Bringing Baby Home

Getting equipped for your new baby:

Things you should buy before your new baby arrives:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. A baby tub: A baby tub that is portable makes it easier to give the baby a bath anywhere.
5. 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:

1. Socks
2. A hat to protect from sun
3. Sleepers (without feet)
4. Dresses (baby girl)
5. Fabric bibs
6. A jacket for chilly weather
7. Onesies
8. Thin blanket

Winter baby:

1. Some thermal undershirts
2. A coat
3. Fabric bibs
4. Mittens
5. Socks
6. Booties
7. Sleepers (with feet)
8. Blanket
9. Snowsuit
10. Warm hat

Tip: Clothes with the snaps on the front are much easier to change.

You should also stock up on:

1. Diapers
2. Wipes
3. Formula
4. Lotions
5. Baby bath
6. Thermometer
7. Cotton balls
8. Q-tips
9. Bottles
10. Pacifiers
11. Bibs
12. Burp clothes
13. Creams

And anything else you may think you need.