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Once you know you are pregnant, the excitement of planning for a whole new way of life will begin. You will find that things you had previously not even realised existed suddenly have a great deal of interest for you and that there is a whole world of baby items that never before appeared on your radar.
Of course, everyone has a budget they need to keep to, so don’t expect to be able to buy everything that catches your eye. But it’s a good idea to start browsing quite early on so that you have plenty of time to choose. These days there are many different types of pushchairs, buggies, prams, strollers, cots and nursery furniture, not to mention the absolute basics like nappies.
Spend some time browsing in shops and on the internet, and once you have some idea of what is out there, see if you know anyone who has small children so you can ask their opinion, and if possible, perhaps try out some of their things.
Talk to your partner about what sort of lifestyle you have and what type of travel you will be likely to do, so that you can decide which sort of pushchair or pram to use. Not everyone wants to buy everything before the baby is born; some like to wait to see what they will need, the important thing is to find out what is around, then to do what suits you and your family.
Having a high chair is not only useful for mealtimes. An older baby or toddler can be brought with you into the kitchen while you are getting things ready and with a few toys or suitable books on the tray, you can be chatting to your child while you are cooking. Babies and toddlers need lots of talk and interaction with you, so this is a good way of keeping them occupied.
A few safety points:
A baby can start sitting in a high chair once they are able to sit up and support themselves. Don’t put them in a high chair before they are able to do this.
Don’t leave your child in the high chair while you are out of the room. Make sure it is a chair with a safety bar to stop their legs slipping down, and that there is a sturdy five point harness.
Be careful where you place the chair – obviously you will need it to be away from where you are preparing food and cooking, but check also that they cannot reach anything electric or hot from the chair.
Be very careful that there are no knives or scissors in reach – it’s surprising sometimes how much further a small child can reach than you realise.
If you are cooking for a long time, make this just part of the time, as too long in one position can make your baby or toddler bored and uncomfortable. And don’t forget to be ready to pick up all the toys they will drop!
You may be coming up to the last few weeks before the baby is born and starting to panic that you have all the essential items for your little one’s new arrival. Never fear! In the first few weeks you bring your newborn baby home there will be very little that you require. Here are some tips to the basics that a baby will need:
Clothing
You’ll need between five and ten body suits for the baby initially. It’s worth buying a pack as you’ll find that when people are buying gifts for baby they often buy a size bigger thinking that they are being most helpful that way. You’ll also need about a week’s worth of sleeping suits and the same with socks. Get a couple of newborn hats and also a thick body suit if it’s winter time or the climate is cold.
Changing and Bath Time
Buy enough nappies to cover at least two days if you’re using real nappies. Remember that newborns can go through 10 nappies a day! You’ll need wet wipes and other creams and gels for cleaning the baby. A practical piece of nursery furniture is a changing table or cot changer. You’ll also need a changing mat, washcloths, baby towels, nail clippers and a thermometer to check the bath water temperature.
Bedding and Feeding
You need 3 or 4 fitted sheets for the crib or cot and a week’s worth of baby blankets. You can also get a couple of sleeping bags which keep the baby snug without the danger that blankets can pose regarding suffocation.
Buy a good ten bibs and five to eight bottles for feeding. If you’re breastfeeding, a nursing pillow is a great buy.