What does the newborn need at the very beginning?

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When expecting a baby, many caring and enterprising parents are eager to buy the most essential goods. However, when the time comes, many of the purchases turn out to be useless.

Essential things, which are needed for newborn care:

I. Hygiene:

Disposable diapers
Nappy cream
Wet wipes
Cloth diapers and disposable diapers
Baby soap
Baby cream
Cotton pads
Cotton buds with a limiter
Hygienic scissors
Baby powder
Laundry soap

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II. First Aid Kit:

Brilliant green
Hydrogen peroxide
Diaper rash cream
Thermometer
Pipette
Cotton wool
Colic remedies
Antipyretic
Antihistamine
Nasal drops and tube for washing the nose

III. Bathing:

Bath for bathing with a built-in slider
Soft terry towel with a hood
Bath ladle
Loofah or sponge
Water thermometer

IV. Bedtime:

Pendulum swing crib or a cradle
Baby chaise lounge ( or a highchair, which transforms into a chaise lounge)
Baby nest for sleep and games
Orthopedic mattress
Sheets
Night light
Baby sleep positioner

V. Strolls and Travels:

Diaper bag (carrycot)
Group 0 car seat
Stroller
Bag, mosquito net, stroller hand clutch and rain cover for the stroller
Warm baby sleeping bag or a blanket (for walks during the cold season)

VI. Clothes:

Clothes for kids must be made from natural materials, preferably cotton. Pay attention to logotypes and labels that are stitched to the inner part of clothes. Be sure to cut them off. It is better to buy at least 2 items of each piece of clothing:

Baby undershirts
Baby sliders
Button-up bodysuit
Onesie
Scratch mittens
Warm socks and thin socks
Baby bonnets
Warm clothes for strolls

VII. Nutrition:

Bottles
A brush for washing the dishes
Silicone bottle nipples
Thermo bag
Warmer and sterilizer (preferably compact 2 in 1)
Bibs

VIII. Development:

Bed cradle musical carousel (mobile)
Soft fabric comfort toys
Rattles of various shapes and colors
Pictures with contrasting geometric images.

It would be great if you could use black and white pictures and toys, for they best contribute to child’s development during its first months of life.

Check our The Ultimate Guide to Baby Nursery Essentials. Read to avoid unnecessary purchases, wasted money and uncertainty.

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