Usually, both the experienced and new mothers alike find it challenging when preparing for a newborn. Not only are there many arrangements that should be made for the imminent birth of the child, but also many products that need to be purchased for the first time or replaced for all to go smoothly once the baby has arrived. There are several essential items that every mother needs to be well prepared for a new addition to the family. Here is a list of the most essential products you need to buy for your newborn.
Bottle Warmer
A bottle warmer is extremely crucial for the newborns. Usually, many parents find it challenging to keep the food of their newborn warm. As a parent, you would like to provide the best to your baby. Health reports suggest that infants should not be fed with cold food or liquid. Even little warmth helps. Keeping this necessity in mind, a bottle warmer will come in handy; either when traveling or busy with other chores.
The baby bottle heaters can be plugged into your car AC adapter and placed on the cars' cup holder. Though the products mention few minutes of warming is enough, the minimum time required is almost 15 minutes. One precaution to take is to keep checking the bottles in few minute intervals. The heating mechanism works 360 degrees, and they also contain bottle activated safety switch. They maintain the baby formula or food at constant room temperature. It does not get cold again easily as the heating band wraps keep the bottle warm.
Bobby Pillow
A newer product, a bobby pillow, is a soft round pillow with an opening at one end that a new mother can put around her waist and lay her baby on while she is feeding the baby. This product has covers that can be taken off and washed. The pillow comes in many styles and colors making it fit in with the baby's room d¨¦cor.
Feeding Bottles
Bottles are important for every new mother, whether she is planning to bottle or breast feed. New bottles can try to eliminate air getting into the baby's stomach which can cut down on the baby having gas. These bottles are more expensive than generic, old-fashioned ones, but can be worth the investment.
Baby cribs
Baby cribs are the largest and sometimes the most expensive product a baby needs. There are many types and styles of baby cribs available, and they come in several different colors. Most new mothers spend lots of time picking out their baby's crib as it will be the largest component of the baby nursery and the baby's primary bed for two to three years. Baby mattresses are next item usually chosen by the new parents. There are many different types of mattresses also. They also range in price from $40.00 to over $200.00.
Bath Items
Baby bath products are used continually from the date of birth to three years of life or more. After three years, there are products for toddlers that are mild to use but clean more effectively for older babies. Baby bath, oil, lotion and powder are all main components of the care of a baby's skin. Also, baby bath products are infused with soothing ingredients, such as lavender that all help an infant calm down if fussy and feel better. Fortunately, most new mothers get plenty of these baby products as gifts.
Infant Car Seat
An infant car seat is an essential baby product needed to be purchased to take to the hospital before new parents are allowed to take their infant home. Infant car seats are usually part of a baby stroller combination where the infant seat can sometimes latch right into the stroller making it much easier for the new parents to maneuver their babies around. After the baby grows a larger car seat is needed that can usually fit the baby until he or she is around three to four years of age.
Strollers
Strollers are another necessity for new parents. These baby products can be very simple or complex. Most stroller sets today have a cup holder for the parents, baskets to hold diaper bags and other items and plenty of room for baby to move around. Stroller sets are usually chosen to fit a certain theme or style and are almost always chosen to fit the sex of the baby.
Summary
There are many different baby products that you will need for the arrival of your little one, ranging from nappies and changing bags right through to a new cot and bed linen. If you are ever in need of advice, speak not only to your doctor but also to a number of baby product retailers, for they will be able to make some very useful recommendations to you.
