Low-budget children's dowry - is it possible?

The birth of a child is surely the happiest moment in the life of any family, you want to prepare in advance. In the kids Department store eyes run from the abundance of all kinds of goods, and the hands reach out for one, then another... Coming home with a bunch of packages, understand that money is spent, and what really needed to buy, and not bought! Let's look at the required list of what will need to your baby.


Cot




First of all, the crib must be made from natural materials so the best choice is wood from deciduous wood. The mattress is advisable to buy together with cot to fit in size. It should not be soft, but not too firm, it is best to use a mattress with coconut filling.




The cot must be patent to the kid did not have planted thorn, and the distance between the vertical bars should be within 6-8 see Very handy when in the crib will be two height levels: when the baby starts to stand, it will be possible to omit the bottom of the crib and not worry about what a child may fall out. The presence of the suspended cradle or wheels on the legs will greatly facilitate the process of rocking the child. Also it is best to purchase and bumpers for cots - this will protect your baby from injuries during active wakefulness.




How save: when choosing a crib focus primarily on its practicality, the child does not need elegant design cots or decorating details that he can tear off and swallow afterwards. Simple and safe - this is the motto of a good crib.





Stroller


Often modern parents prefer to purchase or stroller carrycot and pushchair or stroller-transformer. Stroller, carrycot and stroller-transformer large dimensions, significant weight and cost. However, their design is very stable, and large diameter wheels. Most of such wheelchairs can be folded, which saves space in the apartment.




Stroller, on the contrary, is small in size, weight and cost, but has a small wheel, and the Seating position of the back, which makes the movement on gravel and uncomfortable for the child, if he wants to sleep. If you have a car you should pay attention whether the set with stroller car-seat.




How save: don't chase the products of branded companies, let the manufacturer of the stroller is a little-known, the main thing is that its product was reliable, maneuverable, and preferably not too heavy. Consider the options of buying a used stroller, quite often strollers put up for sale in very good condition with price from 30 to 50% lower from the new stroller.





Clothes


To buy things for babies should be made of natural fabrics, so as not to irritate the delicate skin of the baby. If you want the first time to swaddle the baby, then you will need a diaper 20 of the thin and thick fabric. Children's clothes should be comfortable, easy to play and dress, so it is best if the clothes will be on the buttons, but not buttoned. It is best not to buy clothes, worn over the head, many kids don't like it, besides, when dressing the child should be raised.




Slips and body are good that clothes only one item of clothing, the presence of buttons along the entire length allows you to quickly change the baby, unlike shirts and t-shirts. Also in the slips and body nothing is lifted, does not interfere and does not hold down movements. The disadvantages is that enough slips and body for a short time as the child quickly grows out of them, and if he is not in the diaper, when the "accident" will have to change but not a part of my clothes.




How save: don't buy many clothes at once, believe me, having friends and relatives in stock will be replenished. So buy the Essentials: a pair of body (heat and light), a couple of slips (warm light), a couple of caps (but better caps), socks (warm light), a couple of vests and sliders to them with buttons on the shoulders.





Diapers


Can be reusable or disposable. Reusable diapers are made of cloth or gauze, they are cost-effective, but they have to constantly washed and dried, and are also much more likely to change than disposable, to avoid the development of diaper dermatitis.




The cost of disposable diapers is much superior reusable, but using them saves time and effort spent on the care of the child. Disposable diapers should be comfortable to wear, should not press or RUB, but should not hang. It is best to buy a small pack of diapers to see how they fit your child and not whether their use skin irritation.




How save: washing powder and soap, electricity and water consumed when machine washed, or your time and effort that could be spent on vacation, or time spent with your baby, or buying disposable diapers? You decide, because the costs of reusable and disposable diapers are not very different.





Bottle


It is impossible to predict whether the child is breastfed or artificial, so you should think about purchasing feeding bottles.




So, the main requirements to the bottle: the bottle should be made of environmentally friendly material with clear graduation and not have defects, and it is desirable that it was equipped with a valve that does not allow the baby to swallow air, thereby preventing the occurrence of colic. Before using the bottle should be sterilized in a saucepan or in the sterilizer and store separately from other utensils in a dust-free place.




How save: select bottles is to consider the production-proven in the manufacture of children's tableware firms. Let the bottle will be more expensive, but will last you longer!




Baby first aid kit




The choice of composition pediatric first aid kit should be taken very seriously, as this may depend on how quickly, in which case you will be able to prevent adverse consequences for the health of the child! In the Cabinet must be a thermometer, it is more convenient to use email, it is in use is much safer and easier mercury. You must also have fever candles and syrups, which not only reduce the elevated body temperature of the baby, but also relieve headache and toothache.




And yet you will certainly need tools that will compete with increased flatulence and colic in children, they may be in the form of drops, and in the form of syrup, teas. Enema and vent tube will also help to ease the pain of the baby, by eliminating the waste gases and promoting defecation. And of course, every first aid kit should contain iodine, green diamond, sterile cotton wool and bandage.




How save: composition of the child's chest is better not to save! Before buying always check expiration dates and integrity of each of the purchased medicine.


That's all simple list of the most necessary things that you will need for your baby. And yet there's something also it will be very very need is your love and care!

Source:

School of life

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