Posted by: KHTS Articles in News Articles August 25, 2022 - 9:45 am 0 47 Views

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most exciting and joyful times. While plenty of well-meaning friends and family members will give you advice before and after your baby is born, not all of it will resonate with you or work for your family. While there are important facts you should know about baby products, safe sleeping habits, and how to feed your baby, aside from that, the rest is up to individual families’ lifestyles, needs, and more. If you’re trying to nail down what’s essential or superfluous for your baby as a first-time parent, or maybe trying to take a more minimalist approach to parenting, keep reading for all the essentials you and your little one will need.

You need ways to keep your baby safe while traveling. Obviously, car seats are a given if your family owns a vehicle. Ensure your car seat is installed as safely as possible by looking up local resources in your community that will install it for you. Fire stations, for example, offer free car seat installation and instruction. You will also need a way to keep your baby safe while out and about. Whether you go the route of baby wrap, carrier, or stroller, keeping baby comfortable and safe while running errands or enjoying a day out is essential.

Babies spend a majority of their time asleep, especially those first few months. Babies also have much more sensitive skin than bigger kids or adults. Keep your baby cool and comfortable by investing in quality baby clothes made of natural textiles like 100% organic cotton. The choice to use mittens, so they don’t scratch their delicate faces is up to you, but socks are a must when going out as their little feet get cold easily. For the sake of conciseness, include diapers in this category. Whether you go cloth diaper or disposable, this is a given for the health and comfort of your baby.

No matter how tidy and decluttered your home is, a white noise machine is worth bringing into the household. Babies sleep on average 16 hours a day when they’re newborns. This means you must create an optimal sleep environment to help them get deep, restorative sleep. Like many households, you likely have a dog, a noisy neighbor, and no one can control construction or traffic sounds. A white noise machine in your baby’s sleeping area will drown out those sounds and promote essential restorative sleep for your little one.

While some families opt to do co-sleeping, the debate is still out on how safe that is for your baby, especially during the newborn phase. Thankfully, many products on the market ensure a safe night’s sleep for your baby. While cribs are incredibly sturdy and safe, they may prefer a smaller, cozier sleeping environment reminiscent of the womb when babies are first born. Moses baskets and bassinets are perfect for achieving safe, comfortable sleep for your newborn baby. Keep in mind loose blankets, pillows, and stuffed toys should be kept out of your child’s sleeping arrangement until they are much older.

While marketing does a great job of telling you that you need a million things for your baby, clothing, diapering, and sleeping are what many of the first months of life revolve around. You will need gentle products to groom and care for your baby. From diaper creams, body washes, lotions, nail clippers, thermometers, and various other items that keep your baby comfortable and healthy are essential. Ensure you’re checking ingredients and keeping an eye out for reactions to products you use for your baby as they’re so sensitive. Many first-time parents go through several brands before they find one that works for their baby. The same is true with baby formula. If you choose to bottle feed your baby, there is a bit of trial and error regarding formulas that your baby not only likes but can tolerate. Don’t worry; it’s normal. And while we’re at it, remember, fed is best; whether you raise a breastfed or formula-fed baby, both are healthy options for your pride and joy.

It’s easy to want to give your child everything in life, but the truth is that your child doesn’t need much in the newborn phase. If the stress of trying to design the perfect nursery or buy the must-have items overwhelms you, use the above-mentioned items as a starting point for all you’ll need, you may end up needing nothing more. Congratulations!

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