When buying baby gear it is so fun and it is easy to be sucked in by advertisers. All parents want their baby to own the best, safest, and the cutest. But the truth is that babies do not need a whole lot, and there are lots of things that your baby doesn't need.
Fancy crib sets need to be avoided because they are not safe. Any
professional will advise you to not use pillows, bumper pads, comforters,
stuffed animals, or anything else that is soft in the baby's crib. It is fun to decorate the nursery but do not add unneeded items to the crib.
While you are out clothes shopping for your baby, be sure that the clothes
you buy are going to be comfortable. Remember that there are many high
priced uncomfortable baby clothes. Any baby is more comfortable in loose
fitting clothing without any elastics. Clothing should be made of cotton this is because it can breathe and it is soft not like any synthetic material that could be found.
In my opinion a changing table and a wipes warmer are wasted money. When I
changed my children when they were babies I found it a lot easier to do it
on the floor with them laying on a blanket. It is also safer for when the
baby starts to roll. Wipes warmers dry out the wipes and you also have to
bring your baby to where it is.
Physical therapists and paediatricians both do not recommend that you put
your baby into a baby walker. Using a walker hinders the natural development
of the baby and they are related to many injuries and even death each year.
Another thing that is not needed for your baby is special baby laundry soap.
The only difference between your laundry soap and baby laundry soap is fragrance. If you baby happens to have a reaction to laundry soap try using
less or using only hot water.
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