New Parents Guide For Newborn Layettes
It is a very exciting and profound experience to give birth to a child
. Parents find themselves excited and anxious, but also face to face with some difficulties. One of the main difficulties is the assembling of a newborn layette.
However, making your newborn layette doesn't necessarily have to be a bad experience. The job can be broken down, so we have created this checklist in order to help you manage the project. If you follow our instructions, in just four quick shopping trips you'll have everything you need to welcome your little one home.
Leverage your baby registry (if you have one) around this list. Not only will this reduce the stress of having to choose items as you wander through the store, but it will also take a load off your mind to know that a quarter of your shopping is done.
Let's get started.
Step1: The room Although most people equate a newborn layette with small items like diapers and shampoo, your new baby's environment really begins with his or her room. A dedicated space with these essentials is necessary, even if your child is sharing a room: - A crib - A few mattress pads - 4 sets of crib sheets - 2 or 3 blankets for your babies crib - Some receiving blankies - A changing table - Orderless receptacle for diapers - Curtains or shades for the windows
Step 2: Bath items Although it may be tempting to skip this step and just use the products you already have at home, there are a couple of reasons why it's worth buying some special bath products just for baby. Baby skin can be sensitive to detergents because of its tenderness. Many baby products help prevent rash and skin infections, something babies are far more susceptible to than adults are. With that in mind, here's a suggested list of toiletry items for your newborn layette: - Diapers and wipes - Baby wash and/or shampoo - Baby lotion - Cornstarch powder - Soft acrylic washcloths - Towels for swaddling after drying the child after bathing - An infant bathtub, if desired - Infant nail clippers and comb
Step 3: Feeding items The feeding accessories you'll need for your newborn layette will vary somewhat, depending on whether the infant will be breast-fed or not. Some first-time moms struggle with breast-feeding, so it's probably a good idea to buy at least one of each of the following, so you have them available just in case. If you plan to bottle-feed your newborn, you'll definitely need to have the following on hand: - At least 4 complete bottles - Bottle brush (if you plan on hand-washing) - At least 8 burp cloths - Pediatrician-recommended formula
Even if you plan on breast-feeding, you'll need a few items for your newborn layette. 8 burp clothes plus these are good to prepare your layette: - A box of nursing pads for mom - A breast pump and collection jars - At least two bottles that can be sterilized (for away-from-home feedings)
Step 4: Newborn clothes This may well be the most tricky step of assembling a newborn layette, because baby clothes come in different sizes. It's not a bad idea to wait til a few weeks before the due date to start shopping. This will give you the chance to return if the size is wrong (keep the tags!), but it will also give you a better idea of how large the baby is likely to be at birth.
Knowing this, here is a checklist for your babies newborn layette: - 8 leotard onesies - 4 sleepers - About 6 pairs of socks - Sweater - At least 3 pairs of pants - Several knit caps, for sleeping - One "dressy" outfit for occasions - Several bibs - Several plastic diaper covers
Depending on the climate in which you live, you may also need a brimmed hat for the sun, a winter jacket and insulated pants, or a parka for sub-zero days.
Of course, there are many, many more things you could add to a newborn layette. Parents purchase nursery toys such as baby monitors. Using these four lists, you'll know for sure you have the basics covered.
by: Sean Patrick
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