Finnish Baby Box: New Born Baby Essentials; What Does A Newborn Really Need?
Finnish Baby Box
The Finnish Baby Box is a Maternity package gifted to expecting mothers by the Finnish government. Every year the Baby box is unique and special and gender neutral. It’s always fun to see what surprise will be in the box each year…
Today’s Blog will be about new born babies! Don’t you just love those tiny humans? Although I have heard from other moms that those sleepless nights aren’t fun at all. Okay, so the question is: What does a New Born Baby Really Need? As a waiting FTM (First Time Mom) I have gone through days of pondering and wondering about what to get for our little bundle of Joy.
I have made lists upon lists and have along the line realized that the baby may end up not actually using some of these items. We also got the Finnish Baby Box which contains the basic items (essentials). The Finnish Baby Box is a Maternity package gifted to expecting mothers by the Finnish government.
It’s a genius idea and it helps the parents a lot! Good thing that many countries are beginning to incorporate this idea. Every year the Baby box is unique and special and gender neutral. It’s always fun to see what surprise will be in the box each year.
So, what does a new born baby really need? Especially for moms who may not have a ready box available and so they need to pick out every item by themselves. So I made a final list containing what, in my opinion, a new born baby really really need. I mean the basics (essentials).
Every other thing is optional depending on the situation or circumstances. But no matter the situation or circumstance or mother’s taste, these items in the list below are the basic essentials a new born baby needs. So if you are a FTM do not panic anymore, check out the simplified list below:
1. Baby Crib or Bassinet
2. Stroller/Trolley
3. Car seat
4. Dresser or Storage System for baby’s clothes
5. Play mat for tummy time
6. Bouncer or Sitter
7. Baby wrapper or Carrier for close body contact
8. Breast pump if you are a working mom
9. Mattress and Cover
10. Undersheets
11. Sleeping bag or blanket
12. Thermometer for checking body temperature
13. Bath thermometer
14. Changing Table
15. Toothbrush (for later)
16. Hair brush
17. Nail scissors
18. Baby soap and cream
19. Cotton wool
20. Toys.
Clothing Items
1. Body suits (for sleeping or as inner wear)
2. Leggings and thights
3. Romper and Stretch suits
4. Quilted and snow suits for cold weathe
5. Dresses, tops, skirts, pants, shorts, and shirts ( all according to the baby’s sex)
6. Head caps and ribbons
7. Socks and gloves
8. Insulated bootees and mittens for winter
9. Nappies ( you are going to need lots of these)
10. Drooling bibs
11. Feeding bibs
12. Sanitory towels
13. Bath towels.
Below is a recent video of me opening the new baby box for our second baby.
That’s all! Other things are optional. Also some of the items on the list may be optional for you too depending on your own circumstance. Please let me know what you think about this and also feel free to share with me in the comment section items that you think are necessary for a new born.
Have a wonderful day!
Love,
Olivia.
Written by Olivia Kumpula
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