Sleeping Equipment
Your newborn will spend much of her time asleep, and she’ll be able to sleep almost anywhere. A bassinet or Moses basket is best at first, and easily portable, but once she outgrows these she’ll need a crib.
Sleeping
The best choice for your newborn is a Moses basket, cradle, bassinet, or a carriage with a bassinet; some carriages like this convert to strollers [...]
Decorating the Nursery
Although a newborn’s vision is limited, cheerful colors and decorations will provide a stimulating environment.
Light, cheerful colors are the most suitable for your baby’s room. Yellow, blue, and grassy green – the colors of nature [...]
Arranging a Nursery
Planning your nursery, like buying equipment, is best done before your baby is born: once you bring him home you’ll be far too busy feeding and changing, and you’re likely to be tired, too.
Nursery Safety
When planning a nursery, bear in mind that your child will be mobile before long.
Make sure there are no sharp edges or corners on the furniture.
Choose a nonskid floor covering and consider putting bars and locks on the windows
The [...]
Newborn Needs Checklist
Sleeping
Bathing
Bassinet or crib
Baby bath
Mattress with waterproof cover
Cotton balls
Fitted crib sheets
Large soft towel
Thermal blanket (for newborn)
Washcloth or sponge
Receiving blankets
Baby brush
Baby monitor
Baby bath [...]
Newborn Nursery
Your baby may have a room of his own or share yours; once he is sleeping through the night, however, he should have his own space. You’ll need little special equipment, and you can improvise with household items – a sink will do as well [...]