It is worth preparing for the birth of a baby in advance so as not to decide on the purchase of the necessary things at the very last moment, because in the hustle and bustle it is easy to miss the important. First of all, compose detailed list things that you need to have at your disposal to ensure the comfort and safety of the child.

Practice shows that half of the items can be deleted from the lists of young mothers who are trying to foresee everything to the smallest detail. In the first three to four months of life, the child does not need a lot of clothes (he quickly grows out of it), a large number of toys, etc.

When compiling a list, it is worth focusing on two main criteria - the demand for things and your financial capabilities. For example, a baby monitor or baby monitor is a useful device, but not a necessity.

It is useful to communicate with relatives and friends who are planning to give you something useful for the child, to coordinate their efforts so that the gifts are from the list of necessary things and do not duplicate each other.

Cribs or cradles for newborns, clothes for the little ones are often “inherited” from relatives and friends with children, because babies quickly grow out of everything without having time to make them unusable. You may not even have to buy something from the list.

What you need for a newborn for the first time after childbirth: a list

Furniture and accessories for sleep

• A sleeping place is a crib "for growth" with high slatted sides or a cradle for a newborn without a sidewall, which is installed close to the parents' bed (or attached to it) so that mom and baby have a common space. It is also allowed in the parent's bed, but the mattress must be hard so as not to damage the baby's developing skeleton.
• The crib is equipped with a hard mattress (coconut fiber or horsehair), soft sides to protect the baby from injury.
• Blanket - thin and warm, for different seasons.
• A waterproof mattress pad that allows air to pass through (or a medical oilcloth), 2-3 sheets, 2 duvet covers, a pillow for children under 1.5-2 years old is not needed.
• Baby changing table. Many consider this piece of furniture superfluous and carry out all the procedures (swaddling, massage, skin treatment, etc.) on the parent's bed. However, in the end, this turns into chronic back pain in my mother. If it is not possible to buy a changing table, borrow a table of small sizes of standard height from your acquaintances, lay a double-folded flannelette blanket on it and cover it with cotton cloth. On such a table it is also convenient to iron children's things, spreading a clean sheet.
• Locker or chest of drawers for children's things. Be sure to take a separate place for clothes, diapers and other accessories of the baby.
• Nightlight. Allows you to create a soft backlight that will not prevent the child from falling asleep, while it is easier for parents to monitor the baby at night.

Bathing

• Bath. It is more practical to take a larger bath, as babies quickly grow in height, or buy a small bath for the first couple of months of a baby’s life, and then bathe him in a large bath using a slide or an inflatable circle around his neck.
• Slide for a large bath or tub. Extremely useful thing if you often have to wash the baby alone, there is no risk of accidentally dropping the baby, because you have to hold it on one hand, and pour water from a jug on the other and wash it.
• Thermometer for water. Usually they do not use it, but check the temperature with their elbow - the water should be pleasantly warm, but not hot.
• Sponge. Soft, easy to clean, made from natural materials. You can use a terry mitt.
• A circle around the neck, a special visor that protects the eyes from getting soap when washing your hair can be purchased a little later.
• Towels. Large, soft, terry - 2 pieces. Comfortable models with a hood.

Feeding

• bottles. For the baby on breastfeeding one is enough (for dill water, expressed milk) plus one or two replaceable nipples. child on artificial feeding at least two are required, plus replacement nipples.
• Bottle brush. Not obligatory thing, but helps to quickly and efficiently wash them.
• Breast pump. For information on how to choose a breast pump and how to use it correctly, read the article at the link.
• Freezer bags breast milk(if the mother is forced to skip feedings).
• A sterilizer and a thermal bag are useful, but they are things that you can do without.

Walk

• Stroller. It is not worth saving on this item, it should be reliable, convenient and functional. It is desirable that the kit immediately includes a mosquito net and a bag for things, a cape from rain and wind, and a mattress. Or these accessories will have to be purchased separately.

The transforming stroller is convenient in that it is easy to convert it from a “crew” for a newborn into a walking model for an aged baby. older than a year. The disadvantage of the transformer is a lot of weight. If there is no elevator in the house and there is no way to leave the stroller below, it is advisable to buy a simple, lightweight model for a newborn, and after a year change the “transport” to a walking model.

• (or "kangaroo"). It will help with comfort for the back and arms to carry the child at home and on summer walks. And even in winter, if you buy a sling jacket.
• Carrying bag. Relevant if the baby was born in winter. It is convenient to use for visiting a doctor, etc.
• Car seat. Must buy if you have a car.

Body care, first aid kit

• Diapers. You should not buy a large number of diapers in advance, as the packages take up a lot of space. In addition, the child grows, his weight changes, respectively, the size of diapers changes. It is enough to buy a couple of packs of diapers of a suitable size before the mother and baby are discharged from the hospital, and then buy more as needed.
• Absorbent diapers. Before the arrival of the baby home, it is advisable to stock up on a pack disposable diapers and purchase some medium-sized reusable absorbent pads. This will allow the baby to sleep without a diaper that can rub delicate skin and feel comfortable.
• Hydrogen peroxide, brilliant green. Necessary for the treatment of the navel in the first days of the baby's life.
• Cotton wool. Turundas are twisted from it to cleanse the nose and ears of the baby.
• Cotton discs. They are easy to clean baby's skin.

• Gauze, bandage. Universal consumable. By folding a piece of gauze, you can make a disposable "washcloth" for washing a baby.
• Vaseline oil. Suitable for lubricating dry nasal mucosa, helps soften and remove crusts of dried mucus.
• Baby skin oil or powder - treat wrinkles.
• Baby cream - moisturizing, with anti-inflammatory effect, for diaper rash, under the diaper.
• Wet wipes for children (without alcohol, fragrance). Allows you to quickly remove impurities from the skin of the baby.
• Baby soap - solid, liquid.
• Aspirator. Helps to remove mucus from the nose, but not everyone finds it useful.
• Thermometer. It is preferable to use an electronic - the usual form or a nipple-thermometer.
• Soother 2 pcs, for the little ones.
• Potassium permanganate. For disinfection of bathing water.
• Dried string, chamomile - a decoction is added to the water when bathing, if the baby has urticaria, etc.
• Dill seeds in filter bags. The infusion is useful for colic, acts as an antispasmodic.
• Enema with a soft tip, the smallest volume.

• Pipette.
• Syringe without needle. It is convenient for them to give liquid medicines.
• Scissors with rounded tips.
• Baby comb.
• Children's hypoallergenic laundry detergent.

It is advisable to coordinate the list of medicines with a neonatologist or pediatrician. It is usually recommended to have on hand:

• Saline. It may be necessary to treat the eyes, nose, ears, for washing or instillation into the nose with a runny nose, allergies, dry mucous membranes.
• Antipyretic. Recommended in the form of suppositories for children from 0 months.
• Glycerin suppositories. Use for constipation (you can simply cut a candle out of baby soap).

Cloth

What clothes does a newborn need? The first clothes are included in the standard kit for discharge from the hospital. It is often bought in advance, choosing a neutral color, or after the baby is born - in this case, you can choose a pink or blue set without fear that the sex of the child was mistakenly determined on the ultrasound.

The discharge kit includes (in addition to a diaper and a hat in the cold season):

• 2 undershirts (light and flannel);
• 2 diapers (light and flannel);
• 2 bonnets (light and warm);
• envelope (depending on the season - light or warm).

A list of other things that will be needed in the first two to three months of a baby's life includes:

• Diapers flannel, cotton - 8-10 pcs.
• Cotton sliders - 7-8 pieces, warm ones - 2-3 pieces, preference should be given to models with buttons on the straps instead of ties or buttons.
• Undershirts are thin - 5-6 pieces, warm - 2-3 pieces.
• Knitted bodysuits with sleeves and without sleeves (they can replace several vests). The bodysuits are fastened with buttons at the bottom, which makes it easy to change the diaper.
• Overalls with long sleeve, knitted. They have a zipper along the entire length. 2-3 pcs.
• The jacket is light and thick.
• Mittens-scratches (do not allow the baby to injure himself with sharp nails).
• Cotton and woolen socks (according to the season), 2 pairs each.
• Booty socks with ties, 2-3 pairs. They make it possible to put on baby rompers and overalls a little “for growth” - booties sit tightly on the feet, do not move out with long trousers.
• Cotton and flannelette caps (3-4 pcs), hats according to the season (taking into account that the head is growing rapidly).
• Walking overalls for the season and for the next season.

For the first time, a newborn needs quite a lot of things, some of which will last a long time - for example, furniture, a transforming stroller, towels. But a significant part of the list is occupied by consumables (it makes no sense to buy them for the future) and clothes, from which the kids are growing rapidly.

Advice! For the first time, buy such things as cotton overalls, vests, bodysuits, blouses and romper suits 2 times less in quantity than in the list. In the very first days, you will understand what clothes are more comfortable and more suitable for your child, and you will be able to buy the necessary things.

Toys

At first, the baby sleeps more than he is awake, but it is useful to regularly occupy his attention with the help of toys. It is enough to buy 2-3 bright rattles of different shapes. They must be made of safe materials, easy to clean.

What else

In addition to basic necessities, there are many devices and devices that make it easier for parents to care for their baby. If possible, it is recommended to purchase:

• Baby monitor (or video baby monitor). You can do your own thing and be in control.
• Mobile (electronic, mechanical). It is useful for a child to consider moving objects, when the baby's attention is busy, he can be left alone in the crib for a while.
• Chaise lounge for newborns. It can be easily carried around the apartment - the child will always be in the zone of your attention.

With a reasonable approach, the purchased set of things will fully satisfy the needs of the baby.

I wrote with the girls from the forum a year ago)))) I share for those who need it.

We are trying to figure out what to buy before half a year. Decide the rest along the way.

The first group of things is furniture

Crib and bedding(with color, with a longitudinal / transverse pendulum or without, on wheels and with a rocking chair, with a lifting side, with round or flat slats, etc. - it is better to decide on your wishes in advance) Bed, cradle or basket-cradle. A crib for a baby should be not only beautiful and safe, but also comfortable for the child. Keep in mind that the baby is growing and developing rapidly. It is good if the crib will serve the child up to 3 years. That is, choose models that can later be converted into a children's bunk bed. It is convenient when the crib has a lower drawer. At first, it can be adapted for clothes, and later for children's toys. Models are practical, in which the bottom is adjusted in height to the mattress, the sides are lowered. The lowering sides will make it easier to fill the bed and out of it, it will be easier to get the baby. You might like models that have two bite bars. Bars will come in handy when teething in a baby. A bed for a child should be made of good varieties of trees (birch, pine, oak). Protective bumpers for the bed come in handy so that the baby does not accidentally hit.

Some moms prefer to usebasket-cradle. The cradle basket is convenient in that it has carrying handles, removable, machine-washable covers, and is very cozy in itself. Some babies prefer the bassinet at first. A large open space at first can scare and alarm them. And in the cradle they feel cozy and comfortable.

Choose the best for the bed the best place: bright, warm, with good ventilation, and maybe taking into account geopathic zones. You can not put a baby bed next to the battery, by the window. It is better to put the bed next to the bed where mom and dad sleep. Then mom or dad can reach the baby at any time. It is good if the baby lies with his head to the north or east. Nothing should hang above the child's bed (shelves, pictures, cabinets ...). As soon as the baby grows up and can sit up on his own, you should completely lower the bottom of the bed under the mattress. This should be done before the child starts to stand up!

Mattress . "Orthopedic" and comfort - these are the two most important factors when choosing a mattress for a crib. First of all, the mattress must exactly fit the size of the inner space of the crib, without gaps and “holes”. The mattress should always be dry, clean, even, without dents and bedsores.

Mattresses are different: spring, woolen, spring filled with felt, horsehair, with a washcloth or with sea grass. The box spring contains coil springs encased in cotton felt, supported by a layer of foam rubber for comfort. The wool mattress contains helical springs, which are enclosed in a filling of coconut fibers and natural hair. This filling is wrapped with a thick layer of lambswool and cotton felt.

The mattress should not be too soft. Do not buy very soft mattresses - wadded, or second-hand mattresses. The surface of the mattress should not sag when the child is lying on it. The baby's spine should always be straight.

You might likemattress protector. The mattress protector has a soft quilted top, non-slip bottom and waterproof vinyl insert, as well as absorbent pads. Machine washable. Prepare in advance mattress topper.

Bedding: duvet covers, sheets. On the Baby blanket you should wear a washed, ironed light duvet cover. You will need two duvet covers. Sheets - two bottom sheets are larger and 3-4 top sheets are smaller. First of all, you need a large sheet or with an elastic band (so as not to get out) Sheets can be cotton, flannel, terry.

No pillow. Children under the age of one should not sleep on a pillow. If a child at this age sleeps on a pillow, this can seriously affect his health (especially on the spine). Babies need a level surface. If you are very worried that the baby sleeps without a pillow, put a thin cotton diaper folded in several layers or a gauze napkin instead of a pillow.

Crib bed:a set with full sides, as a rule, is not useful, a pillowcase (useful no earlier than 6 months), a woolen blanket with a duvet cover is useful only for walking with the baby in winter. If you hang all-boards on the crib, it will be stuffy there.

Oilcloth with an uneven surface

Oilcloth thin (I put it in a folded flannel diaper and it turned out something like disposable diapers - very convenient) It is better to have several oilcloths: for the crib and for the stroller.

Blankets: one light quilt and a thin wool blanket. Do not cover babies under 12 months of age with warm quilts as this can cause overheating. If the room where the baby is located is warm, then it is enough to use warm diapers (flannel, terry). Be sure to consider the season! For young children, overheating is just as bad as cold. Don't let your baby overheat. Cover the baby so that the blanket does not lie on his head.

Waterproof mattress topper for your (adult) bed(sold in stores that sell adult mattresses) Very necessary thing, especially if you are a supporter of breastfeeding the baby only, and there is not so much milk to feed by the hour and the baby is ready to suck the baby all the time, and the summer is hot and it is a pity to keep the baby in a diaper all the time. In this case, lying on the bed next to a peacefully sucking naked baby and not being afraid that he will write past a disposable diaper / oilcloth is a great pleasure! In addition, such a mattress pad will be very useful when a one and a half year old baby gets out of his crib and says “take me to sleep with us” ...

Stroller Everything is important in a stroller: the wheels, the shape of the carrycot, and the colors. A stroller should not only be comfortable, reliable, practical, but no less important, satisfy your outlook on life. Let me explain. Think about your lifestyle. Will you need to go up and down stairs (then the lightness of the stroller is important) or will you use the elevator (you need to know the width of the elevator), will you walk through narrow corridors before going outside or not? Do you plan to travel by car most of the time? On foot? Consider your height and the height of your husband.

Strollers are different, both in height and width. Be sure to correlate the wheels of the stroller with the roads on which you will carry it. When choosing a stroller, be sure to consider the age of the child for the spring-summer season. You can choose a stroller that can be adjusted according to the child's different developmental periods. Until the baby can sit up without help, he needs to lie on a flat surface. It can be a pushchair or a pushchair. Please note that some strollers are not suitable for children under 6 months of age. Other strollers are designed with the needs of newborns in mind. Models strollers variety. In the stroller, the child can be placed facing forward or facing you. Some wheelchairs allow you to change the position of the seat. Some strollers have an adjustable handlebar, which can make life a lot easier, especially if you and your husband are of different heights. The spring suspension will help ensure a smooth ride of the stroller on our roads. Most strollers are equipped with a tray, for the things the baby needs, as well as for shopping. You might like folding strollers. It is convenient to travel with them, for example, to drive to the park by car.

Wardrobe for linen. D For baby clothes, there should be a separate clean locker or a separate shelf in a common closet. Arrange things so that right moment do not look for and do not shift them, so that things are always at hand.

Chest of drawers with changing table(the baby always has so many necessary things that there is nowhere to put it all and a terrible mess forms in the habitat area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe crumbs ... The chest of drawers is exactly that necessary thing, which will help to avoid this very mess and save mom's time looking for the right item)Baby changing tableSet aside a dedicated space for this activity. Please note that at hand, especially at first, you should have hygiene products - jars, bottles, cotton wool, napkins, cream, oil, hydrogen peroxide, brilliant green and so on. The place for caring for the baby should be warm, bright, comfortable, in a word, comfortable for both of you. For swaddling, a regular table covered with a soft baby blanket is suitable, on top of which, you should lay a waterproof oilcloth and a warm diaper. Very convenient are special changing tables and mattresses for changing clothes or removable changing mats.

Bucket with lid (the described diapers will be stored there in a special soapy solution until evening comes - washing time), For those who use diapers, buy a pack of disposable plastic bags. They removed the diaper and immediately tied it in a bag, there is an option to buy an expensive diaper disposer)))

1 I will add my comments We used the crib only for storing things and as an arena, the child never slept in it, because we practiced co-sleeping. I plan to do the same with the second one. Then the child moved immediately to the "adult" bed. In this regard, I am very glad that the bed was inherited from a friend, and I did not buy everything and at a high price. I think that the set in the crib (sides, etc.) is generally superfluous, you can also hang it with a blanket, if necessary. Well, if you only want everything to be the very best, but in my opinion there will be so many expenses, there are things that you can completely do without and that will not last very long, but they usually cost a lot. It is very convenient to use your old multiple-washed sheets as sheets, they are already soft from washing and it’s not so pitiful when a child pees on them. From the same sheets, you can build diapers. If you have a dresser-diaper, then the chest of drawers is quite enough for children's things, although there are a lot of them, but they are not so big and do not take up much space.

2 If someone plans to sleep together, then at first you definitely won’t need a crib if you accustom yourself to a crib (but will you get used to it? You’re not accustoming a cat to the toilet, how will it go ... problems in childbirth, so we didn’t even talk about a separate dream). Our bed is big, we are thin, everyone fits well, I also took out the bottom of the crib and docked it to our bed on the bedside tables, put the mattress from the crib on top and periodically the baby slept there, but our bed is low, there is a lot of space, you can do this .

3. A crib is needed, because even if you are going to sleep together, but in the crib (or playpen) there will be the only safe place where you can put the child and at this time wash the floors, tidy up, eat yourself, etc. We have a one-room apartment, we didn’t buy an arena. I slept in the crib during the day and a little at night, they practiced more joint sleep. In a year and 3 months, we bought a sofa, the crib was removed. It takes up so much space, and the sofa is a beauty!

The second group of things - bath accessories and toys

Bath small + bigger. (Some people save 350 rubles and buy the bigger one right away. In vain! A baby is always born so unexpectedly tiny that a bigger bath is clearly not suitable. It’s just scary to put him down there! Even prudently wrapped in a diaper, and in strong daddy’s hands ...) bathe by placing the tub on the table. Option special board for the bath and install the bath on it

Thermometer for measuring water and air temperature while swimming.It is desirable that the room where you will bathe the baby is warm (20C - 25C), but not stuffy. The water temperature is about 37C. The water temperature can be measured not only with a thermometer, but also with the "grandmother's way" - with your elbow or wrist (the water should be warm and pleasant), this method is quite reliable. Before you start bathing your baby, be sure to check the water temperature again.

Bucket or small pitcher.

Medicinal plants for external use. DSuitable for outdoor use medicinal plants as string grass, chamomile flowers, mint grass, oregano grass, oat seeds, birch leaves, valerian roots, cudweed grass, nettle grass, needles. They make a water infusion. Infusion is used for baths, for washing. In some cases, sea salt can be used. Sea salt baths are indicated for rickets, decreased muscle tone, and diathesis (in certain cases). To soften city water and improve its properties, it is advisable to use weak herbal infusions.

Baby soap. It is enough to wash a child up to a year with soap 1-2 times a week or less often. It is not necessary to wash your baby with soap every day. Soap, even a very good one, dries out the delicate skin of a child, washes away natural lubrication, and can cause peeling and irritation of the skin. Daily baths with decoctions of herbs and cereals are useful instead of soap Alternative bathing foam

Soft terry mitten instead of a washcloth. Mterry mitten or a soft sponge made of natural material will serve as a good washcloth. Although this is not necessary for a child under one year old.

A soft towel with a hood or just a towel.The hooded towel is very comfortable for the little ones. In them, the children feel much more comfortable and cozy, while mom wipes it after the bath. After each bath, thoroughly and gently blot all the folds in the child. No need to rub the delicate and sensitive skin of the baby. Pay special attention to the creases behind the ears, neck, under the armpits, groin, under the knees, and between the fingers and toes. If necessary, lubricate them with a special cream or oil. Carefully look after the "bottom" of the child.

Hair brush and comb.Better bristle than nylon.

Box for children's toiletries.Such a box will certainly come in handy in your household. It helps keep your baby's bath toiletries in order. Very practical for travel. Easy to clean, has many compartments and a snap-on lid.

Large inflatable ball for tummy massage.

toys:

Carousel on the bed

Pair of balls on a stick

rattle-beads

Developing mat

Music with bells

Slides, bathing equipmentIndividually - if the baby is large, if you have to bathe mainly one mother, then perhaps you need

Bath foamReplaced with bath herbs or baby soap

Bathing device for baby. A thing that seems necessary, but is not at all. The bath there is so small that it functions only 1-2 months, and these devices cost a lot. That is, I personally advise you not to buy this.

circle for bathing Baby Swimmer. You can read about them

A very convenient thing: the back does not get tired, and the baby is in “free swimming”. I bought here on the site from a girl dealer. Rupili late, already at 4.5 months. We sailed in it until about 7 and the son refused to swim further, he began to get up in the bath. They took it to the lake once with them, but at a depth of more than 1 meter it cannot be used, under very strict supervision, side by side. So it says up to 2 years can be used

1 D add from personal experience too..

We bought an anatomical bath, i.e. in which you can immediately put the child and do not need to hold and do not need to buy anything. I put a folded flannel diaper under my head, because mine was very fond of raising and lowering his head (well, this is when he grew up a bit). When bathing, I did not use any soap, nor any washcloths until about the period of active crawling, then I added soap, but without a washcloth. Everything was washed by hand. The kids have too delicate skin and while the baby just lies in the crib it doesn’t get very dirty. The temperature was measured only when she put the baby to swim, then she didn’t add water, as it cooled down, it’s good, he starts to get used to it and then bathes in cool water. But it must be looked at by the child, my hot boy from birth. I didn’t use a jug, I washed it off later under a shower or a tap, or take any convenient vessel. It is better to immediately take a large towel and wrap the child there after bathing, towels with a hood are certainly cool, but in my opinion useless. For bathing I used a series (in the hospital they developed severe irritation on the legs, for a long time I could not cure it.

The hairbrush is a separate issue… The child will soon be 5, I don’t comb his hair, well, there’s no need. I cut it under a hedgehog, the hair is thin, even if it grows back, it’s enough just to gently wipe it with a towel after bathing ... In general, I gave the child all these brushes to play, I never used them.

2 IMHO, you can not buy a baby bath, I bathed and bathe in a large bath, without diapers. I determine the temperature of the water in the indicated "grandmother's way". A ladle (jug) is needed. I use herbs only as directed by a doctor.

3 As for the bath, I also agree by the way. It’s just that we didn’t have a bath, so we bathed in the nursery for up to six months, then they put a big bath in and began to bathe together. True, we have one more thing but ... a cube of water is 40 rubles, a bath is 1.5x1.5 m, pumping out water is also for money, so spending water is just so expensive.

4 By the way, I don’t recommend a very small bath, children grow up so fast! There are also special slides for swimming. We bought 2: first plastic (we immediately realized that it was for older babies, the slope is too high), then rag (like knitting needles, the material is stretched between them), here it is ideal for newborns.

5 and this time we will not take a bath. They took Vike (more precisely, they gave it to us), they bathed in it for about a month. My daughter was crying when bathing (which they just didn’t try). And as soon as we switched to a large bathroom for a swim, my daughter loved it so much! you can also swim there - roll back and forth on the child's hand. Of course, there are some inconveniences - every day we scrubbed the bath with baking soda. And bathing is not as convenient as in a bath - the back gets tired. We had a whole ritual every day - while dad cleans the bath, I did a light massage for my daughter and did gymnastics, then I bathed her for 15 minutes, then dad for 15 minutes. And then dry, wipe off, eat and bainki.

The third group of things is an exemplary newborn wardrobe

It all depends on your outlook on life. Some parents prefer immediately after discharge from the hospital to dress the baby in everything “adult”, that is, in overalls, soft beacons, socks ... Someone at first uses diapers and vests more actively. Some people prefer diapers. Someone - diapers. And most use everything, depending on the behavior and mood of the baby. The choice is always up to the parents.

Approximate wardrobe of a newborn:

thin diapers 10 pieces; ( )

warm flannelette diapers 8-10 pieces; ( if you do not use diapers + 5)

4 light undershirts with ties with long sleeves (knitted ones are better than chintz ones, they are much softer and more comfortable to wear. I bought Nasha Mom and was satisfied) (the undershirt should be wrapped around the back, its length should be up to the level of the navel; perhaps, undershirts will come in handy with sewn-in sleeves; or mittens; undershirts are put on with the seam outward);

4 sliders with heels

3 thin knitted pajamas - (this is such a jumpsuit on the front with buttons with sleeves and trousers - very comfortable for night time - nothing is distorted when you take the baby to feed when awake)

2-a - 3 light overalls with short sleeves and short pants, made of a fabric with a high content of cotton, with buttons in front and between the legs; * determine the amount of this type of clothing based on whether you will use undershirts or only overalls, or both;

1 jumpsuit warmer

This is a kit for the first two months - the optimal size is somewhere around 56-58 (usually babies are born like that), Try to estimate the size according to your ultrasound - if you have always been ahead of the benchmarks in length, then buy 57, if you followed the norm or less - you can buy and 54

Approximately the same number of different undershirts, sliders need to be bought for size 62 - 64

2nd light, soft scarves;

2 bonnets (warm and light); you need to wear them after swimming and for a walk, if it is not very cold, in cold weather a scarf is more reliable;

1 warm hat for winter time

2-3 pairs of thin socks with a soft elastic band

2 pairs of soft terry socks

Booties (the most comfortable in the Mothercare store, in my opinion)

A pair of woolen socks (soft angora from Nasha Mama)

light and warm blanket (woolen, not wadded!) for walking and for sleeping at home; nice corner for a blanket;

it is very convenient to use a light or warm envelope for a walk (according to the season);

another outerwear for a walk, taking into account age and season.

In winter, especially warm clothes are not needed. Just wrap the baby well in a warm blanket + hat and that's it. For the winter, a transformer suit is very cool, you can take a demi-season option. (Only lying ones are good in an envelope, if it’s warm, then you can cover them in the cold, many will have children by the winter, so it’s better to have a jumpsuit, but this is IMHO !.)

Girls! before you buy a bunch of things for the baby - remember, the baby will be born in the summer! You need to take summer clothes accordingly, buy winter ones by winter, you will already know the size. Caps are not used at all! Neither after swimming, nor for a walk (July's son, when he grew up and autumn began, he began to wear hats)

Some rules for choosing a dowry

As a rule, the baby grows from a size of 54-56 cm by 1.5 months. So do not get carried away buying colorful suits and dresses for such a growth. Because, according to experience, somewhere in 3-4 months, everyone already buys clothes for babies in the size of 6-12 months. If you like a beautiful suit or dress and you want to buy it personally for the future crumbs, buy for a height of 74 cm. You will not be mistaken. At least wear it a little. Suits and T-shirts that are worn over the head, you will be able to pull on the baby no earlier than the time he sits down. That is not earlier than 6 months. At this age, the baby reaches a height of 68-74 cm. If you put clothes over your head on a lying baby, it will cause him great inconvenience and may even hurt ...

Clothing with buttons active kids not very suitable, because they actively unfasten it already in 2-3 months.

Clothes for a newborn should be comfortable cut, stitched with soft threads, made from natural fabrics.

Choose clothes that are easy to wear. The first time it will be very useful to you. Children usually do not like to dress and undress, but this procedure can be made enjoyable by choosing the right outfits.

Take care of warm clothes: decide what will be more convenient for you, a woolen blanket or a warm envelope. Any option will do, as long as the baby is not too hot.

Woolen clothes should be worn on soft underwear, always natural. The skin of a newborn is very delicate and sensitive, and the process of dressing and undressing helps the child to feel his body and introduces him to the world around him. This activity should be as enjoyable as possible.

At first, zip-up sliders or light overalls are more convenient. Elasticated pants will come in handy a little later, when the baby is more independent.

Children's things should be practical so that they can be washed in a typewriter. The baby cannot be neat and clean all the time, and you should not constantly think about clothes.

The baby grows very quickly and therefore it is simply pointless to acquire an extensive wardrobe. The child will grow up much earlier than these things wear out, it is better to buy several sets "for growth" and change when they become small.

All linens must be pre-washed and ironed. Well, in the future, it is not at all necessary to carefully iron diapers and undershirts. Only the lower undershirts and diapers, which are in contact with the umbilical wound that has not yet fully healed, require special cleanliness and careful ironing.

The fourth group of things - child care and first aid kit

Be sure to cookdetergents for washing baby clothes. Better if it will baby soap not baby laundry detergent. Many children give a skin reaction to the powder in the form of a rash or itching. If you use powder then - Baby washing powder "from 0 months", Fabric softener "from 0 months"

Pampers for newborns- do not buy a lot at once, check the reaction to them and understand what is more convenient for you

Gauze or terry diapers 20 pieces (for gauze diapers, gauze is taken about 1 m by 1 m in size and carefully folded into several layers; the size of the diaper is about 50 cm by 15 cm; distribute the thickness of the diapers correctly, taking into account the sex of the child); - this is for those who will not use diapers

Wet wipes for wiping buttocksSpecial refreshing, antiseptic wipes for skin care. These wipes are impregnated with a refreshing, anti-inflammatory solution. They are used to care for the "bottom", but not for the face.

Butt powder. If you allow your baby to spend a lot of time naked, then you can do without powder and creams. The powder is used when weeping irritation, redness appears in the skin folds. Usually these are inguinal folds, folds under the armpits. The powder should be washed off quite often, otherwise, mixing with sweat, it can create an environment favorable for the development of bacteria.

Softening cream for baby and delicate skin.Often it is used for diaper rash, with irritation and itching of the skin. Diaper rash is often an indicator that the child does not spend enough time undressed or that he is washed poorly and not properly, but this can be a peculiar form of diathesis. And diathesis can be a consequence of dysbacteriosis. In addition, you should pay attention to the quality of diapers. Irritation can also be caused by detergents with which you wash baby clothes (soap, powder). Do right choice possible by selection.Body cream is most often recommended by Bipanten (the cream is better, it is also used for mom's nipples), the second place is cream with zinc and castor oil Mothecare. Other tips: Avent milk cream or the magic cream of the same company was the most suitable for us personally and did not cause rashes. Many people like Bübchen and the World of Childhood Penaten

Means for washing children's dishes

Detergent for washing children's accessories

Sterilizer ( The microwave sterilizer was the most convenient for us)

May be useful in some casesbottle warmer.It is much more convenient to heat a drink or food for the baby in it than under a stream of hot water or pour the contents into a ladle. This device will help to heat food to the desired temperature. You can use this device for older kids, for example, to heat food in jars.

2 - 3 bottles with strong nipples

2 pacifiers : silicone and latex (suddenly the baby will like to suck on the pacifier and he will sleep peacefully all night ...)

scissors with rounded (blunt) tips (preferably Chicco)

Disposable diapers40x60. 60*90, the size depends on the size of the baby

Rubber enema pear. A small bulb-syringe should be with a soft blunt tip, the smallest volume No. 1 per 50 ml (sometimes less). A syringe can be useful for administering drugs or for antipyretic microclysters.

Gas outlet pipe No. 1. Ga nitrogen tube may be needed for a very young child. Newborns are often tormented by gases. This is due to the fact that the intestines have not yet learned to do their job well. Sometimes this is the result of improper nutrition of the mother during breastfeeding.

Special rubber bulb for the nose. The pear is used to suction mucous secretions from the nose with a severe runny nose. After that, droplets from a cold can be dripped into the nose.

Teething ring.

Gentle oil for children.It can be ready-made butter for children. However, in the first months, it is better to use sterile vegetable oil to care for a newborn. Suitable sunflower, soybean, corn, olive, linseed oils. Rosehip, sea buckthorn, cedar, almond oils have a wound healing and soothing effect. Vegetable oils have high biological activity, contain natural antioxidants, fat-soluble vitamins, fatty acids. Thanks to this, they contribute to the epithelization of wounds, the healing of microcracks, have an anti-inflammatory effect, normalize metabolic processes in cells, moisturize, nourish and protect young delicate skin. But some ready-made cosmetic preparations can cause irritation and redness of the skin. It is advisable to apply the oil only to those areas of the skin that are flaky or require special attention. The main part of the skin, no matter how perfect cosmetics are, should remain clean. The skin must breathe. (preferably Bübchen)

Syringe without needle - pour something into the child's mouth (Nurofen, in principle, has a syringe dispenser)

Regarding the means for washing baby dishes ... I started feeding my son at 7.5 months, I don’t know how it will go with the second one, how it will be with you too, but in theory the main dish in the first 6 months should be my mother’s breast without funds, I wash dishes, with an ordinary sponge, with a maximum of soda, and even a child ... Well, all sorts of sterilizers, jars, nipples and other things from the same series ... Maybe it will never come in handy. Although you can buy 1-2 nipples of different formats, you never know ... I used them only in the hospital, it was so convenient, I refused all this at home and over time the child stopped even drinking from a bottle, only demanded my mother, although I first applied it to breasts on the 8th or 9th day after birth! Before that, he ate from a bottle.

From the abundance of goods for newborns to modern market young parents often run up their eyes, the gift of speech is lost, their head is spinning and, as a result, their hands drop. No panic! We will tell you what is needed for a newborn baby - in the very optimal amount that will allow you not to go broke before childbirth, but at the same time provide the baby and his family with a comfortable existence.

Ivan gave birth to a child, ordered to drag the diapers: the ABC of shopping

It is clear that the needs and possibilities of each family are individual. Including the one in which they are actively preparing for the appearance of a child. But a relatively universal list of what you need to buy for the birth of a child still exists. It includes the following categories of things:

• For sleeping: crib or cradle;
• For walks: stroller;
• Means and devices for care and hygiene;
• A set of clothes and / or diapers;
• And if for some reason you cannot breastfeed, then: bottles, a sterilizer, a set of brushes and the mixture itself, suggested to you by an experienced neonatologist pediatrician (the latter is a must for those who for some reason do not plan to breastfeed).

What you need for a newborn baby: nutrition

If the baby is breastfed from the first days of life, then the following things will come in handy for the mother: a breast pump, bottles for storing breast milk, a sterilizer for baby dishes and special bras that are convenient for feeding.

If the newborn eats mixtures, then in addition to the mixtures themselves (which are prescribed by a neonatologist), you will need: feeding bottles, a set of brushes and a special sterilizer for washing baby dishes, a thermos for feeding on a walk or on the road.

What a Newborn Baby Needs: Sleep

Do not believe those well-wishers who will convince you that newborn babies are yelling 24 hours a day - this is not true. If the baby was born on time, he is healthy and is in a normal emotional and social environment, then in the first month after birth he will sleep for about 17-18 hours.

This means that you need to take special care of the place where your baby will spend so much time. So, for a healthy, restful sleep, the baby will need:

• 1 Crib or cradle for a newborn;
• 2 Waterproof oilcloth(it is better to choose “breathable”, the child will not sweat and sweat on them);
• 3 2 blankets: thin and warm(to choose from: flannelette, woolen or downy - depending on weather conditions and the climate in which you live). Although recently pediatricians are less and less adding blankets to the list of the most necessary things for a newborn, advising them to purchase a special “sleeping bag” instead - it keeps the same temperature at any time of the year and in any weather.
• 4 Minimum 2 sets of bed linen. If you put the child in sleeping bag, then, accordingly, only sheets are needed. Duvet covers and pillow cases will not work.
• 5 Flat pillow. As a rule, a child under one year old sleeps without a pillow. But if, in your opinion, it is necessary, orthopedists advise buying the flattest one - no higher than 1 cm. Otherwise, the baby’s mobile vertebrae may still form incorrectly.
• 6 Special "nest" for the baby. This product should be included in the shopping list for a newborn in case the baby does not sleep well and “causes” you more to calm down than from hunger. A "nest" is a confined space lined with soft cloth, from which the baby cannot fall out, but from where it is very easy to get it. You can place the "nest" on the parent bed. The measured breathing of sleeping mom and dad will calm the baby. At the same time, for the sake of safety, it is better to place the nest against the wall, and not from the edge of the bed. And in no case do not cover the newborn with your blanket!
• 7 Soothers for newborns. This purchase is optional. It is believed that pacifiers help the baby calm down and fall asleep faster. But not all children and all parents willingly use them.

What you need for a newborn baby: bathing

A fun procedure for bathing a baby should be carried out daily and correctly. And in order for this procedure to bring pleasure and be adequately presented on your Instagram, it is advisable to have the following things in the house:

• 1 Baby bath. It is better to buy it in advance, but you can use it on occasion. Let us explain: if the birth went well, and the child was born healthy, then from the first day it is allowed to wash and bathe him in tap water with the addition of a decoction of lime blossom or chamomile. Experts advise doing this in an "adult" bath in order to train the baby's innate breath-holding reflex under water in the process. In general, bathing in a large bathtub is included in the list of the first hardening procedures for a newborn! Well, a baby bath will help you out where for some reason there is no running water: in the country, on a trip. And in the baby bath it is convenient to warm the baby's legs during a cold.
• 2 Circle for I am a swimming type Swim Trainer. This is a miracle of modern sports technology: in the event of an “accident”, it does not break, but is very slowly blown away. Bathing a child in it is pleasant and convenient - no need to constantly bend over and hold the baby under the back.
• 3 Bathing cap with foam blocks around the circumference. If a super swim ring is not on your list of the most necessary things to buy for the birth of a child, and you still don’t agree with bending your back over the bathtub, a cap with foam blocks is a godsend for you. Such a simple device keeps the newborn on the surface of the water, preventing him from rolling over and choking.

Attention: no bathing cosmetics are included in the list of necessary things, needed by the newborn in the first time - namely, in the first month. Do not add any foams, gels, or liquid soap. It is advisable to bathe the baby only in decoctions of herbs (lime blossom, chamomile, succession, coniferous extract) or simply in water. Starting from the second month of life, you can gradually lather your little one with “tear-free” foams, at first once or twice a week, then more often.

What you need to care for a newborn

In order for your baby to be healthy, clean, tidy, cheerful and angelically charming, you will have to devote some time a day to wiping, changing, lubricating, powdering and cutting it in some places. For this you will definitely need:

• 1 Changing board or special chest of drawers for changing. Advantages of the board in maneuverability: it can be installed on any flat surface, in any room. The advantages of the chest of drawers are that it is equipped with convenient devices and drawers for storing everything you need to have at hand: creams, powders, diapers, diapers, clothes, etc.
• 2 Diapers. There are two types (not brands - of which there are a million! Namely types) of diapers: disposable and intended for repeated use. The latter, as a rule, are entirely made of natural materials (merino wool, bamboo fiber, cotton). A set of natural diapers of 6-8 pieces will be enough for a newborn for a whole year. Reusable diapers do not cause allergies or diaper rash if they are changed on time, because they allow air to pass through, regardless of the degree of fullness (disposable diapers generally "breathe" only while they are dry).
• 3 Strategic reserve disposable diapers and napkins.
• 4 Special (including medical) face and body care products. Which ones - the pediatrician or patronage nurse will tell you. Since each newborn - like an adult - has unique features of the body, Even when choosing an ordinary powder, baby or massage cream, it is useful to consult a specialist.
• 5 Special Care Items: manicure scissors, children's special comb, cotton swabs with limiter (for cleaning the ears and nose), aspirator for cleaning the nose.
• 6 Finally, one of the most important components of this category is the special first aid kit for a newborn, where they will store (separately from your medicines!) All the medical drops, powders, sprays, syrups and ointments necessary for the baby. - a separate reason for the article.

What does a newborn need for walks and entertainment

The duration of the first walks with the baby largely depends on the weather. If your baby was born in summer or late spring, then you can go to the promenade from the first day and at least for three hours in a row. However, when the temperature outside is below minus 10 degrees, doctors do not recommend going outside at all.

By the way: long walks are best tolerated by newborns in a special backpack - a sling, which limits their space to the usual volumes. They hear the beat of their mother's heart, familiar from the womb, feel absolute comfort and security.

Here is a list of everything that will definitely come in handy for you when walking with a newborn:

• 1 Stroller- cradle or stroller-transformer;
• 2 Sling, backpack or carrying;
• 3 Sling jacket. An indispensable thing for winter exercise - voluminous enough to cover both mom and baby.
• 4 Special child bag, where you can put diapers, a thermos with milk or formula, napkins, spare clothes for the baby and a book for mom.

It is believed that at first the baby does not need any special toys. In the first month of life, the baby still sees very dimly, does not focus well, and is not able to take or grab anything. However, at the same time - attention! - the baby already perfectly hears. Therefore, it will be useful to purchase for him this:

• Rattles. Optometrists claim that despite the effect of severe myopia, a newborn sees the world almost like an adult. And he especially "likes" to look at what makes a sound. Therefore, choose a rattle for the crumbs bright colors and when communicating with the baby, keep them at a distance of about 30 cm from his eyes.
• Music mobiles for a crib, stroller or car, which should also be placed at a distance of about 30 cm.

Not necessary, but makes life a lot easier: a list of additional things

The things and devices listed below are not among the essentials at the birth of a child. But with their help, the life of a young family will become more comfortable and calmer. Therefore, we propose to acquire the following "helpers":

• 1 special chair with several vibration modes (helps to quickly calm and rock the baby). And for opponents of vibration devices, we suggest taking a master class.
• 2 Steam humidifier. It is especially useful for those who live in the center of large cities, which means they need a clean, fresh and not overdried climate.
• 3 Baby monitor. The device will allow you to hear whether the baby woke up or not, even if you are the owner of the estate and have gone on business to another outbuilding. It will also be useful if you put the child in a stroller standing on the balcony (or in your own garden), and the balcony door is closed in case of frost. Usually, the signal goes within 100-150 meters.
• 4 car seat. Here it is necessary to make a reservation: the safe presence of the baby in the car is mandatory, unconditional and not subject to any discussion. Another thing is that for a newborn, you don’t have to buy a classic car seat right away (which you will still have to replace with a more spacious one), you can buy a special carrier that is fastened with seat belts or a transforming cradle with a secure fixation function in the car. Here, the main criterion for buying should be the characteristics of your personal car.
• 5 Container for used diapers. This miracle device will be especially loved by those who do not have a garbage chute in the house, but at the same time still prefer that the apartment retains a pleasant smell even with the often pooping generation-next.
• 6 "Slide" in the bath, which allows you to bathe a newborn if you are alone or alone.

Share with loved ones not only joys, but also expenses

Sometimes it seems that the purchase of even the most necessary things needed by a newborn child requires a literally exorbitant budget. And, as you know, storks usually do not bring it along with their children ... But there is always a way out!

Note to future (and a little scared) parents, who are now trying to calculate their newborn happiness in slight confusion. Take a look around! You no doubt have relatives, friends and colleagues who are eager to give gifts to a young family on such an important and pleasant occasion - a welcome addition.

It's a shame not to use it! Before they can raid baby store and buy you nice, but absolutely stupid presents (in the form of plush elephants and crocodiles, a children's tent, silver spoons or a briefcase for a first grader), show them a list of things that you really need right now. And let the gifts not be surprises - this is just the very rare situation in which cold calculation, pragmatism and obvious savings bring a young family more happiness than stupid generosity.

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Oh, how many worries fall on a couple who are preparing for the birth of a baby! Providing the baby with everything you need is one of the main things on the eve of childbirth. Firstborn mothers grab their heads, not knowing what to buy, in what quantity and what quality.

But don't panic. Even if there are no mothers with children in the immediate environment, it does not matter. In this case, not only future grandparents will come to the rescue, but also the Internet. A detailed list of things for a newborn, which will take into account all the needs of the baby - we will talk about this now.

Where can I get them???

Many women feel more comfortable knowing that they have prepared in advance everything that the unborn child may need. This need is especially strong in the last trimester - this condition has even been called the “nesting period” and has been playfully played up more than once in various films and TV shows. Of course, in films most often this moment is shown with humor, and therefore too exaggerated.

While in many ways the desire to prepare as much as possible comes from elementary prudence: a young mother understands that in the first months after the birth of a baby, she may not be up to shopping in search of missing children's things. Therefore, everything that may be needed should already be bought and at hand.

For those who already have at least one child, it is easier: for sure, many things from which the eldest grew up lie somewhere, and such moms and dads definitely have more experience. The presence of children with relatives and friends is also a good help, there is not always an urgent need to supply the baby with everything completely new.

Of course, things must be in good condition, clean. However, newborn babies grow so fast that they hardly have time to take out their entire wardrobe, and in the cradle they definitely don’t dance to the holes in the bottom until they are six months old. So things remain in good condition for the most part and often pass from one tiny owner to another. This applies even to clothing, and what can we say about strollers, cribs, bathtubs?

And therefore, the sources of the necessary things (and this is a normal practice, I remind you) can be the following:

• the shops;
• online stores;
• stocks left over from their grown children;
• things of grown children with relatives and friends;
• used items that are often sold cheaply or even given away for free on Avito.ru.

So it remains only to create a list of necessary things for a newborn, based on which, you can better imagine what you really need to buy, and what you can do without.

A complete list of things for a newborn

The list of necessary things includes both clothes with textiles and care products, as well as larger items such as a crib, stroller and related items. necessary items. Therefore, we break our list into groups.

Necessary clothes for the baby

If at first you can do without some things by adapting improvised items, then you can’t do without at least a minimum set of clothes for a crumb. And this kit has a fairly large number of shifts.

Important! The body of a newborn is not accustomed to restrain natural processes, so the baby walks big and small when he wants. This usually happens about 8-9 times a day. In addition, babies spit up excess food after feeding.

Therefore, there should always be a certain amount of clean, dry clothes in stock, in addition to those that are being washed or dried. From the personal experience of many mothers, it is best if available:

• Cotton diapers - 8-10 pcs.
• Warm flannel diapers - 4-6 pcs.
• Cotton, light undershirts - 5-6 pcs.
• Flannelette, warm undershirts - 5-6 pcs.
• Warm blouses - 2-3 pcs.
• Caps with seams outside or thin hats - 2-3 pcs.
• Rompers - 6-7 pcs.
• Booties or socks - 2-3 pairs. If the baby is "winter", then knitted from soft yarn, which are worn over the lungs - 1-2 pairs.
• Gauze diapers (if you decide to use gauze) - 10-15 pcs.
• Disposable diapers (for newborns) - 15-20 pcs.
• Anti-scratches - special "mittens" that protect the baby from his nails - 1 pc.

Yes, it's a good idea to book in advance. washing machine, which at first will be a real salvation for an already busy mother.

Furniture

Although a baby barely born is hardly half a meter in size, in general, he needs quite a lot of items for life and care. Therefore, first of all, this should be allocated a place in the house or apartment. Ideally, if there is a separate room for the baby, where it is clean and quiet, as well as enough space for everything you need.

Well, if there is no room, then you will need at least a corner where the crib will stand, and a place to store children's things. A changing table with drawers at the bottom is quite suitable for this.

However, there is no need to panic if you do not have time to prepare: in extreme cases, a place can be arranged after birth, at first a newborn baby does not need much at all. Not without reason, in some Western countries, a young mother immediately after the birth of a child receives from the state as a gift ... a box. big box, which for the first month or two can serve as a crib for a baby.

It is clear that a complete set of necessary things is attached to the box. Thus, some European countries, and in particular, Finland, Great Britain, France, managed to significantly reduce infant mortality - simply by providing a small and helpless baby with everything necessary, regardless of the social and financial situation of the parents.

So, from large-sized things, the crumbs will need:

• a crib or other place to sleep (which after a maximum of 2-3 months will still have to be changed to a crib);
• wardrobe or cabinet for things;
• baby changing table;
• stroller;
• bathtub or stand for safe bathing of the baby.

Three of the above items are directly involved in very important daily events in the life of the crumbs:

• bathing;
• stroll.

The health and safety of the baby depends on the correct organization of each of these moments, and therefore special attention should be paid to the choice of a crib, bath and stroller.

How to choose the right bed

Baby cribs are now presented in stores quite widely. There are plastic, wooden and even metal products. The newborn still does not know how to roll over and even more so to get up, but this is not for long, after some 5-6 months the situation will change. And therefore, if a bed for a baby is chosen for several years, then it should be considered not only in terms of convenience for parents, but also to really assess the safety for the child. The main requirements are as follows:

1. The crib should not have any sharp corners or protrusions that the child can hit, mechanisms where a finger can stick and surfaces that can hurt;
2. The coating with which the details of the crib are processed must be safe, since the baby will first of all begin to try them “by the tooth”;
3. The sides should not be solid, since such a design interferes with free ventilation. As a rule, they are made from rods of different thicknesses;
4. The distance between the bars should be 7-8 cm - in this case, the baby will not be able to stick his head into them, as well as his arm or leg;
5. the initially provided presence of two levels for the bottom will allow you to conveniently use the crib for both the baby and the little one 2-3 years old;
6. one removable side will make it much easier for mom to take care of the baby and sleep at night, and will also serve when the grown-up little one can already use the crib on her own.

Usually cribs are sold already with a mattress in size. However, if for some reason it does not suit you, you can purchase a special mattress made from natural, hypoallergenic materials. The main thing to remember is that it must be fairly solid.

Let's talk about bed linen.

When the baby begins to roll over, soft pads can be placed in the crib to protect him from accidental and painful collision with the bars.

If parents are not constrained in their means and want to provide the baby with maximum comfort, then an alternative to a crib is a cradle: much smaller in size, with soft sides. As a rule, it has a mechanism that allows you to rock the baby and easily moves from place to place, as it is equipped with wheels.

Another alternative to a crib is a special bed with a separate place for the crumbs. Perfect for a mom who thinks co-sleeping is important. So the mother does not need to be afraid to crush the baby at night, and the baby will sleep peacefully, feeling the warmth of the most important person in his world next to him. In addition, there is no danger, as is the case with the crib, that it can move away and form a gap. However, such a child's place will last, like a cradle, no more than 2-3 months.

Safe bathing

Anyone who has ever done this procedure will understand how important it is to choose the right container for washing a baby. At first, several people take part in the exciting ritual - and not only because everyone wants to enjoy an unforgettable moment, but simply to help hold the baby.

It is very important to keep the baby clean - his health depends on it. Therefore, after the navel has healed, babies are advised to bathe once a day. In addition, almost all babies love to swim very much - after all, water in their mother's tummy was their permanent habitat. However, a regular bath is not suitable for a newborn. There are several reasons to use a special container designed only for him for the baby:

• it is smaller, because it is easier to fill it with boiled water or a decoction of herbs in which a newborn is bathed in the first months of life;
• it is easier to take care of it and keep it perfectly clean;
• it is safer for the baby.

Baths for bathing babies are different. Tiny similarities of cast-iron baths can already be found only in museums, but plastic ones have long and firmly come into use. They are still widely used to this day. Also they have different forms: some are designed with special protrusions so that the baby can be placed comfortably and safely in the water. This will allow mom to safely wash it at any time without the involvement of additional helpers.

If the bath is just a container, you can often additionally purchase a special hammock for it, which is attached to the sides and allows you to put the baby, freeing your hands.

After a month or two, babies can already be bathed in ordinary water using special slides that are placed on the bottom of the bath and in which you can comfortably place the baby.

Important! No matter how convenient and safe a bathing device may seem, never, under any circumstances, leave a child in the water unattended even for a couple of minutes.

Recently, special inflatable circles for bathing babies are gaining popularity, which are designed to protect the baby from falling into the water, and by and large, to enable parents to leave the baby in the water without fear for his life. In addition, they are suitable for those kids who feel especially calm in the water, and therefore parents allow them to spend more time there than is necessary for normal washing.

For a walk armed

The third important moment in the life of the crumbs is a walk. Daily walk on fresh air is also one of the factors good health. Therefore, the stroller should not be chosen by color and appearance, and above all based on its convenience and safety for the baby.

The abundance of models and options can often be puzzling:

• cradle - used from birth to 6 months;
• two in one - suitable for both very young and for kids who are already sitting;
• three in one - it also has a removable seat that can be used as a car seat;
• transformer;
• walking.

Whatever time of year a child is born, the stroller should be well ventilated. The best option if the product for summer walks has special meshes that allow air to circulate freely. It is desirable that the fabric is natural, since it is it that protects well from sun rays and does not overheat. As an autumn and winter option, you need to pay attention to models made of dense and water-repellent fabric.

Well, if the stroller will have a special valve to protect against rain, wind and snow.

These are the main criteria for evaluating a product for a baby. The rest, no less important points, are important for the convenience of using the stroller by adults - after all, it is they who will have to carry it while walking.

The first thing you should pay attention to is weight, since a stroller that is comfortable in all other respects, but too heavy for a young mother, most likely will not be used every day.

Important! When choosing a stroller, do not forget to add 5-6 kg to the weight of the product - approximately as much as a child will weigh up to six months.

Wheels are also important in a stroller. In order not to be locked with a stroller in a high-rise apartment, you should measure the width between the wheels - whether the chosen model will pass into your elevator and doorway.

Pay attention to the material from which the wheels are made. Plastic ones are suitable for a summer walk along good paths. Rubber wheels will allow you to walk through puddles in autumn and spring and along snowy paths in winter. Wheels with a swivel mechanism make it easier to turn while walking, you do not have to constantly raise the front of the stroller.

Accessories are also important: bags, nets, bottle holders. Quite often, a young mother uses the time of a walk for purchases that need to be put somewhere. And, of course, the ability to change a diaper, drink or even feed the baby will save the day during a longer trip.

A modern alternative to a stroller is a carrier or sling.

Perfect for sports parents leading an active lifestyle. In addition, scientists say that the more time the baby spends directly feeling the closeness of the parent, the better it affects him. mental health. Therefore, this method of carrying is even recommended for children born prematurely.

In addition, this increases mobility: where a mother with a stroller will go, only thinking ten times - underground transport, a shopping center with several floors - the happy owner of the sling will go without even thinking about this issue.

However, there are also disadvantages of such wearing crumbs:

• not suitable for mommy after caesarean section or with spinal problems;
• only suitable for walking light.

However, no one bothers to use both, depending on the situation.

Bed linen and textiles

The following items are all you need to comfortably use the crib, changing table and stroller.

• Sheets in bed - 3-4 pcs.
• Duvet covers - 2-3 pcs.
• Oilcloths, large and small - 2 pcs.
• Flannelette blanket - 1-2 pcs.
• Warm blanket - 1 pc.
• Light bedspread - 1-2 pcs.
• An envelope for walking in a stroller or a blanket, depending on the season.

Baby care products

Since the skin of the crumbs is still very delicate, ordinary hygiene products are not suitable for him. Therefore, some manufacturers, such as Johnson's baby, specialize in the production of special children's cosmetics and care products. It does not include irritating and too aggressive substances, as well as chemicals that can cause an allergic reaction. Such, not just children's, namely, funds suitable for newborns must be purchased. They include:

• powder;
• cream;
• butter;
• bathing aid;
• liquid and solid baby soap;
• baby powder;
• conditioner.

In addition, you will definitely need:

• cotton swabs;
• gauze;
• cotton balls;
• children's wet wipes;
• thermometer for water;
• children's scissors.

All these items are necessary for the daily care of a newborn in order to safely bathe him, clean his nose, ears, cut his nails, wipe the folds on the skin. They are included in the list of necessary things for a newborn.

Separately, you should specify the medical supplies that will be included in the first-aid kit. Many mothers are frightened and do not even want to think that the baby may need medicines. Meanwhile, even elemental gases in the tummy, if a nursing mother eats something wrong, can deprive both the baby and his parents of normal sleep for almost a day. Therefore, it is better to have on hand:

• physical nose care solution;
• ointment Bepanten 5% for the treatment of diaper rash;
• diaper cream;
• medicinal herbs: chamomile, string - for bathing until the navel has healed;
• a small enema or douche with a soft tip;
• gas outlet tube;
• body thermometer;
• antiseptics - brilliant green, hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, furatsilin.

All these items will come in handy if the baby is healthy, but is experiencing discomfort - after all, he can notify about this in only one way: by crying loudly.

Important! About what else you may need in the first aid kit for the crumbs, you should definitely ask the pediatrician - either in the maternity hospital or the district.

And that's not all. Particular attention should be paid to detergents and washing powders for the crumbs - in no case should their wardrobe be washed along with the things of adult family members. For children's clothes, you will need special powders or liquid detergents.

The same is true with the care of the baby's place of residence: the crib, changing table, stroller should only be wiped detergents that do not include aggressive chemicals. It is best to pay attention to the products of companies that specialize in environmentally friendly household chemicals.

What to take to the hospital?

It is most convenient to take pre-prepared things for the baby to the hospital. If the newborn will be in the ward with his mother, then he may need several sets of clothes. It is best to ask during a visit to the antenatal clinic or directly at the maternity hospital: there is probably a list of the first necessary things that are needed in this particular medical institution.

It is likely that they will not be needed, since a number of maternity hospitals give out their own - in this way, the perinatal center is guaranteed to provide cleanliness and sterility to all newborns. If not, then you should prepare:

• diapers are light, calico - 4-5 pcs.
• diapers warm, flannelette - 4-5 pcs.
• disposable diapers, 5-6 pcs.
• light undershirts - 3 pcs.
• warm undershirts - 3 pcs.
• light caps - 2 pcs.
• warm hats - 2 pcs.
• bonnets (light and warm) - 2-4 pcs.
• socks - 3-4 pairs;
• sliders or bodysuits - optional, but if you really want to;
• pacifier (if you plan to use it);
• diapers for newborns;
• liquid baby soap

Before packing underwear, they need to be washed and ironed.

Important! Wash things for newborns only with a product intended for the smallest! Any other washing powders or liquids are not suitable, as they may contain an unacceptable concentration of chemicals that are dangerous for the baby's delicate skin.

Of course, the set also depends on the season: if the birth of a child falls on the hottest days in the summer, then fewer warm clothes are needed. But still needed, just in case.

Often, mothers are worried about whether to take baby care products with them. Although in most cases this is taken care of in the maternity hospital, but for your own peace of mind, it is better to have a package of cream and powder for the newborn on hand, in case the nurse is not around.

As you can see, the list of things in the maternity hospital is not so great, but it includes the most essential items for the baby. The same list is the minimum set of things for newborns for the first time.

Separately, for discharge, you should prepare outer seasonal clothing. If the child was born in autumn, winter or spring, then you need to bring a warm blouse, hat and overalls. And also what to wrap it over clothes: it can be a special envelope or a warm blanket.

Disputes about envelopes have been going on for a long time: is there any point in buying an elegant, but later useless item. And manufacturers have found a suitable solution: often the envelope is easily transformed into a blanket, which can be used to cover the baby in a stroller. This is especially true for children who were born in autumn or winter: then in this envelope they will be able to snore peacefully during walks: securely fixed edges will not knock out and get lumpy. But everything else is a matter of taste and capabilities of the young parents themselves.

And of course don't forget beautiful ribbon- pink or blue, - which is customary to bandage a swaddled baby - if it is not provided on the envelope.

If you have a car in which you plan to pick up from the hospital, and subsequently regularly carry the baby, then you should immediately buy a car seat - in addition to being more convenient than holding a baby wrapped in a blanket in your arms, it will also ensure the safety of the child in the first and other subsequent travels. If the trip home is planned by taxi, then it is worth specifying the presence of a car seat in the passenger compartment when ordering.

When to buy things for a newborn

And one more topical question: when to shop? A popular belief, which is often remembered by mothers and grandmothers, is that it is impossible to buy children's things in advance. Is it worth it to listen?

Let's remember that today's medicine is significantly different from what it was a couple of decades ago. Now doctors have learned to nurse even very premature babies born significantly ahead of time- from 23 weeks. This means that infant mortality has decreased significantly. Therefore, fears that something will go wrong have much less reason to come true.

Of course, no one removed responsibility from my mother for her health and lifestyle. However, if a woman takes care of herself, is physically active and tolerates pregnancy well, then most often she has no reason to worry about the life of her unborn baby. Therefore, it is worth preparing for his long-awaited appearance.

Now the last couple of months before birth are considered the best time to buy things that the baby needs.

Important! Repairs in a house or a room for a newborn should be carried out without the participation of a pregnant mother, since chemical fumes from building and dyeing substances can cause poisoning for both her and the fetus.

Do not rush and be afraid not to be in time. Buy baby clothes with all the love you feel for a new family member. Use a positive attitude to let the baby feel in your tummy, how great it will be when he is born, how much wonderful things await him in this life, how his mother dreams of hugging him, playing with him, looking into his eyes. After all, love and faith, as you know, work wonders.

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Everything you need to buy for the birth of the baby (list): furniture, transport for the newborn, clothes, first aid kit and hygiene products.

The birth of a baby is a great happiness! But do not forget that in addition to positive vivid emotions the child brings additional troubles. It is better to prepare in advance for the appearance of a baby in the house and purchase essentials in order to enjoy the first days of the life of a son or daughter, and not run around the shops.

Furniture

It is better to think over and organize the space in the house even before the baby arrives. If the living space allows, then you can equip a separate children's room. If this is not possible, then rearrange the home to accommodate everything necessary for the child. Furniture that is necessary for the life and full development of the child:

High chair (5-6 months), walker (8-9 months), playpen, mats and sun loungers (1 month)- these things will be needed in the first year of a child's life, but they are not necessary in the first days of staying at home. Their purchase can be postponed for several months, but you should not completely cross it off the list.

Transport for a child

The main transport for the child is a stroller, but this is far from the only necessary purchase.

Baby clothes

There are a lot of criteria for choosing clothes for a newborn. It’s good if you know the gender of the baby, but if your baby was hiding or you deliberately didn’t want to find out before birth, then it’s better to choose things in neutral colors, for example, green, yellow, purple.

The height and weight of the child, modern ultrasound machines allow you to measure in the womb, you can even find out the length of the baby's fingers, so you can rely on the reliability of the parameters. The results of such research can be taken as a basis for purchasing the necessary clothing. Most often, the growth of a newborn child is in the range of 52-56 cm, but it is worth remembering that these are average statistics.

When choosing clothes, you should also consider the time of year when the baby is born. Naturally, much more warm clothes are needed in winter than in spring or summer. It is important to choose things for the baby exclusively from natural fabrics, without the content of synthetic fibers.

Most parents prefer not to swaddle their babies, but there are those who think it's not quite right, so it's better to buy a few diapers. Even if they are not used for swaddling later, they are great for use as a bed sheet that you can put in a stroller or take with you to the hospital for a check-up of your baby. So, the first thing on the list would be diapers.

Before putting new clothes on a newborn, they must be washed and ironed well. The better to wash things for a newborn. All seams should be carefully checked so that they are not rough; for newborns, many manufacturers produce things where the seams are on the front side. Labels with information about the composition of the fabric, size, and so on, it is better to cut off so that they do not interfere or irritate the baby's skin.

First aid kit for a newborn

A first aid kit for a child should not be large if there are no medical indications and recommendations.

• cotton wool, cotton pads
• ear cotton swabs with limiter
• hydrogen peroxide 3%
• brilliant green
• potassium permanganate
• thermometer for water and air
• baby thermometer
• pipettes
• bathing herbs (string, chamomile, celandine, and others)
• diaper cream (Bepanthen)
• cream that is used for diaper rash in a baby (Bepanten, Purelan, D-panthenol, Desitin or analogues)

• remedies for flatulence and colic(dill water, Espumizan, Plantex or Sab Simplek, Bobotik, Baby Calm)
• vent pipe
• small heating pad

• nasal aspirator in case of snot(the best in my opinion is Otrivin Baby with disposable nozzles)
• Aquamaris or Aqualor

• antipyretic remedy (syrups or suppositories Paracetamol (Efferalgan, Panadol, Cefekon) or Ibuprofen (Nurofen))

• eye drops (vitabact, floxal, oftalmoferon or tobrex)

• sorbents (polysorb, enterosgel)

The list of drugs can be expanded on the recommendation of a doctor after examining the child and identifying any deviations from the normal state.

Hygiene products

Baby care requires a lot of effort and attention, as skin very delicate and require careful monitoring of the condition. Need to follow simple rules hygiene and respond to the slightest redness or irritation on the skin instantly in order to neutralize the irritating factor and prevent the situation from aggravating. The list of things you need before the baby is born looks something like this:

1. Diapers. Parents decide for themselves whether to use disposable or reusable diapers, but it is extremely difficult to do without them. Therefore, it is necessary to make a supply, however, it is worth remembering that the baby will grow rapidly in the first months of life and the size of the diaper should increase accordingly.
2. Wet baby wipes. This is very practical, especially on the street while walking, when there is no quick access to warm water. Contain many harmful components, use often do not recommend! What are the best wet wipes to buy for a newborn.
3. Disposable absorbent diapers on a diaper basis. During massage, dressing, air baths, you can use disposable diapers.
4. Baby cream. It is recommended for babies almost from birth to do a light massage daily, it is better to do it without cosmetics. If you are planning to hire a professional massage therapist, they usually require a cream or oil. Normal is best baby cream. No moisturizing oils or powders needed! Many of them contain harmful components for the delicate skin of the baby.
5. Cotton discs. They are easy and convenient to use for hygiene procedures, for example, washing in the first weeks of a baby's life.
6. small scissors with rounded ends for cutting nails, preferably with a cap that protects the cutting part.
7. Children's remedy for swimming. It is better to postpone it for an older age and bathe the baby in clean water, periodically adding herbs. In the future, it can be either ordinary baby soap or liquid shampoo gels for bathing children. The main thing is that they do not dry the skin and do not cause an allergic reaction in the child, i.e. had a natural composition. For evening bathing, products with lavender and other herbs are well suited, they have a calming effect and it is easier for the child to fall asleep.
8. Accessories for keeping bottles clean. First of all, this is a brush to thoroughly wash the bottle. Separate sponge for children's dishes.
9. Sterilizer for bottles, nipples and pacifiers. If you have a modern steamer, it will do the job just fine.

Of course don't forget to buy bottles 1-2 for breastfed babies and 3-4 for artificial ones. I advise you to buy Avent or Dr brown "s. I bought both ordinary cheap ones and a couple of Avent ones, up to 7 months I used only one Avent Natural (we were breastfeeding) and there were no problems at all, and the bottle was sucked and breasts, and after 7 months The rest of the bottles are already in use.