Essentials for Newborn Babies

Clothing

• Today's Parent provides a list of essential clothing items for newborn babies. The most important clothing items are basic and easy to find in department stores. Undershirts and onesies are essential items, whether they are short-sleeve or long-sleeve. Nightgowns are also important to use until the umbilical cord falls off the baby. Newborn hats help to keep the infant̵7;s head warm. Likewise, socks and booties are essential items for keeping the baby warm at night or going out of the house in the day. Today̵7;s Parent suggests using scratch mittens to keep the baby from accidentally scratching his face. These items are a great start to a newborn baby̵7;s wardrobe. They are low in cost, and you can replace them easily.

Blankets

• Blankets come in all varieties and with different uses. However, there are important items for newborn babies, according to Simple Mom's ̶0;Eight Essentials for Newborn Babies.̶1; Swaddling blankets are a must-have item for keeping the baby warm, cuddling and walking in a stroller. Receiving blankets work well after baths, and you can use them for burping cloths. Playful blanket designs like animal prints, trucks or Disney characters are nice to have. However, it is important that baby blankets are a soft, fleece-like material to help the baby feel warm and secure.

Feeding

• Whether nursing or bottling feeding, there are some essential items to have. Nursing mothers need a breast pump handy and milk storage containers. A nursing pillow and nursing bras are also important to have. Today̵7;s Parent recommends that mothers buy a nursing bra that is one cup size larger than the pregnant bra size. Breast pads and lotion for sore nipples are essential items. Burp cloths are also necessary for nursing and bottle-feeding mothers. Formula feeding mothers should stock up on bottles with nipples and a thermal bottle carrier. Lots of bibs are important for breastfeeding and formula-feeding mothers.