The initial set for changing diapers

In the weeks before the estimated due date, the excitement is high: You are probably wondering if you have thought of everything, if you have bought the right and , and if the sleeping environment is perfectly prepared for your baby. But whether you are super organized and looking forward to the baby with a checklist or still working full-time with hardly any time to take care of these things – there is no need to panic! If the baby arrives faster than expected, you can also order everything you still really need online after the birth. With these eight items, you will be well prepared for changing your baby's diaper.

1. The changing table

A changing table or changing dresser is one of the few pieces of furniture you truly need for your child in the first year of life. The changing table is not only a place where you exchange dirty diapers for clean ones. On the changing table, you will experience many intimate moments with your baby: you will care for it here in complete calm, take the opportunity for , comfort it, and enjoy the cozy togetherness. Your changing table should not only look nice and match the nursery, but also be high enough so you can care for your baby here without back pain. It must be stable and have compartments for and lotions.

2. A changing pad with cover

The hard changing table is definitely not comfortable for your baby, which is why a padded cover with a washable pad is an essential part of your baby’s initial equipment. Make sure before purchasing that the changing pad does not contain any dangerous plasticizers. Washable covers are available in many cute designs. For the beginning, three pads are enough, which you can rotate and wash repeatedly. If time is tight, a towel will also suffice. Or you can use our , which are not only practical on the home changing table but also ensure a cozy changing spot everywhere when you're on the go.

3. Diapers

There are classic diapers, diaper panties, and even cloth diapers in countless sizes, shapes and . Don't worry: after a few weeks, you'll naturally figure out which diapers fit your child's bottom. are especially skin-friendly and free from perfumes and lotions. For the first few days, a pack of diapers in the smallest size is sufficient.

4. Wet wipes, washcloths, and water

Maybe you can't imagine it yet, but sometimes it's actually very tedious to completely remove the diaper contents from all skin folds of a child. Small bottoms are sensitive, so at the beginning you should only use lukewarm water for cleaning. Prepare a small wash basin and a thermos bottle, into which you fill lukewarm water once a day, and get a whole stack of washcloths. Alternatively, or especially for on the go, wet wipes are very practical. It is advisable to always choose a sensitive variant without fragrances here. are very gentle because they consist of an extra-soft cloth and are free of perfumes and parabens. For newborns, our wet wipes with 99% water are particularly suitable. They contain only 5 additional ingredients besides a lot of water, making them especially gentle for your little explorer's bottom in the first months of life.

5. Wound Cream

Even if you keep your baby protected around the clock, change diapers regularly, and pay close attention to their diet, it will most likely happen sooner or later that they will have a sore bottom. The irritated skin can be painful and heals more slowly in the moist, warm environment of the diaper than in fresh air. So, let them crawl on a blanket without a diaper from time to time and use a healing ointment. This can significantly speed up the healing process. Wound ointments are made up of very different ingredients, and each baby tolerates a different cream. It is generally recommended to use only wound ointments that do not contain dyes, parabens, or fragrances.

6. Diaper pail

Babies are cute, but their diapers can smell really unpleasant. That's why you definitely need a diaper pail with a sealed lid. Whether you choose a simple model or a high-tech pail that immediately seals the diapers airtight – just regularly emptying the pail can prevent an unpleasant odor from settling in your home.

7. The heat lamp

A heat lamp is a practical thing because it creates a pleasantly warm atmosphere for wrapping up within a few minutes, even in a cool room. This is not only incredibly helpful at night. It is best to get a heat lamp that turns off automatically after a few minutes.

In the video, LILLYDOO midwife Sissi also goes through the basic equipment of your changing table with you.

8. The diaper bag for on the go

When you're out and about with your baby, you should always have a diaper bag with you. It should contain not only diapers but also a small jar of cream, a pack of wet wipes, and a . Bags with many compartments ensure that you don't lose track and always have all the essentials within reach. A diaper bag should be washable or at least wipeable, as it will inevitably be smeared with cookie crumbs and covered in rice cake bits after about a year. You can also learn more about the basics and nice-to-haves for changing on the go in our article " ".

If you have already prepared the essentials for changing your baby, you can look forward to the with complete ease and start to look forward to the fact that in the near future, dirty diapers will provide a wonderful reason to engage intensively with your child several times a day. To allow you to fully dedicate yourself to your little explorer without worrying about running out of your changing supplies, there is the , which you can customize very flexibly according to your needs.