All The Things A Newborn Baby Needs

Contrary to popular belief the only furniture you truly need for your newborn is a place for them to sleep and a place to store their clothes.

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. 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. 2 6 bottles equipped with newborn nipples.

Your baby will most likely live in shoulder gowns because they re just so easy. A checklist for the first year bathing. A support pillow helps with maintaining a comfortable posture while breastfeeding 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.

Here are the baby must haves to have on hand. 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. An ear or forehead thermometer isn t accurate on babies younger than 12. Digital thermometer rectal or under the arm.

Bibs and muslin cloths. Many of us opt for much more than that a changing table dresser nursery gliders toy bin bouncy seat baby swing etc and decorating the baby s room can be a highlight. While bottle feeding or breastfeeding your newborn baby use a bib on the baby to avoid spills and mess. It adds moisture into the air and helps clear tiny stuffy noses.

In case your baby gets sick or hurt these first aid basics are good to have ready. Infant car seat or convertible car seat stroller baby carrier baby swing or bouncer play mat. 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. Baby soothers toys and entertainment.

Some babies love them some don t.