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 One
of the best parts about having a baby or knowing someone with a
baby is all the great baby gear and gifts available! It’s
a cliché but a truth… one hundred years ago having
a little one and BEING a little one was a lot tougher! From washing
machines to high chairs, from comfy infant and toddler clothes to
car seats times, styles and available materials have made being
a baby a great time in life!
Following are some things that are essential or
just plain fun to have around the house:
For the first few weeks of your baby’s life
you’ll need essentials like one-piece outfits, bibs, burping
clothes, lots of diapers!
One of the best gifts you can give a new parent
is a diaper pail. Whether it’s a Diaper Genie or a trash can
with a lid, every nursery needs one of these. Along those lines,
it’s also convenient to have a diaper-changing table around.
Baby diapers get messy! Having a diaper changing station will save
you a lot of time and trouble!
Out and About With Baby
Stroller: You'll need an efficient way to roll
your baby around town and through the neighborhood. Think carefully
about your specific needs: Do you want storage space to make shopping
with your baby easier? Do you want a seat that reclines for easy
napping? Will you be climbing up and down a lot of stairs?
Car seat: A safe car seat is mandatory. Find one
that's well-padded, easy to move in and out of the car, and washes
up well.
Feeding Baby
Highchair: You'll want to establish a set place
to sit for mealtime. You don't have to buy a freestanding highchair,
though the tray can make cleanup easier. A seat that hooks onto
a counter or table will work fine as well.
Plastic "splat mat": Put this under
your child when she's eating to catch whatever falls.
Plastic sippy cups: These cups come with a lid
and a spout for easy drinking. And — the real plus —
they don't spill when knocked over. Those with handles will probably
be easiest for your child to manage at first. Steer clear of cups
with attached straws; they're hard to clean and spill easily.
Rubber-tipped spoons: A rubber-tipped spoon is
easier on your baby's gums and small enough to fit easily into a
little mouth.
Bottles: You'll need some 8-ounce bottles —
newborns usually use the 4-ounce size — as your child begins
to drink larger amounts. You'll also need at least as many nipples
as bottles.
Bibs: You have all kinds of styles to choose from;
some slip over your baby's head; others can be fastened around your
baby's neck. We recommend those with long sleeves — they may
look funny but they'll keep your baby's clothes clean. And plastic
bibs with a pocket at the bottom designed to catch falling food
are also useful.
Naptime!
Crib and mattress: Even if you bring your baby
to bed with you at night, he'll still need a safe, secure place
to sleep during the day. A crib should be sturdy with slats that
aren't too wide, and a firm mattress.
Fleece blanket sleepers: Once your baby starts
rolling over and sleeping through the night, you'll appreciate one-piece
sleepers that he can't kick off to keep him warm through the night.
Other gadgets to consider are baby gates for stairs
and rooms he should be in alone, latches for cupboards and covers
for electrical outlets.
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