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For fabrics like wool and cotton, opt for soft and smooth wool material, avoiding shedding of lint fibers that babies might inhale.
Color Palette:
For newborns, it's best to choose gentle colors such as light yellow, light green, pale pink, or white adorned with cute animal prints. Avoid vibrant colors to prevent fading during laundry (due to potentially poor fabric dye quality).
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Product Quality and Origin:
When shopping for baby clothes, consider that they have direct contact with the baby's delicate and thin skin. Thus, it's crucial to choose items with a clear origin, ensuring high product quality. Avoid low-quality clothing that may adversely affect your baby's health.
Currently, Vietnamese mothers show significant interest in clothing brands for children such as Mio – mio, Baby Born, Lulaby, and Bamiza. Additionally, brands with licensing and production in China, like Carter, Catasy, or Caminas, are also popular choices for mothers.
- For items like socks, gloves, and hats
It's advisable to select matching socks and gloves in terms of shape and color for easy retrieval without the risk of mismatching. For these items, opt for those with seams on the outside, carefully inspecting for any excess or missing stitches inside to prevent them from winding around the baby's fingers or toes.
- For products like burp cloths, bath towels, and cotton pads
When choosing burp cloths, bath towels, and diaper pads, consider various options: 2-layered, 3-layered, and 4-layered. Select cotton fabric for diaper pads, avoiding those with nylon blends as they have lower absorbency and tend to clump together during washing.
For cotton pads, choose both thin and thick varieties made from 100% cotton.
- Choose diapers for your baby
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To save costs and prevent diaper rash, during the day, mothers can use disposable diapers combined with cloth diapers or cloth inserts for breathability. For nighttime use, to ensure a dry and comfortable sleep, opt for baby diapers. In cold winters or damp springs, before storing diapers in the wardrobe, air-dry them thoroughly or use a clothes dryer.
During the initial months when babies urinate frequently, use disposable diapers during the day to save costs.
- Choose bottle nipples and baby bottles
To save costs on bottle purchases, opt for larger-capacity bottles (around 240ml) for babies from infancy to over 2 years old. Choosing a larger size ensures the bottle remains suitable as your baby grows. Look for spill-resistant features and bottles made of glass or BPA-free plastic.
- Choose a breast pump, bottle sterilizer, bottle warmer, crib, and stroller
In addition to the newborn shopping list above, consider getting a seasonal stroller for added convenience during walks, shopping trips, or outings with your baby.
If financially feasible and opting for exclusive breastfeeding, choose an electric breast pump, preferably with dual pumps for quick and comfortable pumping. Manual pumps can be tiring for the hands and back during extended use.
A bottle warmer ensures your baby stays warm in winter and is handy during bath times. Oil-based warmers are the best choice; alternatively, you can use a lamp-based warmer. Choose a model with two lamps for extra warmth during baby baths.
Here are some small suggestions for the newborn shopping list. We hope mothers can make sensible choices for their precious ones entering the world.
