| Baby's bedding, furniture, clothes, so many things to | | | | bumper. |
| think about, what should you buy to welcome baby? | | | | The last solution is a convertible crib. This is really a |
| A must have of course is a relative term, and I accept | | | | great solution but a little more expensive to start with. |
| the fact that not everyone "needs" the items I am | | | | The additional money spent will be recouped as baby |
| listing below, but in general before baby comes home | | | | will be able to stay in this crib up to five years possibly |
| these are the things your nursery or baby room should | | | | even a little more. As baby get older it takes only a |
| be equipped with, to make baby comfortable, make | | | | few tool and a little time to convert the crib to a |
| you more comfortable and ease your task of caring | | | | toddler bed. As I said these models cost more but last |
| for the new bundle of joy. | | | | longer, you make the call. |
| Baby stores are full of "stuff" all cute and charming as | | | | Regardless of the type of sleeping furniture you |
| can be, furniture, Winnie the Pooh bedding, toys, | | | | choose you will need some baby's bedding to keep it |
| accessories, all of these items are tempting but it is | | | | clean, and make baby comfortable. A baby does not |
| easy to forget what is really necessary and what we | | | | need a pillow. You will need some fitted sheets to |
| can do without. So what does baby really need? | | | | cover the mattress, and some baby blankets, although |
| Probably not all that much. | | | | your baby will be very comfortable sleeping in a |
| Here is my list. | | | | footed sleeper. |
| For sleeping:a cradle, a bassinet a crib, or a convertible | | | | To change baby and to organize his possessions: |
| crib. | | | | You can buy a diaper bag to hang over the bed or the |
| A cradle is a luxurious solution, that will last about 3 | | | | changing table but the really necessary items are few. |
| months. Baby during the first 3 months sleeps a lot, he | | | | A changing table, if you have space, is nice but if you |
| will be very happy in a cradle because it will be just his | | | | do not have the space to set one up remember that |
| her size, he/she will not feel lost. The ideal is to borrow | | | | our grandmothers managed just fine by changing |
| one from a family member or a friend because they | | | | babies on the bed. If you can of course a changing |
| can be costly, and you will only use it a very short | | | | table is convenient and will help spare your back, it also |
| period of time. | | | | put everything you need for changing or cleaning baby |
| A bassinet is not indispensable but can be useful. It it | | | | right at hand. Some even have a little integrated |
| light and the handles allows you to take it anywhere. | | | | bathtub, that can be tucked away when not needed. |
| Although today the old fashion bassinet has been | | | | Some can later be changed into a toy shelf for your |
| largely replaced by the baby car carrier that goes | | | | little one's many stuffed animals. |
| everywhere. The bassinet can serve as a temporary | | | | To put away all of baby's clothes a dresser is more |
| bed for a couple of month at the same title as the | | | | than sufficient. If you have a family one that you could |
| cradle. Some bassinet come with a stand to ease | | | | repaint it would do just fine. If not dressers for babies |
| parent's care of baby at home. | | | | are available in all prices and styles that you can |
| Tip: Later when baby is older it can be converted to a | | | | imagine. |
| doll bed, to hold dolls and stuffed animals. | | | | Should you buy a toy chest? Soon enough baby will |
| A crib is absolutely indispensable. It is the corner stone | | | | be walking on all fours in the room and it would be nice |
| of your baby's room and provides safety as well as | | | | to have a central area for all the toys. This will also |
| security and comfort for baby. He/she could sleep in it | | | | clear the room for you as well as leaving space for |
| up to 3 years, but some parents opt for a regular bed | | | | baby's exploration. In choosing a toy chest the only |
| sometimes a little sooner. Choices of cribs are plentiful. | | | | concern is to ensure that it is fitted with a closing |
| You will find some in wood, plastic, metal, plexiglass. To | | | | system that is safe for little fingers. |
| ensure safety and comfort you should equip it with a | | | | |