Newborn Baby Checklist
August 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Baby Clothing
Newborn Baby Must Have
As a first time parent it can become a little overwhelming. The lists you see in magazines and online advertisements are filled with baby products that are cute, seem like they would be handy but most of them are infant items you would seldom, if ever use.Essential newborn items of course vary through personal preference, cultural norms and local laws. Newborn babies must have:
A safe place to sleep: This does not have to be a brand-new luxury thousand-dollar custom crib. There have been babies that have safely slept in cardboard boxes, dresser drawers, and laundry baskets. Many babies today sleep in cribs, cradles and bassinets, but again, you don’t have blow through your budget to get a great one. Look at online auction sites and take your pick of all the varieties available for every budget. The National Safety Council shares this information when buying a used crib:
Never use a crib with lead paint, corner posts or decorative cutouts.
The space between the slats must be no more than 2-3/8 inches apart.
The top rails of the crib sides, in their raised position, should be at least 26 inches above the top of the mattress support at its lowest position.
The mattress should fit snuggly next to the crib so there is no gap. If you can place two adult fingers between the mattress and crib, immediately replace the mattress.
A safe car seat: This is the law, and this is the best way for your newborn to travel. The 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics explains why new is best, but used can be safe, too. If you choose to buy used car seats, keep these tips in mind:
Do not use a car seat that is more than 10 years old. Some manufacturers recommend that car seats only be used 5-6 years.
Ask if the seat was ever in a crash. Do not use a car seat if you don’t know its history.
Do not use a car safety seat that doesn’t have a label with the date of the manufacture and seat name or model number. Without these you can’t check on recalls.
Never use a car seat that has any cracks in the seat frame.
Never use a car seat that is missing pieces.
Appropriate Clothes: Though it can be hard to not buy the whole store, your newborn really only needs a handful of undershirts and one-piece sleepers. Anything more is extra, but nice to have nonetheless. If you shop at online auctions you can pick up the cute baby clothes at a fraction of th 1000 e retail price.
Breast milk or Formula: Mother Nature provides breast milk for free and online auctions often sell name brand formula for much less than retail stores.
By: Samantha Stack
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Samantha Stack is the founder of MommyAuctions.com, a dedicated online auction site for moms and moms to be. Baby Clothes, Children’s Clothes, Maternity Clothing, Toys, and Baby Gear are just some of the great gift.
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