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Guide and Tips for Your New Baby

 

Author: Meena Kumari
 

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! You are having a new baby! Now, on to the serious stuff. You are going to get yourself prepared for your new baby, mentally, physically and you will need to adjust your house and car for the new baby too!

Mentally preparing for the new baby
Remember this, women adjust to having a new baby faster than men; so, do not expect husbands to start being all fatherly after the pregnancy is announced. They are not like that. Women adjust better to the new baby, mentally, because they experience physical, emotional and psychological changes. These changes help them adjust to the new baby quicker. However, men start feeling the new baby when they see the bump or feel the flicker of baby movement over mommy's belly.

Physically preparing for the new baby
There is nothing much a new father can do to prepare to the new baby. What needs to be done by a father needs to be done BEFORE the new baby is conceived. However, the new father can try quitting smoking, quitting drinking and other vices once the new baby is conceived. The new mother needs to do the same too.

Planning for the new baby: the house and car
With the new baby, depending on whether you are planning to co-sleep with the baby or whether you are planning to plonk the baby in a separate room affects the changes to your home. Either way, we recommend having a separate room for your new baby, even if the new baby is going to be sleeping with the new parents for the first couple of months. A baby crib, some toys, a place to put all the baby's clothes, shelves to convenient grab lotions, creams, diaper wipes, diapers, etc. off near the changing table is a MUST.

You will also need to think about getting a baby chair too; baby chair for the house (at the right height for the dining table) and a baby chair for the car (for traveling). Some baby chairs can be adjusted to fit the adult dining chair AND fit into the car at the same time. They are a little bit more expensive than the conventional baby chairs, but the multi-function is extremely convenient PLUS it is downright comfortable for your new baby.

Other essential stuff for your new baby
Frankly speaking, the essentials depend wholly on your own preference, budget and lifestyle. You can live without some of these things if you think you would rather not waste the money.

If you have had previous babies before, you probably do not need too many new baby clothes. New babies outgrow their clothes terribly fast and it would be a waste of money to splurge on new clothes. You can get hand-me-downs from nieces and nephews too, if you want. What you should probably get are blankets, sweaters, coats, and clothes for going out. At home, your new baby is not going to mind old clothes. In fact, it is a fact that your new baby is probably going to like wearing the old clothes better than the new clothes. Don't forget the feeding utensils like baby bowls, breast pump (if you're planning to pump breast milk for your new baby at work), baby bottles, cloth nappies, diapers, baby wipes, lotions, shampoo, bath gels, towels, baby blankets, baby bedding, bibs, stroller, etc.

And do not worry, you will do fine. The best thing to do is to get unbiased referrals from friends and family.

 

Article Tags: Babies, Babies Toddler

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/guide-and-tips-for-your-new-baby-380140.html

 

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What Will You Need for the Hospital
 


By: Don Pinder



Being pregnant comes with its fair share of ups and downs as well as what is called "porridge brain". This term is used when the mom to be becomes, shall we say, forgetful and clumsy. So, how do you make sure you have everything you need when the baby comes? Well, the best way to avoid any last minute dilemmas is to make a list with everything you need and pack your hospital bags well in advance. You should have your bag fully stocked with, PJ's, nursing bras, sanitary towels (lots of them!), underwear, slippers, bathing products and your cosmetics. You will also need the baby bag for your little angel. Most of these products you can find at ebaymaternity.co.uk.



You should pack a few changes of clothes, because until you get used to changing the nappy and breast feeding, there may be some accidents. You will also need a supply of newborn nappies, baby wipes, nappy rash cream, soap and shampoo (an all in one will be sufficient), towels, cream, blankets and baby powder. Last, but not least, don't forget our hospital cards. This is just the basic list and you can add on other items, but try to make the bags as small as possible.
 


You will probably be too tired to read, but if you do want to take some magazines or books, then make them light and easy to read. You will probably want to read about your new baby, so be sure to look at the ebaymaternity.co.uk range of books about newborn babies. You will learn all sorts of fascinating and important things, and even if you have read them already, it never hurts to go over some chapters again for your peace of mind.



When you are going into labour, you husband will be the main one in charge of the belongings and getting everything to the hospital. Once you go into labour, relax! Yes, relax - there is no need to panic. The contraction will still build slowly and it may take several hours for them to be close enough to go to the hospital. This will give you time to have a lovely warm bath which will calm you down and it helps to reduce the pain. Your husband will need to pack the car, so make sure all the items that you are taking with you are ready in a specific place. If there are items that you are still using like your toothbrush and hairbrush, make sure that you have written a list for your husband, so that he knows what to pack. This is a new and exciting experience for the both of you and being well prepared with a little help from ebaymaterntiy.co.uk, will allow you to have a memorable and stress free birthing experience, because there is nothing that you should be concentrating on except your baby.
 





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