A Newborn Checklist For Making Parent Life Easier!
Why would any parent want a newborn checklist? Or even
newborn baby
quotes? Or
booklet?
Well, in short...
 The quotes make many situations funny and acceptable, and checklists...
They make
things easier. You don't have to think. Just logically follow every step in
the list
You're less
likely to forget something. How often have you wasted time re-doing
something you forgot?
You're almost
certain to succeed... less chances of making mistakes, and...
You can often
tap into the experience of others, thus giving you a shortcut... and saving
you time
Of course there are many things you may need and the checklist I have here is
only one such list. I have captured many other checklist resources in The Baby
Resource Bible... which is free and can be
downloaded
here.
When your new baby arrives at home, things will be hectic and exciting! It is
one roller-coaster ride after the other. Most often, you'll have feelings of
anxiety, panic, uncertainty and above all... confusion.
This is pretty normal. And you don't want to make unnecessary mistakes. On
the contrary, you'd rather have the shortcuts right away. Right?
That's exactly why this newborn checklist was put together. Obviously such a
list can never be complete.
But as with everything in life, 80% of your success comes from only 20% of
the tasks you do right. I'm sure this list contains more than enough information
to give you such a headstart - maybe even for the first 6 to 7 months.
Here is a sample newborn checklist...
exclusively designed and written to
help assist you in managing your baby without any headaches or hassles:
Directly after birth
Blanket Baby Wrap
Newborn cloth diapers and diaper sets
Baby Wipes and extra wash cloth
Diaper pails
Anti Burp Diaper
Newborn Sleepers
Kimonos or gowns for you
Crib blankets
Quilts
Socks for baby
Tiny Boots (cloth)
Wash cloth and bath towels
Sweaters
Warm shirts
Baby Gear
Warm shirts
Baby carrier
Infant seat
Stroller or carriage
Bouncer seat or swing
Diaper bag
Baby Care
Herbal baby shampoo/body wash
Diaper cream
Baby nail clippers
Safety scissors
Natural baby oil or lotion
Baby brush and comb
Bath Tub
Anti-Colic Preparation
Saline drops to clear stuffy
Baby Nursing Tools
Nursing pillow
Disposable nursing pads
Electric or manual breast pump and storage bottles or
bags if you plan to pump milk
Feeding bottles, nipples, and bottle brush
Mother Care
Sanitary Pads
Nursing Gowns
Cotton Pajamas
Nursing Bras
Health and Safety
Digital thermometer
Nasal aspirator
Acetaminophen or Cold drops
Baby monitor Kit
Night light
Anti-insect Repellant
Anti-asthmatic Spray
Medicine Droppers
Crib Guards
Baby Utilities
Mattresses and pads
Sheets and blankets
Changing table
Feeding table an chair
Other things you may need
Baby Growth Chart
Doctor’s Appointment Calendar
Immunization Schedule
Baby Album
A Digital Camera
Discuss this list with your spouse so that he can arrange for
these things in consultation with your doctor.
There are obviously a few other things you may want - many of
them personal preferences. Keep adding to your newborn checklist. It's just so
much easier to make day-to-day tasks faster and let them run smoother.
One of the mistakes I've made is not having a checklist when my first child was born. This list would have helped
tremendously.
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