Can anyone tell me what are the basics(must have stuff) new parents checklist? Thankyou?

Answer 1

In addition to bottles or breastfeeding. I'd go for breastfeeding as it is the best for your baby. Use caution in soaps/diaper rash creams and shampoos as infants skin is delicate and harsh things are a no no.

Use Dreft, Ivory or buy Amway products. Any of these will work well as all are hypoallergetic and easy on baby skin. Use caution with baby wipes citrus in them can gall a baby so bad that it looks like diaper rash when instead it is an allergey to citrus. (mine had that problem as well as allergies to medical tape and such). So use care in this The above soaps have little if any scent to them but will clean effectively.

Ice water is great for teething. Not only does the child get plenty of water it is cold and soothing to sore gums. A frozen teething ring is helpful too and should be used with the cold bottle of water.

This may sound like it is too early but... safety locks for cabinets that are on a small childs level. "Your lower ones in any rooms no matter where they are located. Babies grow faster than you think and can be crawling before you can blink an eye. Also outlet covers for empty plug outlets. If you can, find a way keep these covered or out of you childs sight as well. Be carefull of extension cords as well. Start TRAINING YOU... to keep pot handles turned away from hanging over the stove surface. And not to leave the kitchen if something is in a pot or in the oven. Some ovens get very hot around the doors. I would do other work in the kitchen while foods cook. Move sharp knives out of drawers and up higher, or place in a locked drawer or cabinet. I would rather spank a butt,for climbing on a chair than to take a child with a stab wound, cut finger or hand to the hospital. ( I can hear some people yelling child abuse about the spanked butt.) This is also effective on a child who is prone to want to get too close to cars, parked or moving no matter where they are. A spanked butt goes away, a crushed child or a dead one IS NOT AN OPTION. Once a child is dead you cannot bring them back, a spanking may hurt the childs pride or feelings but at least they are still alive. NO BEATINGS , just a quick pop to 3 on the butt. Child protective/social workers take heed on that one next time. If cps or ss jumps on you for spanking a child for such dangerous things then they should make payment in full on the injury to the child for "their foolish actions."

Here is a partial list:
Plug covers(outlet covers) in most stores

Turn pot handles over your counter or stove top.

Keep pins/needles up out of reach. Keep sewing machine in secured area or with machine in downward position with lid down.

Keep lower cabnets locked and secure. Cleaning products can kill your child. Clorox, epson salt, draino, anything you use in cleaning your kitchen/bath/house/clothes are possible killers of your child or children.

Do the same with childs medications as well as your own. Medicines can cure and kill so put them up and lock them up.

Like to relax with a beer or stronger drink??? PUT IT UP, PUT IT UP, DO I NEED TO REPEAT THE .....PUT IT UP"S????? Better yet don't do it in front of the child or to the point they can't help but notice.(this is if you just must have one, or if you use it to kill colds).

Never let PC wires, cords to toasters, irons hot or cold, mircowaves, sterio's or any other applicance on electronic gadget span a space from wall plug to applicance or gadget. They can be pulled or knocked off and injure or kill a small infant, child or an adult.

Like throw rugs?? Put grip strips or the cushions they use to line cabinets with so they won't slip, and neither will you.

If you believe a child can't unlock a door or a medicine bottle ...YOU ARE IN FOR A SHOCK!! Yes they can and do open them like professionals.My youngest at one year opened an empty one I gave her to see if she could master it. She looked at the bottle, then read the top and did what it said and......she opened it up. Then she asked."Mommy, if it's child proof why can I open it? I'm a child." Scary huh??

Love hot cho., tea, coffee???Wait till baby is down for a nap and drink it till your eyes pop. But NEVER WHILE HOLDING AN INFANT OR A SMALL CHILD!!!! You are inviting a serious burn on tender skin, not yours your childs!!!

If you must have a hot drink, then keep it far back on the table or counter when not needed, And put the child down and give them something to play with, if you are sitting down to drink something so they don't knock it out of your hands.

Get safety devices for your fawcets. Don't let your child get burned by scalding hot water from turning on the tub or sink fawcets in bathroom or kitchen.

Fix bath room door so it cannot be locked from the inside at all. Don't know how to replace or remove a lock from a door???Just take it off the hinges and use the honor system of not looking when spouse/guests visit and you must pass the door for whatever reason. A toddler can drown in a tub or a tolit as well. Use a baby gate to keep child out and you can step over it.

Use baby gates at out side doors if needed as well; but keep a watch on your child, some learn to climb at a very early age. And usually much earlier than you might even imagine.

Go thru your house at infant/toddler level and look for dangerous situations you might not notice from adult level.

Beds??? Close spaced rails are a must... too much width and your child may become stuck or hung and die. Be sure you baby/ childs bed if sturdy as well. Even a play pen can be a good bed. Be sure not to place it where air moves about much. Drafty places can give your child a cold.

Baby cries a lot??? Rock in a rocker or sway your body and sing to baby in a soft voice or whisper, if that fails, try taping the sound of the dryer running a play it near the baby. Check for wet clothes or bowel movement. If that isn't the problem, lay baby over on yours shoulder and burp them. To do that rub their back in a circular motion and gently pat them as you do.. you should hear a burp or they may spit up.(use a spit towel or cloth diaper to keep spit up off your clothes if you like. Take their temp and try giving them a bottle of water/milk or other similar drink. Try feeding as well. Try humming as well as singing. If you have tried every thing you can think of, an all other options others may have told you about have failed as well; then call your baby doctor and see what they suggest. If they have you come in don't fear the worst. Your child could just have the colic or an upset tummy/gas or just be fussy for some other reason.

Got a pool?? FENCE IT!!!! Keep the lock on it high as well. Buy a motion sensor for the pool and place it so that even a ripple will alarm you. I would rather go to a false alarm than to have a child slip in a pool with not much motion over the water than to set the level for big ripples and find the child drowned. Tie in your motion detetor with a camera and an alarm. Keep them well maintained.

Fire/smoke detectors need to be in placed in you house and in working order. Have an evactuation plan worked out so that the child is not left. Place stickers on childs room windows to alert as to where child is or may be in event of a fire.

Take a cpr course as well, you never know when it may come in handy. Hopefully you won't ever need those skills, but if you do, you are prepared for it.

Take care in buying clothes that are fire retardent, comfortable, warm or cool enough for the season. Shoes and under clothes need to keep up with the child as well as outer wear.

Got a pet ??? When you bring baby home, introduce the animal to the baby in a park or a nieighbors house.This will make the introduction less stressful on the pet and make it less likely to become aggressive.
Do not neglect your pet when you have a baby or you can make the animal jealous of your child. Remember they still need your affection as well. But until you are sure they are hitting it off well keep a close eye on them.

Keep a list on phone no.'s near each phone (taped to the wall.) place important no.'s there,like:
911 and local non emergency numbers for fire,police/sheriff dept.'s.
baby sitter. parents, neighbors you know and trust,childs doctors, resturants you frequent,places you are gone to, like the movies, or whatever

Keep a similar list for what you expect from your sitter while you are gone and any special needs your child may have for colds, fever, or other special care.

Toys for a baby should be soft and light enough not to smother them. Made of breatheable cloth and stuffing.Check to see that eyes are made into the body,(Needle worked into them) no buttons to pull off. Nothing small enough to put in their mouth...same for toddlers. NO marbles or other toys with small parts. Look carefully at toys for your child with an eye for parts that could come off a choke your child as well.

If your child if injured or hurt, try to maintain your cool and stay calm. The more upset you are the more frightened and upset they become. The calmer you are the calmer they will become. Besides a pannicked parent will not be able to think clearly and could accidently add to the problem. It isn't easy to do but do it; you must no matter what.

This by no means is a complete list of things but it will get you started at least.

Wish you and you new family well.

Answer 2

The must haves are
1) carseat, usually the hospital will not let you take the baby home without one
2)clothing
4-5 sleepers
2-3outfits
4-5 onesies
4-5receiving blankets
this is a minimum and I am assuming that you can wash the items freqently

3)diapers newborns go through about ten changes a day

4)if you are not breastfeeding then you will need bottles and formula, if you breastfeed you can also get away wihout a diaper bag, you will only need to stick a few diapers and wipes and an extra sleeper in your purse.

5) you will need somewhere for the baby to sleep, if you can afford it a crib is great, if you cannot, just make sure the baby is safe, lay him or her on the floor on a soft blanket or a mattress .A playpen is also a great alternative to a crib and bassinet.

Answer 3

Sure the normal stuff....diapers, wipes....but I have to have:
1. baby swing
2. burp towels
3. baby bathtub with the baby soap and lotion
4. bassinett that sings and vibrates
5. bouncy set
6. bottles if you plan to bottle feed or even if you plan to breastfeed--you might need them (I use Avent)
7. a breast pump--get before you start to breast feed--to have it ready
8. boy/girl gowns - I use these for the first 2 months for the babies to sleep in--easy to change diapers in the middle of the night
9. Robeez shoes - they are the best!!!!
10. baby finger nail clippers
11. baby thermometer
12. Vaseline for the circums. if you have a boy
13. Rubbing Alcohol for the belly bottom - 1st week of life
14. "Butt Paste" for diaper rashes

Answer 4

Diapers, formula unless you are breast feeding, bottles, hygiene products, clothing, blankets, car seat/carrier, crib or bassinet, patience, energy, instinct, patience, (can't state that enough lots and lots of patience) and enough love for this child to see it through the rest of it's life no matter what mistakes and or choices it makes...
good luck

Answer 5

My absolute life savers are/were, teething tablets, tylenol, Mylecon, and butt cream (as my daughter calls it). Your illness bases are pretty much covered with those!!!
of course that is in addition to all the other stuff- the necessities.

Answer 6

The *only* essentials are clothes and diapers (and a car seat if you will ever travel by car). Everything else is optional.

Answer 7

Pampers, baby food, baby clothes, baby blankets, crib, stroller, carseat, baby bath.

Answer 8

A place for baby to sleep
Diapers
Wipes
some baby clothes
car seat

Thats it.