Baby Shopping Guide-3

Basic Baby Care

For diapering

The necessities:
____ 2 packs of newborn diapers to start
____ Wipes
____ Diaper rash ointment
____ Waterproof changing table pad
____ 2-3 changing table pad covers (usually cotton or terry cloth)
____ Diaper pail or trash can with a lid
It's nice to have:
____ 4-5 waterproof square or rectangular pads for under baby's bottom (protecting the cover that's protecting the pad -- you won't be sorry)
____ Baby cream (if your baby has dry skin)
____ Non-talc powder (to help the diaper area dry faster)
Strictly optional:
____ A wipe warmer
____ A diaper stacker (though they're pretty)

    For bathing and grooming

    The necessities:
    ____ 2 hooded towels
    ____ 4 washcloths
    ____ Infant tub (for after the umbilical cord falls off)
    ____ Bath seat or inflatable tub-within-a-tub (for after 6 months)
    ____ Baby bath wash
    ____ Baby shampoo
    ____ Baby comb and brush set
    ____ Nail scissors/nail clippers/nail file set
    ____ Cotton swabs
    ____ Cotton balls
    It's nice to have:
    ____ Bath toys
    ____ Mesh bag to hold bath toys
    ____ Bath thermometer
    ____ Faucet guard
    Strictly optional:
    ____ A baby-size robe (it's hard enough to get baby dressed in her real clothes!)

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