Essentials for newborns

At Signé Local, several employees have welcomed a newborn in recent years. Having three children myself, discover my essentials to prepare you for the arrival of a newborn in your family.

Care Essentials

For baby care, we want the sweetest. For this, we favor natural products made by hand with care.

baby's skin

I fell a little, a lot, passionately in love with Druide products. Honestly, their Essential Baby Kit is totally worth it. It includes a cuddly body milk, a zinc-free diaper rash paste, a 2-1 hair and body cleansing gel and a protective soap.

In a goal of zero waste, saving money or simply to use the best all-in-one product that cleans and protects the pussies, I armed myself with washable wipes and oil-limestone liniment . I promise you that this little product will overcome the most robust poops in addition to leaving a nice layer of protection on baby's bottom.

Baby changing

Soon your life will become a mountain of layers. Already, you could decide to go with washable diapers. More and more municipalities are offering grants. The cost is high at first, but the long-term savings are substantial. For my part, I always allow myself the right not to start cloth diapers from birth. Without pressure.

Also, under the wise advice of my sister, I did not buy a changing table. First, a simple chest of drawers might do the trick. However, I just bought a mattress and a cover that I can place anywhere in the house. Even crazier? In my loosest moments, I change my baby next to me, on the sofa, . Honestly…it's so much easier!

Awakening essentials

Developmental toys are not totally essential. What I mean is that you don't need to stock yourself with electronic toys, gugusses and gizmos. How many times have we realized that a child would much rather wrap than present! However, when well chosen, they are a nice addition to baby's learning period.

The awakening mat

To kill two birds with one stone, Laduvet Nordique has created an activity mat that can be used as a blanket. When you know that the purchase of these two items can cost up to $100 each, it's a great saving. What's more, its sobriety and quality will make it an accessory that can be reused. I would have seen it become a little reading mat in my children's room...

The cellphone

A small mobile above the bed to awaken baby can also be tempting. The one I was given is magnificent… but when I look at Bulle et Ballon's mobile , I'm a little jealous. Because my mobile is hidden in the closet, useless if there is no crib to hang it on, while the bubble and balloon mobile hangs from the ceiling in addition to being sober and timeless! Once again, our Quebec creators are betting on sustainability. Geniuses, I tell you!

The awakening toy

And while you're at it, why not bet on a small awakening toy that can be used as a teething toy ? Once again, are we crying genius?

On-the-road essentials

The most essential of essentials is the car seat. Unless you don't have a car, but hey… Besides that, the stroller can be quite useful, even for baby carrier enthusiasts.

The baby carrier

If you're buying a baby carrier, please shop around! First and second babies, I had a premade, cheap carrier that neither my babies nor I liked. I then realized that some essentials deserved more special attention. Then came the fashion for scarves, which I love!

The diaper bag

The famous diaper bag. I thought I liked my diaper bag, but finally, I see myself lugging around a bag that looks like… a diaper bag. More and more, we see diaper bags that are simple and classic! They are beautiful, they are timeless, they can be used after the diaper period.

I have a little crush on the Origamy bags which would also be very useful for carrying all the stuff for our baby.

Sleep & Drink Essentials

I end with the base. Your baby, at first, in addition to soiling his diapers, will do two things: sleep and drink. Regardless of your choices, beliefs and values ​​in this matter, know that your choice, if made in the best interest of your baby, remains the best choice. Ditch the judgments!

the dodo

That said, you might need a crib that you put in your baby's room or your own. Or, a bassinet that you can carry around the house, on visits or that you place next to your bed.

To wrap baby like a sausage, mums will tell you: the cuddly toy is essential. I'm addicted to it. I use them to wrap baby, to breastfeed, to clean regurgitation, to change diapers, for everything. Later, they become beautiful memories with which children play.

drink it

If you decide not to breastfeed or to do mixed breastfeeding, bottles and pacifiers will be your allies. And there, plenty of gadgets can help you or not.

In any case, breastfeeding or not, nursing pillows, pregnancy pillows and other accessories are ultimately essentials. Several formats are available. Nursing muffs, sausages, donuts… but the ones that everyone loves are the body pillows ! A pure happiness! And because once again, they are versatile: breastfeeding, baby's sleep, mum's sleep, meditation, reading...

For the breasts, washable pads will be welcome on the way out, in order to avoid the rise of milk that crosses the shirt. At home, I prefer the “boobs out”, no bras! I was a little traumatized by nursing bras and their discomfort. Then, you guessed it, during my second pregnancy, I discovered the happiness of bralettes ! In short, I swear by these cute and comfortable little bras now.

Clothing essentials

We're going crazy in children's stores! Nothing cuter than a miniature garment. An open secret, you may receive a lot of clothes! You can take this opportunity to let people know your preferences for buying local. It is a gift that we offer you. Personally, I think it's a good time to spend a few extra coins for a garment made in QC.

Onesie and pajamas

It's cute, mini jeans, accessories, little shoes… but honestly, your newborn will only wear them once or twice. For the first few months, my babies lived in onesie and footed pajamas. That's me.

Scalable clothing

Moreover, once again during my second pregnancy (I discovered everything there!), I came across evolutionary fashion! wow!

Finally clothes that follow my baby for more than a month? Because it's heartbreaking to put away this cute little piece of clothing after only a few weeks. And nothing annoys me more than storage boxes full of clothes lying around in the closet. If I could have less clothes, I would be satisfied.

This list brings together what, in my opinion, is essential, but we agree that everyone chooses their fights. Personally, durability and versatility are for me what determines my choice of essentials. Make up your own mind. Anyway, you will have understood it, it is from the second that we see more clearly.

Revisited by Ariane L in October 2021

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