What does baby really need?
Many mothers and fathers-to-be ask the question, “Are we ready? Do we have everything we need to welcome our little one into our family?”
There is no cause for worry; all you really need to care for your newborn baby you already have access to - body heat, mother’s milk, and love. Your baby will need to stay warm and dry, to be comforted by human touch, closeness, and voices, and to be nourished by mother’s milk. Rarely does an infant need anything other than these simple basics. So, rest easy and welcome your baby, knowing that you can already fulfill his or her every need.
If, like many parents, you wish to have a plentiful supply of amenities such as, sleepers, bibs, diapers, etc. or you are creating a baby registry and do not know where to begin, I have created an easy to print and use layette checklist.
Congratulations and best of all wishes to you and your growing family!
