All The Things A Newborn Baby Needs

An ear or forehead thermometer isn t accurate on babies younger than 12.

All the things a newborn baby needs.

Outfits with buttons and snaps are cute and all but when you re seriously sleep deprived and your baby needs a diaper change every hour quick and easy is the way to go. Pacifiers 3 to 5. While bottle feeding or breastfeeding your newborn baby use a bib on the baby to avoid spills and mess. Infant car seat or convertible car seat stroller baby carrier baby swing or bouncer play mat.

Baby soothers toys and entertainment. Bibs and muslin cloths. Digital thermometer rectal or under the arm. A checklist for the first year bathing.

As you make your way down your baby needs list don t forget these feeding items. The kitchen sink works fine at first for bathing your baby but you might want to move your baby. The only clothes you need for your baby in the newborn and 0 3 month sizes are footed pajamas onesies kimono tees socks and mittens. Muslin cloths are ideal to mop up spills soaking up drool and keeping your clothes clean while feeding your newborn.

If family and friends would like to gift you with cute little baby outfits ask them to kindly only buy size 3 months and up. Your baby will most likely live in shoulder gowns because they re just so easy. In case your baby gets sick or hurt these first aid basics are good to have ready. Nice to have items change table or just use change pad on top of dresser or bed rocking chair for feeding and swaddling playpen sling or baby carrier diaper bag 1 or 2 change pads plastic hangers for closet sun shade for car windows 2 or 4 pacifiers if you choose to use these rattles and other.

A support pillow helps with maintaining a comfortable posture while breastfeeding your baby. For many new mothers breastfeeding will continue into the toddler stage which will require an ample supply of nursing bras and tank tops. It adds moisture into the air and helps clear tiny stuffy noses. 2 6 bottles equipped with newborn nipples.

Here are the baby must haves to have on hand.