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Every woman preparing to be a mum needs to be aware of the most essential baby items for new mums.
We understand that it can be a herculean task to figure out the needs of a newborn, especially if you’re a new mum.
This is why we put together a list of the most essentials items for new mums that you ought to have prior to the arrival of your baby.
Check them out below:
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Baby Clothing essentials:
Tempting as it is to have a whole closet full of new clothes for your baby, don’t do it as babies grow quickly.
And when you go for your baby clothing shopping, you want to avoid wears with tassels, dangling strings or ribbons put your money on clothes that are easy to get off and on and are comfortable.
You can do 5 undershirts, 3-4 dress-up outfits, 6 nighties, 2-3 Shirts, 2-3 pull-up pants, 6 pairs of sock or booties, 2-3 head warmers and sweaters. Remember, this is just a brief wardrobe; you can then get more as baby grows and needs.
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Baby Diapering Essentials
Diapers, whether cloth or disposable, make plans for 70-90 diaper changes a week in the beginning, and then about 50 changes weekly, after six weeks.
You can do: 2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers, or 6-10 dozen cloth diapers and 6-8 diaper covers, 2-3 large boxes of alcohol/scent-free baby wipes, diaper rash ointment/cream, Diaper bag, Also, you’ll need some kind of pad for the baby to lie on while changing.
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Baby Bath Essentials
Bath time can be tons of fun coated with fright. As you know, newborns are super slippery. The least you can do is be prepared with all the right essential baby items for new mums.
When it comes to the baby bath, these are the most essential items for success: Baby bathtub, baby shampoo, and body wash, 2-4 baby towels, soft baby sponge or washcloths, Baby lotion, and hair oil, brush and comb, and round-tip nail clippers or scissors.
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Baby Feeding Essentials
First of all, be prepared to feed your newborn around the clock—which means, whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, you’re going to need a whole bunch of baby things for mealtime. Here are the most essential items to have on the ground:
- 8-10 bottles and nipples
- Bottlebrush
- Formula and measuring cup (if not nursing)
- Nursing pads (if you plan to breastfeed)
- Nipple cream (if you plan to breastfeed)
- 6-8 bibs
- 6-8 burp cloths
- Baby feeding pillow (optional)
- Bottle warmer (optional)
- Bottle sterilizer (optional)
- A breast pump to express milk when you have to be away from the baby or if your breasts become engorged when the baby isn’t ready to feed. (if you plan to breastfeed)
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Baby Health Essentials
If your baby falls sick, you’ll want to have the right baby essentials on standby. Here’s what you need:
- First aid kit
- Medicine dropper and measurer
- Baby thermometer
- Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)
- Cradle cap brush
- Baby nail clippers
- Pain reliever/fever reducer (Not aspirin- ask you, pediatrician, for recommendation and dosage guidelines).
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Baby Gear Essentials
It doesn’t matter if you’re on the move or relaxing at home, you’ll need to need to have some essential baby gear at the ready.
After all, at some point you’re going to need to straighten out those arms! Here are the baby must-have items to have available:
- Stroller
- Baby carrier
- Baby swing or bouncer
- Infant car seat or convertible car seat
- Playmat
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