Other necessities approved infant safety seat for car stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat nail clippers or scissors bulb syringe for suctioning mucous baby thermometer eye dropper or medicine spoon medication in case of fever baby monitor.
Baby items you need for a newborn.
You ll also need to be able to take your baby s temperature and clean snot out of their nose should the need arise.
Digital thermometer rectal or under the arm.
If it does opt for several layers of cotton clothing along with a woollen blanket.
Diaper bag i debated if i should add a diaper bag to the need list because i have yet to own an actual diaper bag.
Infant car seat or convertible car seat stroller baby carrier baby swing or bouncer play mat.
Sweaters and cardigans come in handy when you need a final layer for your newborn baby s winter clothing.
An ear or forehead thermometer isn t accurate on babies younger than 12.
You will definitely need a way to trim those baby nails they grow so fast.
At first you don t need to stock your cabinets with a ton of baby grooming products or a full fledged first aid kit.
Eight other items for your baby a baby sling to carry your baby and leave your hands free a baby monitor that allows you to keep track of baby while you are in a different room a diaper bag with plenty of room for snacks toys a changing pad and plastic bags for dirty diapers a bouncy seat or.
If you are having.
Diapers whether you choose to use cloth or.
Car seat you can t leave the hospital without an infant car seat so it s a must have obviously.
In case your baby gets sick or hurt these first aid basics are good to have ready.