So, you are at a low start in the maternity hospital. Everything has been thought through, we are in full combat readiness.
Time to pack your things for the hospital. Those same notorious “three bags”. Or four... Just in this article we will discuss the quantity.
Earlier - in this article - we talked about two bags for the mother in the maternity hospital.
And here I want to talk about what to take with you to the maternity hospital for a new resident of this world.
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General requirements for children's clothing
The baby has delicate skin and lies down almost all the time. Therefore, all children's clothing should be very comfortable so as not to cause discomfort to him. To properly dress a newborn, you must follow certain recommendations. The baby's things must meet the following requirements:
- natural and hypoallergenic fabrics;
- loose and comfortable fit;
- thin seams;
- absence of metal fasteners and other fittings.
Mom should make sure that baby's undershirts and blouses do not wrinkle on the baby's back. This way you can protect him from unpleasant sensations.
How to dress a baby for discharge from the hospital
Discharge from the maternity ward is a crucial moment not only for the young mother, but also for the whole family. At this time, the child must be properly dressed in accordance with weather conditions. The outfit should not only be beautiful, but also comfortable.
It is recommended to take the following for the child to the maternity hospital: 2 thin hats, 2 pairs of socks, a slip or rompers with a vest. You also need two thin and two flannelette diapers.
In many ways, the list of necessities depends on the time of year. How to dress a newborn for discharge in winter? Here is the list of clothes:
- warm envelope;
- thick hat;
- wool or fleece suit;
- cotton slip;
- socks;
- thin cap.
To be discharged from the parental unit in the summer, a newborn will need:
- elegant diaper corner;
- knitted “man”;
- hat and socks.
In spring and autumn, a child needs an insulated envelope, cotton overalls, and a thin and warm hat.
How to dress a newborn baby? Mom needs to rely on the weather and common sense. A nanny or nurse helps dress the baby in the maternity hospital. Will the baby be cold or warm? You can check with her.
How to dress a newborn outdoors in spring and autumn
In the off-season you have to be prepared for anything. The weather can present many surprises, but you still shouldn’t deprive your baby of fresh air. For walks in spring and autumn, you need to have an insulated outdoor jumpsuit made of synthetic padding or thin faux fur.
Under a street jumpsuit or envelope you need to wear things depending on the weather. On cool days (from +1° to +6°), warm closed slips with fleece or flannel rompers and undershirts are needed. You can additionally insulate your feet with socks. You will need a woolen, fine knitted hat. You can wear a cotton cap underneath.
If it’s warm enough outside (from +7° to +12°), then under the street overalls you can get by with a thin cotton slip and an insulated hat.
In the case when, on the street, the baby’s hands end up not inside an envelope or overalls, but outside, then you should definitely take care of buying mittens for the baby. For newborns they are sold without a thumb, in the form of woolen “scratchies”.
You should definitely check your child’s condition upon arrival home. If the baby is sweating and red, it means that the clothes are too warm and next time you should dress the baby lighter
How to dress a child at home
The mother must understand all the needs of the baby in order to know what to wear for the newborn indoors. At 1 month of life, the most comfortable temperature for a baby will be 25 degrees with a humidity of 50–70%. In such a situation, he needs to wear a vest and cotton rompers. When swaddling, it is enough to use a light diaper. There is no need to cover the child additionally. A baby's thermoregulation in the first month after birth is imperfect, so pediatricians recommend wearing a hat for the baby even in a warm room.
How to dress a newborn at a temperature of 21–23 degrees? In this case, additionally put socks on the baby and swaddle him in a warm flannel diaper. At a temperature of 19–20 degrees, the child needs two-layer clothing. Mom can wear a knitted suit on top of the vest and rompers.
If the apartment is cold and the air temperature is 17–19 degrees, the newborn is dressed in fleece or flannel overalls, a thick hat and additionally wrapped in a warm diaper. Parents should monitor the baby's well-being. If his hands are sweaty, then he is overheated, and you need to change the warm diaper to a thin one. When the neck and nose are cold, the baby is freezing, and the mother should add more clothes.
Up to 3 months, parents need to use loose swaddling. In this case, the baby will not be afraid of involuntary movements of his arms and legs.
The main requirements for clothing are comfort and safety. It should not restrict movement.
Comfortable clothes for newborns
When it comes to the convenience of clothes for newborns, what is taken into account, first of all, is the convenience for the mother, who will change her baby many times a day. Based on this, the choice should be made on models that are easy to put on and take off. For example, slips that can be completely unfastened. The child dresses lying down, only arms and legs are inserted, which does not cause any worries to either mother or baby.
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Based on the convenience for the baby, you need to remember that fasteners of any kind - buttons, buttons, locks should not be on the side or back. After all, newborns sleep and lie on their backs.
Why go for a walk with your child?
All young mothers know that they need to take their babies for walks. Here are the main advantages:
- staying in the fresh air strengthens the child;
- immunity and body resistance increases;
- the development of the baby’s nervous system improves;
- the body is saturated with oxygen;
- metabolic processes are enhanced;
- The skin receives the necessary portion of ultraviolet radiation, under the influence of which vitamin D is produced.
Walking trains a baby's vision, as his gaze often shifts from close to distant objects.
How to dress a newborn outdoors according to the weather? This process has its own characteristics, which will be discussed further.
What to prefer - soap or powder?
Intrusive advertising persistently persuades that baby powder is much better than baby soap and does not harm the baby at all. However, there is a strong belief that the best detergent for children's prophetic laundry is laundry soap. It's hard to disagree with this. Laundry soap contains only real substances, therefore it does not cause an allergic reaction. In Soviet times, grated laundry soap, in which baby diapers were boiled, was a mandatory sign of the presence of a newborn child in the house. Up to 2 months, washing baby clothes is allowed only with baby or laundry soap. Fortunately, times have changed, and mothers no longer have to rub calluses, endlessly washing and rinsing grimy children's clothes. Automatic washing machines came to the rescue. However, the task of choosing a detergent remains. Children's doctors remain in their opinion - up to 2 months, washing children's clothes is allowed only with baby or laundry soap. However, doctors are well-known conservatives, and therefore you can trust your own healthy sense. If you decide to purchase baby powder, pay attention to its composition. It is desirable that the base of the powder be a soap composition, and the “hypoallergenic” mark would also be useful. That's all, there shouldn't be any additives in the powder. Only in this case can you be sure that its use will not cause unpleasant consequences for your baby.
Basic rules for choosing clothes and shoes for walking
To successfully get your baby ready for a walk, you must adhere to the following rules on what to dress your newborn in:
- Before going out for a walk, a child is dressed exactly the same as an adult, plus one more layer of clothing.
- The baby does not move, so it can freeze faster than the parents.
- You can use a blanket.
- During the cold season, the child is dressed in many layers, and if necessary, parents get rid of excess clothing.
When thinking about what to dress a newborn, we must not forget about the hat. It should fit snugly to the head. It is best if it is tied.
The choice of shoes must be approached with full responsibility, although you will not need them soon:
- until the baby stands on his feet, he is put on booties or knitted socks;
- the first sandals and boots are bought for him when he begins to stand or walk, holding his mother’s hand;
- Usually the baby's first shoes are put on when he is 8–9 months old.
Choosing sandals or shoes is a responsible and serious matter. The baby's foot is developing, and the child's health depends on this. Children's shoes should have a hard back, a small heel of 0.5–1.5 cm and a soft insole with arch support. There should be no tapered toes in shoes so that the baby can move his toes freely. Preference should be given to leather, because such material does not float on your feet and protects from damage.
How to dress a newborn for the weather
The process begins by first selecting everything you need. Mom should prepare all his things in advance. Parents must be dressed in advance for the walk, with the exception of a jacket and shoes. It is necessary to prepare the baby for leaving the house as quickly as possible, because he quickly overheats and sweats.
To make it as convenient as possible to present information on how to dress a newborn according to the weather, the table will list the things he needs for different times of the year.
| Time of year, air temperature | Necessary clothing |
| summer, +27…+34 °С | Bodysuit, sundress or sundress with a short-sleeved T-shirt, panama hat or hat. You can choose one thing from this list. If parents do not wear a diaper, they can use an absorbent diaper. |
| summer +20…+25 °С | A “man” made of cotton or a bodysuit with long sleeves, thin pants and socks. When the child falls asleep, you can cover him with a light blanket. |
| autumn-spring +18…+22 °С | Slip, thin hat, flannelette or fleece blanket. |
| autumn-spring +13…+16 °С | Lightweight slip, demi-season overalls. Hat and blanket. |
| autumn-spring +8…+12 °С | Warm slip, demi-season overalls. Hat, cotton envelope or bag. |
| winter 0…+5 °С | Warm slip, winter overalls. Two hats: thin and dense. Warm envelope or bag. |
| winter -2…-10 °С | Cotton slip, knitted or fleece suit. Two hats and a snowsuit. Blanket. |
We hope it will be easier for you to figure out how to dress a newborn. The table presented in this section will help you properly prepare your baby for the outdoors so that he does not freeze or overheat.
Walk in the summer
It is easiest to dress a baby in the warm season. During this period, the main task of parents is to avoid overheating. Here are the main nuances:
- Things should be made from natural fabrics: cotton, chintz, light knitwear.
- The baby should be dressed as lightly as possible, but the skin should not be exposed. After all, it can easily burn under direct sunlight.
- What to dress a newborn in summer? You can choose a T-shirt and shorts for him, and dress up the girl in a dress. The main thing is to cover your head with a Panama hat to protect it from the scorching sun.
Mothers should not walk with the baby from 12 to 16 hours of the day. In summer, it is best to be outside early in the morning and in the evening. It is important for mothers to have two diapers with them (thin and flannel). If a cool breeze blows, you can cover the child with one of them.
What should you not take to the maternity hospital for your baby?
Sometimes expectant mothers are so diligent in getting ready for the upcoming event that they are ready to bring with them absolutely unnecessary and unnecessary things:
- postpartum bandage - it is not at all necessary to wear it in the first days, and if you have had a caesarean section, then its use is strictly prohibited;
- breast pump – it is recommended to express milk manually, otherwise this device can cause hyperlactation, accompanied by heaviness and pain in the breasts. The result can be purulent mastitis. And when pumping, the baby gets more liquid and “poor” milk, with insufficient content of nutrients. The device may be needed in the future, when the breasts “get used” to pumping and there is a lot of milk;
- A pacifier is also prohibited in the maternity hospital. The baby will confuse it with the mother’s breast, actively sucking and biting the nipple. This will lead to microtrauma and a decrease in the baby’s sucking activity;
- a huge set of children's cosmetics. Basically, only soap, diaper rash oil and baby cream can be useful;
- cotton swabs – use for cleaning the nose and ears is prohibited . These manipulations are performed using cotton buds;
- You don’t need to take your entire home first aid kit with you. Taking any medications is not advisable in the first days after birth. The exception is necessary medications that are taken for vital indications , that is, for diabetes, bronchial asthma and other chronic diseases of a woman;
- Don’t even think about using decorative cosmetics and perfume. This can cause a severe allergic reaction in both your child and those nearby.
After all, the main thing in the upcoming process is an easy birth, as well as the health of mother and newborn. That's what we wish for you!
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How to walk in winter
In winter, you can walk with your baby for 1.5–2 hours. It is allowed to stay outside longer, the main thing is that the baby is not cold in the stroller. To do this, you must follow some rules.
How to dress a newborn outside in winter? If he was born at this time of year, then the baby is gradually accustomed to walks. First, they go out onto the balcony for 10 minutes, wrapping the baby in an envelope. After 2 weeks, you can walk with him for 20–30 minutes, gradually increasing the time spent outside.
The baby must be dressed in warm overalls with fur. During the entire period of the walk, you need to examine the baby so that he does not freeze. If he has a warm nose, then there should be no reason for parents to worry. If the baby is well dressed, then you can walk for 2–3 hours. The main thing is that the child breathes through his nose and not his mouth. To do this, you can offer him a pacifier.
In winter, you can walk with your newborn at temperatures down to -25 ° C, in the absence of strong wind. If the thermometer drops below, then it is better to wait out this period at home.
Joint or separate stay in the maternity hospital?
One of the important factors that influences the choice of maternity hospital is where the baby is located after birth: in the room with the mother or separately from her. This decision is controversial, and it is worth weighing the pros and cons before making it. Pros of living together:
- confidence that the baby is near you and safe;
- the ability to put it to the breast when necessary, giving the baby from the very beginning the antibodies contained in colostrum necessary for immunity, and stimulating milk production;
- presence at the examination of the child by doctors making rounds - you can ask questions and tell them how the night went, how the baby behaved;
- the opportunity to take care of the baby and establish contact with him - talk, stroke, rock.
Disadvantages of living together:
- if this is your first child, there may be anxiety associated with the fact that the new mother does not yet know how to handle him;
- you may feel lonely and helpless because you and your child are alone and there is no one nearby who can support and stay with the baby for 10 - 15 minutes;
- there is no opportunity to take care of yourself in the usual way;
- Fatigue accumulates, and it’s not always possible to fall asleep, because you wake up at any sound from the baby’s cradle.
Now let's list the pros and cons of being separated from your baby.
Pros of being apart:
- the opportunity to get enough sleep after childbirth and a day without sleep;
- there is time to get yourself in order - wash your hair, take a shower;
- unhindered communication with the doctor about the postpartum condition;
- you are calm about the child who receives professional care and supervision.
Disadvantages of being apart:
- possible difficulties with establishing natural feeding, since the baby in the infant department is fed from a nipple and a natural latch on the breast is not formed;
- lack of contact with the baby, who is usually asleep when he is brought in for feeding;
- anxiety for the baby - he is far from his mother and may suffer from this;
- mistrust of nurses who are overworked and cannot give each child enough attention.
For mom, each item on this list has its own weight and meaning. For some, it seems unthinkable to leave a newborn in the hands of others, while others are afraid of making a mistake and will feel better knowing that a nurse is taking care of the baby.
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How to dress a baby at night
The main thing that parents need to strive for is the comfort and peace of the child. After bathing, the baby is changed, thereby preparing him for bed. A cotton slip is suitable for this. You must put a cap on your head.
While the baby is only 1–2 months old, it is best to dress him immediately after bathing and massage. A very convenient item is a sleeping bag. In it, the baby will not open up and will not be afraid, even if he waves his arms. Some mothers practice free swaddling. If the apartment is cool, then you can cover the baby with a blanket or blanket.
How to use diapers correctly
Currently, disposable diapers are an integral part of a baby’s personal hygiene. Gauze analogues are practically not used, since they are inferior in quality and convenience. How to put on a diaper for a newborn? Here are the main steps in this process:
- To change clothes, you need to choose a comfortable place - a changing table or a regular bed. Mom should prepare everything she needs in advance (diaper, cream, powder, wet wipes).
- The newborn is placed on his back and the old diaper is removed. It is necessary to wipe the skin with a damp cloth and let it dry naturally. Then treat with cream or talcum powder.
- How to put on a diaper for a newborn? While the skin dries, parents prepare the diaper. It is necessary to straighten the elastic bands and unfasten the Velcro. Having raised the baby's legs, you should put the diaper under him with the side on which the fasteners are located.
- The front part of the product must be spread over the tummy. If the umbilical wound has not healed, it is necessary to use a diaper with a cutout in the front. Now you can attach the Velcro along the top side of the front of the panties.
Parents should pay attention to the tightness of the fastening. An adult's finger should easily fit between the baby's tummy and the product. It is also necessary to straighten the folds between the child’s legs so as not to cause chafing of the skin.
How to dress a newborn outdoors according to the weather? The main thing is to use common sense and not wrap your baby up. After all, most often colds overtake children who are wet from sweat.
