Looking after a newborn

Here is an article taken from the NHS Choices websiten with information on how to look after a newborn.

It’s natural to feel nervous about looking after your newborn baby, but support is available.

Midwives and health visitors are there to help you with your new baby. Talk to them about any concerns that you have, and make sure that you know the basics in order to get started.

Baby essentials

You'll need the following basics:

* clothes (vests, sleepsuits, cardigans),
* nappies (if using reusable nappies, you’ll need sterilising solution and buckets),
* nappy rash cream,
* cottonwool (choose white),
* baby lotion or wipes,
* changing mat,
* cot (a Moses basket is fine for the first few months, and is easy to carry from room to room),
* cot sheets and cot blankets, and
* a pram or buggy suitable for a newborn.

For breastfeeding

* Breast pads,
* easy-access tops and nighties (front-opening or roomy T-shirts that lift up),
* nursing bras (at least two),
* bibs, and
* muslin squares.

For bottlefeeding

* Steriliser,
* four bottles and teats,
* bottle brush, and
* newborn formula feed.

To read the full article and to read about clothes, bottles and bathtime please go to http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/pregnancy/Pages/Caringforanewborn.aspx


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