Tips For The New Mom (NAPSA)—Although taking care of babies is never child’s play, it has gotten considerably easier over the years. From the infant carrier to bottle warmers, modern technology and product innovations continually keep babies safer and make moms’lives easier. So what helpful tips do new moms need to know? We asked the experts at Gerber Childrenswear for suggestions to help moms from pital to saving for college. Q: What baby care items are New parents are looking to organic apparel options as part of the growing trend toward nat- first few weeks after the baby is born? nourishmentchoice. Natural soaps and lotions take care of baby’s that first ride home from the hos- most important during the Besides safety and sanitary items such as an infant carrier, a crib or bassinet and a well- stocked diaper supply, choose items that will make mom’s dayto-day life easier. Blankets for swaddling, a handy drawer of washcloths for spills or changing accidents and enough changes of soft, versatile sleep-to-play Onesies to last through the day are absolute musts. A comfortable chair for midnight feedings is a ural products. skin. And apparel made with organic cotton, such as the new Organic Apparel Collection by Ger- ber, is a means to both ends: good for the Earth and for baby. Q: Besides diapers and wipes, what items are essential for the diaper bag? Don’t leave home without at least one change of clothes, a bib and an extra pair of socks in case one gets lost. And don’t forget to pack plenty of burp cloths, which added benefit for nursing moms. help preserve mom’s clothing, come in handy for wiping up spills and items that are often overlooked in Q: Do I needto start planning for my child’s future the big help, and a footrest is an Diaper cream, mittens and specially sized infant nail clippers are a newborn’sfirst days. Q: Can moms take care of their new babies andstill take care of the environment? Natural items are top of mind for many people, both for the sake of the Earth and for their children’s health, and there are many waysto be a good parent and good steward of our planet. Cloth diapers are environmentally friendly. Organic baby foods are a healthy can be used as a changing pad. day she is born? Accountants and financial planners are great resources for how and whento start saving for your child’s future. U.S. Savings Bonds are a good option, too, because they let you or your child determine how the money will be used at the bond’s full maturity. To enter to win a $25,000 Onesies Anniversary U.S. Savings Bond, visit www.onesies.com.
