The most useless purchases for a newborn before childbirth / Mama66.ru

Should I buy clothes and supplies for a newborn in advance?

There is an incredible number of different signs and myths about everything related to the birth of a child.
One of the most popular is that you should not buy anything for your baby in advance, before his birth. As a rule, our grandmothers impose it on us. Of course, every woman gets incredibly excited when the moment of birth comes closer and closer. Her thoughts are only occupied with ensuring that everything is fine with the child. Accordingly, even the most modern mother, who has never believed in omens, becomes a little superstitious. Perhaps extra caution never hurts, however, let's think about this topic. First of all, psychologists say that arranging a child’s room, making it cozy and buying everything necessary for the child helps to avoid postpartum depression. Of course, you don’t have to buy everything before giving birth, but purchasing some supplies is a must. In addition, there are alternative positive signs that apply to the purchase of children's things. Here are some of them:

You can buy a stroller before the baby is born; in addition, it will be very difficult to do without it immediately, from the very birth of the child, because pediatricians recommend going out with the baby into the fresh air immediately after discharge from the hospital, if the baby is healthy. However, the stroller should not be empty until the baby is born. Place a doll or a new soft toy in it.
You can also buy things for the baby : diapers, vests, hats, booties, bodysuits - wash them, iron them and fold them carefully: prepare them for the baby's arrival. This procedure symbolizes an easy birth for a woman.
Of course, if you listen to everyone and everyone who says not very pleasant things about the upcoming birth or the risks of deviations in the baby’s health, then you can become a hostage to your own negative thoughts. Don't take everything to heart.

Large quantities of baby clothes

Only a woman with an iron will will pass by cute children's things. Many expectant mothers buy clothes in advance for their future baby in large quantities, although these are completely useless purchases for a newborn.

The child grows very quickly, so things for newborns will become too small for him in just a couple of weeks. It would be good if they could be put on the baby at all.

Buying clothes “like for an adult” is also useless. A newborn in a miniature three-piece suit, of course, looks cute, but such a thing is only suitable for a fun photo shoot. At this age, children only need a few basic sets, and you can even buy a little larger ones, since they don’t care what they wear in the crib.

What do you need to buy before giving birth?

Of course, what you need to buy for the birth of your baby is up to you to decide. However, experienced parents still strongly recommend purchasing some accessories. Think for yourself, immediately after leaving the maternity hospital with your baby, you will need a lot. We bring to your attention an approximate list of things for newborns for the first time .

Crib and chest of drawers

Take care in advance about buying a crib because the child will need to be put to bed. Please ensure that it is absolutely safe. It is best to choose a model that is made from natural materials. On many modern models, the side wall can be removed, and the bed thus turns into a cozy little sofa.

The chest of drawers plays an important role - the baby has a lot of things. These include children's clothing, toys, and care products. In order to organize and conveniently store all things, a chest of drawers is simply necessary. It is very convenient to order furniture for newborns through the online store with home delivery and assembly. In this case, you don’t have to think about how to transport your purchases from the store to your apartment.

Changing table or changing pad

To ensure a comfortable position for the child while changing clothes, performing hygiene procedures or changing a diaper, a pad or a special children's changing table is needed. With their help, it will be much easier for you; you won’t have to constantly hold your baby. And the baby himself will feel comfortable.

Bathtub

It will be very difficult to do without a bathtub. The process of bathing the baby after discharge from the hospital is a necessary procedure. You will carry out water procedures every day, so choose the most convenient bath.

Bed linen for baby

It is better to buy several sets of bedding for your child at once. You should not buy a cotton blanket; the baby will not need it at all. Don't forget to purchase children's oilcloth, which is easy to wash and dry. The mattress will remain dry and the child will be comfortable.

Set for discharge

Be sure to buy a kit for your baby's discharge. Focus on the time of year. Special warm sets with a blanket are suitable for winter. This item will stay with you for a long time. Think about how nice it will be to get a set when your little one grows up and remember these pleasant moments. A convenient option is to go to the online store of goods for babies and order everything online. This will free you from tedious trips to the departments of children's stores in late pregnancy.

Cosmetics and medicines for children

You can buy many different children's cosmetics in pharmacies and stores. But until the baby is born, it is difficult to judge what exactly is suitable for him.

One baby will only need to lubricate the skin with regular baby cream once a week, while the other needs daily moisturizing with a special product. You may have to purchase some basic beauty products, but this can be done after your baby is born.

The same applies to medications. It is not necessary that a newborn will suffer from colic in the tummy; there is a chance that throughout the whole year the baby will never get sick at all. Therefore, it makes no sense to purchase medications prematurely. These are truly useless purchases for an unborn child.

What things should you take to the maternity hospital?

Getting ready for the maternity hospital is an extremely important moment. It’s best not to fuss and think about what you’ll take with you. To avoid forgetting anything, you can write a list of necessary things.

So, what does mom need:

The most important thing is documents
Phone and charger
Comfortable clothes and linen (robe, warm socks, slippers, underwear that will not cause discomfort if there is a seam on the stomach, a nursing bra), as well as towels
A couple of packs of thick postpartum pads
Nipple cream
Postpartum bandage

Necessary utensils
Chapstick or lip balm
Drinking water and heartburn remedies

What will the baby need? First of all, you need to check with the maternity hospital whether you can bring any things with you for the baby (don’t forget to wash and iron them first).

Packaging of diapers
Two vests
Two pairs of sliders
Anti-scratch mittens
A cap without ties, as well as a cap with ties
Diaper cream, crease oil and cotton pads

We sew diapers ourselves

Despite the fact that now it is not fashionable to use diapers, it is unlikely that you will be able to do without them. Reusable sheets are not very expensive, but to save money, you can make your own sheets by purchasing the required amount of chintz or flannel.

Most future grandmothers, aunts and even sisters will gladly agree to help a young mother sew diapers.

It is important! How to properly care for newborn clothes

In the first two months of life, baby clothes should be washed with a solution of baby soap. To do this, just grate it and dissolve it in water.

By the end of the second month, you can switch to baby washing powder. It is absolutely safe for the child. The baby's clothes should be washed separately from the main laundry. Boiling baby clothes will eliminate all bacteria. Ironing each item on both sides will guarantee maximum sterility.

So, now you know about all the main points that are important when preparing to meet your baby . As you can see, it is still necessary to buy baby clothes for newborns, although not all of them, but some are very difficult to do without. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for you to devote time to choosing and purchasing with a small child in your arms. As a result, all baby supplies will be purchased hastily.

Be extremely careful when choosing products for babies, pay attention to the quality of everything you purchase, be it children's furniture, clothing, food or care products. The child’s body is very sensitive and will instantly react to harmful substances. It is best not to be tempted by the lowest price, but to pay attention to the quality of the product and its composition. A very convenient way to buy things for your baby is an online store. You have the opportunity not only to buy everything for newborns inexpensively, but also to familiarize yourself in detail with the composition of the products, and also, importantly, with reviews from mothers.

Health to you and your baby!

Devices for the child

Another group of useless purchases for an unborn child are various devices. It is quite possible that you can do without a sterilizer, bottle warmer, mobile, developmental mat, pacifier set and other devices. Moreover, not every device is suitable for your baby.

Only over time, getting to know the character of your own child, will you understand which device you really need to buy. Each child is an individual, and this will have to be taken into account when purchasing devices. Moreover, some of them, quite possibly, will be given by relatives after childbirth - you should not deny them this opportunity.

Baby undershirts

Baby vests are gradually becoming a thing of the past due to their inconvenience. They constantly get confused, ride up, exposing the chest, and do not provide the child with proper comfort. By putting one vest on backwards, some problems can be solved, but then there will be even more folds on the back, which are very sensitive for delicate baby skin.

If you still buy baby vests, then I personally prefer those with closed arms - they definitely won’t allow the baby to scratch his face at first until the mother learns to cut his nails in time.

What purchases for a newborn may be unnecessary?

I, as an experienced mother, know that you will not regret anything for your desired and long-awaited child. I want to dress and shoe him no worse than others. But from my experience, I can say: the main thing is not to overdo it.

I have my own list of unnecessary purchases for the baby, which I can do without. I'm sharing it.

Corner for ceremonial discharge . Only needed for one time. You can borrow it from your friends.
Hats for babies . Bonnets and hats are a necessary thing for a newborn. 3-4 thin and warm ones will be enough.
Baby vests . In our wardrobe, these cute little things are passed down from generation to generation. But I was disappointed in them. Knitted blouses are better suited for a newborn.
Expensive outfits . I want to go out into the world, dressing up my little one. Today even the youngest fashionistas can wear jeans. They sew tiny dresses for girls that make our little ones so adorable! But, knowing how much such outfits cost, and that we will wear them once or twice, we immediately hide the smile from our faces.
Shoes . There is no need to buy shoes for a newborn. Socks are enough, you can also ask your grandmother to knit booties for the baby.
Things for growth . You can easily make a mistake with the size, and a suit “for spring” will not be useful at all.
Too colorful clothes . Most often, brightly colored items may fade when washed in hot water. This often happened to me with children's knitted tights, which ended up in the general mass of the laundry. In addition, colorful things can cause allergies in your baby.

It’s a waste of money to buy a lot of clothes and the same size. Only God knows how our baby will be born, how he will gain height and weight. It is better to buy clothes according to age - once every 2-3 months.

I would like to draw the attention of young mothers to the fact that they need to dress a newborn strictly according to the weather, in layers according to the rule: one layer more than for yourself. To avoid overheating, do not wrap your baby under any circumstances!

Allowing the skin to breathe, keeping the baby undressed before bathing or during a massage is an excellent hardening procedure.

The choice of wardrobe for your dear, beloved and most-most is up to mom and dad. Children's clothing stores are eye-popping! It all depends on the time of year when the baby was born, and on the financial capabilities of the parents. If you choose every item with love and intelligence, then everyone will be happy - both the baby and his family .