Advice for new parents
Me and my child
Baby Steps | Newborn up to 3 months
Baby Steps | newborn to 3 months
Tips for New Parents
Key Points to Know
- Newborns are completely dependent on their parents.
- They have no head control and must always be supported.
- Very young babies are highly observant and love looking at and studying the faces of familiar adults, especially during feeding. By around 2 months, they can recognize familiar faces.
- A newborn can focus visually at approximately 25 centimeters.
- Newborns spend most of their time sleeping—around 16 hours per day.
- The first smile occurs between 4–8 weeks, often in response to hearing the voice of a familiar adult.
- Around 4–6 weeks, babies can spend some time on their tummy (tummy time), which strengthens neck and back muscles and prepares them for sitting and crawling.
- By 16–18 weeks, babies begin to have better control over their movements.
- Babies develop gradually from head to toe.
Daily Life
What your newborn needs:
All product categories are necessary for a newborn, including room equipment, feeding, bathing, outings, clothing, and toys.
Depending on whether you breastfeed or use formula, you will need an appropriate number of bottles. For breastfeeding, bottles are useful if someone else feeds the baby or if the mother’s breasts are sore.Storage bags or containers for breast milk are helpful for refrigeration and feeding.
For formula feeding, approximately six small bottles are recommended for babies up to 3 months to avoid excessive air intake, which may cause colic. Visit the Buying Guide to choose the baby bottle that suits your needs! Additional equipment includes a bottle sterilizer and warmer.
A breast pump may also be useful depending on the mother’s and baby’s needs.
A baby bath and support frame make bathing safe and easy.
The support frame is suitable for newborns up to around 6 months, until the baby can sit independently. The frame holds the baby at the correct angle, freeing your hands while keeping the baby safe.
Choose a bath that offers the baby their own space and makes bath time enjoyable. Bath toys can turn bathing into a fun, interactive activity.
Outing Equipment:
For leaving the house, you will need a stroller and a car seat.
Decide whether to purchase a travel system (stroller + car seat) or choose items separately.
Travel systems allow the car seat (for babies up to ~75 cm) to attach directly to the stroller frame.
Separate selections may offer car seats suitable for a wider range of heights (from newborn up to 105 cm, around 4 years old).
Babies up to 3–4 months do not yet have full control over their movements and cannot hold toys.
Toys are essential for sensory development from an early age.
Newborns cannot yet distinguish colors well and can only see up to 25 centimeters. Research shows that the best toys for newborns have black-and-white patterns or high-contrast colors.
Place toys close to the baby so they can see them, encouraging visual development and motivating hand and leg movements, supporting physical development.
Ideal toys for newborns up to 3 months include rattles, hanging toys above the crib, and baby gyms.
Remember that newborns need your interaction to fully enjoy their toys and benefit from them. Spend time next to your baby as they explore the world!
Newborn clothing should be comfortable and easy to put on, making dressing simple for both the baby and the parent.
For everyday use, bodysuits and one-piece sleepers are ideal, covering the baby’s tummy and bottom. These garments have simple snap buttons and an envelope neckline, preventing pressure on the baby’s head. Garments are made from pure cotton and feature nickel-free snaps, with one snap colored differently to guide parents during dressing. Built-in mittens on the sleeves protect the baby from scratching their face.
For special occasions, dresses or outfit sets from a wide selection are also available.
Initially, a cradle is recommended, offering warmth and security due to its small size, and can be placed next to your bed for easy nighttime access.
Cradles can be adjusted to match your bed height, making feeding and soothing easier.
Around 6 months, babies should transition to a crib or convertible bed, as cradles are suitable only until the baby can sit independently.
If space allows, you may start directly with a crib, adding a “sleep nest” to keep the baby safe in the larger space.
