Expecting a baby, parents, often, get a lot of extra things, forgetting about the most necessary. Let's try to determine what you need to buy for a newborn for the first time and how many things you will need.
The first thing you need to care for a newborn in the hospital
All the items needed to care for the baby should be purchased and collected in advance, so that the trip to the hospital is not taken by surprise. As a rule, a mother with an infant is in the maternity department for not more than one week. It is at this time and you should stock up on things. If the stay in the maternity hospital lasts longer, relatives can always buy and give you what the newborn needs for the first time.
- first of all, take an interest in the maternity home that you have chosen, about the existence of any requirements. Sometimes, there are lists of things that women in childbirth need to have with them when they get to the department;
- in the maternity hospital of the baby, in any case, they will put on their loincloths and diapers. But, usually, these items are too washed and worn, and it is not very pleasant to use them. Therefore, do not forget to grab a sufficient number of diapers. How many diapers a newborn needs, shows practical experience. But not less than 20 pieces. Depending on the season, they can be thin or warm;
- if you decide to use disposable diapers and are not interested in how many diapers a newborn needs, specify whether or not to use diapers in this maternity hospital;
- Also, find out what clothes a newborn needs. To put on baby sliders and blouses are not allowed in all maternity homes. But, if allowed, take with you at least 10 sliders. All things should be quality, without gross seams. Preference is given to clothes made from natural fabrics;
- disposable diapers for a newborn baby will be needed the smallest, for children 2 - 5 kilograms. It is enough to take one packet with you to the hospital;
- deciding what clothes to buy for a newborn, do not forget about the hats. It is recommended to take in the maternity ward at least three pieces, without seams and, you can, without zavyazochek. If you have purchased pajamas with non-sewn sleeves, be sure to buy cotton mittens. They will need several pairs, to protect the baby's delicate skin from possible scratches. It will not hurt to take with you a few pairs of warm socks - it turns out that newborn children can get very cold feet.
Having decided what kind of clothes a newborn needs, think about the means for hygiene.
What cosmetics do you need for a newborn?
Going to the hospital, you should take care of cosmetics. To perform hygienic procedures, the baby in the hospital needs the following:
- Baby soap. It is advisable, if it is special, for infants. The skin of a newborn baby is so sensitive that ordinary baby soap can cause irritation. For your own convenience, you can buy a liquid baby soap with a dispenser.
- Wet wipes. Do not buy scented wet wipes. No smell will protect the baby from an allergic reaction.
- Wadded disks and sterile cotton wool are needed to clean the spout, ears, eye. Do not use to clean the nasal and auditory passages with cotton buds. Too much risk of damage to the eardrum or delicate skin.
- Children's cream perfectly protects the baby's skin from diaper rash. But, if it is forbidden to use disposable diapers in a maternity hospital, it is better not to buy a simple cream, but a special, protective one.