Getting equipped for your new baby:
Things you should buy before your new baby arrives:
- A crib: When buying a crib make sure crib bar gaps are up to safety standards. Buy a crib with an adjustable mattress to
adjust to baby as he/she grows, they also sell cribs that turn into toddler beds for your child as they get older.
- A car seat: A car seat is essential in traveling in a car. And also necessary for bringing baby home from the hospital.
Make sure baby is always securely strapped in when traveling.
- A stroller: A stroller that can be laid flat can be used from day one and as the baby grows you can sit them up.
- A baby tub: A baby tub that is portable makes it easier to give the baby a bath anywhere.
- A diaper bag: Diaper bags are a great essential for storing diapers,bottles,ointments,baby food,wipes,lotion,etc.
Clothing is a must and having certain articles make thing a lot easier:
Summer baby:
- Socks
- A hat to protect from sun
- Sleepers (without feet)
- Dresses (baby girl)
- Fabric bibs
- A jacket for chilly weather
- Onesies
- Thin blanket
Winter baby:
- Some thermal undershirts
- A coat
- Fabric bibs
- Mittens
- Socks
- Booties
- Sleepers (with feet)
- Blanket
- Snowsuit
- Warm hat
Tip: Clothes with the snaps on the front are much easier to change.
You should also stock up on:
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Formula
- Lotions
- Baby bath
- Thermometer
- Cotton balls
- Q-tips
- Bottles
- Pacifiers
- Bibs
- Burp clothes
- Creams
And anything else you may think you need.