As we have mentioned on several occasions, the birth of a new member of the family is an event that involves an extra expense for the family economy. Therefore, and especially in times of crisis, it is important to clarify the priorities and make a list of what is really essential and what is not.
Last week we did a review of the 10 items for babies of which we can dispense without affecting the welfare or comfort of the baby, those objects that are not as necessary as they seem on http://babyproduct24.com/
Now it's time to review those items that are essential for the first months of our baby. Let's see:
1) Cradle: the cradle is one of the most important articles of the baby's trousseau, therefore your purchase should not be taken lightly. We must take into account the dimensions of the baby's room, what kind of functionalities we want it to have, the color, the type of mattress, etc. I recommend choosing it with adjustable height, if possible with a built-in storage system or convertible into another piece of furniture when the baby grows to make it more profitable.
In our Special Baby Room Decor we have given some tips for choosing the baby's crib (part I and part II).
If you have space in the double room you can use the standard size crib from birth in the highest position with the sides protected. There are some that are lowered one of the sides can be attached to the bed of the parents, which is very useful to catch the baby at night.
As I said in the post of not so necessary articles, the minicuna is a piece of furniture that we can do without replacing it with a bassinet during the first months (some parents use the carrycot) and then move the baby directly to the cradle where he will sleep until Let it be time to go to bed.
2) Baby carrier: today we can find in the market a lot of systems to carry the baby on his back. Foulard style for knotting, shoulder strap, pouch, mei tai or the traditional backpack, the possibilities are wide.
There is no one better than another, it is a matter of proving which system is most practical to you depending on the use you are going to give it.
They are very useful from birth and allow us greater freedom of movement by leaving our hands free. Some people prefer to carry the cart everywhere, but baby carriers are very convenient for places where maneuvering the cart is not easy or for hiking, for example.
Needless to say, the baby is delighted walking near the heat of mom or dad and that for parents is also very nice. It is advisable to try which one you find most comfortable before buying.
3) Car seat: in this we can not pretend to save. The child restraint system must comply with all safety regulations in force, must be appropriate to the age of the baby and of course, comfortable for both the baby and the parents.
As you know, there are several groups of child restraint systems determined by the weight of the baby that cover each of the stages of growth to ensure safety when you ride in the car.
The group 0 chair (0-12 kg) is the first one used. It is usually sold together with the stroller. The following ones we buy them separately. There are with the traditional retention system or Isofix system, more expensive, but also safer thanks to its anchoring mechanism.
As I said before, in the purchase of the car seat we can not skimp because we put at stake the safety of our little one.
4) Stroller: another of the big purchases for the little one who is about to arrive. Choosing a stroller is an important decision as it will be an item that we will use for approximately the first three years. If we have chosen the right stroller should be functional in all stages of the baby, both when you are newborn and when you are older. And return to serve us for the second or third child without practically suffering damage.
The stroller is usually sold in a set of three pieces (stroller, carrycot and safety seat group 0) or in two pieces (stroller and one of the other two options).
If you have already entered the world of baby strollers, you will have verified that there is a great variety of brands and models to choose from. The important thing is not only to get carried away by the aspect of the stroller but to take into account fundamental things like: folding system, weight, dimensions, safety, will it fit in the trunk of the car ?, and in the elevator ?. You also have to take into account when buying the accessories you bring or what you can buy separately such as foot covers, parasol, etc.
In this post I have extended more on the advice to choose the most suitable chair.
5) Highchair: the highchair or chair to eat is another item considered essential. Before deciding what type of highchair to buy we must consider some minimum requirements to consider such as: the dimensions of our kitchen / house (if we have a small house it will be very convenient that the highchair can be kept folded), that the material of the highchair be easy to clean since it gets dirty very easily, the safety straps, if we want it to have wheels to take it to another environment of the house, etc.
In this post and also in this one we have given some advice to choose the right chair.
We also have to keep in mind that it is a long-term purchase. It does not mean that we have to buy the most expensive one but we have to find the best value for money-utility.
6) Adapter for bathtub: in the post of the non-impressionable I have included the cabinet-tub, an article that really do not see it necessary.
Instead, we can bathe the baby in the large bathtub but at each stage of growth we will need an adapter to make it safer and more comfortable and so that we can have both hands free to bathe it.
Basically there are two types of adapters: the first is a kind of crib that adapts to the shape of the baby and holds it on both sides and the culete (some are extended as the baby grows, others are incorporated into a mini-babysitter that can be placed inside the large bathtub and thus spend less water); the second is a ring-shaped seat for when the baby is able to sit alone. Both have suction cups that stick to the floor of the bathtub.
With these two accessories we have already solved the issue of the bathroom until the child is older and is able to stand up by himself. When that time comes we will buy a mat to avoid slips.
7) Lactation cushion: there will be those who have bought one and it has been filed, but from my own experience I can tell you that I have tried it and it has been very comfortable for me to breastfeed the baby.
There are those who work perfectly with the house cushions, but the advantage of the breastfeeding cushion because of its anatomical and rounded shape is that it gives us the same support surface on both sides. That is to say, we do not force the position when we give to suck avoiding bad postures and muscle contractions. The most advisable thing is to borrow it if a friend has used it and if it is useful to decide the purchase.
On the other hand, it also helps us to place the baby on his back in a raised position (ideal for babies with reflux), to stimulate the muscles of the back by placing him on his stomach and to support him from behind when he starts to sit alone.
8) Breast pumps: there will be those who have never used one or who have found it uncomfortable because they prefer to express their milk by hand, but the pump is really useful when, for example, you have to go back to work and do not want to wean the baby. Also for mothers who for any reason can not breastfeed directly and do not want to give up breastfeeding.
It is a very personal article so it is advisable to buy it and not borrow it. You will see that there are several types of breast pumps (manual, electric, hands free) but to be effective the most important thing is to know how to use it correctly.
9) Blanket: whatever the time of year it will always be useful to have a blanket on hand to wrap the baby. It can be made of cotton, yarn or wool as long as it does not loose hair, lint or balls. The material will obviously depend on how cold it is.
In addition to serving to shelter the baby (in summer to cover them with air conditioning, in winter from the cold outside), when newborns wrap it in a cotton blanket provides security and relaxes it because it mimics the feeling that had inside the womb. In this video we can see how to wrap it correctly.
It may seem silly but a blanket will get you out of more than one hurry.
10) Vaporizador-humidificador: the dry atmosphere and the heating in winter are very bad for when the babies are congested, something quite common during the months of cold. Humidifiers solve the problem by providing moisture to the environment.
Personally, I have used humidifier and vaporizer with my two girls because each one is recommended for different situations. If there is nasal congestion, hot steam is recommended; if there is inflammation of the respiratory tract, cold vapor. At the time we have explained in detail the differences between humidifier and vaporizer.
Like other articles that we mentioned before, there are several makes and models that we have detailed in Choose the right humidifier (ultrasonic, ultrasonic with ionizer, for radiators, etc).
As in the case of the 10 items for dispensable babies, this list of the 10 items for babies that we can not do without is also totally subjective, based on my personal experience.
I would love that through the comments you will think if you agree with me or if for example you miss something that has been essential and can help other parents decide to buy it or not.
Last week we did a review of the 10 items for babies of which we can dispense without affecting the welfare or comfort of the baby, those objects that are not as necessary as they seem on http://babyproduct24.com/
Now it's time to review those items that are essential for the first months of our baby. Let's see:
1) Cradle: the cradle is one of the most important articles of the baby's trousseau, therefore your purchase should not be taken lightly. We must take into account the dimensions of the baby's room, what kind of functionalities we want it to have, the color, the type of mattress, etc. I recommend choosing it with adjustable height, if possible with a built-in storage system or convertible into another piece of furniture when the baby grows to make it more profitable.
In our Special Baby Room Decor we have given some tips for choosing the baby's crib (part I and part II).
If you have space in the double room you can use the standard size crib from birth in the highest position with the sides protected. There are some that are lowered one of the sides can be attached to the bed of the parents, which is very useful to catch the baby at night.
As I said in the post of not so necessary articles, the minicuna is a piece of furniture that we can do without replacing it with a bassinet during the first months (some parents use the carrycot) and then move the baby directly to the cradle where he will sleep until Let it be time to go to bed.
2) Baby carrier: today we can find in the market a lot of systems to carry the baby on his back. Foulard style for knotting, shoulder strap, pouch, mei tai or the traditional backpack, the possibilities are wide.
There is no one better than another, it is a matter of proving which system is most practical to you depending on the use you are going to give it.
They are very useful from birth and allow us greater freedom of movement by leaving our hands free. Some people prefer to carry the cart everywhere, but baby carriers are very convenient for places where maneuvering the cart is not easy or for hiking, for example.
Needless to say, the baby is delighted walking near the heat of mom or dad and that for parents is also very nice. It is advisable to try which one you find most comfortable before buying.
3) Car seat: in this we can not pretend to save. The child restraint system must comply with all safety regulations in force, must be appropriate to the age of the baby and of course, comfortable for both the baby and the parents.
As you know, there are several groups of child restraint systems determined by the weight of the baby that cover each of the stages of growth to ensure safety when you ride in the car.
The group 0 chair (0-12 kg) is the first one used. It is usually sold together with the stroller. The following ones we buy them separately. There are with the traditional retention system or Isofix system, more expensive, but also safer thanks to its anchoring mechanism.
As I said before, in the purchase of the car seat we can not skimp because we put at stake the safety of our little one.
4) Stroller: another of the big purchases for the little one who is about to arrive. Choosing a stroller is an important decision as it will be an item that we will use for approximately the first three years. If we have chosen the right stroller should be functional in all stages of the baby, both when you are newborn and when you are older. And return to serve us for the second or third child without practically suffering damage.
The stroller is usually sold in a set of three pieces (stroller, carrycot and safety seat group 0) or in two pieces (stroller and one of the other two options).
If you have already entered the world of baby strollers, you will have verified that there is a great variety of brands and models to choose from. The important thing is not only to get carried away by the aspect of the stroller but to take into account fundamental things like: folding system, weight, dimensions, safety, will it fit in the trunk of the car ?, and in the elevator ?. You also have to take into account when buying the accessories you bring or what you can buy separately such as foot covers, parasol, etc.
In this post I have extended more on the advice to choose the most suitable chair.
5) Highchair: the highchair or chair to eat is another item considered essential. Before deciding what type of highchair to buy we must consider some minimum requirements to consider such as: the dimensions of our kitchen / house (if we have a small house it will be very convenient that the highchair can be kept folded), that the material of the highchair be easy to clean since it gets dirty very easily, the safety straps, if we want it to have wheels to take it to another environment of the house, etc.
In this post and also in this one we have given some advice to choose the right chair.
We also have to keep in mind that it is a long-term purchase. It does not mean that we have to buy the most expensive one but we have to find the best value for money-utility.
6) Adapter for bathtub: in the post of the non-impressionable I have included the cabinet-tub, an article that really do not see it necessary.
Instead, we can bathe the baby in the large bathtub but at each stage of growth we will need an adapter to make it safer and more comfortable and so that we can have both hands free to bathe it.
Basically there are two types of adapters: the first is a kind of crib that adapts to the shape of the baby and holds it on both sides and the culete (some are extended as the baby grows, others are incorporated into a mini-babysitter that can be placed inside the large bathtub and thus spend less water); the second is a ring-shaped seat for when the baby is able to sit alone. Both have suction cups that stick to the floor of the bathtub.
With these two accessories we have already solved the issue of the bathroom until the child is older and is able to stand up by himself. When that time comes we will buy a mat to avoid slips.
7) Lactation cushion: there will be those who have bought one and it has been filed, but from my own experience I can tell you that I have tried it and it has been very comfortable for me to breastfeed the baby.
There are those who work perfectly with the house cushions, but the advantage of the breastfeeding cushion because of its anatomical and rounded shape is that it gives us the same support surface on both sides. That is to say, we do not force the position when we give to suck avoiding bad postures and muscle contractions. The most advisable thing is to borrow it if a friend has used it and if it is useful to decide the purchase.
On the other hand, it also helps us to place the baby on his back in a raised position (ideal for babies with reflux), to stimulate the muscles of the back by placing him on his stomach and to support him from behind when he starts to sit alone.
8) Breast pumps: there will be those who have never used one or who have found it uncomfortable because they prefer to express their milk by hand, but the pump is really useful when, for example, you have to go back to work and do not want to wean the baby. Also for mothers who for any reason can not breastfeed directly and do not want to give up breastfeeding.
It is a very personal article so it is advisable to buy it and not borrow it. You will see that there are several types of breast pumps (manual, electric, hands free) but to be effective the most important thing is to know how to use it correctly.
9) Blanket: whatever the time of year it will always be useful to have a blanket on hand to wrap the baby. It can be made of cotton, yarn or wool as long as it does not loose hair, lint or balls. The material will obviously depend on how cold it is.
In addition to serving to shelter the baby (in summer to cover them with air conditioning, in winter from the cold outside), when newborns wrap it in a cotton blanket provides security and relaxes it because it mimics the feeling that had inside the womb. In this video we can see how to wrap it correctly.
It may seem silly but a blanket will get you out of more than one hurry.
10) Vaporizador-humidificador: the dry atmosphere and the heating in winter are very bad for when the babies are congested, something quite common during the months of cold. Humidifiers solve the problem by providing moisture to the environment.
Personally, I have used humidifier and vaporizer with my two girls because each one is recommended for different situations. If there is nasal congestion, hot steam is recommended; if there is inflammation of the respiratory tract, cold vapor. At the time we have explained in detail the differences between humidifier and vaporizer.
Like other articles that we mentioned before, there are several makes and models that we have detailed in Choose the right humidifier (ultrasonic, ultrasonic with ionizer, for radiators, etc).
As in the case of the 10 items for dispensable babies, this list of the 10 items for babies that we can not do without is also totally subjective, based on my personal experience.
I would love that through the comments you will think if you agree with me or if for example you miss something that has been essential and can help other parents decide to buy it or not.
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