Baby bath and crib needs checklist
Everyone loves the smell of a
clean baby!
Once your baby's umbilical
cord has fallen off and the circumcision (if it's a boy) and belly button have
healed, it's time for your baby to take their first bath. Washing a slippery,
soapy baby is not easy. You will need the right equipment to make swimming safe
and hassle-free.
Your child will not need a
bath every day. Enough two or three times a week. Between baths, you can use a
washcloth to clean your baby's face, ears, and bottom.
Include these items on your
baby bath shopping list.
- Infant bathtub
- Foam pad tub insert
- Gentle, unscented baby soap
- Unscented moisturizer
- Tear-free shampoo
- 4 to 6 cotton washcloths
- 4 terry cloth bath towels
- Hooded towel
- Soft hair brush
- Comb
- Rinsing cup
In an ideal world, bathing is
followed by bedtime. You have several options for creating a safe and
comfortable place for your child to sleep. When you have a newborn, light
cleaning is essential. Lay out these basics on your crib mattress before bed:
- Waterproof mattress pad (have 2-4)
- Quilted mattress pad
- Fitted crib sheet (have at least 2)
- Waterproof sheet savers with ties or snaps (have 2-4)
If your child has made a mess
overnight, you can change the sheet quickly and easily.
Please note which items are
not on this list. You don't need bumpers, blankets, pillows or soft toys in
your crib. They are dangerous because they increase the risk of suffocation.
Wrap your baby warm enough in a cozy changing blanket so they don't need to be covered.