Mum Life: What Items Are A Must-Have When Expecting A Child

Mum Life: What Items Are A Must-Have When Expecting A Child

Welcoming a new family member demands stuff – loads of it. You need to start thinking about all these things the moment you find out you are pregnant and write the list of all the things you will need. Some things are more important than others, hence, you need to start stocking all the necessities that you will need for the first period of your baby’s life. Also, it is practical for you to make a list of the things that are good to have and a list of the things you can use on a daily basis for making your parenting easier at the beginning. 

• Baby Gear 

Let us start with the nursery essentials, and baby gear being the first one. The first on the list is a baby carrier, wrap carrier or sling that will allow you to wear your baby everywhere you go and whatever you do without hassle and rush whenever you hear an odd sound. Also, this will keep your baby snuggled close to you. Baby carriers are extremely practical since they will allow you to have your hands free to do all the things you need to do. 

Whenever you want to get out with your baby to run errands or just take a walk, it is completely impossible without strollers. There are a couple of things you need to bear in mind when purchasing your first strollers. Firstly, you need to make sure that you can easily take your baby out and put them back in it. If you want to go out and explore with your baby, or just take a walk in the woods in the fresh air, then all-terrain strollers are a perfect pick. The fact that they are perfect for all different terrains means they are usually more durable than regular strollers. On the other hand, if you are more down to some lighter versions, then you should go with jogging strollers, which are perfect for long walks and even jogging with your baby. 

The car seat is an obligatory piece of equipment you must-have for every period of their growth. There are a variety of alternatives available on the market, ranging from an infant car seat to a convertible car seat that is suitable for infants. Once your child is big enough, you can switch to the booster car seat. Although it can be quite tempting, resist buying a used one. 

• Baby Clothing 

Baby clothing is manufactured based on age and hence, there are categories-newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and one year old. On the other hand, different brands do their sizes differently. Weight and height can be helpful guidelines when buying a perfect fit for your baby. Before you start buying clothes for your newborn, you would probably like to check out what are the best clothing brands for infants and what are the best fabrics for their skin. Just like most parents, you will like your child to be well-dressed, however, the first priority of you as a parent should be the comfort of your child. Choose the best quality pieces of clothing that will hold well despite frequent washings. But be cautious. Even though the pieces with ribbons, tassels, and strings are attractive and adorable, especially in baby size, these can be possible choking hazards. 

• Diapering 

Diapers are the first thing you will grab when you get home with your baby. Usually, in the first days, babies go with 10 or 12 diapers a day, and this is why you need to pick the best quality diapers. The best solution is to purchase a couple of different types for the very beginning since your baby’s skin can be irritated by some or the size does not fit properly. Another piece of baby gear you will probably find practical is the diaper pail that will keep your house smelling nice. Some manufacturers produce the ones for cloth while some others do for disposable diapers. 

Baby wipes can be extremely practical in the first days of your parenthood when you are still not so skillful with doing the bathing and handling all of your baby’s hygiene needs. These are usually made of polyester, wool, cotton, or rayon fibers. Baby wipes are sold in bundles that include dispensers to make their use easier. The best option is to get unscented wipes that will be less irritating to your baby’s skin. 

Babies are very demanding and require loads of things for proper nurturing, hence you need to be prepared when welcoming a new family member. The most important thing is to get the things that will help you through the initial phase of your parenting when everything is so new and different. 

Author: Allen Brown.