decide what price range they like to spend; area can be very large, so shop around. Remember that this is something that can be reused, but will not break the bank if you need to buy a lot of things. If you have a child inBedroom for a while 'can be a little' margin for the purchase of this, but keep in mind that with a newborn, you have less free time, you do not want to leave everything to the last.
• Mobile - Usually the phone is not set with linen and are to be purchased separately. You can wait on it if the child is his first in the crib or cot.
• Night Light - This is not something you need until it is at best a small child. Up to that space can be completelydifferent décor. If you are only one or a small light in the middle of the night feedings desired changes, go with a lamp. It is not just a light, but also decorative.
• mattress - Make sure when you purchase these measures with those of the crib, you do not want cracks at the edges. Again, a wide price range will have with this.
• Sheets - If you have a query, the cradle cradle, crib or two of these, you have leaves. You should have three leaves, so that if oneis to wash one another on the bed and then when it is wet, you have another.
• Mattress Pads - These can come in a pack of two and that would be sufficient.
• Ceiling - no need to go crazy with this, but there are two types you need. You will need blankets to wrap the baby for a little 'when you get home, it would be a good number of a long week. You want enough so that you are not rushing to have to do more laundry than necessary. OtherType of ceiling you might want would be a "child" will cover. This is more like a soft blanket, cute, perhaps to the child's name. These can be used even if the baby outside, weather permitting. Maybe you want to use a lead with yourself and if you want one for his room. You may end up with blankets too cautious.
• Wrap bandage - If you prefer to wrap with an envelope, getting as blankets, then this will be necessary. Remember that in deciding howYou must ensure that the ceiling will be more convenient. Even if you learn how to properly wrap the package is not needed.
• Monitor - You will have to decide what you want within your budget and comfort. Prices may vary from about $ 20 to around $ 250. You can search for a video or just go with a receiver. Remember also that if the child is in your room you will not need this, which in his room, unless you need one for naps.
Power supply: how, You decide what you need for feeding, if breast or bottle feeds to maintain.
• bottles - even if you're breastfeeding, you need to go forward and a couple of bottles on hand. You do not know how breastfeeding. You can eat or supplement with formula and bottle pump. If any of these conditions, you do not want, without bottles. If you want to use Playtex bottles, you also have coatings.
• Nipple -You might want to think about buying more nipples for the bottles that you purchased.
• bottle sterilizer - This is not necessary, it can be sterilized in a pot on the stove. For every day so make sure you wash in hot soapy water.
• bottle warmer - this is not necessary if you need to warm a bottle, you can do to the sink with hot water.
• Bottle Rack - This is a good idea, because even if you have a dish rack, these are made specifically for hanging bottlesNipples, pacifiers, and bottle brush.
• bottle brush - you need them, because they are made to enter the bottles and nipples, which are difficult to clean.
• Breast Pump - These are expensive, so be sure to be sure which brand and type you want before buying. They range in price and performance. Medela is the most popular brand, have a wide price range to choose from. You can also check with the Lactation Consultant at the hospital for informationto borrow. If you plan on breastfeeding and returning to work, you need to pump more soon for the construction of a supply.
• Storage Bags - If you pump, you have to pack your bags.
• Nursing Pillow - This is not necessary, but nice to have, is good for both nurses and baby bottles. It is also possible that as a small seat bolster. Make sure you get additional protection covers.
• Formula - first check with your pediatrician to see what they are buying.You should not buy a lot just in case you have to switch formulas.
• Highchair - You will not need this until about 4 months when you might start on some solids like cereal. Like many, you may be worried about space for a high chair, but you can get a Space Saver chair that fits onto a chair.
• Bibs - You will need these not only when you start baby on solids, but you might also want to start using them when the baby starts teething, because of the access saliva. You will need a good number of these, at least two a day.
• Pacifier - Go ahead and get different kids with different shapes, you do not know what kind the baby will like.
Diapering:
• Diapers - Go ahead and start buying now, but make sure that you get a variety of sizes. Babies do not stay in the newborn size for very long.
• Wipes - You can start buying these too, you will go through these fast.
• Rash Cream - You will need only one or two tubes of this.
• Diaper Bag - You might want to get two, one bigger for longer trips, and another small one that can be used all other times. If you need to only purchase one, I would suggest getting a smaller one; you will not want to lug the big one everywhere.
• Trash Can - Many will invest in a Diaper Genie, but you can get by with just a trash can with a top. Just make sure you take the trash out!
Bathing and Health:
• Bath Tub - You can get by without one of these for a few weeks. This is because until the umbilical cord falls off you, you will not submerge it in water. Rather than that you would sponge bath.
• Wash Cloths - You don't need too many of these because a baby does not need a bath every day. A weeks worth should be fine.
• Hooded Towels -You should be fine with about three.
• Baby Wash and Shampoo - You can get a Head to Toe wash and that will cover both. You should first start with fragrance free for baby's skin.
• Baby Oil - You will not need this much either buy when you need it or just go with a small bottle.
• Vaseline - This is needed if you have a baby boy who was circumcised.
• Rubbing Alcohol - You will need this if your pediatrician recommends it for the umbilical cord.
• Baby Q-tips - One box will be plenty.
• Nasal Aspirator - You will need one of these on the first day.
• Baby brush and Comb - You can either buy these separately or in a kit with other grooming products.
• Baby Nail Clippers - They are smaller & can also be purchased in a kit.
• Baby Thermometer - This is another product that will range in price and a few different choices. You can go with a pacifier, rectal, underarm, oral, ear or forehead.
• Humidifier - You don't have to get one right off, but this is a great thing to have with cold and allergies. You have a many choices, filter or no filter, high or low mist, cool or warm.
Safety Items:
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms - These are general safety items that you should already have.
• Gates, Locks, Outlet Cover - You don't really have to worry about any of these until you have a crawler.
Other Miscellaneous item:
None of these are really a necessity, but you will get use out of them.
• Bouncer Seat - This is a wonderful thing. You want to have a place to set the baby during the day.
• Swing - Same thing as the bouncer seat, you will want places to set and soothe baby. You can either get both the swing and/or seat separately or you can now get a 2 in 1 product.
• Activity Mat - These are meant for small babies with overhead toys. You can choose between prices and sizes to suite you.
• Walker and Jumper - You will not use these until baby is much bigger. You may not also want both of these.
• Baby Seat - You will start to use these when they get good enough head control. The big brand is Bumbo and you have to purchase a tray separately. Another brand is Summer Infant Super Seat; it comes with a tray for snacks with toys attached and also turns into a booster seat.
• Picture frames - You can get these with spaces for each month or hand and foot prints.
• Baby Book/Scrapbook - Although it is not a necessity, it is something you will want to get.
Clothes:
These will be up to you how much you want or need, just remember what season it will be when picking sizes. Also if you are having a shower, expect lots of clothes.
Mother's Needs:
Most forget to tell new mother what they will need after birth, these items are not glamorous but they will be needed and you will be glad that you don't have to send someone out for them.
• Breast Pads - Even if you are not breast feeding you will need some.
• Nursing Bra and Nipple Cream - If you are Breastfeeding
• Stool Softeners, Pads, Witch Hazel Pads - All for your comfort
It is a long list but babies are a lot of work and completely worth it. If you plan on having more than one child you might want to think about buying some item in a neutral color. Make sure that if you are going to be on a tight budget and someone will be throwing you a shower that you register for what you need. It is very easy to get caught up when registering and scan things that you will never use. A lot of people will not use your registry but for the ones that do, they will know exactly what you need. Others may not shop off of it but may look at it to get ideas. Some mothers like to wait until after the shower to buy up what they did not get; this is a great way to avoid more returns. If you do start to shop before, make sure you keep receipts in case you get a double. Don't be afraid to take thing back, most people would rather you get something you need and can get use from, rather than having twenty blankets you will never use.
I hope my list is helpful!
