Newborn Baby Registry Checklist For Parents

Parenting as such is a whole new responsibility, role that really excites us. Ever since the day we see the plus sign in pregnancy testing kit our life takes positive turn for this plus one bundle of joy. As such many of us start collecting information on how to nurture the womb, take care of the newborn, bring up the baby offering them best of the best. Lets start with newborn baby checklist that each and every new parent can count on. As a first step towards making purchase for your to be born baby, it is recommended to come up with list of items the first newborn baby checklist. This helps us create our baby registry without any delay, hiccups, without missing out real good deals. Baby registry can be created with many different merchandise vendors like target, amazon, babies r us, kohls etc. That is a whole new big topic to be discussed in real detail Lets look at newborn baby checklist that parents can count on 1) Car seat, stroller - Now many vendors offer this in form of travel system. Some popular names include Graco, Evenflo, Chiccoo etc. If you really look at features in detail it is more or less marketing glitz that makes them class apart. Based on our analysis and discussion boards parents essentially look for the following features while choosing a car seat (or) travel system 1.1) Car seat should have passed safety testing 1.2) Car seat should fit well in stroller 1.3) Car seat need not be too heavy 1.4) Some car seats are convertible form rear facing onto front facing until upto booster seats. This is ultimately your choice 1.5) Weight of baby which is proportional to its age and growth has been mentioned in car seat 1.6) Washable car seats, ones that offer easy maintenance are often looked upon As a buying tip look for price comparison online. Some stores like target essentially offer real great discounts in car seats. Look at weekly ad section. Amazon new moms program offers best discounts and free shipping with amazon prime membership based on season. It would be better to plan well in advance, have them stocked up even from first month of pregnancy as this saves ton money when bought during deal season 2) Crib with associated bedding - There has been contradicting opinion and views on usage of crib, buying new ones versus old ones. If we look at economy perspective old crib frame with new crib mattresses, crib sheets, crib cover, rail covers is essentially a great option. Look for used cribs in craiglist, ebay that offer better deals if you prefer used one. However, with price of cribs going down look for new cribs with best deals, free shipping handling in stores like walmart. They offer crib+mattress offers as well. If you prefer to decorate your nursery look for nursery decoration sets.If you prefer to save money see if you can buy needed items separately with online deals and discounts. Is crib really useful? Some advice to start with bassinet, pack n play. However, from long-term investment perspective cribs often appear to be a good choice. We can't discount that newborns can sleep alongside moms that eases job of mom, newborns don't need a separate bedding until upto certain point. But if we choose to train them to use crib from day 1, they get used to it. Go for 4 in 1 , 5 in 1 convertible cribs that convert to toddler beds. Some vendors offer toddler rials for free How to save money while buying crib? Cribs run from price ranging as low as $99 to $3000. Look for cribs that cater essential requirements: 1) Standard cribs fall in standard size specification usually 55x33x42 - Size varies. It would be better to visit stores while creating baby registry 2) Most cribs would have passed JPMA safety standard test. Look for safety passed cribs. Common brands that are popular and cater essential needs include Chicoo, Graco, Stockcraft, Delta etc. You can check and determine the cribs based on price and preference 3) Though we don't have real recommendation on shops best deals often come up in walmart.com website. Target website is equally good with lots of choices 4) Cribs often come in different color like white, espresso, cherry etc. Choose your color 5) Look for mattress height which is a specification that comes as part of crib specification details Crib accessories include essential bedding that include some of the following Crib Mattress - This can be memory foam, inner spring coil type. There is no real recommendation as such. Look for ones that has good review and rating Crib Sheets - Look for water proof sheets Crib Cover - Essentially cotton sheets that cover cribs. Always have 2 covers as one comes as spare during laundry Rim covering. Though not needed for first few months, this is needed for growing baby. If you prefer to entice baby look for decorative lighting rim covers from vendors like fisher price Crib bumper - To avoid issues related to hands, legs getting stuck in rails use crib bumper the lining 3) Baby items needed from Day 1 3.1) Diaper - You can choose to subscribe with vendors like pampers, Luv's, Huggies etc. If you prefer to wait pick and choose based on trial and error. Essential items to look for while picking diaper Look for diaper size. Size charts come from many different diaper vendor. On an average new born needs 8 to 10 diapers per day. Sizing varies from preemie, newborn, 1 month, 3 month etc. IF you subscribe more than 1 pack some offer introductory discounts. It would make sense to choose more than 1 pack stack up for next few months, save real big. 3.2) Diaper wipes -Again choose the vendor of your choice. In case you choose diaper and wipes form same vendor discounts apply on combined purchase price. Very good example is pampers 3.3) Baby bath set - Baby soap, baby shampoo, baby lotion, baby head to toe lotion. Though not recommended brands to choose form depends on your kids skin tone, response. So, dont stack too much before identifying this 3.4) Baby powder - There are two options . One can be used for whole body, some can be used in diaper area alone. Look for specifications while choosing the baby powder 3.5) Diaper Rash cream 3.6) Baby clothing - This is essentially important as many of us dont know if we can stack this up. To start with buy 3 pair of dresses to maximum 6 pair of dresses. Rather than new born size choose newborn to 3 months range. Accept the reality. Size keeps changing as baby grows. Many vendors dont offer discounts in baby clothing. Good idea would be to save real big by shopping this as part of baby registry creation with vendors like target, amazon, Kohls to name a few. What are essential baby clothing to start with? This is a question that many of us are not so sure . Here is a quick checklist you can count on Baby play N sleep Baby caps Baby Mittens Baby Sweater Baby socks - This includes both internal socks and external socks to fit clothing Sleepware - This single piece clothing is a comfort zone your newborn loves to be clad with most of the time Come home baby dress - This is purely optional Fleeceware/show coat - Depends on location, climate etc. In simple terms this is winter coat for your new born One piece baby fits - Have 1 or two of them Shirt and pant separate sets - From baby comfort perspective this is really advantageous. All you need to do while changing diaper is to change pants General considerations while choosing baby clothing Look for cotton dresses that are real comfortable Look for size chart based on your baby size. Say your baby weights x pounds during 8th month, doctor can determine baby weight on an average Have soft , comfortable clothing to take care of flimsy infant 3.7) Baby wash clothes - Until umblical chord falls off babies are expected to be bathed every other day. This can be done using baby body wash, baby shampoo. The bathing needs to be done with baby wash cloth 3.8) Diaper Stack holder - To easily pull out diapers stack holders come handy. This is optional but mostly used on day to day basis 4) Additional baby items 4.1) Swaddle blankets - There are many different blanket variants like receiving blankets, burp cloth etc. It is interesting to note that swaddle blankets cater all needs. Though there are ton lot of brands moms choice is Aden by Aden plus Anias. Starting with its 44x44 size, cotton fabric, threads this is preferred choice . Typical recommendation is 2 packs of 8 blankets in total. This can be used in crib, stroller, car seats etc. Adults can use this in future 4.2) Nursing Pillow - As with crib there are contradicting views on this. However, for comfortable nursing, breast as well as formula feeding this comes handy 4.3) Cream to assist with nipple soreness - This is in moms checklist and can be bought as part of registry or separately 4.4) Baby gripe water/pills to keep gastric issues under control - Not every kids are prone to gastric problem. So, this is optional 4.5) Baby memory book - This can include books that help you get baby footprint, handprint in addition to ones you get in hospital. Again this is optional 4.6) Camera/Camcoder - Capture memories of new born first few minutes. This can be done in phone as well 4.7) Baby laundry detergent 4.8) Baby bath tub - Look for sizes. Some brands can be used only upto 6 months. Ones like fisher can be used so long