Cotton wool useful when bathing and spot cleaning baby s face and bottom cotton wool is gently on the skin than a flannel.
Baby essentials not just the basics.
Cotton buds cotton buds are kinder than fingernails when healing umbilical cords need gentle cleaning.
Baby bodysuits are the essential clothing item for a newborn.
2 hoodie jackets love these 4 pairs of socks keeps tiny toes warm.
You can find plenty of bodysuit packs that come with multiple outfits for your baby always at an affordable price.
Despite the temptation to buy all the wonderful baby clothes and gadgets available a few basics are all you and your baby need.
6 8 onesies a mix of short and long sleeves 2 pairs of stretchy pants.
Soft bristled baby hair brush.
6 8 one piece sleepers zippers or snaps your choice 2 pairs of scratch mittens.
2 wearable blankets for the winter.
Just the baby essentials people.
If you re hoping to take a minimalist approach to baby rearing or simply want to start with the basics and see what baby likes and you too before you buy more this list will help take you from the hospital to home.
There are a lot of things we buy for our babies before they arrive.
Baby nail scissors clippers nail file or emery board.
Choose one that is specially formulated for babies.
Baby socks lots no need for shoes until they start walking bottles if not breastfeeding if you are breastfeeding buy a couple just in case.
Some brands are specially formulated to be gentle on baby skin although brands for sensitive skin are fine too.
1 3 sweaters or jackets front buttoned 4 7 socks or booties shoes are unnecessary until baby starts walking.
Soap bubble bath not an essential but lovely to have.
Bunting bag or fleece suit for the winter.
Also very handy when cleaning around ears eyes and nose.
Some like diapers are super important.
This is especially helpful for handling cradle cap.
Walk through the baby aisles in any store and you ll see hundreds of products you could bring home.
These help you trim and smooth your baby s nails safely.
So you can handle most situations from car.
Babies don t really need a lot of gear the first few weeks at home.
1 3 newborn hats broad brimmed for a summer baby soft cap that covers ears for a winter baby no scratch mittens.