The birth of a child is not only joy, but also worries. The baby is born defenseless. Parents need to take care of many things to protect him from illnesses. Therefore, high-quality clothes for discharge for newborns in winter are needed. If you use a cool diaper, the child will catch a cold. And in too massive things, he will be uncomfortable.
What is included in the required kit
The individual characteristics of boys and girls differ, but the set of clothes for a newborn for discharge in winter is the same for children of different sexes. The list of clothes for a newborn in winter has remained the same over the past ten years:
- A romper of the right size and rompers or an improved baby bodysuit. If a woman is afraid of making a mistake with the baby's size, it is better to choose a jacket and pants separately;
- Warm mittens for hands. Terry or thin felt socks. On top of them - store-bought or knitted booties;
- A warm sweater or fleece sleepsuit. The first one is suitable for wearing with rompers and a vest, and the second one – with a bodysuit;
- Thin cap. They come in standard sizes. A baby without any deviations from the norm will not experience discomfort;
- A warm hat with velcro or ties. Warm hats are often too big for a newborn, so it is better to choose an option with an adjustable size;
- An envelope or blanket decorated with bows and ribbons. Overalls are very popular. They are more convenient for transporting a child and last longer than envelopes.
For a boy
It is customary to buy blue clothes for newborn sons. However, the tradition is retreating. Nowadays, mothers rarely adhere to this rule. Most often, green, dark blue and brown shades are taken for discharge. Sometimes there are mistakes in doctors' observations, and instead of a girl, a boy is born. Therefore, a pink envelope prepared in advance may become unnecessary. A bow is the most beautiful and significant element. The most festive ribbons will be blue, light blue or turquoise.
For a girl
For little girls the color range is much wider. Various shades of red, burgundy, purple, pink and green will suit them. Universal items are light shades of brown, yellow and beige. When leaving the hospital, the girl is wrapped in an envelope or blanket, decorated with pink, red or burgundy ribbons. Fuchsia and coral bows look especially festive.
Envelope or blanket
There are different options for winter outerwear for newborns. When leaving the maternity hospital, take an envelope or a blanket. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages:
- An envelope is a smart thing. The photos will be beautiful and festive with the child wrapped in satin fabric with ribbons and decor;
- A new blanket with colorful pictures also looks good in photographs. However, the photo will not be as festive. In this case, it is recommended to buy bright ribbons and bows;
- Swaddling in an envelope will take less time. It is enough to figure out how to tie the baby with ribbons, and the mother and newborn are ready to be discharged;
- The envelope will suit any newborn. If it is too big, you can fold it or tie it with a ribbon. However, in the long term it will not be useful. At a normal growth rate, the child will not fit inside at the age of six months;
- You will have to tinker with the insulated blanket when swaddling in the maternity hospital. After discharge, the item is often used by parents. If you initially buy a large blanket, it will last for several years. The child will be able to sleep under it until the age of five;
- Manufacturers rarely sew durable and wear-resistant envelopes. This thing, like a wedding dress, will be useful only once in a lifetime.
Based on all the advantages and disadvantages, we can draw the following conclusion. If mom and dad want to buy a beautiful thing that will not be useful in the future, they take an envelope to the maternity hospital. Parents who are inclined to a practical option with further use are better off choosing a blanket.
Clothing requirements
To understand what clothes to buy for discharge in winter, you should rely on the temperature regime. To get your bearings on how many things a newborn needs in winter, start from the principle "the more, the better." You can take off the excess and put it in a bag. It's worse if the child freezes and has nothing to wear.
The colder it is, the more warm clothes are needed. At 10-13 degrees below zero, the baby is warm if he or she is wearing rompers, socks, a vest, a fleece or wool sleepsuit, a hat and a warm envelope. When the temperature rises, it is worth adding a blanket to the set. Also, when going outside, you need to cover the baby's face. You can use a warm scarf or the edge of a blanket, which means it should be wide. General rules for choosing clothes for a newborn:
- Use only natural fabrics. Synthetics cause rashes. Synthetic fibers prevent normal air circulation, which is why the baby's skin will not be freed from moisture in time and will not receive enough oxygen;
- Outerwear can be made of any material. However, moisture-permeable fabric is not suitable for infants; warm clothing should protect against any weather conditions;
- For practicality, it is recommended to take with you not fancy and uncomfortable clothes, but those things that will be useful to the child for the first time after discharge;
- You shouldn't take underwear of rich, bright colors. Light clothes with small patterns or no print at all will suit a newborn;
- Avoid clothes with hard stripes or stiff zippers. They rub the baby's delicate skin;
- The wear resistance of underwear is an equally important characteristic. It is better to choose quality clothes. If the seams are weak, then after a month of intensive washing the item will have to be thrown away;
- You should not give preference to those things that are put on the baby over the head. Clothes for newborns in winter for discharge should have fasteners and buttons. It is much more convenient to dress the child this way;
- Without initial measurements, it is impossible to understand what kind of clothes a newborn needs. The size of the underwear should be appropriate. Large items will create an unwanted layer of air between the skin and the fabric, so the body will cool down faster. In tight or short items, the child will experience discomfort. The baby will cry and demand release from an uncomfortable vest or romper.
What you should also not forget about are other preparatory points
Already in the seventh month of pregnancy, you need to pack 2 bags. One should contain everything that the mother and child need in the maternity hospital, including the necessary clothes for the newborn, documents and personal items. The second - everything for discharge. Relatives should know about the bags, then in an emergency there will be no need to rush to pack things:
- When packing, you need to consider that the woman will spend some time in the maternity hospital: from 4 days to several weeks. Therefore, you need to take towels, 2-3 shirts, a robe, soap, toothpaste, a brush, slippers, and panties. The mother should feel as comfortable as possible while in the medical facility;
- It is recommended to look for postpartum pads and absorbent pads for breastfeeding women. The former will provide comfort to the woman after childbirth, absorbing all the unpleasant discharge. The latter will help to avoid milk stains on the bra or clothes. Otherwise, the stains will sour and emit an unpleasant odor;
- A special top or bra for nursing mothers. Thanks to it, a woman will be able to satisfy the baby's hunger faster without undressing completely. It is recommended to select underwear for the expectant mother in the 8th month of pregnancy. By this time, the size of the pregnant woman's breasts will stabilize;
- If the mother is going to be discharged in the cold season, it is necessary to take a moisturizing cream to the maternity hospital. It should be applied generously to the baby's face before leaving, then he will tolerate the cold more easily;
- After a woman has decided on a place to give birth, it is worth getting into the habit of carrying everything she needs with her. Her bag should contain all important documents and their photocopies, a certificate, a cell phone and a charger for it, an agreement with the maternity hospital, a contract with the obstetrician, the address and phone number of the medical institution, as well as the cell phone number of the doctor who will supervise the birth of the child;
- It is necessary to stock up on several bottles of clean drinking water. It will come in handy because some maternity hospitals do not have coolers. It is recommended to take a mug, sugar, tea leaves, and a spoon with you. Then the woman will be able to quench her thirst with strong tea at any time;
- A pack of the smallest diapers;
- A pack of hypoallergenic wet wipes for children. They will be needed when changing diapers at night, when you don’t want to disturb the newborn by bathing;
- Laundry bag;
- If the husband is present during the birth, he will also need slippers;
- Cream for cracked nipples. It will be needed to reduce discomfort after breastfeeding. It is worth paying attention to the method of application. It is better to take a product that does not require rinsing.
It is worth finding out about the conditions in the medical department in advance. Then you need to pack your things, based on what the woman needs and what is not in the maternity hospital. In this case, the expectant mother will be able to feel comfortable regardless of the length of her stay.
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