Baby Shopping Guide-5

Just for Fun

First toys

No necessities, but it's nice to have:
____ Soft books and board books
____ Rattles
____ Plastic links
____ Soft blocks
____ Activity gym/play mat
____ Crib mirror
____ Toys that attach to the stroller
____ Something plush that crinkles, rattles, and squeaks
____ Baskets to store toys in all the key places: baby's room, the living room, the kitchen
No-nos:
    • Car seat toy bars (an added risk if there's an accident)

      For sitting baby in

      The necessities:
      ____ Bouncer seat or infant seat
      ____ Stationary activity center (once baby is 4 months old)
      ____ Heavy blankets and quilts to lay on the floor
      It's nice to have:
      ____ Swing
      ____ Moses basket (though only usable until baby reaches 3 months)
      ____ Portable play yard
      No-nos:
        • Walker (get a stationary center instead, for safety)
        • Jumper (also generally considered unsafe)

          When Something's Wrong

          For soothing

          The necessities:
          ____ Several pacifiers (try different brands to see which one your baby prefers)
          ____ Mobile for over the crib or changing table
          ____ Lullaby CDs or other soothing music
          It's nice to have:
          ____ Music box made for the crib

            The medicine cabinet

            The necessities:
            ____ Thermometer
            ____ Petroleum jelly
            ____ Infant Tylenol
            ____ Nasal aspirator
            ____ Electrolyte drink (such as Pedialyte, to treat dehydration)
            It's nice to have:
            ____ Teething ointment or other teething remedy
            ____ Vapor cream and/or vapor bath
            ____ Saline nose drops
            ____ Antigas medicine
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