When buying baby gear it is so fun and it is easy to be sucked in by advertisers. Everybody wants their baby to have the best, safest, and cutest items. 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. It is advised to remove all pillows, bumper pads, comforters, stuffed toys, and anything that is soft from 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 newborn is more comfortable in clothing that is not tight and has no elastic. Wear only cotton on your baby because it is soft to the touch unlike any synthetic material that you can find.
Avoid buying a changing table or a wipes warmer. When changing any baby it is more convenient to use a blanket spread out on the floor. This is similar to fancy toys sometimes. 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.
It has been stated by physical therapists and by paediatricians to avoid the use of a baby walker. Which can be considered like fancy cribs to many people. 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, just like cribs. It’s just the smell that is different from your other laundry soap. If there is a reaction then try using less soap or just hot water.
