Being a new parent is a daunting task. Here are some details that will help
make this task a little easier. The three main areas a new parent need all the
information they can get is on the babys sleeping schedule, their feeding
schedule and a comprehensive list of all the things you will need when the
baby comes.
Babys Sleeping Schedule
The hardest part about being a parent is getting your baby to sleep and
knowing if they are getting enough sleep, generally. The number of hours a
baby sleeps in a day varies with each child, and according to age. Here are
the ballpark figures of how much a baby should sleep approximately,
depending on their age.
Age: Newborn-2 months
Total Sleep: 16-18 hours
Nighttime Sleep: 8-9 hours
Naps: 7-9 hours (3-5 naps)
Age: 2-4 months
Total Sleep: 14-16 hours
Nighttime Sleep: 9-10 hours
Naps: 4-5 hours (3 naps)
Age: 4-6 months
Total Sleep: 14-15 hours
Nighttime Sleep: 10 hours
Naps: 4-5 hours (2-3 naps)
Age: 6-9 months
Total Sleep: 14 hours
Nighttime Sleep: 10-11 hours
Naps: 3-4 hours (2 naps)
Age: 9-12 months
Total Sleep: 14 hours
Nighttime Sleep: 10-12 hours
Naps: 2-3 hours (2 naps)
Age: 12-18 months
Total Sleep: 13-14 hours
Nighttime Sleep: 11-12 hours
Naps: 2-3 hours (1-2 naps)
Age: 18 months - 2 years
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onesies or undershirts
pairs of socks
hats
sweaters
blanket
or 2 dress-up outfits
Maternity Clothes- lose button downs and trousers that you are comfortable
in
2 or 3 Maternity Bras
Breast Pump
Nipple cream and stretch marks ointment
Breast Pads
Changing:
Diapers
Baby Powder and Lotion
Pillow to Support the Baby
Tissues and wipes
Diaper rash cream
Changing mat
Disposal for dirty diapers
Other Items:
A car seat
A high chair
A crib or a bassinet
Baby mattress
4 to 5 baby sheets
A pram
Stuffed toys/mobile
A diaper bag