To welcome your beloved baby, buying newborn essentials is crucial. Buying too much can lead to unused items, while overlooking necessities can be problematic. Kidsplaza suggests a **NEWBORN BABY ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST FOR WINTER** that is both comprehensive and economical.
For mothers giving birth in winter, purchasing warm clothing and a few warming accessories is necessary. The rest is quite similar to shopping for babies born in the summer.
Newborn Checklist for Winter Babies
Newborn Clothes
1. Long-sleeved Cotton Shirts: 10 pieces. It’s best to buy tie-side shirts, 5 in size 1 and 5 in size 2 (babies grow quickly, and it’s okay if the clothes are a bit loose; you can layer them with sweaters or blankets).
2. Long Pants: 20 pieces (babies urinate frequently, so having plenty of pants for changes is important).
3. Diaper Cover Pants: 20 pieces. 10 for babies 0-3 months and 10 for 3-6 months if using disposable diapers. If using cloth diapers with disposables only at night, 10 diaper cover pants are sufficient.
4. Newborn Bodysuits: 2-3. Opt for long-sleeved and fleece bodysuits for excellent warmth during winter.
5. Sweaters, Cardigans, Long-Sleeved Fleece Jackets: 2-3 of each. Choose soft, smooth sweaters or fleece jackets to avoid loose fibers sticking to the baby’s skin. Mothers preparing for winter newborns should definitely remember these.
6. Baby Caps: 5 pieces. 3 cotton caps and 2 wool or fleece caps.
Mittens and Booties
7. Mittens and Booties: 5 sets. Choose matching sets in the same color for convenience.
8. Bibs: 5 pieces. Bibs keep the baby’s chest warm and protect clothing from drool or spilled milk.
Newborn Checklist for Baby Boys in Winter
9. Mung Bean Hull Pillow and Bolster Set: 1 set (no need to buy a separate pillow or anti-flat head pillow. Doctors recommend folding a bath towel as the best pillow for newborns).
Muslin Cloths for Baby
10. Baby Wipes/Burp Cloths: 30-40 pieces. Consider 20 thin (2-layer), 10 (3-layer), and 10 (4-layer) cloths.
11. Muslin Changing Pads/Liners: 40 pieces. If using disposable diapers, only about 10 are needed for drying after washing or cleaning the baby.
12. Muslin Bath Towels: 3-4 pieces. Choose 4-layer towels for quick drying after bath time.
13. Large Cotton Bath Towels: 2 pieces. Used to wrap and keep the baby warm after bathing or folded as a pillow.
14. Nappy Squares/Flat Diapers: 40-50 pieces. If not using disposable diapers, these are used as replacements. However, they can make the baby cold in winter if not changed immediately after wetting. If using disposables, 5-10 pieces are enough for wrapping around the baby’s belly for warmth.
15. Baby Blankets/Wraps: 2 pieces. Used to keep the baby warm indoors or outdoors.
Backup Formula/Milk
16. Baby Bottles and Nipples: 2 pieces. Buy the larger 240ml size for long-term use. Bottle brush: 1 piece.
17. Formula Milk/Colostrum: 1 box, in case the mother’s milk hasn’t come in yet. If the mother has plenty of milk, she can consume it herself.
Hygiene Products
18. Umbilical Cord Care and Tongue Cleaner: 5 boxes of each.
19. Diaper Rash Cream (optional): 1 box. Avoid baby powder as it can worsen diaper rash.
20. Baby Bath Wash: 1 bottle
21. Backup Formula: Buy a small 400g box or ready-to-feed formula.
22. Stool Liner Pads: 1 pack for the first 1-2 days.
21. Plastic Items: Storage basket, large bath tub, face basin, small washbasin, plastic bucket, laundry basket for dirty baby clothes.
22. Clothes Hangers, Clothespins, Saline Solution: 3 of each.
23. Other Items: Thin gauze, cotton swabs, bath thermometer, baby thermometer, 70% alcohol for umbilical cord care: 1 piece each.
24. Disposable Diapers: The quantity depends on whether you’re using disposable or cloth diapers. Newborn size 1 is recommended for cost savings as babies urinate and defecate frequently in the first month.
25. Changing Mats: 2 pieces, to protect the bed or mattress from getting wet.
26. Plastic Wardrobe: Essential for organizing baby’s clothes and making them easy to find.
Optional or Non-Essential Newborn Items
1. Crib, Crib Bumper, Crib Net, Mattress: 1 set. If parents intend to encourage independence early on, a crib is recommended.
2. Bottle Warmer: Extremely convenient and helpful for bottle-fed babies.
3. Diaper Bag Set for Mother and Baby: Convenient for vaccinations, outings, trips home, or traveling.
4. Heater: Keeps the baby warm during the cold winter months.
5. Bottle Sterilizer and Warmer: Eliminates bacteria in bottles, saving time on rinsing with boiling water and warming milk.
6. Baby Carrier: Allows mothers to carry the baby while doing chores or going out. For newborns, a carrier with neck support is recommended.
7. Stroller: Useful for taking the baby out without tiring your arms. Can be purchased immediately or later when the baby is 2-3 months old. Many models are available at various price points and designs.
8. Baby Bouncer: Optional purchase.
Hopefully, this information has helped mothers choose the best winter newborn essentials. Shopping for baby boys and girls is largely similar; the main difference lies in the design and color choices based on individual preferences.
All of these products are available at DailySavingz, a mother and baby supermarket. Visit their website: https://www.kidsplaza.vn to browse and shop.
