The birth of a child is an remarkable moment, but also a big change, especially for the parents themselves. You need to be properly prepared for such a change. One of the most pleasant stages of preparation for being a parent is completing a layette for a child. The layette list, product selection, shopping are all very exciting, especially for first-time parents. Sometimes, however, future parents, due to a large amount of information or divergent advice, are unable to decide what products are the best. It should be remembered that every infant is different and has different needs, so not all layette products will work for all parents. In today's post, we would like to introduce five products that we think are worth having because they are practical, all-purpose and useful.

1. Bamboo towel

phot. 1. bamboo towel - little bears
2. bamboo towel - kittens
3. bamboo towel - bells

The first baths are a stressful moment for both the baby and the parents, but our functional towels make this much easier. They have a hood that is put on the child's head immediately after taking it out of the water. Towels have also a neck strap for the parent, which allows you to hug the child right after taking it out of the bathtub. This can give the baby a sense of security and not allowing them to get cold. Our towels are made of bamboo terry cloth, which is incredibly soft and dry quickly. Products from the bath collection are available in many colors and designs - everyone will surely find something for themselves.

2. Blankets

phot. 100% natural merino wool blanket cream pearl - premium collection

Children's blankets will be useful in various situations - during a nap, as a cover in a car seat, on a walk or during playing on the ground. The blanket is a must have for a layette. It will work in many different moments of a child's life. We recommend blankets made of natural materials, in particular merino wool or bamboo yarn. It should be remembered that the blanket should be chose according to the season. For fall / winter, we recommend merino wool blankets, because they have thermoregulatory properties and provide excellent warmth. Our classic bamboo blankets, chain blankets and  Fir blankets will also be useful in these colder months. For warm summer months, we recommend all light blankets, which thanks to the delicate and thin material will not overheat the baby. To choose the right blanket, we encourage you to read our other post Which baby blanket should you choose?

3. Baby horn

phot. 2in1 bamboo baby horn/bedding - giraffes

The baby horn can be helpful for parents during bedtime. Thanks to the tight cover with a soft material, the baby will feel safe, and can sleep more comfortably. We recommend our bamboo baby horns, because bamboo fabric makes it pleasant to touch and has a thermoregulatory function. The horn allows parents to carry and hold the baby in a comfortable way. It is adapted to use from the first moments of the baby's life. We have created our 2 in 1 baby horn, because every child is different, some babies use it for a long time and it is an essential element of the layette for parents, but it happens that the horn turned out to be useless. In that case our baby horn may be used for the child as a quilt.

4. Swaddle

phot. 1. bamboo muslin swaddle 120x120 - giraffes
2. bamboo swaddle blanket 100x120 - giraffes
3. bamboo muslin diaper 65x65 - giraffes 

Most parents swaddle their baby to calm them down. Sometimes it is difficult to calm down baby when they are crying and upset, especially before bedtime. Then the swaddle comes in handy, making it easier for the swaddled child to fall asleep and sleep more comfortably. We encourage you to choose bamboo swaddles, because this fabric has thermoregulatory properties, so it will maintain the thermal comfort of the baby. It is antiallergic, antibacterial and antifungal, so you can use it from the first days of a child's life. Below we present a graphic that shows the correct technique of swaddling a baby.

A bamboo swaddle, thanks to its universal size, can be used as a light blanket, sheet, towel, changing pad, protection against spit ups and a nursing mother's scarf.

5. Diapers

Every parent will tell you that you can never have too many diapers! They will be useful as a protection against spit ups, a changing pad, a compress for a sick child, a washcloth, a towel or a bib. We recommend bamboo muslin nappies, because bamboo absorbs water very well, the thin fabric makes the nappies dry quickly, and protects against UV rays. It is also anti-allergic, so it is suitable even for the most delicate skin of a newborn.

We hope that our must-have list will help expectant mothers to make good decisions while shopping. We invite you to visit our website mymemi.com!