Getting ready for the baby

The following tentative list is designed to help you be more organized when you are preparing to accept a new little man into your family. Do not be scared by the long list of "things" for the child. Almost everything that your child really needs, you already have - warm milk, warm hearts, strong hands and infinite patience - and it's all worthless.

For dowry and nursery

First wardrobe:

• Four terry sliders.

• Three pairs of pins or

socks.

• Two blankets for the street.

• Three shorts.

• Three light top suit

( shirts or dresses). For growth:

• Four thin overalls( with buttons in the step seams).

• Two fabric bibs( to be washed).

• Clothing on the way out, according to age and occasion.

Seasonal clothing:

• Two hats: panadka

with fields of light fabric;more dense, covering the ears of the cap in cold weather.

• Two sweaters, thickness

for the season.

• One warm overall with solid mittens in cold weather.

• Two blankets, thickness

for the season.

For changing diapers:

• 30-36 tissue diapers( we recommend contacting the diaper wash service).

• Pins or clamps for diapers.

• Three waterproof panties worn over diapers( or all-in-one diapers that already have a protective waterproof layer).

• Diaper bucket

( usually issued by the diaper wash service).

• A pack of diapers

( diapers).

• Cotton balls, cotton swabs.

• Disposable wipes

with impregnation / tissue wipes.

• Cream from diaper

rashes and diaper rash( with zinc oxide).

• Black and white carousel,

which is hung over the dressing table.

Feeding accessories:

For artificial feeding:

• Four bottles of 120 ml

.

• Four teats, orthodontic.

• Accessories: tweezers, measuring cups, spoons, can opener, brush for bottles, pan for sterilization.

For breastfeeding:

• Three bras for a nursing mother( with removable cups).

• Breast pads, not plastic.

• Bathrobes for feeding.

• Bag for the child.

• A footstool for the

to put its feet on it during feeding.

For sleep:

• Two rubberized waterproof substrates( oilcloths).

• Three sheets for the cradle.

• Three flannel blankets.

• Soft, lightweight quilt.

• Cradle blankets, thickness according to season.

Bathroom accessories:

• Two soft sponges( washcloths).* • Two terry towels

with hoods.

• Soft soap and shampoo.

• Baby bath.

• Children's hair brush and comb.

• Children's nail scissors or nippers.

Toiletries and medication for the first two months:

( For a more detailed list, see "Contents of the first aid kit".)

• Soft soap for

washing.

• Vaseline.

• Rectal thermometer.

• Antiseptics for the care of the umbilical wound.

• Nasal aspirator( ear syringe may be used).

• Bactericidal ointment.

• Cotton balls, cotton buds.

• Acetaminophen.

• Evaporator, or Vaporizer.

• Flashlight, spatulas for fixing the tongue when examining the oral cavity( if there is a sore throat, ulceration, thrush, etc.).

• A pipette with a scale, syringe or spoon for measuring medication.

Furniture and fittings for children:

• Wicker cradles with a top or cradle.

• Cot

and accessories.

• Dressing table for

or table with soft padding.

• Sheets for the exchange table, two quilted substrates.

• Rocking chair.

• Wardrobe for storing laundry.

Walking Accessories:

• Bag-sling to carry a baby in it.

• Car seat.

• Blanket for automotive

seats.

• Cushion under the head for the

car seat.

• Bag for diapers.

What to bring to the maternity hospital

Maternity clothes:

• Two old bathrobes( good if they have stains).

• Two night shirts.

• Clothing free

cut for return home.

• Slippers or slippers that can be washed.

• Two pairs of warm socks.

• Two bras for

feeding.

• Bathrobe for feeding.

To facilitate childbirth:

• Your favorite pillow.

• Hours to detect the

duration of bouts.

• Player and cassette with your favorite music.

• Massage lotion.

• Paint roller to scratch your back.

• Favorite food: lollipops, honey, dried and fresh fruit, juices, granola, sandwiches for the child's father.

Toiletries:

• Soap, deodorant,

shampoo, hair conditioner( avoid perfume, they can cause trouble for the baby).

• Brush for hair, hair dryer, styling products.

• Toothbrush, toothpaste.

• Sanitary napkins

( issued in the maternity hospital).

• Cosmetics.

• Glasses or contact lenses.

Children's clothing to return home:

• One swing out.

• Socks or booties.

• Blanket to swaddle.

• One top shirt or dress.

• Bonnet.

• Warm overalls( for example, on a sintepon) and a thick blanket if the weather is cold.

• Children's car

seat.

• Diapers for returning home.

Other accessories:

• Camcorder and camera.

• Insurance policy.

• A full handful of little things for phone calls.

• Your notebook.