What you'll need to have on hand for the early days with your newborn
Clothing:
6-8 undershirts (buy side-tying or button or snap front for the first few days; once the cord falls off, you may want to have some “diaper shirts” that snap closed at the crotch) 3-5 nightgowns (for use until the cord falls off) 6-8 one-piece stretchy sleepers 1 or 2 hats 2 or 3 “outfits” for dressing up 4 or 5 pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits 1 or 2 pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face 1 or 2 sweaters or jackets, more in winter bunting bag or snowsuit for winter baby
Blankets:
1 or 2 large cotton blankets 6-8 receiving blankets (also good as burp cloths)
Feeding:
If you are breastfeeding, no equipment is needed! Some nursing mothers like to have these optional items: breast pump milk storage containers nursing pillow nursing bras (if buying prenatally, buy one cup size larger than your pregnant bra size) breast pads (disposable or washable)
Bathtime:
1 plastic infant tub (or use a large dishpan in the sink, or take baby in the bath with you) 6 to 8 wash cloths, not used on baby’s bottom baby soap or cleanser baby shampoo baby soft-bristled hair brush
Bedtime:
If you are using a crib: approved crib and crib mattress 2 or 3 waterproof mattress covers 3 or 4 fitted cribsheets 3 or 4 light blankets that fit in the crib
If baby will sleep with you: firm mattress (not a waterbed) 2 or 3 waterproof pads to place under baby
Other items:
nail clippers or scissors (or just bite off baby’s nails as needed) bulb syringe for suctioning mucous baby thermometer eye dropper or medicine spoon approved infant car seat sling or baby carrier stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat diaper bag 1 or 2 change pads change table (or just use change pad on top of dresser or bed)
Other optional items:
pacifiers baby swing bouncy baby seat mobiles rattles and other baby toys
By Destri Andorf On Friday, June 1, 2007 At 10:51 AM Comments :
I'll be born in the Chinese Year of The Pig
I will start kindergarten in 2013,
be old enough to drive a car in 2023,
and will graduate High School with the Class of 2026
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