What supplies should I buy for my newborn?
You know, there's not a lot you have to do for your home, but there are some things you should have ready for your baby. I think, if I was going to do a pre-natal survival kit there's some things I would put in it. I would have diapers for the baby. I would have some sort of diaper paste or cream like a Desitin or a Balmex or even a thick moisturizing paste like an Aqua 4 cream. I would have baby wipes to help out with those diaper changes. I would have a thermometer so in case you feel your child is warm, you can take a temperature. And a simple rectal, digital thermometer works fine. Nothing fancy. You don't have to get the ear thermometer or now they have the ones that go on the forehead, but just a simple rectal, digital thermometer. And then, for your child, of course, you're going to want some clothing, maybe some onesies, some blankets, receiving blankets, blankets to swaddle your baby in. And then you're gonna need a crib or a bassinet, someplace for your child to sleep and some way to move around with your baby whether that is a stroller of some sort or a carrying bassinet. And I think those are the major things. If you're gonna buy any medicines for your baby, infant Tylenol, is something good to have in your house. But you should always consult your pediatrician before you use it and children's Benedril as well but, again, you should talk to your doctor before you use it.
