Q. I am planing on trying to conceive but i want to save up some money to make sure i am prepared. I need a check list of every single thing a baby will need for its first year of life.. Everything from car seats, to cribs, to diapers, ect. And im having trouble finding one. Any help?
A. Baby Care~
Baby care set: Brush, comb, nail clippers, thermometer & medicine dispensers
First aid supplies
Humidifier/vaporizer
Teething rings (2 or more)
Bathing~
Bathtub or contoured sponge
Bath toys
Washcloths (6 to 8)
Gentle shampoo or body wash
Baby lotion
Hooded towels (2 to 4)
Bedroom & Furniture~
Crib or bassinet
Mattress pad (2)
Crib bedding set
Fitted sheets (2 to 4, cotton and/or flannel)
Books, Baby CDs & More~
Colorful board books for Baby
Camera (digital, video, or film)
Baby book or journal
Personalized gifts
Baby CDs with classical, lullaby, or fun music
Diapering
Diapers
If cloth diapers, plastic pants and/or Velcro® covers (6 to 12)
Diaper bag
Diaper and accessory organizers
Rash ointment and powder
Wipes (at least 2 packs at all times)
Feeding~
Breastpump
Nursing pillow and nursing stool
Breastpads, shields, and cream
Lap pads (4 to 6) and burp cloths (3 to 4)
Bottles (6 to 8 of various sizes) and nipples
Bottle sterilizer and organizer
High chair (not needed until around 4 to 6 months)
Infant spoons (3 to 4)
Baby plates and bowls
Spill-proof cups (1 to 2)
Gear~
Rear-facing car seat
Car seat base for 2nd car
Safety mirror
Stroller
Portable crib or play yard
Sling or soft carrier
Bouncer seat
Swing
Jumper or stationary entertainer
Gym or play mat
Infant seat
Layette ~(for newborn to 6 months)
Homecoming outfit
T-shirts or kimonos (3 to 4)
Shirts and one-pieces (6 to 8)
Coveralls and outfits (2 to 4)
Layette sets
Sweaters (2)
Sleepwear and gowns
Receiving blankets (4 to 6)
Absorbent bibs (4 to 8)
Booties or socks (3 to 6 pair)
Hats (2 to 4)
Snowsuit or bunting and warm hat (for winter)
Safety~
Baby Monitor
Safety gate
Corner guards & tot locks
Toys~
Rattle
Plush toys
Crib mirror
Car seat toys
Just for Mom~
Prenatal massage
Nutritious meal substitute
Healthy snack
Prenatal vitamins
Maternity wear (pants, comfortable shoes, etc.)
Nursing bra
Sleep pillow
Parenting magazine
Baby care set: Brush, comb, nail clippers, thermometer & medicine dispensers
First aid supplies
Humidifier/vaporizer
Teething rings (2 or more)
Bathing~
Bathtub or contoured sponge
Bath toys
Washcloths (6 to 8)
Gentle shampoo or body wash
Baby lotion
Hooded towels (2 to 4)
Bedroom & Furniture~
Crib or bassinet
Mattress pad (2)
Crib bedding set
Fitted sheets (2 to 4, cotton and/or flannel)
Books, Baby CDs & More~
Colorful board books for Baby
Camera (digital, video, or film)
Baby book or journal
Personalized gifts
Baby CDs with classical, lullaby, or fun music
Diapering
Diapers
If cloth diapers, plastic pants and/or Velcro® covers (6 to 12)
Diaper bag
Diaper and accessory organizers
Rash ointment and powder
Wipes (at least 2 packs at all times)
Feeding~
Breastpump
Nursing pillow and nursing stool
Breastpads, shields, and cream
Lap pads (4 to 6) and burp cloths (3 to 4)
Bottles (6 to 8 of various sizes) and nipples
Bottle sterilizer and organizer
High chair (not needed until around 4 to 6 months)
Infant spoons (3 to 4)
Baby plates and bowls
Spill-proof cups (1 to 2)
Gear~
Rear-facing car seat
Car seat base for 2nd car
Safety mirror
Stroller
Portable crib or play yard
Sling or soft carrier
Bouncer seat
Swing
Jumper or stationary entertainer
Gym or play mat
Infant seat
Layette ~(for newborn to 6 months)
Homecoming outfit
T-shirts or kimonos (3 to 4)
Shirts and one-pieces (6 to 8)
Coveralls and outfits (2 to 4)
Layette sets
Sweaters (2)
Sleepwear and gowns
Receiving blankets (4 to 6)
Absorbent bibs (4 to 8)
Booties or socks (3 to 6 pair)
Hats (2 to 4)
Snowsuit or bunting and warm hat (for winter)
Safety~
Baby Monitor
Safety gate
Corner guards & tot locks
Toys~
Rattle
Plush toys
Crib mirror
Car seat toys
Just for Mom~
Prenatal massage
Nutritious meal substitute
Healthy snack
Prenatal vitamins
Maternity wear (pants, comfortable shoes, etc.)
Nursing bra
Sleep pillow
Parenting magazine
What are the steps of opening a home daycare?
Q.
A. Licensing Requirements
Opening a daycare in your home requires you to follow certain rules and procedures. These vary from state to state. Before you start, contact your state authorities. Find out what you need to do to open a daycare. You may need to complete official courses in caring for young children. Many states also require caregivers to illustrate mastery of techniques aimed at keeping young children safe, such as administration of CPR.
Safety Issues
Before you open a daycare, do a thorough inspection of your house. Child and infant safety should be your first priority. Dangling cords should be placed out of reach of children. Electrical outlets should have covers on them. Carpets should be inspected to look for any objects that a toddler might put in her mouth. All cabinets should be locked with locks that cannot be opened by a small child. Purchase baby gates to make sure that a child cannot climb stairs. Even if you don't have stairs, a baby gate is useful to keep a child in a single area. Furniture should also be given a very close look. Check for nicks in wood that could cause splinters, edges on tables or chairs that could be dangerous and cushions that have strands that could pose a choking hazard. If you have a pet, make sure it can tolerate babies and small children. If the pet poses a danger, you may have to give it up.
Organization
Proper organization will help you run the daycare better. Set aside a specific corner for feedings, another for diaper-changing and a third as a play area. If possible, devote a different room to each purpose. If not, decorate the corners to indicate their function to parents and other caregivers. Place all supplies such as child-size spoons, wipes to clean up spills and toys in each appropriate area.
Finding Clients
Once you've set up the daycare, you must find clients. Advertise in magazines devoted to parenting. Place an advertisement on a local bulletin board. Let your fellow parents know that you have openings in your daycare.
Opening a daycare in your home requires you to follow certain rules and procedures. These vary from state to state. Before you start, contact your state authorities. Find out what you need to do to open a daycare. You may need to complete official courses in caring for young children. Many states also require caregivers to illustrate mastery of techniques aimed at keeping young children safe, such as administration of CPR.
Safety Issues
Before you open a daycare, do a thorough inspection of your house. Child and infant safety should be your first priority. Dangling cords should be placed out of reach of children. Electrical outlets should have covers on them. Carpets should be inspected to look for any objects that a toddler might put in her mouth. All cabinets should be locked with locks that cannot be opened by a small child. Purchase baby gates to make sure that a child cannot climb stairs. Even if you don't have stairs, a baby gate is useful to keep a child in a single area. Furniture should also be given a very close look. Check for nicks in wood that could cause splinters, edges on tables or chairs that could be dangerous and cushions that have strands that could pose a choking hazard. If you have a pet, make sure it can tolerate babies and small children. If the pet poses a danger, you may have to give it up.
Organization
Proper organization will help you run the daycare better. Set aside a specific corner for feedings, another for diaper-changing and a third as a play area. If possible, devote a different room to each purpose. If not, decorate the corners to indicate their function to parents and other caregivers. Place all supplies such as child-size spoons, wipes to clean up spills and toys in each appropriate area.
Finding Clients
Once you've set up the daycare, you must find clients. Advertise in magazines devoted to parenting. Place an advertisement on a local bulletin board. Let your fellow parents know that you have openings in your daycare.
I'm pregnant, but I am not ready for a baby, What should I do mentally to be ready?
Q. Is there any specific book I should read that tells me how to take care of babies? I don't know what they are supposed to eat, or anything. I'm completely lost.
A. there are many baby books.
ask your doctor to give you a list of clubs or classes on new moms to prepare you for the birth and care of your new life.
that is also a good way to decifer if he has a good bedside manner.
you really need to get all this info before you have the baby because you need to do it right.
find what you will need to buy for the baby's first few months
example
gowns, socks, diapers (lots), undershirts, onsies, caps/mittens (most gowns have the mittens in them) so they don't scratch their faces cause the nails grow fast.
warm blankets, receiving blankets, changing pads, crib sheets, care box (brush, comb, nail clipper, nasal sucker
pacifier, baby bottles (compare which ones may be better for the baby and easier clean up for you), towels wash cloths
will you be breast feeding or using infant formula (some formulas have iron which most babies cannot digest and get terrible gas. this causes the baby to be uncomfortable and will cry if he cannot releive himself of it.
list the checkups he will need over the new few months and keep that on your fridge,
you will need to learn how to give the baby a bath.
you need to research baby toys and what ones are/have been recalled and for what reason. also cribs and car seats, swings and any other infant furniture you will be using.
you need to put his feeding schedule up to remind yourself what is next (usually this is not necessary) but its good to look at.
you need to sterlize your bottles and anything that goes into the baby's mouth. you need to buy toys that will help the baby with his eyesight and so forth
for example (baby's don't see in color so the colors won't amaze him at newborn age) buying black and white items will help his eyes get stronger due to the significant contrast.
there are many toys that will help him grow so research that too. (fisher prices website will help in this area)
you will need to know when to start the baby on cereal, then regular baby food. when to burp him during the bottle/breast feeding so he won't get to gassy or spit up so much.
I think making a chronological list from each stage of his life and then what he needs for each stage might help you get alittle control of how your going to cope.
you might want to research parent magazines to see which one has article that may help you and get a subscription to them.
go to the library and relax as you sift through some baby books and take notes or take them home and add to the list or even buy the book that you feel is best for you.
make sure you research all baby problems and diseases and what to do until you can get him to the doc/hospital, such as cradle cap, checking to make sure the baby is breathing (something I did every 10 minutes) some babys just forget to breath and you need to be aware of this so you can watch for it. I beleive it is called infant death syndrome.
it is very scary. I was aunt to at least 5 kids from the time I was twelve to the time I had my first born and I still never felt like I knew enough. but I got thru it as most of us do, you will to.
most important thing to remember is to enjoy your baby to the fullest and never put anyone before him/her.
she is totally in your care. they will be so much fun to play with and watch them grow. the funny ways they do things, and creative things that they say can be quite entertaining.
enjoy
ask your doctor to give you a list of clubs or classes on new moms to prepare you for the birth and care of your new life.
that is also a good way to decifer if he has a good bedside manner.
you really need to get all this info before you have the baby because you need to do it right.
find what you will need to buy for the baby's first few months
example
gowns, socks, diapers (lots), undershirts, onsies, caps/mittens (most gowns have the mittens in them) so they don't scratch their faces cause the nails grow fast.
warm blankets, receiving blankets, changing pads, crib sheets, care box (brush, comb, nail clipper, nasal sucker
pacifier, baby bottles (compare which ones may be better for the baby and easier clean up for you), towels wash cloths
will you be breast feeding or using infant formula (some formulas have iron which most babies cannot digest and get terrible gas. this causes the baby to be uncomfortable and will cry if he cannot releive himself of it.
list the checkups he will need over the new few months and keep that on your fridge,
you will need to learn how to give the baby a bath.
you need to research baby toys and what ones are/have been recalled and for what reason. also cribs and car seats, swings and any other infant furniture you will be using.
you need to put his feeding schedule up to remind yourself what is next (usually this is not necessary) but its good to look at.
you need to sterlize your bottles and anything that goes into the baby's mouth. you need to buy toys that will help the baby with his eyesight and so forth
for example (baby's don't see in color so the colors won't amaze him at newborn age) buying black and white items will help his eyes get stronger due to the significant contrast.
there are many toys that will help him grow so research that too. (fisher prices website will help in this area)
you will need to know when to start the baby on cereal, then regular baby food. when to burp him during the bottle/breast feeding so he won't get to gassy or spit up so much.
I think making a chronological list from each stage of his life and then what he needs for each stage might help you get alittle control of how your going to cope.
you might want to research parent magazines to see which one has article that may help you and get a subscription to them.
go to the library and relax as you sift through some baby books and take notes or take them home and add to the list or even buy the book that you feel is best for you.
make sure you research all baby problems and diseases and what to do until you can get him to the doc/hospital, such as cradle cap, checking to make sure the baby is breathing (something I did every 10 minutes) some babys just forget to breath and you need to be aware of this so you can watch for it. I beleive it is called infant death syndrome.
it is very scary. I was aunt to at least 5 kids from the time I was twelve to the time I had my first born and I still never felt like I knew enough. but I got thru it as most of us do, you will to.
most important thing to remember is to enjoy your baby to the fullest and never put anyone before him/her.
she is totally in your care. they will be so much fun to play with and watch them grow. the funny ways they do things, and creative things that they say can be quite entertaining.
enjoy
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