What is a newborn baby supplies list?

We all know that taking care of a baby is not an easy task. However, caring for a baby must be done with scientific methods and approaches. Therefore, adequate preparations must be made before the baby is born. The baby's supplies must also be prepared in advance to avoid being in a hurry after the baby is born, which will not allow for better care of the baby. However, due to the lack of experience of many women, they do not know what supplies a newborn needs and what supplies they need to prepare. Let's take a look at the newborn supplies list below.

Newborn supplies list

Breastfeeding supplies

1. Bottles: Prepare two bottles for breastfeeding and 3-5 bottles for non-breastfeeding. Heat-resistant glass bottles can be boiled and sterilized and are easy to wash. Plastic bottles are light and not easy to break, making them easy to carry when going out. It is best to have both types of bottles ready.

2. Pacifier: The size of the nipple hole should be selected according to the baby's age, and you should prepare one for replacement.

3. Bottle brush: Prepare two brushes of different sizes for brushing bottles and pacifiers. Choose a fiber brush for glass, and a sponge brush is best for plastic bottles that are easily scratched.

4. Bottle sterilizer: high-temperature steam sterilizes bottles and tableware, preferably with drying function.

5. Bottle clamp: used to clamp nipples and bottles during sterilization.

6. Breast pump: Choose manual or automatic according to your needs, electric is easier.

7. Breast milk storage bag/box: used to store excess expressed breast milk and freeze it for later use.

8. Milk powder box: multi-grid or multi-layer (can be used to store snacks when the baby grows up)

9. Milk warmer: warms milk and complementary food.

10. Bottle drying rack/bottle storage box (not necessary if the sterilizer has a drying function)

11. Milk powder: If you are breastfeeding, just prepare a small bucket.

Bath Products

1. Bathtub: A slightly larger special baby bathtub for bathing and playing in water.

2. Bath rack: can be hung on the bathtub.

3. Water thermometer: Special ones include suction cup type and floating type, which can display temperature. Choose one as appropriate. (Mommy's elbow is more accurate than a thermometer)

4. Bathing products: including bath gel. Shampoo, soap, talcum powder, diaper cream, body oil, etc.

5. Bath towel: Prepare two large and medium-sized ones. Choose pure cotton products, preferably ones that can be used to wrap the head.

6. Bath toys

Swimming equipment (if swimming at home)

1. Swimming pool: inflatable or stand type (if your bathtub is large, you don’t need to buy it)

2. Neck circumference: Multiple protections are safer.

3. Umbilical cord patch: Don’t prepare it if you don’t plan to swim before the umbilical cord falls off.

Bedding and other supplies

1. Crib: It is best to use a wooden one with a mosquito net. The height of the fence should be greater than 60 cm to prevent the baby from climbing over and falling when he grows older. The distance between the railings should be less than 6 cm to prevent the baby from sticking his head out and getting injured. The bolts at all movable joints are firm and not easily loosened or fallen off due to shaking. After purchasing, place them in a ventilated place to blow away the paint smell.

2. Mattress: In order to ensure the normal development of the baby's spine, it should not be too soft, a slightly harder mattress is better.

3. Guard: One piece to prevent injury when turning over.

?4. Quilt: Both the quilt cover and lining are made of cotton, with moderate thickness, and one large, medium and small size.

5. Mattresses: Two mattresses for replacement.

6. Towel blankets and sheets: more than two sheets, made of cotton, with strong moisture absorption.

7. Urine-proof pad: prevents urine from penetrating into the mattress.

8. Pillow: For babies under 3 months old, you can use a folded towel or no pillow. After 3 months, use a baby shaping pillow.

9. Blanket: It is recommended to prepare a blanket, and other preparations can be prepared as needed.

Baby Care Products

1. Thermometer: Ear type is better. It is best not to choose a mercury thermometer as it is dangerous for newborns.

?2. Nail clippers and nail files: You can choose special nail clippers for babies.

3. Nasal aspirator: Ball or electric nasal aspirator is better.

4. Medicine feeder: can be replaced by a disposable syringe.

Baby clothes and others

1. Underwear: more than 6 sets, pure cotton, good hand feel, strong moisture absorption, washable, no buttons on the back, jumpsuit is preferred.

2. Diapers: If you choose to use pure cotton diapers, you can also buy leak-proof diapers and wrap them outside the diapers.

3. Diapers: 2 large bags

4. Swaddles and bibs: Prepare one thin swaddle and one slightly thicker swaddle, and 3-5 bibs. Gauze can also be used as a substitute.

5. Hat: one thick and one thin.

6. Socks: loose but not tight around the ankles.

7. Clothing for going out: cape, one-piece cotton coat, small shoes, sweaters and trousers, etc., choose according to the season.

?8. Sleeping bag: choose the thickness according to the temperature at home.

Furniture

1. Baby crib: Same as above (to avoid waste, you can choose a multi-purpose baby crib or children's bed)

2. Diaper changing table: prepare according to the situation.

3. Diaper storage box: desktop or hanging type.

4. Baby monitor: Those with video are better.

5. Air heater: It is a must-have in cities with dry air, and it should have a good silent function.

6. Rocking chair or cradle: choose according to your preference.

7. Wet wipes warmer: a must-have for babies born in winter.

8. Night light: Check the baby’s condition at any time at night.

Cleaning Supplies

1. Bottle cleaner: For cleaning bottles and tableware, organic and fragrance-free ones are better.

2. Toy disinfectant: non-toxic, odorless and easy to rinse.

3. Baby laundry detergent: better with softening function.

4. No-rinse disinfectant gel: The one specifically for babies is better.

5. Cotton swabs: better for babies.

6. Wet wipes: You need to prepare for your buttocks, hands and mouth.

Mommy Products

1. Two or more nursing bras: those without underwire are better for home use.

2. Breast pads: Both disposable and washable are available.

3. 3-4 sets of nursing clothes for postpartum care (you will sweat a lot after giving birth, so you need to change more often)

4. Home clothes: It is best to have a breastfeeding opening.

5. One single cap and one wool cap: to be used when discharged from hospital.

6. Breastfeeding shawl: To prevent your shoulders from getting cold when you get up at night to breastfeed, you can use a nightgown instead.

7. Thick and warm socks: the socks should be higher.

8. A pair of cotton slippers with heels.

9. Abdominal Belt

10. Diaper bag

11. Extended adult diapers/mummy wipes

12. A breast pump

?13. One pair of wrist guards and one pair of ankle guards

14. Nipple protection cream/protective shield: If nipple rupture occurs, you can use a protective shield to reduce the pain during breastfeeding.

Travel Supplies

1. Baby carrier: Choose a dual-purpose type that can be carried on the back or in front, and the shoulder straps should be thicker. That is, it will not hurt the baby's legs, and it is also easier for adults to carry the baby.

2. Baby stroller: A stroller that can be used both sitting and lying down is better.

3. Car bottle warmer

4. U-shaped pillow: suitable for long-distance travel.

5. Car safety seats

6. Changing pad

7. Breastfeeding bib

Baby Toys

Newborns? There is no need to buy too many toys. You can slowly add suitable toys as the baby grows older. The following are some suggestions for buying toys for newborns:

1. Bed bell: It is best to have a rhythmic rotation function and a soothing light that can be used at night.

2. Rattle: To exercise the baby’s hands, it is better to choose a cloth rattle for newborns, which is not easy to hurt themselves.

3. Pull the bell: exercise your hand gripping ability at the same time.

4. Tap piano: exercise your feet.

5. Fitness frame: Multifunctional models that can be used from infancy to childhood are best.

6. Comforting toys.

The above is an introduction to the list of newborn supplies. After understanding it, we know that we must make adequate preparations for diet and daily life before the baby is born, so as not to be caught off guard when the baby is born, so that the baby cannot get the best care. In addition, mothers must also make adequate preparations before delivery, maintain a happy mood and sufficient physical strength, and always welcome the arrival of the baby.