Mommies- Define your Little Sunshine’s Essentials for a Great Comfort
Are you a new mommy who’s searching for clothes to add to your beloved toddler’s wardrobe? Whether you’re starting your baby registry, staring at baby shower gifts, or looking keenly into your newborn’s eyes. Chances are excellent that you might have a nagging sense that your little one’s missing out on some essentials.
And, your toddler’s cupboard has a ton of clothes. But with all the adorable stuff out there, why settle for less?
From a coming home outfit to the everyday basics, you need different types of baby clothes. But, there’s good news? Now that you’re sitting and scratching your head, wondering which are the must-have essentials, then here’s a list to guide you through the process. After all, babies need stuff- and that’s a lot of it.
So, let’s get going with discovering what these are:
- Baby Clothes:
Shopping for baby clothing, you’ll see that the cloth sizes have a neat organization by size. These are often 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. However, that’s not definitive. Many brands do things differently, and their clothes usually vary by size.
Thus, always make sure that you look for clothes based on height and list guidelines to find the best fit for your toddler. Chances are great for you to want to do a roundup of baby clothing.
Sometimes your baby can go straight to 3 months and may never require a newborn size again. So, it’s hard to predict. Just make sure you have a couple of the following measures before your infant actually needs it.
Think about ease and comfort while choosing clothes. Always look for clothes that have durable clothing, are soft, and are roomy. Avoid clothes with ribbons, dangling strings, and tassels, as these can make room for choking hazards.
You can also go with organic baby clothing that’s made without harmful chemicals and harsh dyes. Although these can be a little expensive but can go a long way into preventing skin irritation.
Not to leave clothes for your baby registry are sleepers, leggings or stretchy pants, bodysuits and outer layers. Additionally, baby socks, hats, pyjamas, and nightgowns must be on your list always. Ohh.. did those itty-bitty adorable shoes skip the list? Add those as well.
- Baby Diapering:
One of the most challenging things for a new mommy are those sleepless nights. While there can be many reasons for your baby being awake, wetness is one of the top-most reasons. While several products can provide relief to your baby- diapers are standard.
You can either choose cloth, disposable, or something in between. Chances for your baby to go through 10-12 diapers a day are great, so plan accordingly. If that doesn’t work well for you, consider a good diaper pail, diaper rash cream, bag, or a changing table or pad.
- Baby Gear:
Wearing your baby in a sling or carrier means that the little ones get to be close to you. Also, you’ll have two free hands to take up your work. While there are many ways to carry your baby in gear, there are several ways of doing so. You can either take him in a stroller, a car seat, or a portable crib that’s a play yard.
An excellent- baby seat is a must-have for your baby’s comfort and your own sigh of relief.
You can consider other essentials like a stroller sack, rain cover, baby lounger, baby floor seat, and a rocking chair. After all, why worry about the journey when you have comfort essentials by your side.
- Sleeping Essentials:
Many newbie parents don’t use a crib right away. However, you may want to move your baby into a crib once he outgrows the bassinet. Thereby, investing in one well ahead of time is essential. Moreover, a bassinet by your side helps in easier middle-of-the-night feedings, diaper changes, and check-ins become far easier by this way.
When choosing bedding sheets for your baby, always ensure going in for five-fitted crib sheets and washable crib mattress pads. Ensure resisting yourself from bumpers, quilts, pillows, and soft blankets as these can cause accidental suffocation and enhance the risk of SIDS.
In addition to these, ensure going in for wearable blankets, swaddling blankets, and a baby monitor for your baby. Night light and sound machine are some extras to ensure a good night’s sleep.
- Breastfeeding and Bottlefeeding Supplies:
Now that you’re a new mommy, your pain and efforts are thumbs up. But, your tiredness in certain situations is much understandable. Thereby, whenever you’re feeding your infant, use a nursing or a feeding pillow to avoid strain on your shoulder or neck.
You can also go in for burp cloths and bibs to catch spit up and wipe baby fluids.
Other breastfeeding supplies can be nipple cream, breast pads, breast pump, milk bags and a nursing cover. These objects swear to make your breastfeeding days pretty easy. Bottle-drying rack, sterilizer, bottle warmer, and cold gel packs are other nice-to-have products for your baby.
- Bathing Products:
One of the most challenging aspects of motherhood is baby bathing. While you need to check over the water temperature, you also need to make sure that the bathing supplies are safe for your little one.
You need a baby bathtub, no-tears soap and shampoo, infant towels, and washcloths to make the bathing journey safe. You can also have some bathing extras: a baby thermometer, bath toys, pacifiers, and a bouncer seat.
The Bottom Line- A Mother is a Walking Miracle
There is no doubt that motherhood is challenging, which requires hard work. And, why not? Your life starts to revolve around your children, and you operate sleep-deprived.
“Motherhood is a choice you make everyday, to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure what the right thing is…and to forgive yourself, over and over again, for doing everything wrong.”
Donna Ball
Life is sure to give you lemons in the initial years, but making lemonade out of it is your choice.
Now that you’re scrolling the internet to find experience stories about making your life better, know that no one size fits all. But, with these essentials, your life is sure to become bliss.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
