So, you are waiting for a new light to enter your home soon? Or a little bundle of joy has already entered your life?  Whatever the case may be, you must be pretty neurotic about what to buy and what not to buy for your newborn. What would qualify as an essential and what can be put on the ‘not-so important’ list. Let’s put you out of the dilemma and give you a list of things that are absolutely essential for your newborn and that should make to the top of your shopping list.

10. Swaddling Blankets

Swaddling is an age old practice of wrapping new born in blanket or a cloth to restrict movements. Swaddling is almost the basic and first thing to do by the parents .Swaddling is becoming increasingly popular today as a means of settling and soothing irritable infants and helping babies sleep longer with fewer awakenings .According to the survey, it has been recommended to place babies on their back while sleeping to reduce the problem of SIDS. It has been proven that babies are more comfortable and sleep better on the back sleeping position, so a good comfortable, smooth and cotton swaddling blanket so that your baby sleeps better and sound.

9. Baby Care Products

From bathing to bed you will need a range of baby care products from comfortable clothes to diapers. Cotton balls dipped in plain mild water for cleaning the baby in its early days.A medically suggested baby oil to reduce the risk of scalp infections and diseases and oil for bones to impart strength. Baby bath and liquid soap, shampoo, skincare ointment, just make sure you buy products that do not contains any additives. Petroleum jelly to lubricate the thermometer bulb when you take the temperature.Last but not least, baby nail clippers or scissors, baby comb and baby sized brush.

8. Baby Carrier

Who doesn’t want to keep their babies close to them all the times, to make a better bond with infants, so that they can realize they are in safe hands always. Babies have poor vision but they have excellent smelling power, so holding up your baby always close to you means they will recognize your scent and feel comforted at your heartbeat. And also to take your baby in your hand can be clinically dangerous, baby carrier also eases discomfort. Front baby carrier are extensively used and is suggested.

7. Diaper Disposal System

Many of the mothers don’t opt for the disposal system of the diapers and find it hard to cope with the wall linings by the diapers and don’t want the stinky smell of babies to be permanent in the room, start using the diapers disposal system. Where do I put this poopy-diaper? Is the question of every house with baby? Diaper disposal system comes handy, relatively cheap and can hold up to 20-50 diapers and traps the smell. Diaper disposal systems are airtight and bacteria free.

6. Video Monitor

If you have a big house or you cannot stay in your house due to work or you have to go somewhere in emergency situations, perhaps baby video monitor is the answer. Gone are the days when one person should all the time be with the baby. Video monitor nowadays can transmit the feed over wireless system and instantly tell you the instant situation of baby .Extensive range of baby video monitor are available at reasonable cost. Don’t forget the security part!

5. Baby Pajamas

Have you ever thought about how the pajamas you put on your child can help or hurt your sleep coaching efforts? There are some distinct advantages of pajamas over other clothes. So name a few they comfortable, smooth inside, in some cases have a great soaking power and thus also helps in preventing rashes , helps baby in sound sleep . Pajamas for babies should be bought with care. Preference should be given on the organic cotton clothes, two piece pajamas are also good and it helps changing the diapers easily and comfortably.

4. Bouncy Seat

If you are using a stiff chair or rest piece to comfort your baby .BEWARE! According to a survey babies who use stiff chairs have problem in developing spinal cord, in worst cases they can suffer from bone related problems. Bouncy chairs help infants to rest at their own natural positions. Comfort them for sleeping .But care should be taken on the time infants uses chair. It’s especially helpful in the early days as a safe place to lay your newborn while you grab a bite to eat or take a shower – just bring the lightweight seat into the bathroom. Bouncy chairs with many models are available in market,some come with automated recliners too!

3. White Noise

Womb is deafeningly loud. When infants come in the outside world which is reasonably quiet, it discomforts them. So a soothing noise i.e. white noise helps them to feel at home. It helps them in sleeping. White noise can be downloaded from internet or there are many applications if you are using smartphones. Install a white noise player in your baby’s room and be assured of it getting a good night’s sleep.

2. Rocker

Rocking chairs are basic necessities for babies. Babies find too and fro motion soothing and also these chairs have enough space for babies to cuddle, play, feed, and read them some book. It can also help you to make a never ending bond with the baby. And also keeping a baby calm and quiet is not an easy task. Rocker helps baby to comfort and sleep with ease. In old ages rockers were made of wood, but today you can purchase one with modern facilities, stylish in a very reasonable price.

1. Diapers

Baby’s skin are vulnerable and very sensitive to air and water. Diapers while maintaining the comforts also have intensive soaking power. It helps in preventing rashes, skin infections .Gives baby an early toilet training. Diapers are made up of non-toxic sterilized high density cotton and prevents infections, last for long time.It  helps you to not to bother about cleaning and wiping baby all the time.Diapers should be changed every time you feed or after some particular interval. You can travel with your baby too. Thanks to the diapers!