Complete and Budget-Friendly Summer Baby Essentials Checklist

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As summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise, choosing the right newborn clothes, baby boy clothes, and baby girl clothes suitable for the weather becomes a top concern for new mothers. Let’s explore the essential summer newborn checklist with AVAKids in this article!

Tips for Preparing Your Baby’s Summer Essentials

Consult with Family and Friends

Preparing summer essentials for your baby is crucial. New mothers should consult with parents, husbands, siblings, or other family members experienced in newborn care to see what baby items can be reused and what needs to be purchased.

Create a Shopping List

After consulting with family, create a list of necessary baby items to save shopping time. This also helps save money and avoid unnecessary purchases.

Consider Your Budget

Not every family can afford to buy everything for their newborn. Depending on your financial situation, prioritize essential items first, then consider the necessary quantity, where to buy, and which brands are suitable.

Choose Breathable and Absorbent Materials

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With the arrival of summer and its sweltering heat, choosing clothes, mittens, booties, hats, pillows, and bolsters that ensure your baby’s comfort is paramount. Prioritize thin, absorbent cotton items that allow your baby to play comfortably, such as Kuku pillows and Lullaby baby clothes.

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Buy According to Your Baby’s Growth Stage

Purchase items appropriate for your baby’s developmental stage to avoid waste. Babies grow rapidly from birth to 1-2 years old, so buy just enough clothes, socks, hats, etc., or slightly larger sizes.

Additionally, different growth stages require different types of milk. Avoid stockpiling too much milk at once; buy enough to meet your baby’s needs for that particular stage.

The Most Detailed and Complete Summer Newborn Checklist

Baby Clothes

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  • Baby pants: Initially, 5-10 pairs are sufficient. Newborn skin is thin and sensitive, so prioritize pants with a wide crotch (for easy diaper changes), a comfortable waistband, and soft material to prevent irritation.
  • Baby shirts: Buy around 5 button-down shirts. Avoid pullover shirts as a newborn’s neck bones are not yet strong, making changing difficult.
  • Baby outfits: To keep your baby’s tummy warm while sleeping, buy 2 long-sleeved and 2 short-sleeved outfits. Consider brands like Lullaby, BabyMommy, Babymommy viscose, white Lullaby, Lullaby for boys, etc.
  • Soft hats: 3-5 are enough.
  • Mittens, booties, socks: To prevent nail-biting and scratching, buy 5 sets of mittens, booties, and socks in small or medium sizes.
  • Bibs: To keep your baby’s neck warm, buy 3-4 bibs for regular changes.
  • Diaper covers: Buy around 5 to wear over cloth diapers or directly over disposable diapers.
BabyMommy white printed cross-button long-sleeved set

BabyMommy white printed cross-button long-sleeved set

Towels, Diapers, and Wipes

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  • Bath towels: Buy around 3 to dry your baby after bathing to prevent colds.
  • Muslin cloths, gauze cloths, baby wipes: Prepare around 50 of these; extras are always helpful. Use them for wiping your baby’s face or as neck scarves.
  • Thin gauze cloths: One is enough to protect your baby from wind and dust when going out.
  • Wet wipes: Buy 2 packs or more for diaper changes.
  • Toilet paper rolls: 1 pack for lining diapers or cleaning up messes.
  • Disposable diapers: About 10; avoid overstocking.
  • Newborn disposable diapers: No need to stockpile; 2 packs are sufficient.
  • Diaper pants, pull-up diapers: 5-7 (if needed).

Baby Bottles and Other Essentials

 

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  • Baby bottle: 1 bottle with a capacity of 120-150ml is sufficient for one feeding.
  • Backup formula: Prepare a 400g box of ready-to-feed or powdered formula in case of supply issues.
  • Replacement nipples: 1 (if needed).
  • Bottle cleaning brush set: 1 set (if needed).
  • Water bottle, glass bottle for cool water: 1 (if needed).
  • Thermos: 1 for hot/warm water for formula preparation.
  • Cooling mats: Summer heat can be intense. If using air conditioning, cooling mats can prevent your baby from getting cold.
  • Thin cotton blanket: 1 for breathability and comfort in the heat.
  • Positioning pillows: 1 set to prevent your baby from rolling over or sleeping in awkward positions.
  • Mung bean husk pillow, anti-flat head pillow: 2 to prevent flat head syndrome in newborns.
  • Mosquito net: 1 to protect your baby from insects while sleeping.
  • Baby bathtub: 1 for comfortable baths within the room, preventing colds.

Medicine and Diaper Rash Cream

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  • Cotton balls: 3 packs for cleaning the umbilical cord or during diaper changes.
  • Cotton swabs: 2-3 packs for cleaning ears or drying them after baths.
  • Diaper rash cream: Prepare 1 tube to prevent and treat diaper rash.
  • Eye and nose drops for newborns: 1 bottle to prevent infections.
  • Baby powder: 1 bottle to keep skin dry, prevent heat rash, and other skin irritations.
  • Umbilical cord bandages: 4 packs to keep the umbilical cord clean and dry until it falls off (7-10 days).
  • Saline solution: 1 bottle for umbilical cord care.
  • Tongue cleaners: 3 boxes to remove milk residue and bacteria from the tongue.
  • Mercury thermometer: 1 to monitor your baby’s temperature.
  • Essential oils like cajuput oil, Pure essential oil: 1 bottle each to prevent colds (apply a small amount to the soles of your baby’s feet before bed).
  • Baby shampoo and body wash: If possible, choose carefully to ensure your baby’s safety.
Sudocrem Baby Care Cream 60g

Sudocrem Baby Care Cream 60g

Preparing for Postpartum Recovery

Besides preparing for the baby, new mothers should also prepare for their postpartum recovery. Consider the following list:

  • Adult diapers: 3-5; postpartum bleeding is heavy for the first few days.
  • Maternity pads: 2-3 packs for postpartum bleeding or use newborn diaper inserts.
  • Disposable underwear: 3 packs for convenience and hygiene during your hospital stay.
  • Tissues, soft muslin cloths: 2-3 packs for cleaning breasts after breastfeeding or for personal hygiene.
  • Nursing pads: 2-3 packs for managing milk leakage, especially when going out.
  • Feminine hygiene wash: 1-2 bottles for postpartum hygiene.
  • Postpartum clothing: 3-5 sets of loose, breathable clothing with buttons for easy breastfeeding.
  • Socks: 3 pairs to keep feet warm and prevent illness.
  • Cotton balls: 1 pack to block out noise and reduce stress after delivery.
  • Small basin for washing/rinsing face: 1 for convenience.
  • Personal care items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, face cloth, face wash, etc., for your hospital stay.

Important Notes for Preparing Summer Baby Essentials

Summer weather can be quite hot, causing babies to sweat more. To prevent overheating and potential colds from sweat being reabsorbed into the body, choose cotton, bamboo, or thin, breathable, and absorbent clothing.

As your due date approaches, proactively prepare for your baby and don’t forget your own hospital bag. While you don’t need to bring everything, essentials like adult diapers, disposable underwear, and nursing pads are crucial.

Babies grow rapidly, especially during the first 3 months. Avoid buying too many clothes; buy just enough in slightly larger sizes for longer use.

For convenience, cost savings, and to minimize heat rash and diaper rash, use cloth diapers at home and reserve disposable diapers for outings.

In summary, the summer heat can significantly impact the health of both mother and baby. Before your summer due date, plan and purchase necessary baby items to ensure both you and your baby are safe and comfortable during the challenging postpartum period. For any questions, contact our hotline 1900.866.874 or visit our website avakids.com for consultation and ordering.