Every parent has a list of things that they cannot live
without. The more kids they have, the
more their list is refined. First time
parents might depend on the diaper contraption, while parents with three kids
may be perfectly satisfied with throwing soiled diapers in the garbage can. There are some things that parents learn are
necessary to their sanity whether they have one or four kids.
For obvious reasons, a high quality car seat is an absolute
must have. You cannot travel by car,
plane or train without a car seat. If
you are a two-car family, you might want to invest in two – one for each
vehicle. It’s a bit of a pain to have to
transfer from car to car. Also, if mom
usually picks baby up but gets held up for some random reason and dad has to go
in her place but doesn’t have a car seat…and now there is a problem,
right? One thing all parents learn is to
always be prepared.
New mothers are more or less confined to their homes the
first few weeks after childbirth.
Sometimes, they can go a little stir crazy. If weather permits, a walk, even if it’s just
two or three houses down the street, can give them a sense of freedom. A stroller can be a life saver when mommy
just needs a breath of fresh air.
A rocking chair or glider can help parents bond with their
newborn. Is your baby colicky? The motion helps to relax baby, and mom and
dad get to hold baby tight.
Don’t forget the ever-important swing. A swing can be a busy parent’s best
friend. If you need your hands free to
make dinner, do laundry, or just need a few moments of relaxation, you can put
your fussy baby in the swing and let it do the rocking motion for you.
There may be many other things you cannot live without but
these staples just may help you keep your sanity in those first few months of parenthood.