The arrival of a first child is an exciting event in the life of any family.. And each of its members tries to prepare the best for the baby.. A mountain of unnecessary things and clothes " How not to waste money? What will the baby need in the first months?

Make a rough list of things you need.

About omens... Among pregnant women, there is a persistent myth that it is impossible to collect a dowry in advance, supposedly this is a bad omen. Belief in such fictions turns for a young dad into convulsive shopping trips in 4-5 days, while his wife is in the hospital. As a result, the stroller was bought not like that. The crib doesn't fit the wallpaper, and things are not the right size at all... so that this does not happen. It is possible, without haste, to start collecting dowry even before the birth of the baby, from the second half of pregnancy. Start making a plan - what you need, and when the sex of the child is known exactly, decide on the color scheme and preferences, according to the online publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net Let's think in advance When choosing a dowry, you need to think over some things in advance, these moments are thrown to us by the progress of civilization and modern science and medicine.

So, the first question that requires a decision before the birth of the child, in order to tune in to the correct and complete feeding, is whether you want to breastfeed the child.. Of course, most women want to breastfeed themselves.. But there is a category of those who do not want to or cannot do this - this is your right. It's just that dowry fees for a breastfed and bottle-fed baby will be different.. It’s easier for a baby, and most importantly, it’s cheaper to eat. It does not require the purchase of nipples and bottles, food and pacifiers, as well as equipment for their washing, processing and sterilization.

Diapers or pampers?

The second question that requires discussion with loved ones is who will help in caring for the baby.? Will you use disposable diapers or reusable diapers?. Now on the pages of the Internet, such heated debates about diapers sometimes flare up that it’s time to go to rallies.. Disposable diapers are convenient, hygienic, they do not need to be washed, they are thrown away after use. The cost of diapers ranges from budget to premium.. And this is also worth considering - cheap ones are not always suitable for a baby and parents like them..

In addition, especially the older generation is categorically trying to prove the harm of diapers for the genitals, their unnaturalness, etc.. As an alternative, they are offered special modern analogues of pre-existing diapers and gauze diapers - reusable diapers. This is a kind of panties with a pocket for a tab of different sizes, which change as they get wet and then wash in a typewriter or by hand.

Swaddle or not?

The third question that the older and younger generations “break spears” is to swaddle or not to swaddle? If you plan to swaddle your baby, you will need an impressive supply of films, and if not, you will need baby clothes.. Many parents swaddle their baby for sleep and the first months of life, then move on to clothes.. What you choose is up to you and your family..

Strollers, slings, backpacks Another important issue that needs to be decided in advance is what will you wear for a walk.? Of course, strollers have firmly taken their place in the lives of children and parents.. However, when buying, it is worth considering many factors, and one of the most significant in the literal and figurative sense is how much the stroller weighs, especially if it weighs 15-18 kg, and there is no elevator in the house. Then a walk with a stroller will become a heavy duty for you instead of pleasure..

In addition, strollers are increasingly crowding slings, special devices for carrying children.. Unlike backpacks for carrying children (which are not physiological and can harm the fragile health of the baby), slings are ergonomic devices, they allow you to carry children, unloading your hands and distributing the load on your shoulders and back. Slings allow mom to be more mobile, go to all stores (many stores with strollers are not allowed), and if the baby is hungry, you can quietly breastfeed in a sling.

Who to sleep with?

Another important issue is the child's sleep.. cute little cradles are sold in children's stores. Wicker baskets and cribs of various configurations. However, most of these things in practice turn out to be a waste of money.. Many babies, especially babies, prefer to sleep exclusively with mom and dad (the so-called joint sleep), or in their arms. When you try to put a peacefully sleeping child in a crib, he immediately wakes up and raises a roar. Joint sleep is more convenient for children and parents - you don’t need to get up at night and wake up at the call of a child, you can feed, stroke or hug him almost without waking up, and the baby, feeling you nearby, will fall asleep peacefully further. Many parents who are categorically against co-sleeping before the birth of the baby, after 2-3 weeks of constant sleep deprivation and taking the baby once with them, quickly appreciate the delights of co-sleeping and the expensive bed gathers dust in the corner.

What to bathe in?

Another important issue is bathing the baby.. Many parents are increasingly moving away from buying a bathtub, which takes up a lot of space in the house, in favor of a large bathtub, washed with soap and doused with boiling water.. The archaism of boiling water for bathing has become obsolete, proving its complete failure..

And therefore - the baby can be bathed in a large bath, teaching him to swim, from his first days, the main thing is that the navel heals. Sometimes parents get their baby a special circle around the neck for swimming or a special cap with floats..

So, before you buy things for the baby, consult with your spouse, family and friends who have children.. Weigh the need to buy certain things and items. especially expensive ones - will you later regret a useless purchase?

Alena Paretskaya.

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