what does a new born baby need?

Question

what do new borns eat
what bsaic stuff do they need and how soon should i buy stuff im four months gone???

Answer 1

Well, if you decide to breast fead, then there's your food, or else you can buy formula, whichever kinda you think is best. My baby was born Valentine's day, and all he has is diapers, bottles(i can't breast fead), a car seat, cradle, and clothing. A new born really doesn't need a lot of stuff, just lots of love. Good luck to you! Babies are so much fun(except for the waking up during the night!)

Answer 2

The basic rule of thumb is that in the first trimester you concentrate on you, and acquiring maternity stuff. You probably won't feel up to much else. In the secomd trimester you use that returned energy to do the big stuff, like the nursey decorating and furniture, and a pram. Then in your third trimester when you are bigger and tired again, you can collect all the little stuff bit by bit - maybe on your lunchbreak you can go and choose some babygros, and tomorrow maybe think if you will need bottles, and the day after you won't be able to resist those bootees...

It can be expensive having a baby, so unless money is no object I would suggest you start to collect things now. Once you get out there and start looking around you'll soon get the gist of what you need. Most baby stores will have a suggestion list in their catalogue!

Food wise, all s/he will need for the first 6 months is milk, so unless you want to bottle feed, thats one expense off the list...

Answer 3

Newborns need lots of contact with you, mothering, feeding and keeping clean.
You can either breast feed or use baby milk from a botlle, theres advantages and disadvantages to both. If you use a bottle, your partner or someone else can feed them. And not everyone is able to breast feed. Its best, but don't feel guilty if you can't.

Newborn babies don't need much; they just eat and sleep!
You need bottles, small teats and a steriliser.
Some disposable nappies for a newborn - don't buy lots until you know if its a boy or girl. You can use re-usables later but not in hospital. Put some in your hospital bag.
A pushchair that adapts for a newborn baby and later for an older baby; with a sun shade (its going to be summer!)
Something for baby to sleep in, like a carrycot.
Some blankets and sheets.
Some clothes, stuff thats easy to get on and off like t-shirts and leggings.
A baby bath, and some baby bath liquid.
Some baby lotion and cotton wool.
Some nappy sacks to get rid of the old nappies.
A changing mat.
Some hand towels or new cloth nappies to wipe up spills.
Some soft washing liquid for baby clothes.

For you, you need;
A dressing gown and pj's for hospital.
Some big old lady knickers and maternity pads.
Some breast pads for when your milk comes through, you wear them in a bra.
Some change for the phone, and some cash.
Toiletries and stuff.
Something to read.
Some drinks and snacks.
Keep all ready packed in a bag for hospital.

They'll tell you all this and more and maternity classes, good luck!

Answer 4

Newborn diapers (disposable) some little night shirts, 2 pajamas with feet (when they get too short in the legs then you can cut off the bottom of the pajamas to allow the feet to pass through. Distilled water. Snowflake baby soap for washing the clothes. A pacifier. Baby lotion and baby oil and baby powder and baby soap. When the baby is born then you'll need to decide with your doctor if you breast feed or buy a particular formula. When purchasing the formula just buy the smallest size first to make sure the baby can tolerate the formula. Oh and 2-3 receiving blankets. You must have a car seat to bring the baby home in the car. Later you;ll need a baby stroller, playpen, and baby carrier---within a couple of weeks.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I don't understand why you have been slated so much for asking this question. You probably (I hope) know about babies needing milk but won't necessarily know how long it is before they wean on to solid food and what that solid food should be.

As for the rest, there is so much you need that until you've "been there, done that" then not everybody knows where to start!

You can breast feed or bottle feed your baby. Speak to the midwife for information on both and ask for some leaflets. Most pregnancy magazines will have articles on this in each issue.

It is not recommended that you give any form of solids to a baby before at least about 18 weeks I believe it is now. Solids, when introduced, will be rusks and baby rice (looks like mush) which is made with either formula or breast milk.

If you bottle feed you will also need to make sure you give your baby boiled and cooled water to drink. If you breast feed you can do this by using a tea spoon.

These are pretty much minimums, you will need to stock up more after the baby is here, when you know what sorts of clothes etc you/your baby prefer :)

New born babies need:

Clothing:
2-3 blankets with "holes" in them, not only do the holes help against suffocation but also trap warm air
2-3 cot or moses basket sheets
4-5 babygros, all in one suits with popper buttons from the neck to the feet
3 cardigans
5-6 vests, all in ones with poppers at the crotch, so they don't ride up
1 hat
2 pairs of scratch mits as their nails are very sharp (don't cut their nails, bite them until they are a bit older)
1 coat or winter jump suit, depending on what the weather is likely to be when they are born
2-3 pairs of bootees (like slippers) or some socks or both

Furniture/equipment:
1 cot
1 moses basket
1 pushchair
1 carry sling
2-3 pacifiers/dummies if you want to try using them
1 car seat
1 changing mat
1 diaper/nappy bin if you intend to use reusables
diaper/nappy sacks to dispose of dirty diapers/nappies, scented biodegradable bags you tie them up in

If you intend to bottle feed:
1 steriliser
2-3 bottles
1 bottle brush
spare teats
1 tin of formula until you know which baby will prefer
breast pads

If you intend to breast feed:
1 breast pump
nipple shields
breast pads

Toiletries:
baby bath foam/soap
diapers/nappies either disposable or reusable
1-2 soft towels
flannels
baby wipes
cotton wool (with warm water it works better than wipes for the first bowel movements)
talcum powder
diaper/nappy cream
gripe water for relieving wind
calpol or something similar (baby paracetamol), particularly handy after their first jab at a few weeks old!

Toys:
a couple of small teddies
a cot mobile
rattles
anything that stimulates their minds and eyes, bright colours

You will need:
a stock of sanitary towels for after the birth
breast pads (even if you don't breast feed you will still leak a little)

I would suggest starting to stock up from around next month onwards, buying a little each week will help to ease the cost of things. If people want to buy gifts then suggest they buy you diapers/nappies, wipes, baby bath etc to help out.

For hospital you will need to pack a bag with:

For labour:
front opening night shirt or a t shirt
flannel or sponge for your face
toiletries for cleaning/freshening up afterwards
any music you think you might want
drinks and sandwiches for your birth partner (you probably won't be allowed to eat or drink)
a spray bottle of cold water
hairband or clips
camera/video recorder (check with the hospital if it's allowed first)

For after the birth:
plenty of pads and some changes of knickers, nice big ones!
2 maternity bras
jogging bottoms and some front opening shirts
money for a pay phone or a phone card
diapers/nappies
hat and clothes (babygro, vest and cardigan) for the baby
camera
magazines
slippers or sandals/flip-flops

Last, but certainly not least, they need your love :)

Good luck and enjoy :)

Answer 7

Hi Sarah, You can choose to either breastfeed or formula feed. I chose to breastfeed my baby as it is the best form of nutrition and gives your baby all the nutrients he needs to develpo properly. Ask your midwife for info on breastfeeding for further info.
If you do choose to bottle feed formula then you will need baby bottles, teets, steriliser, bottle warmer (or a jug of hot water works just as well) Avent are the best in my opinion, you can them anywhere, boots, toysrus etc.
You will need to get a pram, cot & bedding, vests, babygros, coat, hat & gloves (depending on what time of yr they are born) babybath & tolietries.
The above are the essentials i suppose but there are lots of other things you can get that would be classed as luxuries.
If you are in the UK subscribe to boots parenting club, they will send you money off vouchers for baby items such as nappies and other essentials which will come in useful. Also subscribe to pampers & huggies club.
I started to buy all my things at roiughly 25 weeks gone.
Hope that helps.

Answer 8

New borns only have bottles or breastfed when born. There is no point buying any dried milk because you do not know which milk your baby will like.
If you are not going to breast-feed you could buy some bottles and the necessary equipment to sterilise all the itemms you will use.
Good luck!

Answer 9

new born babies are either breast fed or bottle fed, my wife and I use sma gold formula milk. I think you would benefit from attending ante-classes and having a chat with your midwife or doctor for advice. A new born baby needs at least 7 vests, 7 sleepsuits, bibs, 2 blankets, snow suit or warm coat. Cardigans and towels. You will need a baby bath, cot, buggy suitable from birth, bedding, bottles, steriliser, nappies, wipes and baby monitors if you wish so. they are the essentials and if you wish you can buy baby bouncer, playmat, rattles and more baby outfits.

Answer 10

They just need you to make your mind up whether or not you'll breast feed. My wife breast fed our four children. It's not easy to start with, get through the pain barrier and it'll be the best thing you never did! No bottles, sterilising units, buying formula milk... Apart from a cot, blanket and some cute baby grows, relax. ENJOY your new baby. XX