Infant-Care Basics
Make sure you have these supplies on hand.
Zinc oxide or a petroleum-based diaper ointment
Baby wipes
Burp cloths
Baby-size nail emery board
Alcohol wipes
Baby lotion
Mild, fragrance-free liquid cleanser
Infant thermometer (rectal is best)
Infant liquid pain reliever
Antibiotic cream
Hydrocortisone cream
Electrolyte solution
An oral syringe or dropper to administer medicine
A bulb syringe to clean your baby’s nose