Is your baby regularly looked after by their grandparents? Do you visit them every weekend? It's best if they have a few essentials. Developmental toys, a stroller, a bottle… Let's take a look at the grandparents' baby survival kit.
You can always count on them! Even if today's grandparents are more often off on romantic getaways or ready to do yoga with friends, few say no to the pleasure of looking after Baby for a few hours or even a weekend. Just like at home, Baby will need specific equipment to sleep, eat, and play. It's best if grandparents get at least some basic supplies as soon as their grandchild is born. Plus, it will save you from having to pack the car like you're going on a big vacation every time you visit them with Baby.
Baby's survival kit for sleeping over at grandparents' house
Until about 6 months old, Baby can sleep several nights in the gondola that you usually use with the stroller. You don't have any Baby bassinet Then it will be necessary to buy:
- A bed. Make sure the mattress is thick and that folding/unfolding is quick and easy. This bed will be usable until approximately 3 years old.
- A fitted sheet.
- A baby sleeping bag that fits the baby properly. You will take the time to explain this to the grandparents. the usefulness of the baby sleeping bag so that they understand that Baby will not need a sheet, blanket or duvet before the age of 2.
Baby's essential toiletries
We keep the same habits as at home for bathing the baby and change her diaper. We leave a bathtub, a bath thermometer, We'll need diapers, cotton balls or washable wipes, Sindet (soap-free cleansing gel), saline solution, and a small bath toy. In our diaper bag (which we'll leave with the grandparents along with Baby), we won't forget to pack a tube of water-based paste in case of diaper rash and a pack of disposable wipes, handy for use on the go, especially when changing diapers.
Dinner at Manoune and Papoune's
To drink your milk, but also water or fruit juice, buy 4 baby bottles, Preferably, the same ones you regularly use with Baby. high chair is very comfortable for positioning baby during weaning but a baby booster seat A chair can be used from around 7 months old, provided the baby can sit up well on their own with their head and back straight. To complete the set, small cutlery, one or two cups, a bowl, unbreakable plates, and bibs will also be useful.
Walks with Grandpa and Grandma
At birth, grandparents can also invest in equipment for outings with Baby for added convenience without breaking the bank. Indeed, the market now offers comfortable and safe certified baby products at reasonable prices. However, this still represents an investment that they will likely have to replace as Baby grows. Until around one year old, Baby will be left with their grandparents. her pram. Grandparents will be able to invest in a stroller A stroller or city stroller is ideal as soon as Baby can sit up (around 6 months). Lighter, easier to fold and use every day, they are designed to last until the child is 3 years old, with entry-level prices starting at €70. Essential, the Baby car seat A car seat is mandatory for all car journeys from birth until age 10. Furthermore, it must be changed as the child grows to ensure their safety. We lend ours to grandparents, and if they wish to buy one, we make sure the model is well-suited to the child's weight and height.
List of baby development accessories and toys
Some equipment and accessories aren't essential, but they're really handy. This is the case with the baby bouncer in which you can place the little one for a few minutes while keeping them close. The same goes for the playmat, which makes playtime easier and more enjoyable with its built-in toys. When the child starts taking their first steps, a barrier baby safety will prevent possible falls on the stairs that are frequently found in homes.
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