Preparing for the arrival of a brand new baby is both exciting and overwhelming. As you read through the baby books and browse through big box stores trying to figure out what to buy, it is amazing to realize just how much gear a tiny human really needs.
To help ensure that everything is in place and goes as smoothly as possible, consider the following investments and purchases.
Onesies With Built-In Mittens
Infant fingernails are surprisingly sharp, and newborns are also notorious for accidentally scratching their own faces. To help prevent this, many new parents put adorable little mittens on their baby’s hands. While they are definitely cute, the tiny mittens can fall off and get lost in the washing machine. As a better option, purchase a bunch of long-sleeved onesies that have built-in mittens; the 100-percent cotton feels great on baby’s skin and the fold-over mittens are easy to use.
An Identity Theft Prevention Program
If you think you love online shopping now, wait until your new son or daughter arrives. You will need a steady supply of diapers, wipes, pacifiers and much more. Rather than bundle up your baby and head to the store, you can simply order what you need with a few taps on your smartphone. To keep your personal data as safe as possible when you shop online, consider investing in an identity theft prevention program from a company like LifeLock. As a bonus, there are currently coupons for LifeLock that will help you save money — all the more to buy diapers with, of course. As you shop, bank and more online, the program will monitor your personal data and immediately alert you if your name, Social Security number or other information is used for a loan application or other purpose.
A Baby Monitor
When your baby first arrives, you may find yourself wanting to gaze at him or her every waking hour of the day (and night). Over time, you will be willing to let your little one nap while you get a few things done, or maybe crash on the couch to watch "Ted Lasso" or something else on TV. A baby monitor will allow you to feel comfortable being in a different part of the home from your infant. You can get either an audio/video model that will let you see your tot or a classic audio-only version. Either way, this is one piece of equipment you will be glad that you have.
A Glider Rocker With an Ottoman
Your parents might have rocked you to sleep in an old-fashioned rocking chair. To do the same with your newborn, only in a way that won’t catch your dog’s or cat’s tail underneath the bottom of the chair, go shopping for a glider rocker with an ottoman. Good Housekeeping has a list of what they feel are the best gliders on the market today; as you’ll find they are not only amazingly comfortable, they look really nice and come in a number of colors. You can place it in the nursery or out in the living room and gently rock together with your little one.
Enjoy That Little One
As you will soon learn first-hand, there are a number of “completely needed” and “good to have, but not really necessary” products you can buy for your infant. The onesies with mittens attached, an identity theft program, baby monitor and glider rocker with matching ottoman fall into the former category. These things will help keep your baby and/or good name safe and secure.
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