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For the first few months, you'll need a crib, carrycot or Moses basket a light, portable bassinet. Your baby needs to sleep somewhere that's safe, warm and not too far from you. Baby nests are not suitable for your baby to sleep in when you're not there because of the danger of suffocation. If you're borrowing a crib or a cot, or using one that's been used by another of your children, you should ideally buy a new mattress. If you cannot do this, use the cot mattress you have, as long as it's firm not soft , flat, fits the cot with no gaps, is clean, dry, waterproof and not ripped or torn.
Do not use pillows and duvets — they're not safe for babies less than a year old because of the risk of suffocation. Duvets can also make your baby too hot. Sheets and layers of blankets tucked in firmly below your baby's shoulder level or a baby sleeping bag are safe for your baby to sleep in.
Your baby will spend many hours in a cot, so make sure it's safe. The BS number should be in the instructions or marked on the cot itself. You can also visit the Lullaby Trust website , which has lots of information on safe sleeping. Spend some time looking at what's available for getting around with your baby.
Think about what will suit you best before you make a choice, and ask other mums what they have found useful. Baby carriers — also called slings — are attached with straps and your baby is carried in front of you. Most babies like being carried like this because they're close to you and warm. The back part of the carrier must be high enough to support your baby's head. Check that buckles and straps are secure. Older babies who can hold up their heads and whose backs are stronger — at about 4 months old — can be carried in carriers that go on your back.
There is also information on the Lullaby Trust website about baby sling safety. Pushchairs, also known as strollers and buggies, are only suitable for young babies if they have fully reclining seats so your baby can lie flat. Wait until your baby can sit by themselves before using another type of pushchair. To change or withdraw your consent choices for VerywellFamily. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page.
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What You Need onesies, or other soft outfits, depending on how often you want to do laundry baby sleepers or sleep sacks pairs of baby socks newborn hats, depending on climate. The 9 Best Sleep Sacks of What You Need packs of disposable diapers or enough cloth diapers for at least two days packs of disposable wipes or 12 cloth wipes 1 bottle of diaper rash cream A cloth-diaper detergent , if you will need to wash diapers Waterproof pad for diaper changes A diaper pail or receptacle.
The 13 Best Diapers of What You Need baby washcloths hooded towels; adult towels will work, too 1 baby sponge 1 bottle of baby bath wash 1 bottle of baby lotion A baby bath tub.
The 6 Best Baby Bath Products. The 6 Best Thermometers of What You Need Crib , cradle, bassinet , co-sleeper, or other safe sleep space for baby. If the crib has been used before, make sure it has all of its pieces and meets current safety standards Crib mattress , or a mattress that fits properly in the cradle, bassinet, or co-sleeper fitted sheets for crib , cradle, bassinet, or co-sleeper 1 waterproof crib mattress cover, unless your crib mattress is already fully sealed, or a waterproof pad to lay under the crib sheet Baby monitor.
The 8 Best Video Baby Monitors of What You Need 10 burp cloths bottles , if you're bottle-feeding A bottle brush, if you'll need to wash bottles A variety of bottle nipples, in different sizes Breastfeeding pillow , nursing pads , and nipple cream Breast pump.
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