Baby must-haves
While shopping for a new born can be costly and overwhelming, especially if you are buying a tonne of items, your baby would be quite happy if you just brought home the essentials. The answer to this predicaments is found in the following checklist, which is baby layette. This is simply a list of items that the baby requires in his first weeks of life. It ranges from undershirts, a shawl to a stroller-all to help you give tender, loving care to your young one, without panicking. Tick away to confirm you have each of them.
Baby layette
- Crib for his rest and sleep
- A pair of sheets for his comfort
- Blankets for his warmth
- A diaper bag and disposable diapers to carry those extra diapers when away from home
- Light and heavy clothing for warm and cold weather
- Burp clothes to protect clothes worn from food and drink
- Booties and socks to keep him warm and comfortable
- Warm night gowns to protect him from the cold atmosphere at night
- A stroller to take those walks that create a stronger bond
- A water proof changing pad to avoid being messy
- Car seat to ensure his safety and comfort
- Bottles depending on whether you are breast feeding on not
- Hangers/baskets an organized way of putting away his clothes
- Mild baby shampoo to keep his little hair clean
- Baby brush for good grooming
- Gentle baby soap to keep him clean while taking care of his delicate skin
- Blunt baby nail scissors or clippers to cut his growing nails
- Carrier or sling for more convenient transportation for your little one
- Toys for his entertainment
- Baby towels and washcloths for his baths
- A few classic books to read and sooth him at nap time
- Waterproof mattress pads to prevent those leaks from getting to the mattress
- Disposable wipes to clean up and maintain basic hygiene
- Digital thermometer to check his temperature in case of a fever
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