I already have some clothes, diaper bag, stroller, car seat, changing table, playpen, diaper genie. What am I missing?
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2006-06-27 11:28:56 · 35 answers · asked by curiouscat 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Stock up on formula if you are not breast feeding, and diapers if you can.Other things like a thermometer, a syringe for the nose for when they get stuffy and can't blow by themselves, bibs, and lots of love, like you need to know that right? You'll also need lots of tlc yourself, so look for someone you trust to look after your baby after the second month or so for a few hours and go to a spa and relax.Good luck baby girl.
2006-06-27 11:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by Snurpy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A lot of patience!
I wrote up a list, from asking women on a pregnancy forum that I go to (Baby Names World), what items for baby they have already purchased. This list contains pretty well everything we could all brainstorm. Here it is:
Furniture
Cot
Cot mattress
Cot mattress protector
Bassinet/pack and play
Bassinet/pack and play mattress protector
Changing table
High chair
Storage Space/Chest of drawers
Linen
Hooded Towels
Receiving blankets
Baby face washers
Bassinet/pack and play bedding sets
Cot bedding sets
Outings
Big diaper bag
Stroller/pram
Car seat
Baby backpack
Baby sling
Portable changing mat
Clothes
Sleepers
Onesies
Pants
Shoes
Singlets
Bibs
Socks
Beanies
Scratch mits
Hats
Coming home outfit
Jumpers
Bunting or snowsuit
For mum
Nursing pads
Breast pump
Boppy pillow for breastfeeding
Medicine/bath
Sterile cotton balls
Ear thermometer
Baby soap
Baby sunscreen
Baby shampoo
Baby oil
Sterile bandaids in a variety of shapes
Calibrated spoon, dropper & oral syringe
Baby paracetemol
Baby nail clippers
Misc
Pacifiers
Musical mobile
Baby bath tub or bath seat
Brush and comb
Baby swing
Baby rocker
Toys
Play mat
Jumperoo
Portable baby chair
Books
Baby Toy Cleaner
Feed time
Bottles
Bottle brush
Steam steriliser
Sterilising solution
Burp cloths
Change time
Diaper wrapper and bags
Diaper bucket
Barrier cream/baby lotion
Nappy liners for cloth nappies
Plastic pants for cloth nappies
Sterile cotton balls
Diapers/cloth nappies
Diaper rash cream
Nappy pins for cloth nappies
Baby wipes
2006-06-27 13:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of other people have suggested good things, but what i found the most useful was my fisher price aquarium bouncy chair. it normally retails for like $45 or so. it was a god send. plus, like the other person said, get rid of the diaper genie, the diaper champ is ten times better. easier to use and so much cheaper. the diaper genie requires expensive refill bags whereas you can use regular grocery bags in the champ. another recommendation....go to babies r us. they usually have a clearance section where you can get really good stuff cheap. i got that bouncy chair for $20. baby stuff can add up fast. might as well save when you can
2006-06-27 12:32:17 · answer #3 · answered by Nanny's mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're in for the adventure of a lifetime. No matter how old you and your child get, he or she will always be your baby. You'll need plenty of patience, sleep, and the ability to be flexible. Also, lots of diapers, soap, and a good washer and dryer. Have fun and enjoy while your child is in your life. They grow up fast!
2006-06-27 11:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get you sleep now and know that it is a really good idea to take family and friends up on them watching the baby.
You also are going to want to go ahead and get some bigger clothes because babies grow fast so make sure that you have some thing for the baby to grow into as well as what fits TODAY
2006-06-27 11:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by spyder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bassinet is a good consideration if you have not gotten a baby crib yet. If you want to keep your baby close in the first few months.
Also, you need to know about keeping your infant sleeping face up/on side (SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)There are some baby sleep positioners you can use to help.
2006-06-28 06:29:03 · answer #6 · answered by xicka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swing, diapers, crib, diapers, hamper, diapers, bottles, diapers, wipes, diapers, baby bathtub, diapers, towels/washcloths, diapers, formula, diapers, crib sheets, diapers, baby toys, diapers, more than "some" clothes, diapers......
by the way, throw out the diaper genie, its such a waste and you'll be emptying it like every day (sometimes 2 times a day when the childs diaper size gets bigger.)
2006-06-27 11:43:00 · answer #7 · answered by Coltsgal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crib, bottles, chest of drawers, blankets, crib mattress, crib sheets, cradle/bassinet, bouncy seat, bathing items, diapers, diaper rash ointment, baby Tylenol, bottle brush, baby swing, toys, mobile, you can go to http://target.com and look at the registry lists, go to google.com and search for baby essentials.
2006-06-27 13:38:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A ton of love that is coming your way!!!!!!!!
You will be so happy! Congrats.
Don't worry, you have an anxious feeling that all new mothers have. You will be going to the store for little things from now on. You will be tired sometimes while you do it and sad when they grow up and you stop.
Enjoy the best part of your life!!!
2006-06-27 11:32:59 · answer #9 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
high chair, tons of bottles and nips, formula (unless you're breast feeding in which case you'd need a pump), a bunch of colorful plastic toys and noise makers, and a large assortment of baby-esk medicines (baby Tylenol, rash cream, lotions, anything with 'baby' or 'infant' in the title etc...). the list keeps going.
by the way, we had a diaper genie. it eventually lost its novelty and we stopped using it. trash cans work perfectly fine.
2006-06-27 11:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by J Bents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋