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December 30, 2009
News
OB Nurse Shawn Waugh shops for items to include in the 2010 Baby New Year care package.
A new baby doesn’t arrive with a user’s manual, so it is always helpful to get advice from other parents who have been through the experience before. In anticipation of the arrival of the 2010 Baby New Year at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center, hospital employees are putting together a care package full of items they found the most helpful.
The new baby will receive the following items as gifts from the employees at Twin Rivers:
Jessica Cartwright, Pediatrics – Nose drops with a bulb syringe comes in handy when a baby is stopped up; diaper rash cream and a good thermometer are also good to have around.
Debbie Mims, First Step Adolescent – Nasal aspirator with the plug in the end for cleaning purposes. And, should it be a baby boy, a pee-pee tepee would be great. It protects against those little showers and is easily cleaned.
Tracy Ellis, Clinic Operations – For breast feeding mothers I recommend pads that can be worn inside the mother’s bra.
Stacey Kersey, Medical Records - Johnson’s Lavender Bedtime Bath, smells so good and helps baby sleep. I still wash my 6-year-olds hair with it.
Jane Gibson, Human Resources – All the essentials: gas drops, baby wipes, diapers, unscented lotion, head to toe body wash, digital thermometer and burp cloths.
Tiffany Rodery, Respiratory - I suggest a dinner for two for the parents! They need a little survival kit themselves! The new mothers I know suggest a swaddling blanket to keep the baby cozy and Aquaphor for the baby’s skin irritations.
Diane McClain, Marketing - I would think maybe gift cards for some take out because no one ever has time to cook.
Melissa Malady, Admissions - In the past I have bought mostly trial size items and filled a baby bag, which is pretty common. But I also include one of those Tide pens that can be carried. That way if they are out and the baby spits up or dirties their clothes, you can use the Tide pen to help keep it from staining too bad before it can be washed.
Yvonne Randolph, Marketing – We used a bottle warmer with both of our girls. It was great because we never worried about having the temperature of the milk too hot.
Charlotte Hallmark, Emergency - A few things that would be needed for a newborn include: thermometer, diapers, feeding schedule, nail clippers, baby wipes/skin care products, burping cloth, pacifiers and teething ring. All of these items are necessary to provide basic newborn care.
Tina Hill, Business Office - The big gift should be a car seat so the baby can travel safely, of course other items they will need are diapers, wipes, rash ointment, bathing products, comb/brush set with receiving blanket, and a thicker blanket.
Sharon Deck, Social Services – For babies born without hair, it’s a great idea to have a little cotton toboggan to keep their head warm. Baby mittens are also good to keep them from scratching themselves.
Shane Wilson, Nursing Administration – Since car seats for newborns face toward the rear of the car, a baby mirror is great so that you can see the baby while you are driving.
Shawn Waugh, Obstetrics – A bobby pillow works great, it allows you to comfortably hold the baby longer without having arm fatigue. It can also transition as support for the baby when it is trying to set-up by itself.
Sherry Malone, Human Resources – A baby tub is wonderful because it allows you to bath the baby safely without straining the mother’s back.
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