For new mothers, it’s easy to be convinced that you need to buy all the things others labeled as “best newborn essentials”. Especially if those “baby experts” grabs hold of you in a store and is ready to aim their powerful word of wisdom at everything in sight.
Here is a list of 5 Newborn essential items that you’ll need –
1. Diapers
Babies poop a lot. So if you’re planning to use cloth, make sure you have a plentiful supply of diapers. Running out of them at 4 a.m. or when you’re on a long journey is the stuff that’ll give you nightmares. Also, it’s a good idea to stock up on various sizes of diapers.
2. A swaddle blanket
Most newborns find swaddling really comforting. The best are generously sized and have plenty of stretches. It pays to have more than one so you’re not without on laundry days — go for four just to be on the safe side.
3. A Baby Monitor
You’re probably would want to watch every second of your kid breathing. It’s comforting to know you can get up and do other things while they nap. Expensive video monitors allow you to tilt and zoom the camera from afar, monitor the room temperature, and even sing your baby a lullaby. But the old-fashioned audio-only baby monitors also do the trick and are really helpful.
4. Sleeping bag
As soon as your swaddling nights are over, you’re going to need something else to keep your baby warm through the night. Blankets are easy to kick off, and a cold baby will waste no time in waking you up. Since the goal is to ensure everyone gets as much sleep as possible, a sleeping bag is a great early purchase. It keeps your little one warm — and there’s no risk of their head getting covered, no matter how much they wriggle.
5. Baby bottle
Baby bottles are essential if you’re formula-feeding. If you don’t have enough of a haul already — going anywhere with a baby requires superhuman organizational and packing skills — you need to add the formula, bottles, and cleaning equipment to your load. This is why baby bottles will revolutionize the traveling-with-baby game.