In the first moments, your new little one seems more like an alien than a bundle of joy, but after a bath for baby and a few deep breaths for the new parents, your little angel looks their part. Their little red face is all scrunched up, and the sounds that voice from their puckered little mouth are the most precious notes you could ever hope for. You ache any time the nurses take them for tests, and you deny offers from well meaning friends and family who offer to hold them while you get some sleep. All you want to do is be with your new baby, and you'll forego food, water and sleep to do just that! Baby Booties and Other Essentials
The journey from conceiving a baby until the birth of the new little bundle of joy is the most wonderful experience in a new Mom’s life. The amazing feeling of having conceived a baby to feeling the growth and development and the kicks and the punches from within is the greatest pleasure in life.
Throughout the nine month’s of pregnancy, a Mom plans for the birth of her baby. Some types of planning include deciding on the baby’s name, decorating the nursery or starting a scrapbook. Each moment spent on the planning stages takes the new Mom that much closer to the most exciting moment, the long-awaited moment, of seeing and holding her new bundle of joy.
With each step along the pregnancy and through each planning stage, a Mom dreams of what her baby will look like, if it’s a girl or a boy, and thinks about her dreams and hopes of the baby’s life. Deep within her heart and soul, the love for the unborn child is unwaivering and grows day-by-day.
One of the most important planning stage is the purchase of baby necessities. However, most Moms ask “What do I need and how much do I buy?” When I was planning for the birth of my first baby, I had a wonderful guideline to follow and I would like to share it with you.
We have created a list to help you shop for all the items you will need for your new baby.
Baby Gear
- Baby Car Seat
- High Chair
- Baby Stroller
- Baby Swing
Nursery
- Bassinet
- Crib
- Crib Mattress
- Crib Bedding
- Crib Mobile
- Dresser
- Baby Monitor
Layette
- Sleepers (4-7)
- Onesies (4-7)
- Rompers or outfits (6-8)
- Socks (4-7)
- Booties (2-3)
- No Scratch Mitts and Skull Cap
- Bibs
- Burp Pads
- Receiving Blankets (4-7)
- Cardigan Sweater or Jacket
Diapers
- Newborn disposable diapers
- Diaper Wipes
- Changing Table
- Diaper Creams
- Diaper Bag
- Changing Pad
Skin Care
- Baby Shampoo
- Baby Soap
- Baby Powder
- Baby Lotion
- Baby Hooded Towels
- Baby Wash Cloths
- Baby Brush and Comb Set
- Baby Finger Nail Clippers
- Baby Bathtub
Feeding
For Breastfeeding:
- Nursing Pads
- Breast Pump
- 4 oz. Bottles
- Nursing Pillow
For Bottlefeeding:
- Formula
- 4 oz. Bottles (4)
- 8 oz. Bottles (8)
- Bottle Brush
For Solid Food Feeding:
- Bowl, Cup and Plate Sets
- Baby Spoon and Fork Sets
Toys
- Books
- Music
- Developmental/Educational Toys
When purchasing for my baby, I made sure that I did not buy an over abundance of “newborn” size clothes and diapers. It is absolutely amazing how quickly new born babies grow and although it is very nice to be prepared, one must also remember not to go overboard in buying for the new born.
After my babies were a month old, I began purchasing clothing that fit in the 3-6 month range. When they were 6 months old, I would buy in the 6-9 month range. Therefore, I always purchased 3 months ahead of their size. Although they may have been a bit big, the clothing was wearable for a longer period of time so received more use.
It is such a joyful experience shopping for the necessities and essentials for the arrival of a new born baby. Happy Planning and Happy Shopping!
Are you looking for a gift for the Baby Shower or to Welcome the New Baby? A special gift is one that is functional and fun. Cuddles ‘n Gifts has a wonderful variety of gift and gift baskets filled with layette items and essentials that a new Mom would be delighted to receive.
