Besides the obvious like diapers, wipes, bottles.....We bought so many things I dont think we even need, everytime we go shopping my husband throws all kind of toys, games, spoons I just take them out when he is not looking, anyway I think i have everything I need but its always good to check again
2006-12-14 03:31:09 · 13 answers · asked by audrey 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Blankets, lots and lots of baby blankets. Baby carrier, I reccomend Mei Tei style or wraps (both of which you can make yourself if you sew). Carseat *lol*
That's it really. Aside from diapers, wipes, clothes. Bottles if you are bottle feeding. Your baby won't need anything elses for a long time.
Things that are nice. Cloth change pads (with vinyl backing) they are warmer than the vinyl ones. A swing or bouncy seat, although it is good to wait until the baby is here and see which she likes BUT it is hard to get out of the house with a newborn!
Hmmm yup that's it.
2006-12-14 03:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG!!! Stop buying stuff!! I totally understand the urge to be ready but I is totally overwhelmed by the generosity of co-workers and friends. My babe is 5 months old and I've barely bought her any clothes. People have been passing on BAGS of it for me. Bottles, toys, blankets, etc..... It was a real blessing.
At the start, you need so little. Wait and see if anything comes your way before buying them. Tell your husband that you'll want to shop later too- like for spoons, bibs, bowls and stuff.
You can never have enough recieving blankets & little face clothes. You won't believe how much a little baby can spit up!!
The one thing that we got as a shower gift that was used the most was a vibrating bouncy chair. We used that everyday for the first 3 months. Also, the safe and cosy sleep so the our babe could sleep in our bed without us fearing we'd roll on her. It 's a little hard sided fold out mattress with a night light.
CONGRATS!!! & good luck!
PS: save your reciepts in case you buys stuff that needs to go back.
2006-12-14 11:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burp clothes = #1 after "the obvious".
Changing table...your life will be hecktick and unorganized without one...my son was a month early...and we didnt have a changing table for a month...life was so much easier once we finally got it...we got one thats a dresser with a tower on the side so when he's older its a dreser too that matches his crib...on top of that we got an other big dresser and a nursery cart for all his burp clothes, blankets, towels.
A GOOD RECTILE thermometer...not those cheap 3 dollar ones.
PORTABLE Play mat gym, Swing, Exersaucer, Bouncer chair...some kids don't like any of those while others like them all and yet a few will like 3/4 and so on...i got them all! Just in case. Musical and light toys. Baby einstein DVDS! Hanging toys for the carseat...it REALLY helps when your out on long trips...
Bassinet, pack n play..to keep in the livingroom.and bedroom with you. Sleep aid triangles so baby doesnt roll over.
If you are having a boy...and cicumcision is in the plays...you will need 2 boxes of gauze pads and sterile petrolium jelly.
More then one type of pacifier and bottle...some babys really hate certain ones...and it takes time to find out which one they will take to...my son is breastfed and he wont take ANY!
When baby is older its nice to have those take a long seat covers for the shopping cart and resturant high chair..i've got those... i cant wait till my son is old enough to use them! lol
2006-12-14 12:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by A Person I am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved my bassinet is nice to have baby in the same room with you when they are newborn and a swing or bouncy seat is a necessity start buying books now I started reading to my daughter when I was still pregnant can never have too many books or diapers be careful if people give you secondhand stuff it may not pass todays safety standards especially carseats, cribs,and sleepwear dont worry about toys for now they dont really use them until they are a little older good luck
2006-12-14 11:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Podee Bottles
2006-12-14 13:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bibs, even as a newborn I used bibs my daughter spits up a lot which is totally normal but then as she got about 2 mon she started producing more saliva and so is is constantly drooling so bibs are always a good thing. I go through about 6 or 7 a day.
2006-12-14 11:35:13 · answer #6 · answered by mdoud01 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the swing all the time.
Car seat a must!
You know my baby is only three months and allready she has a jumperoo, little leaps table, two walkers, saucer...I think i have to o much too.
I definetly use the swing and the bouncer and the playpen with a changer on it
2006-12-14 12:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELP! No matter how many clothes, toys, gadgets or trinkets people give you .....help is the most important thing you will need! Let your (insert name of a trusted person here) help you out so you can shower, sleep, do laundry, go to the grocery store, SLEEP.........you get the picture.
2006-12-14 14:11:46 · answer #8 · answered by Laura K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. lots of onsies because they get dirty soon especially when they spit up.
2. burp clothes
3. sleep n play clothes
4. blankets
2006-12-14 13:54:51 · answer #9 · answered by newmomma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm i think changing pads were really great for public places. umm.. extra nipples defiently,
2006-12-14 13:47:39 · answer #10 · answered by : ) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋