The Essentials For Bringing Baby Home

Bringing your new baby home is so exciting, but can also be a little overwhelming. What are all the things you'll need for your little one? Where do you start? Well here are just the basic essentials that you will need for your perfect little newborn angel.

Clothes

Of course you are going to need clothes. A common mistake many new parents make is buying too many clothes. Your little ones grow so fast that they grow out of their clothes very quickly. It is more cost effective to buy only the necessities and then begin to prepare for the next size up. You will need a coming home outfit, some stretch body suits (which my little ones lived in when they were little), socks, hats, and a jacket, depending on the time of year. Some other items that are nice to have around but are not necessary are some undershirts, nightdresses or sleep suits, bibs, sweaters, and mittens.

Nursery

You will need a crib, a mattress, a sheet, and a couple of lightweight blankets. These are the things that you will need before you bring your baby home. Some extras include a bumper, crib bedding, pillows and more, but they are not necessities. Other items that you might want are a rocking chair (which I think is a necessity for those late night feedings), a diaper pail, changing table, dresser, mobile, and a bookcase.  What you get will depend on your budget and your preferences.

It may seem a little early for the bookcase, but it really isn't too early to start building your child's library of children's books. The sooner children are exposed to books, the sooner the wide world of reading will open up for them. And also, a mobile is more than simply a decoration. The visual stimulation of a moving, colorful mobile helps your baby's cognitive development.

Gear and Misc

A car seat is a must have in order to bring your baby home from the hospital. It's also nice to have a stroller and a diaper bag for when your on the go. Activity centers, bouncers, swings, a highchair, play mats and more are all available for your baby. Pacifiers and teething rings are also nice to have around. There are plenty of entertaining and soothing toys for baby; you just need to decide what works best for you and your baby.

Feeding

What you will need depends on whether you plan on breastfeeding or using formula. Bottles, nipples, brushes, formula, breast pumps, breast pads, nursing pillow, nursing bras, and lanolin are just some of the basics that you will need to feed your child.

Bath and Baby Care Products

You will need a baby bathtub, towels, wash cloths, thermometers, fingernail clippers, nasal aspirator, Tylenol, and toiletries for your baby. You will also need to decide if you want to use disposable diapers or cloth diapers. You will also need baby wipes and a rash cream.

These are just the very basics that you will need for your little ones. I know that it can be a little overwhelming, but if you just follow these simple suggestions you will get the products that you need.

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