| No matter how well prepared and confident | | | | the newborn: |
| parents-to-be appear on the surface, every one of | | | | * Make sure you have at least 5-10 snapsuits, either |
| them faces moments of nervousness in between all | | | | plain ones for use underneath pants and tops or the |
| of the excitement. Preparing for the new arrival | | | | fancier ones as outerwear when its warmer. |
| requires a lot of things to be considered, such as | | | | * Use baby one piece sleeper suits in the first few |
| preparing the nursery, figuring out what help will be | | | | weeks during the day - you'll need 5-10 of these. |
| needed and buying more than enough newborn baby | | | | * For use during those night-time diaper changes, |
| clothes. | | | | have 4-5 baby gowns because they make the job a |
| As far as clothes are concerned, fortunately there | | | | lot easier. |
| are now lots of places to buy both clothes and baby | | | | * 5-10 bibs - although babies don't take solid food |
| equipment. The choice of clothes has certainly | | | | they do have a tendency to drool and spit up. |
| expanded since the 1970s when I had my children. | | | | * Buy a large amount of burp cloths so that your |
| Not only do stores like Target and Wal-Mart have | | | | clothes can last for more than just one burp session! |
| special baby sections there are dedicated baby | | | | * Keep baby's feet warm with socks, no matter how |
| stores like Babies r Us so it is one stop shopping. | | | | well the home is heated. You'll need 5 pairs of those. |
| Another resource is the Internet so you can choose | | | | * Decide which type of hat matches the weather |
| everything for the new arrival in the comfort of your | | | | you're likely to experience and get two of them. |
| own home. | | | | * Keep baby warm with one baby coat, choosing the |
| When you think about the necessary equipment you | | | | one you want that matches the season and the |
| need for your baby you immediately think of car | | | | weather in your part of the world. |
| seat, stroller and crib. But equally important is also the | | | | * Make drying baby easier by having two or three |
| question of what basic baby clothes will you need for | | | | hooded baby towels. |
| the first few weeks? And how many of each item | | | | * Avoid the scratches that babies are so good at |
| do you need? | | | | inflicting on themselves by having at least two pairs |
| Whether you are buying baby boy clothes or baby | | | | of cotton mittens. |
| girl clothes there is no specified number of each | | | | Please bear in mind that every baby's needs and |
| garment that is essential. It is important to have | | | | habits are different and as a result the list of |
| enough of the basic baby clothes for a day or two | | | | newborn baby clothes above cannot be exact. In |
| so that you don't have to be constantly worrying | | | | particular, the frequency with which you wish to |
| about having to do the laundry every day. | | | | change your baby's clothes will affect the numbers. |
| Newborn babies can go through a surprising number | | | | Even so, I suggest that you use the list as a general |
| of clothes changes in the course of a day so | | | | guide so that the task of diaper changing and baby |
| garments that are easy to get on and off make a | | | | dressing is simple as possible. You can then |
| lot of sense. So which clothes does it make sense to | | | | supplement it with any additional outfits that you |
| have? Here is a list of articles that are practical for | | | | want for those extra special occasions. |