New born Baby Essentials
With the impending arrival of your first baby, it is understandable that you are experiencing stress as a newly-minted parent. You may not be able to tell the difference between a new born baby essential and a convenience item and may be worrying about what to buy in preparation for your baby's arrival. Well, fret not! Below is a checklist of necessary baby products that should be purchased. This list is compiled from the opinions of several experienced parents and will definitely come in hand for you. Generally, a newborn's needs are basic and little. Following this list will help you to cut expenses and keep your newborn baby warm, fed and clothed.
New born baby essentials for hygiene purposes
- Baby wipes. They are invaluable and are a must-have item for new parents.
- Cloths. They are useful when a baby burps and make a small mess.
- Diapers. Generally, 50 newborn diapers will suffice although it is not unheard of for a newborn infant to use up to 10 diapers a day but such situations are rare. 50 diapers will be a good start.
- Ointment. This can help your baby from developing diaper rash.
- Cotton swabs and alcohol. These are used to clean the umbilical cord stump of a newborn.
- First aid kit. Essential items in a first aid kit should include baby nail clippers, medicine dropper and a thermometer.
Baby's feeding essentials
These items will depend on if you are going to breast feed or bottle feed your baby.
- Breast pump
- Nursing pillow for support
- Milk storage containers
- Nursing bras. If buying prenatally, buy one cup size larger than your pregnant bra size.
- Breast pads
- Milk bottle
- Sterilizer
- Baby formula
Newborn baby essentials for sleeping
- Baby crib, along with the crib mattress
- Bed linens
- Soft blankets. They help to keep a newborn baby warm and secure.
Baby's bathing essentials
- Baby lotion
- Plenty of soft wash cloths
- Baby shampoo which is tearless
- A small baby bath tub
- Moisturizing baby bath gel
- Moisturizing lotion
New born baby essentials for travelling
- Diaper bag. This can help to store diapers, baby wipes, lotion creams, cloth and extra baby clothing. If possible, get a bag that has an insulation section to keep prepared baby milk bottles warm until required.
- Baby pacifiers. Keep some spare ones in case one is dropped or lost.
- Baby stroller. Get a combo package which can serve both as a car seat and a stroller.
The above checklist for new born baby essentials can help a new parent to distinguish between convenience items and necessary newborn products.


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