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Newborn Essentials Checklist: Must-Have Items for Baby’s First 6 Weeks

Once you deliver your baby, you will not have much time for anything else. Hence, you should plan in advance and buy all the baby essentials you need when you are almost nearing your due date. This way, you can be well-prepared for your baby, when he/she arrives into this world. Listed below are some important baby things to buy to ensure you have everything you need for your baby’s first 6 weeks. Read on to know more.

Essential items for the baby’s first 6 weeks

• Simple cotton clothes

This is one of the important baby essentials to buy first. Simple cotton onesies, side-snap shirts, clothes with a Velcro pattern, long pants, socks, etc., are great choices for newborns.

• Tub for bathing

Having a tub for bathing your newborn will help you control the water temperature. It also gives enough room for your baby to stretch his/her arms and legs.

• Diapers

Have a few sets of disposable and cloth diapers ready with you by the time your baby is born. You will be surprised to know that you might need around 10 to 12 diapers daily in the first few days of your baby’s birth!

• Breastfeeding essentials

These include nursing bras, breast pumps, and nursing pads for comfortably nursing your baby.

• Wipes (mostly disposable ones)

Use reusable clothes while at home, but invest in a few packs of disposable wipes to use when travelling.

• Formula milk and a clean milk bottle

Buy a formula milk powder pack that your doctor has recommended for use in emergencies when your milk supply is less. Have a few clean glass, BPA-free, premium-grade feeding bottles ready always.

• Burp clothes

In the first few days, your baby may throw up when you make him/her burp after feeding. Having burp clothes ready will help you prepare for these emergencies.

• Essentials for the crib

Get your baby’s crib, bedding, blankets, sheets, mattress pads, cushions, and all the sleeping essentials ready.

• Grooming accessories

Your baby’s toiletries (like soap, shampoo, and comb), a nail clipper, scissors, etc., should be kept in one place for easy access.

• Digital thermometer

This is very important, as you should monitor your newborn’s temperature at regular intervals when he/she is sick or vaccinated.

• Diaper Rash Cream

When your baby’s skin around his/her private parts has reddened because of overuse of diapers, a diaper rash cream will come to your rescue.

• Bags for carrying baby essentials

Invest in a comfortable sling, backpack, or any other bag of your choice with many storage compartments to store all these essentials in one place.

Conclusion

Buying all the baby essentials for the first 6 weeks requires a lot of planning and research. Similarly, research and compare a few healthcare plans and pick a good health insurance plan to take care of your family’s well-being.

One of the important components of our overall wellness is also being financially secured. Healthcare emergencies can happen any time, but a good health insurance policy can protect you from such uncertain situations. To know more about Wellness and other health related tips, visit the wellness corner.

Source: acko.com, parents.com

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Published on January 17, 2025