Top 5 Baby Items For New Parents

If you are expecting a first baby, first of all baby congratulations! You are about to embark on a tumultuous yet wonderful journey filled with sleepless nights, immense joys, and whole new responsibilities. If you’re somewhat at a loss as to what could be some extremely helpful items and accessories that will facilitate your life as a new parent, check out this must-have baby items Top 5.

1- Swaddle Blankets

Swaddle blankets are pretty handy. Using a swaddle blanket allows to wrap a baby in it and to restrict movement, thus preventing the little one from waking up because of startle reflex. You can buy a few swaddle blankets so that you can have a clean one with you at all times.

2- Baby Swing

Baby swings are very popular among parents. Its back-and-forth or side-to-side swinging has a real calming effect, some can even play soothing music. The baby swing is perfect  when you have your hands busy doing something else. If you are running on a tight budget, a portable swing will provide the minimum service you need.

3- White Noise Machine

White Noise machines are not only great to help you  fall to sleep and in a more profound and way but also works the same wonders for babies! Actually, shushing is a kind of white noise, so the machine creates that type of sound and helps the baby getting into quiet sleep mode and enjoy a sound sleep, so to speak…

4- Breast Pump

If you come to like the usefulness of the breast pump during your stay in the hospital, it would probably be a good idea to buy one for home too. It will allow you to have a relief bottle for  your partner to help you with the feeding in case you are absent or need some rest. It is also an alternative if you don’t like breastfeeding but still want to provide your baby with breast milk. There are different types of breast pumps for different budgets, so be sure to know which one best answers your needs.

5- Baby Carrier

Babywearing is the new trend! Not to mention it is very practical. In fact, with a soft sling, wrap, or a carrier, you can free up your hands and carry the baby on your back or on your belly, whichever suits you, the trick is to find the one that is both comfortable for the baby as well as yourself. Whilst in the carrier, the baby can sleep or could even be nursed. Again, there are many different styles and designs so attempt to try them out in order to get an idea of which one you want.