A list of important newborn supplies that you need to prepare

Seeing newborn supplies is adorable and often confusing. You may want to buy all of them for the complete newborn care. Starting from clothes, milk bottles, toiletries, to objects to make a safe house for children while playing. Don't be confused, here is a list of newborn needs that you need to keep track of.

List of newborn supplies that need to be prepared

To make it easier, the needs of newborns can be divided into two groups, basic equipment and additional equipment. Here are the details:

1. Baby clothes

Basic equipment for newborns starts from clothes, socks, to warm hats. You may need to prepare several types of clothing before the baby is born, namely:

1 dozen cloth diapers

For newborns, choose cloth or disposable diapers? It is very important to provide plenty of cloth diapers before the baby is born. Cloth diapers are softer and serve to avoid skin problems in babies, such as skin irritation or diaper rash.

Newborn babies also defecate and urinate more frequently than children. The shape and color of the stool are also different, which indicates the health of the baby. It is important for parents to know baby feces to find out the health of their little one.

1 dozen baby clothes and pants

Baby clothes to buy include long and short sleeves. We recommend that you choose baby clothes from cotton or that are comfortable for babies. That way, the baby is not too hot or cold when wearing it.

Usually the shirt is one pair with the pants, so you don't need to be confused about finding options for the pair. The choice of material is important because sometimes the cause of the baby to cry is because he feels uncomfortable with his clothes.

So, choose cotton that can absorb baby's sweat better.

It is recommended to choose baby clothes with front buttons to make it easier to put on and take off when you finish bathing or when you go to the doctor.

1 dozen sweatshirts in baby

Some mothers may choose not to dress their baby in undershirts. But for newborns, undershirts serve to make them warmer, especially when it comes to cold rainy season.

2-3 caps

Even though it is an accessory, a hat is a must-have for newborns. Hats can be worn when the baby comes out so as not to get too hot in the sun.

Hats can also be used at home as well to warm the head and ears, especially when the weather is cold.

7 pairs of gloves and socks

Both are important for keeping baby warm. Gloves can also prevent the baby's nails from scratching the skin on his face. This is because at birth, the baby's nails are still very long and sharp.

The number of gloves and feet depends on the baby's needs. However, seven pairs is at least once a day.

However, the use of gloves and feet is not recommended for use throughout the day. IDAI states on its official website that the hands and feet are the sense of touch which is a tool for babies to learn to recognize taste.

So, wear it occasionally, especially when the air is cold or at night.

2 pieces of warm clothes

This warm outfit can be used for your little one when going out and protect him from the wind. Types of warm clothes vary, such as jackets and sweater, both can be selected according to your wishes and ease of use.

It is very important when buying newborn baby equipment is to wash all of the baby's clothes before putting on your little one, so that bacteria or germs that stick to the clothes are lost.

Wash with a special detergent for baby clothes and choose one that doesn't contain fragrances to reduce the risk of your little one getting allergies.

2. Toiletries

In addition to the completeness of clothing, the needs for bathing for newborns should not be left behind. However, when the baby is born, it does not need a bath.

Quoting from the official website of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), babies still have a protective layer that looks like white fat which functions to maintain the baby's body temperature.

After 6 hours, then your little one can be cleaned. But of course, bathing a newborn is done in the right way, namely wiping it with warm water. The water used is also lukewarm, warm to cold for an adult.

The following toiletries for newborns:

1 bath specially designed for baby bathing
2 baby towels
Waterproof or oil-proof sleeping mat
Washcloth
Baby soap
Baby shampoo

To choose soap and shampoo, make sure it is specially formulated for babies and does not contain perfume. This is a way to treat baby's skin to avoid dry skin conditions because it is still very sensitive.

3. Sleeping equipment

Some of the bedding for newborns that must be prepared are:

Slowly, so that the baby's bed does not get wet if the baby is wet while sleeping.
Swaddle to make the baby warmer, avoid swaddling the baby too tightly.
Mosquito nets, to protect babies from mosquito bites.
Crib.

What about baby pillows and blankets? Quoting from On Safety, the use of pillows and blankets as equipment for your little one is very dangerous for newborns.

Baby blankets and pillows can disrupt sleep and increase the risk of sudden infant death or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

4. Other newborn equipment

In addition to the various basic newborn supplies and toiletries that have been mentioned above, there are other things that need to be prepared.

You also need to know a list of complementary newborn supplies, such as:

A baby scarf or carrier
Telon oil
Gauze and sterile cotton to wrap and clean the baby's umbilical cord.
Baby bag to carry during doctor visits
Ear cleaner
Baby apron (baby bibs) to protect baby clothes from getting wet with saliva
Nail clippers specifically for babies
Baby room furniture
Baby blanket

The items above are indeed complementary in nature, so it needs to be thought carefully so as not to store too much at home.

Equipment for breastfeeding newborns

Not only the needs of newborns that must be met, but also equipment for nursing mothers. There are several supplies to support your little one, especially if you pump breastmilk frequently for your baby.

Breast pump, can choose a manual or electric breast pump
Container for breast milk, can use a glass bottle or a breast milk bag
Separate cooler or refrigerator for breastmilk from foodstuff storage
Nursing apron (nursing cloth) for use in public places
Bottle cleaning equipment, such as bottle brushes and special soaps

The above equipment is required for mothers who breastfeed their newborns directly or direct breastfeeding. If your little one is given formula milk, the equipment needed is:

Cup feeder
Baby bottle cleaning equipment
Thermos for storing hot water
Milk container bottles to separate milk per serving

Formula feeding or expressed breast milk should be used cup feeder the small one. Launching from the official website of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), the use of pacifiers in newborns can affect the wrong baby suction technique.

If a newborn is accustomed to drinking milk using a pacifier, your little one may refuse to suckle directly at the mother's breast. This makes the baby suckle less often at the mother's breast (confused the nipple), and can cause premature weaning.

As a substitute, the recommended media for use by newborns who drink breast milk or formula is cup feeder.

Use of a cup feeder in newborns

Quoting from Breastfeeding Support,cup feeder is an alternative to avoid confusing newborns of nipples due to drinking too often through a pacifier.

There are several things that must be considered in usingcup feeder for babies:

Fill the milk as much as half or two thirds of the glass.
Make sure the baby is fully awake and interested in breastfeeding.
Place the cloth under your baby's chin and then lap the baby in a sitting position.
Place the edge of the glass on the lips of the baby or the gums.
Pour slowly until it gets into the baby's mouth.
Avoid pouring it directly into its mouth, but point the milk towards the edge of the cup.
Give pause while the baby is drinking.

The most important thing is to avoid choking on the baby, not vomit the milk, and be comfortable while breastfeeding. Don't forget to burp the baby after feeding to release gas in the stomach.

But the drawbacks ofcup feederis the process of breastfeeding takes longer than using a bottle. In addition, the risk of spilled milk is also quite large because of its glass-like shape.

A list of newborn baby supplies does not need to be bought too much

If you look at the list of newborn baby equipment that must be purchased, it is indeed very large. However, of the many items that need to be purchased, you can actually reduce the purchase of a number of items that are usually obtained from gifts.

Generally, gifts given to newborns are: