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Welcoming your little one requires careful preparation, and buying baby essentials is crucial. Buying too much might lead to unused items, and missing out on necessities can be inconvenient. Mytour suggests a comprehensive yet budget-friendly WINTER BABY ESSENTIALS LIST for your baby.
For moms expecting during the winter, additional warm clothing and some items to keep the baby warm are essential. The overall shopping, however, is not significantly different from buying items for babies born in summer.
Baby Winter Essentials Checklist
Baby Clothes
1. Long Sleeve Cotton Onesies: Purchase 10 onesies, preferably with ties. Get 5 in size 1 and 5 in size 2, as babies grow quickly and a slightly larger size allows room for extra layers such as sweaters and blankets.
2. Long Pants: Get 20 pairs (babies tend to soil pants frequently, so it's essential to have extras).
3. Diaper Closure Pants: 20 pairs, 10 for babies aged 0-3 months and 10 for 3-6 months. If you opt for disposable diapers, you'll need 10 closure pants for nighttime use. If using cloth diapers with disposable inserts at night, then 10 diaper closure pants are necessary.
4. Infant Bodysuits: Moms should buy 2-3 bodysuits with long sleeves and cotton fabric to keep the baby warm during the winter.
5. Sweaters, Cardigans, Long-sleeve Cotton Shirts: Purchase 2-3 of each type. Choose soft cotton or fleece materials to avoid irritation. Moms preparing winter baby essentials must remember to buy these for their little ones.
6. Knit Hats: Get 5 hats, including 3 fabric hats and 2 knit or fleece hats.
Mittens and Booties Set
7. Mittens and Booties Set: Get 5 matching sets in the same color (for convenient use, just grab and go).
8. Bibs: Purchase 5 bibs that not only keep the baby's chest warm but also aid in cleanliness during breastfeeding, preventing spills from reaching the clothes.
Winter Baby Essentials for Boys
9. Car Seat Cover and Blanket Set: Buy 1 set (no need for pillows or head-shaping cushions for the baby; doctors recommend using folded cotton towels for better support).
Baby Wipes
10. Milk Cloths: Get 30 to 40 cloths, including 20 thin (2-ply) cloths, 10 medium thickness (3-ply) cloths, and 10 thick (4-ply) cloths.
11. Diaper Liners: Stock up on 40 diaper liners. If you plan to use disposable diapers, you only need around 10 liners for quick drying or baby hygiene.
12. Bath Towels: Purchase 3 to 4 towels, opting for the 4-ply variety. These towels aid in drying the baby post-bath, offering excellent absorbency and quick drying.
13. Large Bath Towels: Get 2 towels for wrapping the baby after a bath. Use them to keep the baby warm or fold them to use as a pillow.
14. Cloth Diapers, Square Diapers: Grab 40 to 50 pieces. If you don't use diapers or disposable wipes, choose cloth and square diapers as alternatives. However, during winter, the baby might feel cold if not changed promptly. If using disposable wipes, only 5 to 10 pieces are needed to wrap around the baby's belly for warmth.
15. Swaddling Blankets, Warm Wraps for Baby: Have 2 blankets for keeping the baby warm indoors or when going outside.
Emergency Milk Supply
16. Baby Bottles, Nipples: Purchase 2 bottles, opting for the larger 240ml size for long-term use. Bottle brush: 1 piece.
17. Formula Milk, Breast Milk Substitute: Keep 1 box on standby in case the mother doesn't have breast milk available immediately. If the mother has plenty of breast milk, she can use it as a substitute for the baby.
Hygiene Essentials
18. Belly Bands, Tongue Wipes: Get 5 boxes of each type.
19. Diaper Rash Cream (whether to buy or not): 1 jar. Avoid using baby powder as it may increase the likelihood of diaper rash.
20. Baby Shampoo and Body Wash: 1 bottle
21. Emergency Milk Supply: Consider buying a small 400g can or powdered milk.
22. Disposable Diaper Liners: 1 pack for use during the first 1-2 days for the baby.
21. Plastic Essentials: Storage tray, large bath tub, face basin, small hygiene basin, plastic bucket, laundry basket for baby's dirty clothes.
22. Clothes Hangers, Clothespins, Saline Solution: 3 pieces of each.
23. Towels and Miscellaneous Items: Thin muslin cloth, cotton swabs, cotton balls, bathwater temperature gauge, baby's body temperature gauge, 70% alcohol for umbilical cord hygiene: 1 piece.
24. Toilet Paper: Depending on whether you plan to use disposable diapers or cloth diapers, choose accordingly. Opting for newborn-sized disposable diapers in the first month can be cost-effective as babies tend to produce a lot of waste in the early weeks.
25. Waterproof Pads: 2 pieces, placed under the baby to prevent the mattress from getting wet.
26. Plastic Clothes Organizer: Essential for sorting baby's clothes for easy finding and categorization.
Newborn Items Optional to Purchase
1. Bassinet, Crib, Crib Net, Mattress: 1 set. If parents intend to encourage early independence, having the baby sleep in a crib is advisable.
2. Bottle Warmer: If the mother prefers bottle feeding, using a bottle warmer is extremely convenient and helpful.
3. Mom and Baby Bag Set: Highly convenient for mothers and babies when going for vaccinations, outings, visiting relatives, or traveling.
4. Baby Heater: Ensures the baby stays warmer in the chilling winter.
5. Bottle Sterilizer, Bottle Warmer: Eliminates bacteria from baby bottles, saving mothers the hassle of boiling water and the time it takes to warm milk.
6. Baby Carrier: Convenient for mothers when taking the baby out or carrying out household chores. If the baby is newborn, consider purchasing one with neck support.
7. Stroller: Essential for outings with the baby, preventing the need for tiring manual carrying. Depending on circumstances, it can be bought immediately or after the baby is 2 to 3 months old, with numerous stroller models offering various features and designs.
8. Rocking Cradle: Mothers may choose to buy or skip this item, depending on necessity.
Hopefully, the information above has assisted mothers in selecting the best winter baby essentials. Whether it's a baby boy or girl, the shopping process doesn't differ much—mothers only need to choose styles and colors that suit their individual babies.
All the mentioned products are available at the Mytour Mother and Baby Supermarket. Moms can visit the website: https://www.Mytour.vn for reference and shopping.
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