Getting Ready For Baby-Newborn Checklist
Having everything you need for baby ready to go before you bring your newborn home is a wise thing for a new parent to do. But what to get for a newborn baby?
Getting Ready For Baby-Newborn Checklist
Getting Ready For Baby-Newborn Checklist
Getting Ready For Baby-Newborn Checklist
Getting Ready For Baby-Newborn Checklist
Keep in mind that you never really need as much as you think you will. Be realistic. Do you really need a bottle warmer? If you're a parent who can afford it and you want it even if you don't need it, then go for it. Just know that in a few months you're probably going to be reselling it because you've realized that some things are more trouble than they're worth.
I advise having set up the nursery, with Supplies in place, Clothes washed and ready to go, three to four weeks before your due date. That way, even if your baby comes early, you'll be prepared. It's so much easier to come home from the hospital whenyou know you've got everything you need on hand.
Below is a list of the essential must haves for your baby's comfort and safety.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMenT
• Bassinet, co-sleeper/Crib or a Pack and Play for your bedroom.
For the first 12 weeks, you'll be feeding your baby every 2 to 4 hours so having him in your room will help keep you from having to shuffle back and forth to the nursery. It's also nice for keeping your baby we cuddled up and close by. Your newborn has just come from a compact space, so they like to feel snug. I recomMend using the bassinet instead of the crib until your baby can turn over or there is no longer room for him to stretch. You'll only need it in the early months, but you'll be really happy to have it!
• Crib and Mattress
Whenyour baby outgrows the bassinet it's time for a crib. Be sure to buy one that meets current safety standards and make sure that the mattress fits snugly against the sides so that baby can't wiggle or get wedged under.
• Baby sling
Getting Ready For Baby-Newborn Checklist