What A Baby Needs

If you are a new mom or know someone who is expecting, you might be wondering about what baby and toddler clothing and other items are needed by a new babe. In this article, we’ll shed some light as to what a baby really needs in the first months at home. You might be surprised by the list and we hope that if you are a new mom, it will help you with your planning. Or, if you know someone who is pregnant, we hope this list will help you with your gift giving!

Baby and Toddler Clothing Needs

Here's a general list of the baby and toddler clothing needs for the first few months.

5-10 onesies or rompers, depending on how often mom wants to do laundry.
5-7 baby sleepers or nightgowns.
1-2 cold weather sleepers, if necessary.
5-7 pairs of baby socks.
1-2 newborn hats, depending on climate.

Baby Bedding and Feeding

Besides purchasing baby and toddler clothing, baby bedding and feeding items also make great gifts. Here are some ideas:

3-4 fitted sheets for crib.
5-7 lightweight baby blankets
1-2 heavier baby blankets, depending on climate.
10 burp cloths.
5-8 bottles (if bottle feeding).
Breastfeeding pillow (if breastfeeding).

Diapers and Bath Items

It is no secret that you'll need oodles of diapers to get you through babyhood. Here's what you need to get started:

2 packs of disposable diapers or enough cloth diapers for at least two days. (Did you know that newborns can soil up to 10 diapers per day?)
1 pack or disposable wipes
Waterproof change pad
3-5 baby washcloths
1-2 hooded towels
1 bottle gentle baby wash
Baby nail clippers
Digital thermometer

If you've never had children or are purchasing baby and toddler clothing for a special baby in your life, these handy tips can help you with your baby and toddler clothing purchases:

Look for good quality fabrics that appear sturdy and will withstand endless washings.
If you are buying baby and toddler clothing gifts, try not to buy too much newborn apparel because the new mom will likely be inundated by newborn gifts. Instead, purchase in the 6 to 9 month size as well as larger sizes.
Keep your eyes out for big sales, you can often get designer baby and toddler clothing at discounted prices.
If you don't know the gender of the new baby, be sure to purchase outfits that are gender neutral in style and color.

Purchasing baby and toddler clothing and other baby items is a fun process, especially with at Mobile Moms! Our company was founded to meet the needs of today’s busy parents. Mobile Moms complete line of merchandise is geared toward active parents who desire quality, design and function in all their baby products. Shop from Mobile Moms for all your baby and gift giving needs!