At the third week of
the baby
Clothes and Equipments
There is such a bewildering
array of goods on sale that it’s hard to make the right choice. Friends and
relatives will give you clothes for the baby, so just buy the essential
garments to begin with and wait to see what else you need.
You will need several changes
of clothes for your baby because nappies after leak and some dribbling and
posseting of milk is inevitable. Clothes made from natural fibers are best for young babies and they
usually wash well. Don’t buy too many small sizes, as these will quickly be
outgrown. A good basic wardrobe includes four vests or body suits, four to stretch
suits or nightgowns, woolen booties, mittens and hat for a winter baby,
cotton for summer, a shawl and three cardigans.
The basic immediate
requirements for equipment are somewhere for the baby to sleep and some
form of transport. The choice depends on your needs – whether you travel
more by car than public transport, and whether you live up flights of
stairs. The choice is between a
pram and pushchair, a carrycot and a car seat, a sling or folding buggy.
There is no immediate need for
a full – size cot. The pram or carrycot or a Moses basket will do for the
first six weeks. If you inherit or buy equipments second hand, always check
they are safe. Drop-down sides on cots, for example, leave exposed rods
that can catch on your baby’s clothing. Many reputable shops will check and
service prams and pushchairs.
TRANSPORT
The choice of equipment for
transporting your baby includes an all-in one system incorporating a
carrycot on a pushchair frame, a carrycot or traveler body on a foldaway
transporter chassis, a pushchair and a sling or baby carrier.
