Baby comes as a bundle of joy to the awaiting parents. Fortunately, the first baby enjoys the privilege of having the best and new things. Baby is not a miniature adult to just get adjusted with what ever available. There are a lot of things you need to keep ready to receive him to this world and make it a wonderful place for him to live.
The baby needs warmth, comfort and entertainment to grow more happily and productively. Marketers have studied the needs of the baby and the care giver (mother usually) and designed many items in a very affordable rate meeting the health, sanitation, growth, development and safety needs of the baby. The things you want to buy for your first baby will definitely be endless but the essentials narrow the big list. Let us see the essential things needed for the baby.
Warmth: The baby lies in a warm mothers womb for 40 weeks and he cannot abruptly adjust himself to the surrounding very easily. The mothers hug which we call as kangaroo care (skin to skin attachment) is the best way that provides maximum warmth. Apart from that, we need a few more materialistic things.
Receiving blankets:
They are thin blankets used for swaddling the baby. The baby has to be swaddled for at least 2 weeks despite the temperature being maintained at 68 degrees.
Baby blankets:
This is a thick blanket which is used to keep the baby warm and covered, when the baby is sleeping or while the baby is taken out for a walk or to the doctor's office (to cover the car seat or stroller and t avoid entry of dust), or even to cover yourself and the baby while breast feeding.
Warm clothes:
The baby has to be dressed according to the season. However, it is important to have some warm clothes that covers the baby's whole body which can be used in the initial days of life and during winter.
Comfort: The baby sleeps for at least 20-22 hours a day. This is the basic comfort need of the baby and it is disrupted when there is some kind of disturbance like the baby is wet or not fed properly or poor ventilation or even an uncomfortable bed. So those things necessary to promote sleep is very much needed for the baby.
Crib and mattress:
A baby definitely needs a comfortable place to sleep. It is usually the mother's side for the first few months, then the child must be practiced to sleep in a crib.
Swing:
This is an optional comfort device that is needed for the baby. Though the swing seems to be like a play device, many babies sleep as the swing sways and plays music.
Bouncer:
This is a very useful one for the baby. Once the baby's head control is achieved, the baby can be made to sit in the bouncer and enjoy the toys fixed to it. It is a wonderful device where the baby can be made to sit and be fed. It also acts like a burp chair that prevents aspiration.
Changing table:
Though this is not an absolute necessity, it is comfortable for the mother to give bath, change nappies and dress the baby without much strain. It also gives you some room to keep baby clothes, powder, lotion, soap, oil and nappies as well.
Baby carrier:
This is also not a must-buy product for the baby, but it is more convenient to carry the baby wherever you go and keep your hands free. It is more useful for the dads to carry their babies easily.
Humidifier:
It is necessary to keep the air humid especially when the baby has cold, to sleep comfortably.
Car seat:
An absolute necessity to take your baby out safely.
Stroller:
It is useful in many ways, especially the ones which are convertible that allows the baby to sit or lie down, and that can fix the car seat to it.
Baby formula: Breast feeding is the best feed for the baby. Those mothers who can't breast feed their babies due to certain illness or those who secrete less milk can be ready with baby formula.
Feeding bottles: You will need to buy at least 5 pairs of feeding bottles of different nozzle sizes to use at different stages. Buying 5 pairs will keep you off from washing and sterilizing frequently.
Bottle warmer and sterilizer: The bottle warmer is specially useful while preparing feeds for the baby at nights. And sterilizer also makes life easy and saves time.
Diaper and baby wipes: It is better to purchase less packs of newborn diapers because they out grow very fast from that stage. The rest depends upon the baby's growth and you will need countless. Baby wipes should be alcohol and fragrant free preferably.
Bath tub: It is good for the baby to sit and have a warm and refreshing bath in the tub where the baby can move his arms and legs freely. It also gives them a chance to play.
High chair, milk storage bags, bottle brushes, breast pump, pacifier, baby shampoos, soaps, lotions, creams, powders, baby washing solution to clean bottles, diaper champ, baby detergent to wash clothes, baby monitor, bath towels, baby grooming set which includes small comb, tongue cleaner, small soft brush, scissors, nail clipper, buds, and a large number of bibs, wash clothes, socks, caps are some of the other things needed for your baby.
Medical need items: There are certain emergency medical items which has to be kept at home and out of reach from children. They are as follows:
1. Thermometer
2. Mucus sucker or nasal aspirator
3. Spirit
4. Neosporin
5. Cotton
6. Antiseptic wipes
7. Tylenol syrup for cough and fever
8. Medicine dropper
9. Measuring cup or ounce glass
10. Prescribed medication for abdominal colic or indigestion.
Entertainment: The baby definitely needs some entertainment to grow mentally. The newborn will usually concentrate on bright colored, big and sound making play things. As they grow their interest change depending on the sex of the baby. Whether boy or a girl they must be provided with play items that gives them some kind of a learning and safe exposure.
It is always necessary for the parents to involve themselves in their play and make sure there are no small objects that will choke the children. The items like pack and play, walker and entertainment center are useful to them. There are a lot more a baby needs! Parents to be can start their shopping well ahead of time and select the best for your child.
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