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What Should I Buy For BabyAn Experienced Moms Advice
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: 13 March 2008 16:14 |
by: Kirsten Hawkins
Babys coming home soon - have you got what you need to take care of the little angel properly? You know you need footie pajamas and onesies, baby towels and bibs - but how many is enough? Having done this five times now - please hold the applause and gasps of shock - I consider myself a bit of an expert on bringing baby home to a prepared household. Most estimates of what you need for baby are a wee bit off, in my opinion. Having brought baby home both with and without a handy washing machine, heres my recommendations for what the well-equipped baby should have at home before he leaves the hospital.
Layette:
Four to six undershirts - the usual recommendation - is actually plenty. Youll find you use them far less than I did when my oldest was born - pre-Onesies days. Skip the tank tops, as cute as the little midge might look in one just like daddys, and go straight for the lap-shoulder t-shirts. They slip on easily, and if you buy them a size or two too big, theyll be long enough to tuck into sweatpants or bottoms.
Sleeping gowns are underrated. They make a great second layer over onesies, and are cool, loose and comfortable for baby in the summer. If youre bringing home a summer baby, pick up at least 6 or 8 sleeping gowns. Theyre much more comfortable in the heat than stretchies.
You can never have enough onesies. Whether you use them as the bottom layer in winter outfitting or the only thing baby wears in the summer, youll go through several a day. If you have a washer at home, you can get by with 6-8. Otherwise, pick up even more. An even dozen isnt really too many at all.
- Experienced moms note: DO use them in the summer. Theyll keep your baby cooler than being in a diaper alone because the cotton absorbs moisture and wicks it away from the skin.
Stretchies are the second handiest baby invention ever. Stick with 100% natural fabrics like stretch cotton or cotton terry for the summer. For the winter, fuzzy jammies should go OVER a pair of onesies rather than against the skin to prevent irritation. 6-8 stretchies should be enough for babys first few months.
Pick up one or two sweaters or sweatshirts to keep baby warm in wintertime or on cooler spring/summer evenings.
Four to six pairs each of booties and socks should be plenty. Cotton stretchy ones will be far more comfortable for baby than nylon.
One special take-me-home outfit and a few cute everyday ones.
Supplies:
Half a dozen baby washcloths are a must. Theyre far thinner than regular adult washcloths, and less likely to irritate babys skin. I never used more than three or four hooded towels, but your mileage may vary. Theyre awfully handy for wrapping a baby up from head to toe after a bath, especially in a cool house.
Bibs are another of those things you just cant have enough of. Drool bibs are fine for tucking under babys chin to keep drool and spit-up from staining clothing. You wont need the bigger bibs for feeding for a while, but pick up one or two to have on hand.
Receiving blankets make great all purpose you-name-its. Theyre the perfect size for swaddling baby under a crib blanket, tossing over your shoulder when you burp the munchkin - or for privacy while you nurse him. Youll use them as towel substitutes, to toss on the floor or on a changing station before you put the baby down, spread them over the stroller or baby seat in the sun - in other words, for just about everything. 6-12 certainly arent too many. Its not like the baby will outgrow them - my toddlers used them as bath towels for years.
Even if youre using disposable diapers, pick up a dozen cloth diapers. Theyre simply the best burp rag ever made.
Two packages of disposable diapers (size newborn and size one) if youve decided to use disposables.
About The Author
Kirsten Hawkins is a baby and parenting expert specializing new mothers and single parent issues. Visit http://www.babyhelp411.com/ for more information on how to raising healthy, happy children.
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