Monday 6 October 2014

New Baby Must-Haves (Age 0-6 Months) for Going Outing with Baby

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Going Out with Baby

1) Car Seat
The car seat helps to keep baby safe and comfortable during car rides. I chose a car seat which can be adjusted to both rear and forward facing. Depending on the car seats design, rear facing is usually used when baby is still at his infant stage (0 months to around 11 months). The car seat will have to be adjusted to forward facing when the baby is older (around 10kg and above depending on the specifications of the car seat). Besides providing safety, the cushy car seat allows the baby to easily slip into dreamland.

2) Baby Stroller/ Carrier
When going out with baby, having a baby stroller or carrier helps to lighten your load in needing to carry baby in your arms the whole time. Larry does not like being carried in a baby carrier. Thus, I use the baby stroller when I go out with him most of the time. Some things I take note of when choosing a baby stroller:
- Light weight
- Easy to manoeuvre
- Has a large storage basket below
- Folds quickly and easily
- Reclining position of seat is adjustable
- Can accommodate my child from birth up to 2-3 years old

3) Diaper Bag
I prefer diaper bags with pockets on the outside, wide openings, sufficient horizontal length and compartments inside. A diaper bag with wipe openings makes it easier to take and put things into the bag. The compartments will help to get things in the diaper bag more organised for easy access. Pockets on the outside of the diaper bag is useful for putting things like pacifier, wet mouth and hand wipes, keys, hand phone etc. which makes them more accessible.

4) Milk Powder Dispenser
A milk powder dispenser is needed if baby drinks formula milk when outside. I prefer milk powder dispensers with a lid on every compartment as it helps the milk powder stay fresh longer.

Part of Milk Powder Dispenser
 
5) Thermo Flask
Having a flask of hot water is useful when hot water is not so easily accessible when travelling with baby. It can be used in the preparation of formula milk or used to wash baby's pacifier. I prefer thermo flask with a lid and lock to prevent the lid from opening accidentally.

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