You will want at least half a dozen onesies or rompers to wear during the daytime. If you are looking for something cute, without dealing with all the pains of dressing baby in uncomfortable clothing, consider designer children's clothing with onesies that have sayings that speak to your child's personality.
For bedtime, another half dozen sleepers will keep baby comfy. If you are expecting a winter baby, make sure that at least one of these is a heavier weight for cold nights.
You will also need a half dozen pairs of socks to keep baby's feet warm and protected. Shoes are not a requirement until baby starts to walk, so consider some fun socks that include slogans to show off as well.
Hats are a good idea, especially for cooler weather (or even in air conditioned buildings) since baby loses most of his or her heat from the head. Most baby-clothing retailers carry a wide variety of baby caps and hats that will let the world know what baby is thinking.
Essential Bath Items
While baby won't be able to take a bath until the umbilical stub falls off, it is still helpful to have the supplies on hand. Gentle baby wash and nail clippers are good to have around. You will want a couple of washcloths and towels as well to make bathing easier. For an alternative to the traditional cutesy bath accessories, consider branded towel and wash mitt sets to help make bath time more fun.
Bedding and Feeding
No matter where baby sleeps, you are going to need a few items. If you are going with a crib or a bassinet, you will want a few changes of sheets handy so you always have a clean set. You will also want some lightweight blankets for swaddling. A couple of heavier blankets, like a Sherpa blanket, can work well to cover baby's carrier in colder weather or provide a comfortable place to lay baby down for tummy time.
For feeding, you will not need much, especially if you are going to be breastfeeding. If you are bottle feeding, plan to have a half dozen bottles on hand, as well as your chosen formula. For breastfeeding, some moms find a breastfeeding pillow to be useful. Both babies will be prone to spitting up, especially when being burped, so having burp cloths on hand to catch the dribbles is convenient.
Many of the items that major retailers will tell you that you need may make your life easier, but not a requirement. Instead of going for the mass amounts, choose unique baby clothing and items that you like - ones that make a statement and may even make you laugh.
Most new moms want to spend their first days with their new baby at home relaxing in the babies' new surroundings not worrying about the little things they forgot to get. 'Nesting' before the baby arrives creates the feeling of security and achievement for new moms to be and eases some of those worries.
Newborns grow so quickly some clothes may never even be worn before your baby outgrows them so remember this when preparing your layette. Buy neutral colored items of clothing if you do not know the sex of your baby prior to birth. Pre-buying in the special sales that some shops offer, can result in some great bargains and can even be enjoyable and exciting for a mom to be.
Most newborns outgrow 0-3 month clothing in a few weeks so avoid buying too many items in this size range. Babies can be messy little devils so stock up on vest bibs and comfy stretch sleep suits. You will probably spend the first few weeks mostly taking time to enjoy the company of your baby at home, so these items will make life a lot easier, when changing your baby.
A must have also for your layette are drawstring nighties. Easy accessible, they will be such a timesaver.
If this is your second or third child re-use your previous child's baby clothes if you have held onto them. Wash them with mild washing powder and softener beforehand. Giving new baby clothes a quick wash is a good idea also as it removes the chemicals that might irritate newborn skin.
Purchase burping cloths, which can also double up as feeding cloths, when babies are in the early stages of their development as bibs can be slightly awkward to use. Scratch mits are useful for avoiding babies scratching their delicate faces.
Remember, you do not have to spend loads of cash on organizing the layette. You can get affordable but decent quality items, rather than going for the designer label.
New babies can be expensive, so save money wherever you can. Enjoy preparing your layette for your new arrival. Do not fret if you have forgotten anything you will have plenty of visitors when your baby arrives home to nip to the stores for you.
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