Dresser Bookshelf Baskets or bins for toys, diapers and other baby necessities. For Playing. Crib mobile remove this when baby can support himself on hands and knees. Baby swing or bouncer Soft, easy-to-clean rug preferably percent organic cotton or wool to avoid off-gassing Play mat Age-appropriate toys.
For Staying Safe. Baby monitor this may not be necessary in a small apartment. Next on Your Reading List 10 slides. The Ultimate Nursery Decorating Checklist. Short on Space? Nursery Inspiration: Into the Woods. Shop smart for your new baby with this checklist of infant necessities, nice-to-haves, and baby items you don't need to spend money on.
Register at a baby gear store and you may be given a list that's even longer than this one. Of course, they want you to buy everything they've got! Try to keep in mind that all you really need for your baby is diapers, a place to sleep, and a blanket for bundling.
That said, we know you're not living in the Stone Age. You deserve the accessories that will make your job as a parent easier—which is why we've compiled this baby registry checklist. We've categorized must-have baby items as "necessities. Using this checklist as a guide, you'll be able to discern between baby essentials and needless items, saving time and money as you prepare for parenthood.
What you don't need : A secondhand crib. Get a new one for safety purposes instead. What you don't need : Pillows, sleep positioners, bumper pads, or mattress padding. All of these items increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome SIDS , and they should be kept out of the crib until your baby is at least one year old. What you don't need : A bottle warmer heating in hot water takes the same amount of time or a bottle proper unless you have multiples; use it sparingly when you can't otherwise feed all the babies at once.
What you don't need : A wipe warmer or a diaper stacker though they're pretty. What you don't need: A baby-size robe. It's hard enough to get your baby dressed in their real clothes! What you don't need: Shoes. Wait until your baby is walking outside i. What you don't need: A mirror to see your baby in the car; these can be a hazard if there's an accident.
Also avoid secondhand car seats for safety reasons. What you don't need: Car seat toy bars. These an added risk if there's an accident. Don't panic: Even having a 'nursery' set up before your baby's arrival isn't essential as it is recommended that babies should sleep in the same room at first. However, it is nice to have a place for baby gear and nappy changes etc. It is recommended that for the first six months of her life, your baby should be in the same room as you when she is sleeping.
Certain designs of cots that you would like to fit in with your dream nursery may be more expensive, but if you are on a budget, the essential features are that the cot passes safety regulations. If you are using a second hand cot or Moses basket, make sure that you buy a new mattress for it and wash all the covers. Once your baby is six months old, you can move her into a crib or cot in her own room. Some cot beds will accommodate your child until she becomes a toddler, or you can purchase a standard-sized cot if you are tight on space in your home.
A cot with drop down sides will make it easier to get baby in and out. Make sure that your cot mattress is the exact size required to fit your cot frame. Bedding requirements are very simple when it comes to babies, and you should keep the cot clear or any loose or fluffy objects such as extra blankets, pillows or soft toys, which could suffocate of smother your child.
Whether you are using a cot or moses basket, and whether it's new or second hand, check that it is clean before baby's arrival, and use a new mattress that is clean, firm, flat, and that properly fits the cot. A changing mat will be used countless times before your baby becomes potty-trained, so it is worth investing in a good one.
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