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What Things Does a Newborn Baby Need?

By: Lisa Davies
 

The most important thing to bear mind when selecting items for your newborn baby is safety. Initially you will only need a few pieces of equipment as his needs will be basic. You will need clothes, somewhere for him to sleep, something to bathe him in and something to transport him in.

Clothing. Comfort comes above style when choosing clothes for a newborn baby. There might be lots of cute designer outfits out there but unless you have money to burn stay well clear. Your baby just wants to be warm and comfortable and any clothing he has at this stage will probably only last a few weeks before they're too small. Soft machine washable fabrics, preferably cotton, are the one to go for. And for the first month or two vests and babygros are ideal.

Sleeping. To start with a baby can sleep quite comfortably in a baby basket or carry cot - it's not even unheard of for a baby to sleep in a drawer (as long as it has been removed from the chest or cupboard it comes from!). The mattress should be thin and fit snugly, and be covered in a cotton sheet. He must not have a pillow and cot bumpers are not really suitable either as they can stop air circulating properly resulting in your baby getting too hot. For coverings, choose cotton cellular blankets and don't have any fringes or loose ends on them as these could be a choking hazard, particularly as the baby gets a bit older.

Bathing and Changing. A changing table can be useful but is not a necessity. A plastic changing mat that you can use on the floor or on top of a sturdy table is perfectly adequate. To start with your baby can be bathed in a sink but if choosing a baby bath with a stand make sure it is sturdy. Alternatively you can get baby baths which fit across your bath.

Travel. You will need a car seat if traveling by car. Do not buy a second hand car seat unless you can be 100% certain that it has never been in an accident. The damage might not always be obvious to the eye and it is essential that safety of the seat has not been compromised. Baby slings are fantastic for small babies when you are walking around as they get huge comfort from being able to hear your heartbeat and feeling the warmth of your body. When using a pram or pushchair you will need one that goes flat to begin with. If you want to save money then look for a buggy that can recline to a flat position. There aren't a lot of these around but if you find one it will last you from birth until your baby no longer needs a buggy.

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