When you bring home your young infant there are a number of things you will need to have in your home. You main concern will be their safety, and as such you will always have to consider this when you buy things they will need.
When you first take your baby home from the hospital you will need to make sure that they are secure in the car. Getting an eddie bauer convertible car seat or a snugride car seat is essential as these will allow the baby to remain comfortable and relaxed.
At home you will need a functional crib for your baby. This should have narrow slats and a thin ans soft mattress with a cotton blanket. Do not fill the crib with toys or cushions for you baby. These will represent an over-heating hazard if they cover the baby and restrict the air flow around them. Toys are also dangerous as these can be broken and the separate parts choked on.
In your bathroom it is critical that you lock up all the cabinets so that your infant cannot get hold of some dangerous medication or chemical products as they get older. Also lock the toilets so your baby cannot climb in. Get some baby bath towels to dry your child after bath time rather than using your own ones.
Make sure also that the bathroom with fully baby proofed. You need to install child locks on any cabinets and toilets so that the infant cannot get their hands on something harmful as they grow older and more inquisitive. Instead of washing your child in the sink, get a baby bath that can be attached straight onto the main bath or else used elsewhere around the home.
Baby proofing the rest of your home will also be very important. Take a long look around the house and right down anywhere that you think might represent a hazard for your child as they grow older, more mobile and more inquisitive. Particularly in the kitchen it is necessary to lock up all cupboards and drawers that may contain sharp items or chemical products.
Also look to install baby gates all over the house where the child might look to explore. One common mistake that parents make is to put a baby gate at the top of the stairs but not at the bottom. This is an error as many babies will climb up the stairs and simply fall right back down, which can cause serious injury. Finally, lock all dangerous items that you don’t use away in storage lockers or the garage.