7 Things Your Newborn Baby Needs
By: Living Matters
Tags: Newborn, Baby, Newborn Baby Care

So, you are about to enter the last trimester of your pregnancy, and you want to recap on all the things your baby will need. If you are like me, you want to get every single little thing you can possibly think of to welcome your baby into the world, however, there are some things you can do without, and some that are absolutely indispensable. Here I´m going to guide you through the latter.

Let´s start with the basics:

1. Diapers & Cleaning Products

Not all diapers are created equal, so you want to get the right ones, you can ask your doctor, a family member or a friend what they recommend. Along with diapers get some diaper cream and baby wipes. And you might want to stock up on those since you are going to be using A LOT of them.

2. Let´s Talk About Bathing

Clearly you will need a Baby Bath Tub, and don´t forget to get some Washcloths, a Hooded Towel, some Baby Shampoo, Baby Soap, and if you don´t trust your elbow, you could also get a Bath Thermometer to check the water temperature. There are some really cute ones.

3. The Medical Cabinet

Now, of course, that if your baby gets sick you want to take him or her immediately to the doctor, as you should, but there are some things you could have at hand for the less serious issues. Get a Digital Thermometer, but avoid the ear and forehead ones, at that age rectal or under the arm are the most accurate ways to measure your baby´s temperature. And you should also get a Humidifier, some Nasal Drops, and a Nasal Bulb to ensure your baby breaths perfectly. Also, a set of Safty Nails Scissors will come in handy, to prevent your baby from scratching his or her beautiful face.

4. It´s Feeding Time

Under the assumption that you will be breastfeeding your newborn baby (don´t go crazy if you can´t), you need to get a Breats Pump and some Milk Storage Bags. But in the event you will still need to feed your baby with some Formula you will also need Bottles, different sizes preferably, a Bottle Sterilizer, a bottle brush, some Burp Cloths, and a few spare Nipples.

5. Baby´s Nursery

I´m sure by now you have perfectly decorated your baby´s room, but keep in mind it is actually recommended that your baby sleeps in your room for at least the first 6 months of his or her life, if not longer, to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Having said that, when it comes to Cribs, get one with fixed side rails, and pay attention to the space between the slats, they should be narrow enough to be safe for your baby. Get a firm Mattress and some cute but tight-fitting Crib Sheets. And, I know they are cute but refrain from filling your baby´s crib with pillows and stuffed toys, they could prevent your baby from breathing.

6. Mobility

I remember when my son was born, I would hardly put him down or even let anyone hold him. I admit it, I was selfish and wanted him all to myself. But occasionally, especially when I needed to have my hands free to do other things, I would let some family members hold him, but if there was no one around to help, during those moments a Baby Carrier, Sling or Wrap always came in handy. And when going out, for better mobility, we had Stroller.

Read our 5 Things A New Mom Needs To Know post to have a better understanding of what to expect when your baby is born.

7. Baby Clothes

I had a hard time with this, actually, I still do, and my son is now 7 years old, but what can I say? But seriously now, you don´t have to buy every single piece of clothes you see. Your baby will outgrow them so fast that it will make your head spin, mine almost did, and let´s not get started on your wallet. Just get 7 to 10 Onesies, so you´ll have at least one for every day. Also get maybe five or six Sleepers, three Swaddling Blankets, and two Lightweight Blankets. That should be enough to start.

On a Side Note I didn´t use one, but should you choose to use a Pacifier, get a one-pice model for safety. The ones with multiple parts may be dangerous for your baby.

Now you are all set! But remember, having a baby can be expensive but you shouldn´t have to end up broke in the process. Forget about famous brands, just make sure you get quality and safe ítems for your newborn baby. What babies really need is love, and that is free!