Baby Freebies

After you have your baby, there are many items you’re going to need. You’ll have to remember to get diapers, a bathtub, wipes, clothes and bottles. Just about every new mother has a baby shower, so you’ll get plenty of things there, but you won’t get everything. You’ll still need to do a little shopping to get everything. Here’s what to remember:

You’ll obviously need a bassinet or a crib to begin with. Your baby will need somewhere comfortable and warm to sleep. You’ll also want to look at bedding collections as well. You may have a preference for polyester, or cotton or flannel, depending on whether or not your baby is allergic to any materials. Usually non-allergenic cottons are a safe bet.

You’ll also need to make sure to have plenty of ointments and diapers on hand. Clothes you’ll need include bibs, cotton t shirts, and onesies, a type of one piece article of baby clothing for infants that makes it easy to change diapers. If you’re not breast feeding, you’ll need formula.

Formula can be quite pricey but some new mothers can’t breast feed, or are uncomfortable breast feeding. Do some research on what the best formula is for your baby, and also check with your doctor.

Buy a snugride car seat and a stroller so you can safely transport your baby. Toys like swings and jumpers help to keep your baby active and give them exercise. They’ll love swinging or jumping from the ceiling.

While transporting, you’ll also need a diaper bag to hold all your baby supplies. A good diaper bag should have lots of pockets for bottles and baby food, wipes, washcloths, and a changing pad. There are all kinds of diaper bags for mothers with different tastes. They come in pastel colors for babies, and there are fashion diaper bags too.

Also needed is the baby bath tub. An infant is too small to wash in a regular tub or shower, so buy a baby bath tub. They come in many different sizes and colors. Also get some baby bath toys to go with it so your child is occupied and can play while washing.

Put these items on your wishlist for your baby shower, but if you forget something, most likely a friend or a family member will remember them for you! Check in baby books too, because they often have lists of must haves when having a new baby.