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The period of preparation for the birth of the first child is one of the most pleasant moments in every mother's life. Women love shopping, and completing a baby layette is associated with trips to the stores. It is worth planning in advance what furniture, accessories, cosmetics and clothes the child will need.
Finally you can buy these cute pink rompers, colorful rattles and teddy bear bedding! However, rather than putting the entire range of the baby section of the supermarket into the stroller, better think first about what your baby will need. Contrary to appearances, completing a layette is not easy at all. You never really know how much your newborn will measure. Sometimes the parents do not know the child's gender.
Furniture and other equipment - necessary elements of the layette
The cots are of a standard size (120 x 60 cm) and they do not differ much from each other, e.g. some have a drawer for bedding, others do not. The choice depends on the living conditions of the family. However, it is important that the first piece of furniture has an adjustable mattress height (the older the child, the lower it should lie) and two removable middle rungs (when the toddler grows up, he will be able to leave the cot on his own). The mattress is usually purchased separately and is more difficult to select. Doctors advise it to be fairly firm and flat. There are foam, seagrass, coconut, buckwheat and coconut-buckwheat mattresses on the market. It is worth choosing one with a removable cover for washing. Bedding - duvet should be made of materials that do not cause allergies (with artificial inserts - never feathers!). The pillow can be dispensed with for now - an infant who does not know how to raise its head on its own could sink its face in it and have problems with breathing. We should have two changes of bed linen, preferably made of cotton or other soft and natural materials. When the child starts to dig up, it is worth buying a sleeping bag that can be worn over his shoulders. You can also ask in the store about the clips that attach the quilt to the rungs of the cot. A changing table - an important element of the children's corner equipment. This is a place to dress your toddler and change the nappy. We have to decide whether to choose the superimposed that puts on the crib or also- if there is enough space in the room - a chest of drawers with a changing table. This is a very convenient solution, because we have drawers and shelves with clothes and other things needed to care for a toddler at hand. Most of the changing tables have an oilcloth on top, which prevents them from getting wet and makes them easy to clean. The oilcloth is cool to the touch, so a little naked woman is put on a blanket or a diaper. An even better solution is a changing table covered with an oilcloth and covered with a cover made of a material that can be removed for washing.Bathtub - it will be needed from the very first days. Some of them have plugs at the bottom - you can put them in a large bathtub and let the dirty water flow out without any problems. Another solution is a bathtub with special plastic profiles, which is mounted on the edges of the bathtub. Some parents opt for a bathtub with a stand, and even with a chest of drawers and a changing table. Others pay attention to the fact that it has an interesting color, eye-catching baby. The choice depends on the creativity of the parents and their financial capabilities.
Accessories - an important component of the baby's layette
You will need a cone and a blanket. The swaddle is warm and pleasant to the touch, perfect for wrapping a baby. The little one feels safe when it is so wrapped. The blanket will come in handy when the child falls asleep in the stroller or when it suddenly gets colder during a walk. Both the swaddle and the blanket should be made of hypoallergenic and easy-to-wash materials. For bathing you will need towels - at least two, preferably soft terry cloth (they can be in the form of a cone). The best for washing is a washcloth made of fabric, which will be easy to wash. You will also need a special thermometer to check the temperature of the water in the bathtub, as well as a soft bristle brush and scissors or nail clippers. The first ones must have rounded ends so as not to accidentally hurt the child with them. A rubberized or oilcloth sheet - preferably with a sewn-in elastic - then it will not stretch. It is a perfect element of the crib's equipment, because it protects the mattress from getting wet. Tetra nappies - they will be useful for wiping the child's mouth after eating, they can be placed, for example, under the baby's head to protect the sheet from being soiled with poured food. The electric baby monitor is the perfect device if your baby has a separate room. The transmitter is placed next to the bed and the receiver is taken with it, e.g. to the kitchen. Thanks to this, mum will always hear her baby cry.
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Baby clothes - the basis of the layette
The choice depends on the season in which the baby will be born. It is important that the garment is sewn withmaterials of good quality, natural, machine-washable - preferably made of breathable cotton. It should also be easy to bet. Ideally, the blouses should have press studs at the neckline - the child has a large head and putting on unfastened clothes can hurt him. Bodysuits, rompers, rompers should be open at the crotch or have buttoned legs so that you can change the diaper without completely undressing the baby. The smallest size for newborns is 56 cm, but it is better to buy clothes a number larger - the toddler must be able to move freely. It is not worth buying too many clothes, especially in the smallest size. Children grow out of them very quickly and it often happens that some of them do not even have time to try them on. Better to buy a few practical things than many cute but useless.
You must do itClothes for children should be made of good quality, natural, hypoallergenic and machine washable materials.
Buy your first clothes according to the list below:
- Kaftaniki, blouses with long or short sleeves(4 pieces). They can be fastened at the front or with an envelope (the latter, unfortunately, open easily on the belly).
- Bodysuit with long or short sleeves(6 pieces). They are more comfortable than blouses and jackets, because the child will never have an open back.
- Sleepsuits(6 pieces). They can be made of thinner material than rompers.
- Thin cotton hats(3 pcs.). For colder days and as protection against the sun. You can also put them on after a bath.
- Fine cotton gloves(2 pairs). They protect the mouth from scratching in the first days after birth, when the newborn's nails are not cut.
In winter, add to this:
- Rompers(4 pieces) made of velor or thicker cotton. They usually have zippered legs and snaps at the front and can be worn over bodysuits or blouses. A warm hat made of fleece or a soft, pleasant-to-touch yarn.
- Socks and tights . In winter, socks can be additionally worn under the suit. Tights can be used interchangeably with rompers - you can buy them in the smallest sizes, but remember that they should have a loose elastic waistband.
- Sweater(2 pieces). On a cold day, it can be put on a romper.
- Jumpsuit- must be warm and easy to put on (preferably it should have a zipper along the entire length of the body, and even reaching the bottom). Those for the youngest have sewn-in sleeves and legs, so that the child's hands and feet do not freeze, as well as warm hoods that protect against wind and frost.
Before you buy
When choosing cosmetics for a child, carefully read the information on the packaging. Pay attention to the age for which the preparation is intended. Some drugs can be used only after the child is 1 month old, others only after six months or even later! It is a good practice to use cosmetics of the same company. It is also worth following the principle that the younger the child, the simpler and more natural his cosmetics should be. If your child is prone to allergies, buy them allergy preparations.
Essential ingredient of the layette - care cosmetics
A child needs care preparations from the very beginning. However, they must be cosmetics prepared especially for the youngest. They cannot contain preservatives, aromatic essences and dyes, often causing allergies. First of all, soap and non-stinging shampoo or emulsion or bath oil will be useful. At the moment, there are two-in-one cosmetics on the market (shampoo plus soap) that can be used to wash your baby from head to toe. A preparation for lubricating the body and an anti-chafing cream will also be useful. If your baby was born in winter, you must put a protective cream on your baby's mouth before you go outside. Of course, diapers will be indispensable. Almost every company produces them in sizes also for newborns. Necessary when traveling, but also useful on a daily basis, are wet wipes that are used to clean the bottom after removing a dirty nappy. Swabs and saline will be useful for the care of the ears and eyes. For washing the ears, it is best to use special sticks with a limiter.
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