Bringing home a newborn can be such a special time in a parent's life. However, it can also be a stressful one. In fact, almost one-half of parents experience depression, anxiety, or stress when bringing a newborn home!
So how can you make sure that this important time of life goes as smoothly as possible? Making sure to have all the diaper bag essentials that will ease the complexity of this time is a great way to avoid stress before it happens.
Read on to learn all about the diaper bag essentials that can help you make the most of this special time!
Diaper Bag Checklist
The number one thing, is diapers, of course!
For diaper care and cleaning duty, include items like diapering lotion and diapering cream. This alternative to baby wipes will help make sure that your newborn's booty skin stays healthy and protected. When a newborn is getting used to living in the world, we don't want them to have to deal with painful or irritable diaper rash.
It is also important to have a nose syringe. This can help keep a newborn's nose clear of obstruction.
You will also want to have receiving blankets. Some babies want more blankets than others, so it is safest to have extra blankets in your diaper bag.
Lastly, you may want to have a foldable changing pad to be prepared to change a diaper anywhere.Â
Extra Baby Clothes
Many parents want to take photos to capture this special time. For that purpose, you might want to bring various outfits or accessories to liven up your photos and keep your baby comfortable.Â
Accessories can include things like bootie socks, bows, and mittens. Mittens can also come in handy if your newborn has a tendency to scratch their face.
The outfit that you want to take photos in might not be the most comfortable outfit for the rest of your baby's day. For that reason, you will want to bring both the cutest outfit you can find and also a different outfit designed for comfort.
New Parent Checklist
There are also important items to bring for the mother when going to the hospital. These can include legal documents, like identification and an insurance card.
On top of that, you might want to have extra socks, pajamas, and extra changes of clothes to keep yourself comfortable.Â
You can also pack a couple of your favorite treats and sources of entertainment to enjoy after birth. Pulling out a book while you have a break is a great way to relax and rejuvenate. Â
Make Sure That You Have Your Diaper Bag Essentials
Having these diaper bag essentials will set you up for success as you begin taking care of your little one. This is a beautiful time of life and by being prepared, you can enjoy every single moment.Â
Follow this link to learn more about the essentials that can help you make the most of this special time!Â