Baby Equipment
You'll be surprised. But after your first visit to the obstetrician, your mailbox may suddenly be inundated with all sorts of magazines and ads for all kinds of baby equipment that you cannot even imagine. And what about those well meaning people who will gladly give you advise, even when not requested for. Although no doubt many of the items on offer are handy and work well, there are those that play on your fears as a first time parent, or are just plain silly! The following gives some help on items you may want to consider buying. Infact, for many of these, you can even look at second hand stores, or ask friends who have babies older than yours if you can borrow or purchase their items. * A bouncy seat is a great place for your baby to be when it is not possible to hold her and a great place to feed them their first meals of rice cereal. They cannot usually sit up well enough for a high chair when they begin cereals. The bouncy seat is a great answer to that problem. * A playpen is a great way for you to keep baby safe, and to get things like housework done. Around five months old is about the right time for a baby to be placed in it. Containing a baby that cannot crawl or roll is really not necessary. * A sling or backpack is great for carrying baby if you use caution with it. Bear in mind that, if you use it too much, your baby could develop neck or back problems. Choose a sling or backpack that fits you very well and that grows with the baby. The Snugli is great for younger babies that cannot sit up. For older babies, the Hip Hammock works great. * When you are choosing a crib, you need to look for one that has these features. o Choose a good quality mattress that is firm. o The mattress should fit the crib snugly on all four sides. o The guardrail should be at least 26 inches above the top of the mattress. o The crib slats space should be no more than 2.375". o The crib bumper will help keep the baby's legs and arms out of the crib slats. * A baby monitor is a great tool to be able to hear the baby from any room in the house. This way you do not have to stay close to their room all the time. At night, I recommend that you turn the monitor off because you will hear every moan and movement that the baby makes and this can keep you awake. You need to get your rest to take care of your baby. * A car seat is mandatory, as hospitals will not even let you leave with the baby until you show them that you know how to buckle the baby in the seat. Many times, they will also follow you to the car to make sure it is installed correctly in the car. Car seats will be outgrown at least twice before your child grows out of them by the age of eight. If you are considering a second-hand car seat, ensure that it meets safety requirements. This is a snippet. Click to read more.
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