Baby Shopping Guide

Around the House

Register at a baby gear store and you may be given a list that's even longer than this one. Of course, they want you to buy everything they've got! Try to keep in mind that all you really need for baby is diapers, a place for him to sleep, and a blanket to bundle him in.
But we know you're not living in the Stone Age. You need and deserve the accessories that will make your job as parent a whole lot easier. We've listed those as "necessities." Other things that you might appreciate (but which some parents have found to be a waste of money) are listed as "It's nice to have." Items that are merely decorative or not very useful are categorized as "strictly optional." Products that are unsafe appear under "no-nos."

    Nursery furniture

    The necessities:
    ____ Crib or co-sleeper
    ____ Crib mattress
    It's nice to have:
    ____ Changing table
    ____ Bassinet (though it's only safe until 3 months or 15 pounds)
    ____ Rocking chair or glider
    ____ Humidifier or vaporizer
    ____ Dresser/chest
    ____ Hamper
    ____ Baby monitor (if you have a big house)
    No-nos:
      • A secondhand crib (get a new one for safety)

        Linens

        The necessities:
        ____ 2 fitted crib sheets
        ____ Crib bumper that ties on securely (this is controversial -- some people worry that they're a SIDS risk; others say they keep baby from banging into the bars)
        ____ Several thin cotton receiving blankets
        ____ 2 waterproof mattress protectors
        Strictly optional:
        ____ Matching quilt or a crib skirt (they're only decorative)
        No-nos:
          • Pillows (a SIDS risk)
          • Sleep positioners (yet another SIDS risk)
          • Mattress padding (ditto)

            Babyproofing

            The necessities (not an issue until 4 months or later):
            ____ Gates at the top and bottom of all stairs
            ____ Cabinet latches
            ____ Drawer latches
            ____ Outlet covers
            ____ Fireplace bumper
            ____ Furniture anchors
            It's nice to have:
            ____ Toilet lock
            ____ Corner guards for low tables


            All Baby Produts   http://babyproduct24.com
            The 8 Best Cheap Surveillance Cameras   http://babyproduct24.com/cheap-surveillance-cameras

            Comments

            Post a Comment

            Popular posts from this blog

            Good to go auto insurance

            Image
            If you're tired of paying too much for car insurance, you've come to the right place. Welcome to cheap car insurance Qutoes, where it's our business to get you insured quickly and affordably. When you shop your cheap car insurance with cheap car insurance Quotes, we will equip you with the tools you need to make an informed purchasing decision. Then we will offer you: http://cars-insurances.com/roadside-assistance-insurance/ fast, free insurance shopping cheap, money-saving cheap car insurance quotes connections with top, local insurers a network of honest, caring agents affordable, custom-tailored policies Go Auto Insurance Quotes Good to go auto insurance Safeway auto insurance Base Policy Insurance shopping just got easier. Just fill out our simple application to receive free cheap car insurance quotes from local professionals. All that is left for you to do is compare rates and pick the policy that fits your unique needs! The road to ...
            Read more
            Image
            Can Your Baby Really Learn to Read? The first time I saw an advertisement of a 9 month old reading words printed on “educational” flashcards, I was fascinated to see a young baby doing such an advanced task. But was this baby really reading? If you search the internet for information on this topic, you can find as many claims that babies can be taught to read as articles refuting this claim. Proponents of teaching babies to read claim that through repeated exposure to printed words on flashcards and DVDs, infants eventually learn to “read” these words. "Young children can be made to recognize or memorize words, but the brains of infants and toddlers are just not developed enough to actually learn to read at the level the way the enticing television ads claim they can". In a report on NBC TODAY, a variety of developmental and reading experts from around the US were interviewed about teaching babies to read. They reported: “From coast to coast, TODAY found 10...
            Read more
            Image
            Baby temperature: what's normal, how to treat a fever, and when to see a doctor The first time that your baby gets sick with a temperature can be just as upsetting for you as it is for your baby. But being in the know about what is considered normal, when to be concerned and how you can lower their temperature can help you to be prepared. Here, Dr Daniel Golshevsky, Chief Resident Medical Officer and pediatrician at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, answers parents' most common questions about baby temperatures. What is considered the normal temperature range for a baby? "The normal temperature for a baby is between 36°C and 37.5°C degrees, although this can vary according to the time it is taken, the method of checking and the device used," says Dr Golshevsky.  What is considered a high temperature for a baby ? Dr Golshevsky advises that babies under 3 months with a temperature of 38°C are considered to have a fever.  A temperatur...
            Read more