What Are a Newborn Baby's Basic Needs After Birth?
Let's start our article by congratulating you on the tiny, hope-filled future you've brought into the world. From the moment you learned you were expecting, right up to the birth itself, like every parent-to-be, you'll have wanted your baby's start in the world to be as complete as possible. This is why we're starting our blog by listing your baby's basic needs after birth.
First of all, we strongly recommend making sure every product you buy for your baby has natural content. For the future of both your baby and our planet, the best choice you can make when shopping is to choose brands with a developed sense of social responsibility, and that practise sustainable, organic production.
At the top of the basic checklist for mother and baby after birth are the textile products your baby will wear as they leave hospital. A hospital-leaving set made from organic cotton will be a real lifesaver for you. Around 60% of anything that touches the skin is absorbed by the body, which is why we strongly recommend making sure the first item to touch your baby's skin after birth is made from organic cotton.
What Should Be in Your Hospital Bag Hospital Bag Products
- Organic Cotton Cross-Over Vest
- Organic Cotton Cross-Over Top
- Organic Cotton Cross-Over Undershirt
- Organic Cotton Trousers with Feet
- Organic Cotton Interlock Blanket or Cover
- Organic Cotton Hat
- Organic Cotton Bib
- Organic Cotton Mittens
- Organic Cotton Booties
- Organic Cotton Burp Cloth
- Organic Cotton Shoulder Cloth
- Organic Cotton Hospital-Leaving Swaddle
- Organic Cotton Muslin Cloth
- Organic Cotton Changing Bag
And, for all these products, a mother's bag and organisers.
An organic cotton swaddle, organic cotton bath wrap and organic cotton muslin cloth for your baby's first bath are also among the important essentials.
Once you've sorted your baby's textile needs after birth, we can move on to their other needs. Here are the main essentials:
- Nappies
- Bottle
- Dummy
- Dummy clip, dummy cloth, dummy case
- Wet wipes
- Nappy cream
- Nail scissors and file
- Nasal aspirator
- Contactless thermometer
- Baby shampoo
- Baby lotion
- Baby oil
- Baby detergent and fabric softener
- Baby bath
- Bath net
- Jug and bucket
- Water thermometer
- Sponge
- Pushchair
You can also take a look at our blog post "What Should Be in a Hospital Bag?"
With love, The Little Gusto Team