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| Suggested Clothing & Equipment List for Quadruplets and Quintuplets |
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SUGGESTED COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR A QUADRUPLET AND QUINTUPLET MULTIPLE BIRTH
(higher number represents quintuplets)
NOTE: The writers of this Web Site do not accept any responsibility for the purchase of any of these items nor do they recommend one product over another. In order to ensure the safety of your children, please check out all safety regulations before you make your purchases, especially for secondhand or borrowed items.
All of the items contained on this list are suggested only. You may not need or want each and every item.
- Car Seats - babies MUST be in properly installed car seats even when being brought home from the hospital. IT'S THE LAW!
- Appropriate stroller[s] , could be a combination of twin and/or triplet strollers (see Multiple Births Canada's Strollers Fact Sheet for greater details on stroller brands, types and details.)
- Single stroller(s) in case you wish to take only one child out at a time
- Rocking chair
- Two cribs can do for at least the first few weeks. You can purchase additional cribs as the need arises. The babies initially won't bother each other, and this purchase method spreads out costs and saves on laundry. Be sure that all mattresses are of a good quality.
- 2 or 3 Playpens- especially important if you have an older child(ren) or large pet. While travelling or visiting, playpens can double as cribs.
- 2 or 3 Baby Swings. They can take up a lot of room when set up and are difficult to store. Not all children like swings, so try to borrow extra if you need to.
- Change table- not always essential. A low dresser and padded top will also work fine!
- Sunshades for vehicle windows
- 4 or 5 day cradles
- 7 to 9 dozen cloth diapers (also useful as shoulder burp cloths)
- 16-20 large diaper pins
- 24-36 pairs of plastic pants (or current outer
- style plastic pants)
- 8-10 packages of newborn size disposable diapers
- Diaper inserts or liners
- 4 or 5 diaper pails. Diaper pail rinse (1/2 cup white vinegar per half pail full of water as a presoak works as urine neutralizer in diaper pail)
- Handiwipes - soft wash clothes work just as well and are cheaper in the long run
- 16-20 receiving blankets
- 12-15 baby blankets
- 16-20 bibs
- 12-14 fitted crib sheets
- 10-12 quilted pads, plastic on one side
- 3 per baby, Nighties - you may wish to use nighties until the umbilical cord stubs fall off.
- 8-10 baby towels, complete with hoods if you wish - you can use regular towels
- 14-16 small, soft face cloths
- A few comfortable outfits each for visiting
- Sweaters, bonnets, bunting bags, socks, booties, hats - amounts dependent upon the season
- Snowsuit per child. If your babies are born in the Spring, wait until Fall to purchase suits so you will purchase correct sizes.
- Rectal/digital thermometer
- Large diaper bag, convenient sized bag or backpack (allowing your hands to be free), for outings - check out the Luggage Department as some carry-on baggage may suit your needs
- Mild baby soap, Vaseline, Q-tips, rubbing alcohol (for naval), Penaten/Zincofax cream, baby shampoo, mild laundry soap, baby nail scissors, baby oil/lotion (Purchase small sizes initially in order to ascertain whether or not your babies will have any allergies)
- A batheze leaves your hands free to wash the baby (bath rings are not recommended as the suction cups can easily come detached while in use).
- A plastic bathtub, should you wish to use one. The large tub area frightens some children and a plastic tub can fit directly
into the bathtub to make the area smaller. Can be recycled as the children grow - put on the lawn with water in Summer for play, to hold toys, bathe dolls.
- Appropriate crib toys and age-appropriate colourful toys.
- Nightlight(s), baby room monitor
- Padded head rest per baby (fit into car seats to stop babies' head from rolling around)
- At least two Baby Snuglis, one for each parent. If you have caretakers, you may wish to purchase/borrow more.
- 6 large bottles per baby, if formula feeding
- small bottles for water or juice
- 4-cup measuring cup (for measuring water for formula)
- Bottle and nipple brush
- Formula is available by the case at drug stores and supermarkets. Shop around for the best prices. Try to make a deal with the store manager to buy larger quantities and receive lower prices. Prices change week to week, even at the same store. These are called 'Lost Leaders.'
- 1 baby book per child to record day-to-day milestones, camera/video camera, extra film.
NOTE: Bumper pads and Baby Quilt Comforters are not recommended due to concerns regarding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) related to crib deaths. This is be a big concern when dealing with premature infants. Their inability to throw off the baby quilt should it cover their face or push away from the bumper pads puts them at great risk of smoothering.
List developed by Lynda P. Haddon and Sandra Tompkins
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