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New born Baby Essentials

Info_lover | May 3, 2010 |

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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.