12:17 p.m. - 2010-06-08
The Things Your Baby Doesn’t Need
When buying baby gear it is so fun and it is easy to be sucked in by advertisers. Everybody wants their baby to have the best, safest, and cutest items. But the truth is that babies do not need a whole lot, and there are lots of things that your baby doesn’t need.
Fancy crib sets need to be avoided because they are not safe. Any professional will advise you to not use pillows, bumper pads, comforters, stuffed animals, or anything else that is soft in the baby's crib. It is a fun pastime to decorate the nursery but make sure that there are no unneeded things in your baby's crib.
While you are out clothes shopping for your baby, be sure that the clothes you buy are going to be comfortable. Price doesn't matter. Any newborn is more comfortable in clothing that is not tight and has no elastic. Wear only cotton on your baby because it is soft to the touch unlike any synthetic material that you can find.
In my opinion a changing table and a wipes warmer are wasted money. When changing any baby it is more convenient to use a blanket spread out on the floor. It is also safer for when the baby starts to roll. Wipes warmers dry out the wipes and you also have to bring your baby to where it is.
It has been stated by physical therapists and by paediatricians to avoid the use of a baby walker. Using a walker hinders the natural development of the baby and they are related to many injuries and even death each year.
Another thing that is not needed for your baby is special baby laundry soap. The only difference between your laundry soap and baby laundry soap is fragrance. If there is a reaction then try using less soap or just hot water.
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