What you need to get before you bring your baby home

Items you’ll want and use when you bring home baby

When you are pregnant you get a lot of advice from your friends and your family members regarding what all items you need before your baby is born, and you end up making a lot of lists of all the items that you will be needing. But, it doesn’t have to be like that. So before you go wandering glassy-eyed through the aisles filling your shopping cart in impending parenthood panic mode, you can check out this list.

  • Stroller

If you have already chosen a primary stroller for your baby, see that it has an adapter available with it for your baby car seat model.

  • Car seat

It is mandatory to have car seats by federal law, and the hospital won’t allow you to take your baby home without one. There are a lot of brands which are available from where you can buy car seats which will fit your budget like Safe Kids Worldwide.

  • Nursing pillow

If you are breastfeeding your baby, then a nursing pillow is a must for keeping your baby in the optimal position.

  • Breast pump

A breast pump can be used to supply milk. It is recommended that you should rent a hospital-grade one because they are efficient, powerful, and returnable.

  • Diaper bag

Waterproof diaper bags are seen as the best diaper bags, as they offer plenty of storage, and come in a lot of designs that the caregivers will want and can use.

  • Bottles and formula

There are a lot of suggestions on what bottles you should use for your infants. There are a lot of options from which you can choose like breast-mimicking or classic-style nipples, BPA-free plastic bottles, etc. If you are giving formula milk, you can choose between organic, reflux-reducing formulas in addition to conventional brands.

  • Burp clothes

It is advisable to have at least keep 15-20 burp clothes ready on hand.

 

  • Co-sleeper

Most newborns sleep somewhere near their moms. Co-sleepers are best for the first few months, as they attach securely to the parental bed and have a padded drop-side for easy transfer of baby back to his sleep after feeding.

  • Sleep soothers

Here are some recommendations that can help you with your newborn. Read “The Happiest Baby on the Block” to learn all the skills, you can keep pacifiers with you. Also, The Miracle Blanket is the best swaddle that can be used for keeping the bay wrapped up.

  • Digital thermometer

In the first few weeks of the baby’s life, fevers can be very serious and may require medical attention. A rectal digital thermometer can give you the most accurate temperature reading.

  • Nail clipper

The nails of the babies grow at an amazing speed which can scratch you. So, you can keep a large-grip clipper with optional magnifying glass and light to help you cut the nails.

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