Preparing Baby Layette and Room

• Layette is a kit with a baby's complete outfit and accessories.
• Worrying about buying the baby's needs after birth will only add up to the parents' emotional concerns.
• Preparing a layette helps the parents identify the items they need and already have.
• Only buy a few baby clothes since babies grow up fast.
• Clothes from birth to 3 months are outgrown in a few weeks.
• Parents should buy plenty of bibs and sleep suits instead.
• Baby clothes should be washed prior to use since the chemicals in the fabric might irritate the baby's skin.
• Mild washing soap and fabric softener should be used in washing baby clothes.
• New babies should sleep near their parents in their early weeks.
• Babies sleep in a bassinet beside the parents' bed before sleeping in the crib.
• Mattress is a sleeping accessory worthy of scrutiny.
• Mattress should be in perfect size to fit the crib.
• Mattress should fit tightly around crib for safety reasons.
• If you can fit 2 fingers between the crib sides or ends and the mattress, the mattress is too small.
• Mattresses are made of foam or natural fiber.
• Mattress must be firm and fits snugly.
• Mattresses should be well-aired and clean.
• Mattresses with a vinyl surface or removable washable cover are the easiest to clean.
• Expectant mother's checklist includes:

  Clothing

  Bathing or grooming accessories

  Feeding or nursing equipment and accessories
• Preparing room for child's safety is important to do before birth.
• Crib is the most important thing parents should buy or create for the baby.
• The crib must be:

  Safety approved by law

  Crib bars shouldn't be more than 6cm apart to prevent baby limbs to get stuck

  No horizontal bars as the baby might climb out

  Check if drop-side mechanism is locked and never leave the baby in crib with the side down
• Mother's checklist includes:

  Bedding

  Furniture

  Travel
• Child safety is the main rule in preparing baby room.