| Being pregnant and getting ready for a new baby is no | | | | wash cloths, towels, powder, and lotion. You also need |
| small feat. At least you have about nine or so months | | | | to care for the umbilical cord with a cotton ball and |
| to prepare! Whether this will be your first or your fifth | | | | alcohol. |
| there are many things to think about. However, there is | | | | Diapering |
| no need to worry. Worrying will only add unnecessary | | | | Some parents want to use all natural and reusable |
| stress to your body. To make things easier on yourself | | | | diapers (cloth) while other parents choose to use |
| you can break up your list into needs and wants. | | | | disposable diapers. One thing is sure - the baby needs |
| Truth be told there are many things you could do | | | | diapers. Along with diapers the baby also needs wipes |
| without. If you are on a budget then you really only | | | | and diaper rash cream. To make carrying all of these |
| need to be concerned with necessities anyway. What | | | | things an easy task a diaper bag is definitely needed. |
| are the baby's necessities? They are food, bathing, | | | | Feeding |
| clothing, and travel. | | | | If you are breastfeeding a breast pump will come in |
| Here are some things you will need for baby: | | | | very handy especially if you are going back to work. |
| Nursery | | | | You will also need plastic storage bags to store your |
| The nursery is more of a luxury at this point. Many | | | | milk. Besides, Dad will want to feed the baby too, right? |
| times the baby is kept with the parents or in a bassinet | | | | If you are not breastfeeding then you will need formula. |
| by the parents bed. The only part of a nursery that is | | | | In both cases, you will need bottles and burp cloths. |
| actually really needed is a crib, crib mattress, and crib | | | | Clothing |
| bedding. Also, for soothing and sleeping purposes, a | | | | Clothing the baby properly depends upon which |
| swing might be a necessity if you have a fussy baby. | | | | season your baby is born in. Bodysuits are perfect for |
| Travel | | | | lying around the house. They have bodysuits for |
| There will be times when you need to travel especially | | | | summer and winter. In the beginning your baby might |
| to go to the doctor for the baby's wellness check ups. | | | | spend a lot of time wrapped up in a blanket. So it is |
| So you will need an infant car seat. You may not need | | | | good to have several blankets. Also, to prevent your |
| a stroller for a while but there are some infant car | | | | baby from scratching his or her face you will want to |
| seat and stroller combinations that will make life much | | | | have mittens for the hands. Socks or booties also |
| easier in the long run. | | | | come in handy. |
| Bath | | | | And of course, as your baby grows there will be more |
| In the beginning you will need a baby bathtub. You do | | | | things he or she will need. Right now all you need to do |
| not want to submerge your newborn into the bath | | | | is get the necessities and you will be ready for your |
| water. You simply want to wipe him or her clean with | | | | newborn baby! |
| a wash cloth. Of course, you will need baby bath soap, | | | | |