Shopping and things necessary for the arrival of a baby

Are you in the happy stage of pregnancy or about to give birth? Surely there is a lot of dynamism around you, thinking of everything they will need for the big day, baby clothes, medicines, maternity clothes... Perhaps there is also a lot of nervousness, anxiety and a certain degree of stress for both you and your couple about the expectations for the time when your baby comes into this world and is arms.

However, stop for a second and ask yourself: Do I have everything I need to receive the baby? Many couples take it for granted that they have everything required for this, but when the day of birth arrives, it turns out that they lacked having something they required.

That is why it is always important to have a shopping list for the arrival of your baby and in this article we will tell you everything you need to write down on it.

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Why is a baby shopping list important?

As the name implies, it is a must-have list with

all the things your baby will need once she gets to her new home and in his short stay in the hospital. You should also include some essential clothes for you as a mother, which are essential for the day of delivery and the hours that follow.

In this sense, you and your partner should sit down one day and think: What does our baby need? Write everything you can think of, from clothes to furniture. You can also ask your parents or friends who already have babies for advice. Then you will be discarding and prioritizing as the pregnancy progresses.

Many couples, especially first-timers, tend to put off the purchases necessary to receive their baby until the last minute, waiting to know the sex or to 'get organized'. But then they usually go into crisis when they notice how little time they have left, that they still have a lot to acquire and that they are missing something important. This is why a baby shopping list is so important.

Why? Very simple, to grant reassurance and confidence to parents that they have everything they need to care for their baby. One of the biggest causes of stress, especially for mothers, is confusion, which generates insecurity in their ability to care. But having a list of everything you both have and what is missing makes you feel like you have the control at a time in their lives where they feel more than ever that duality of vulnerability and can.

Advantages of the shopping list for the baby

The most important advantages it will offer you are the following:

• Worries about having or not having what you need with you are reduced.

• You can have a few more bearable days as the date of delivery, the time of delivery and the following days approaches. So you only have to focus on enjoying your baby.

• You will create a more real environment for your baby, when you begin to acquire things for this.

• You will share time as a couple deciding and organizing.

• By doing it early, you can give yourself the time to choose the best quality things.

• You can include or discard items as you build the list and buy the items on it.

• Your baby will be able to enjoy all the things that they bought for him or her.

Quick tips to put together the shopping list

Seeing the advantages, who wouldn't want to do it? But wait, because before we get down to business, there are some tips to consider:

• Keep in mind that your baby, during his first months, will grow extremely fast, so be sure to buy clothes and diapers of various sizes.

• Do not forget to take care of her skin, since it is very sensitive and needs to stay hydrated on a daily basis.

• Add a basket to the list and so you can have everything you need for the day of your delivery and take it to the hospital.

• The furniture in the baby's room is just as important as the rest of the things that he will use.

• Choose quality products and don't get carried away by quantity. Quality usually pays off.

• Focus on what is necessary, rather than accumulating things your baby may never need.

• If you don't know what to add, ask your parents, friends, or search the internet for advice (you're already doing it).

• You can order some of these items as a gift for your baby shower.

Essential things for a newborn baby

Here we show you the most necessary and basic items and elements that you should take into account for the arrival of the baby and her stay in this new world that she will call home.

1. Hospital basket

As we already mentioned, it is essential that you have your basket ready for the moment of delivery, where you do not have unnecessary extra worries. In it you can include:

• Changes of clothes for your baby, that can be opened in the back and be warm.
• Hat.
• Gloves.
• Socks.
• Cotton blankets.
• Cotton bibs.
• Changes of comfortable clothes for you, that can facilitate breastfeeding.
• Diapers
• Wet toals.
• Moses.
• Seat for the car.

2. Room furniture

One of the most important things to keep in mind on the baby's shopping list is that it has everything it needs for her new personal space. Furniture components should be multifunctional and durable over time, so that they can be transformed into other types of furniture as the baby grows.

• Cot, with its respective mattress.
• Couch for breastfeeding.
• Carry cot.
• Moses.
• Furniture to change the baby.
• Multifunctional furniture (where you can store different items).
• Hypoallergenic wardrobe for clothes (wood or bamboo).
• Paper bin.
• Bedside lamp.
• Audio and video intercom.

3. Daily wear, sleep and go out

For clothes, you should take into account the previous advice that we present. You must have several sizes to use as your baby grows. In addition, you must make sure that it is made of cotton or wool, that it does not cause irritation, allergy or discomfort, that it is easy to remove and is quite warm.

• Jumpsuits or onesies with snaps in the crotch.
• Socks, shoes or booties.
• Cotton gloves.
• Beanies and hats.
• Comfortable clothing sets for going out (shirts, shorts, dresses or skirts).
• Warm and cool pajamas (depending on the season of the year).
• Comfortable bodysuits.
• Thick and thin coats.
• Soft blankets.

4. Bath and bed linen

Any type of clothing that your baby uses must be one hundred percent cotton. Avoid stiff fabrics or those that can shed lint. In addition, they must be comfortable enough to guarantee rest. This is to avoid generating any type of allergy, discomfort or discomfort in the skin.

• Cotton towels with hat included.
• Thick and thin soft blankets (depending on the season of the year).
• Pillows and cushions for newborn.
• Sheets for the crib and bassinet.
• Set of protector for the crib and bassinet.
• Protective covers.

5. Personal hygiene products

Hygiene products for babies should follow the same rule as clothing: items that are quality, skin-friendly, and hypoallergenic. Babies' skin is extremely delicate, since their dermis is still developing, so it is very prone to developing irritations, fungi or rashes.

• Neutral soap.
• Hypoallergenic shampoo, fragrance free.
• Creamy baby oil.
• Body cream for baby.
• Vaseline.
• Ointments to avoid diaper chafing.
• Wet towels to clean it.
• Diapers of various sizes.
• Cotton balls.
• Cotton swabs.
• Alcohol (70%).
• Soft hair brushes.
• Common and water thermometer.
• Round tip scissors for cutting nails.
• First aid box.
• Medications indicated by the pediatrician.

6. Feeding items

Feeding your baby should be based largely on breast milk through breastfeeding. This provides vitamins and minerals that support your immune system and build healthy bacteria in your stomach and intestines. Nutrients you won't get elsewhere. Over time you can add infant formula, with the recommendation of your pediatrician.

• Baby bottles.
• Recommended infant milk.
• Bibs
• Sterilizing equipment.
• Nipple dispenser.
• Bottle warmer.
• Hygiene brush for bottles and teats.

7. Toys

Having toys helps to stimulate your baby's senses from an early age, connect with the world, lower anxiety levels and also entertain. It is also a great way to create a connection between the parents and the baby. Somehow. toys become the first communication channel between them.

• Colorful mobile (can also have relaxing music) for the crib.
• Padded and textured floors.
• Rattles
• Cotton stuffed animals.
• Grab toys
• Teethers or scrapes gums.

8. Items to go out

When taking a walk with your baby, you should take into account acquiring ideal items for each type of weather in the seasons, as well as the time of day. As they are very small, you should avoid direct sunlight, as it can hurt them. Similarly, try not to expose yourself too much to the cold, to prevent colds.

• Padded and warm stroller.
• Soft blankets.
• Umbrella for the stroller.
• Baby car seats.
• Change bags or diaper bags.
• Toys for the outdoors.
• Sleeping bag.

Remember to make an early note of these items for your personalized shopping list and be prepared for your baby's arrival. The sooner you and your partner plan and acquire everything you need, the more relaxed and grateful you will be in the future.