What are some useful things to have for a newborn?

Question

i'm 7 months pregnant and i already have more things than i need for my baby but i wanted to know if anybody knew of some things that are really useful or handy to have for newborns? Thanks

oh yes he hiccups alot in the womb. Thank you all for the answers they are very helpful.

Answer 1

Lots of towels and washrags, most likely there won't be just one bath a day, lotion babies get dry skin really easily. diaper rash cream, lots of poop those first couple months, can easily lead to a little red bottom. Diapers, diapers and some more diapers and wipes to go along. Lots of onesie, they get spit up on and half of the time the stain doesn't come out. socks lots of socks, they always seem to get lost. I also recommand a baby carrier for getting stuff down around the house, baby will want to be held a lot and you can do both with a carrier.

Answer 2

I really like the swaddleMe blanket by Kippopotamus. Swaddling my son helped him sleep through the night from an early age and he's still a good sleeper at 6 months. After he was 3 months old it got increasingly hard to use a regular blanket to swaddle him, so the velcro on the swaddleMe was really useful.

Bouncy seat -- Still useful. It's entertaining, safe, and now it's even a good place for feedings. We have the Ocean's aquarium by fisher price:
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-H0785-Wonders-Aquarium/dp/B000324Y7U/sr=8-1/qid=1165016943/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-5133624-9633545?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products

Swing -- it's nice to shake things up. He likes the bouncy better, but as a newborn he found the swing comforting. We have the smaller portable one, also ocean's aquarium

Gymini -- Baby Einstein one. This toy is awesome!!! And it's so portable you'll use it for 6 months or more.

Purell -- Use it, and make all your guest use it too.

different weight blankets, burp cloths etc

first aid kit -- thermometer, nose bulb, tylenol, mylicon

vaseline -- put it on their diaper area at each changing and the baby wont get a diaper rash.

Answer 3

Go to Babys r Us website - or the website of any store that has a large baby dept.
Stick to the basics - you don't need a high chair at first, or the majority of those cute floor mat play areas.
What you will need:
Crib or bassinet, linens for crib, diapers, clothing - not much newborn size, they are out of it in a heartbeat, car seat, diaper bag, diapers, wipes, bottles & formula if you're not breast feeding (but, breast feeding is best), baby bathtub, baby bath wash (unscented is best), diaper wipes (again, unscented), antibacterial soap for guests, a mobile (nice, but not necessary), a digital thermometer, infant tylenol and motrin, and simethicone (gas) drops, (but do NOT give any meds, even these without consulting the baby's doctor for the proper dosage). Oh, and one major DUH need, a doctor for your baby. Your OB wil not take care of the baby, and you need to have baby's first appointment within a week after release from the hospital. It dumb-founds me how many parents don't have one picked out.
And, take any baby care, and breastfeeding classes you can. It's tons easier to begin life with a baby if you're somewhat educated. The loving the baby part comes natural, the rest is stressful in the beginning.
Enjoy these last weeks of knowing where your baby is every second - and try to relax, and enjoy your little one when he/she arrives.

Answer 4

Congrats!! I am a new momma..my daughter is 9months old. The best thing for us was sleepers with a draw-string at the bottom. We could change her diaper without undressing her all the way. Another thing we did since we hung out in the living-room most of the day, was to set up a basket filled with everything we needed to change her, such as diapers, wipes, all that good stuff and also a change of clothing and an extra blanket. It was nice to not run around to get everything and I enjoyed the time with my new family!!! Good-Luck to you..let me know how it goes!

Answer 5

Lots of onesies in case there is a lot of spit up and drool, you'll need to change them. Socks, you always manage to lose one here and there. Always keep infants tylenol on hand in case they get sick you don't want to have to run to the store to buy some. Also Aquaphor, it's by all the lotions in the beauty section, best stuff ever for diaper rash, scratches, you can even use it for chapped lips, dry skin. Takes away the soreness and red areas on babies bottoms very well. Congrats and enjoy, they get old fast, my girl will be 4 in Feb. seems like just the other day she was learning to walk.

Answer 6

It's a very long list of things you need for a baby, but i'll tell you a few things that i wish someone would have told me.....after your baby shower, don't go through everything and open "everything", like burp clothes, bibs, lap pads....i opened everything, and alot of that stuff i haven't even used, and could have returned it to the store had i not opened it all. And if your not breast feeding and decied to bottle feed instead.....choose a nipple that looks like every other nipple. I chose an orthodontic nipple cuz i thought it looked cool, and would be easier for my daughter to suck on, well afterwards, i had a hard time finding that same nipple and thats the only kind my daughter would take, and she would scream her head off if i tried another one.

Answer 7

binki's the one that the hospital gave me he hated. Lots of new born diapers, you will be surpised how fasst you go threw them. The travel size wipie holder... nice to fit in the diapar bag. A bottle warmer is good... I still dont have one and have to use the microwave.... Something that has lights on it so the baby wont get bored, like a glow worm or something. Thats about alls I can think of. Good luck to you. Enjoy your pregnancy while you can it goes by so fast!

Oh yeah and a carrier to carry the baby around the house. I still dont have one and I SO want one. THATS A MUST!

Answer 8

Keep a journal of the baby's visits to the doctor and don't forget to keep a record of any immunizations the baby receives. Also if , God forbid, the baby becomes ill , it's very important to write down all the medications and medical info pertaining to him. You might want to even write down your own blood type. Keep a list of emergency numbers and other health info in his diaper bag and put one on the fridge as well where you can access it easily and if you can, ask your parents about their family's medical history. It sounds kinda of scary to talk about the possibilty that your baby could get sick but it can happen. I work in a pediatric hospital plus I raised 5 kids of my own and it never ceases to amaze me how little information parents keep on their child. I can tell you if you ever go to an ER, they ask date of birth, weight, length, normal vaginal delivery or c-section, was baby premature, if yes, how early? Did the baby have any medical problems at birth, any allergies as far you know. does the baby eat well, what kind of formula or is he breastfed? Vomiting, diarrhea, how often, what color? Breathing funny or not breathing.? Choking or cyanosis (blue skin color)? They want to know if any one in family is sick or has history of diabetis,asthma,etc.so having the info handy makes it easier and less stressful. Sometimes they even ask about the home environment. is there violence,smoking, guns(yes, guns) drugs, pets, how many live in home or apartment...so be prepared. I wish you the best and may your labor be an easy one and I know your child will be beautiful. Good luck!

Answer 9

Definately a good swaddling blanket.
Small scented plastic bags (come on a roll) for dirty diapers on the go.
Lullaby music that last for a long time
Funny thing about newborns...you really don't need that much stuff.
When they're older...table toppers are a must have. They are disposable placemats that you can stick to tables at resturants.

Answer 10

Diapers, burp clothes, lap pads, receiving blankets, onsies, sack gowns, wipes, butt cream, and a bassinet. That is all you need for the first few weeks.

If plan to bottle feed, you will also need feeding supplies.

After about 3 months they start becoming aware of their surroundings and will become interested in rattles, stuffed animals, etc.