I'm going to be a first time mom in June and I know the basics of things I will need but I still always have feelings that I might forget something that I need, as I've never done this before. Can anyone direct me to a good list of things or list some things? Thanks a lot.
2007-02-23 13:23:02 · 10 answers · asked by Full Moon 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
babyzone.com has a list of things to buy when it comes to babies and its a fairly good list but keep in mind that all of this great stuff you buy you may bever use take your lifestyle into consideration when shoping like i never use their dresser my twins livge out of their clean laundry basketchangeing table i dont use the couch/floor/bed work greatchangeing pads are a must play pen is not nessicary untill the baby is quite a bit older 5-7 months unless you have pts who may not know how to mind their mannors bouncy seats or nice but optional swins are a must have crib is optional depending on if you want to sleep with your baby bassinets are a total waste of money the babies out grow them too quickly bath tubs are optional nice to have but not nessicaryboppy pillow for breast feeding is great but optional normal pillows work too burp rags are a must tons of blankets i recomend the fleace ones they soft and warmreciveing blankets are useless big fluffy quilts a no no they can sufocate the baby so that cute crib bumper set is best used with bumpers on the crib and the blanket a verry pretty decoration on the wall play gyms arent needed till baby is 4 months + lots of 0-3 clothes oly a few newborn sizes for pictures and the return from the hospital of course a car seat is a must if you go for the carrier/car seat its handy untill they baby reaches 20 lbs if you go for the convertable a baby carrier front strap backpack type is a must gas drops are a must name brand is mylecon but there is a generic brad for double the size half the price and works just fine baby lotion soap both have to have baby disposable wah cloths are optional but verry nice to have big fluffy towels are a must in my house the babies like them and they make it more fun for me to cuddle after bath time need more help message me by clicking my picture under contact user go to email ill answer any questions
2007-02-23 14:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by mommyofanangel06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK here are some things you should have:
lots of diapers
lots of wipes
dint buy formulas until the baby gets here because the baby might not take to it
a burp towel
nipple pads (for you)also buy a strong bra wait to see what size you are right before you deliver then buy a size smaller they hurt like you wont believe the smaller size helps keep things secure
lots of onsies the baby spits up alto
make sure you have a swing they really help
dint buy the diaper genie that really makes the babies room not smell good
have lots of bottles and nipples
a walker
a stroller at first buy the bigger one but get a little fold up jobby later on
high chair
crib sheets and bumper pads
monitor
child safety latches
bumper pads for the car seat to holed your baby straight when it too little to hol head up
baby lotion buy a good pair of babies finger nail clippers
buy a rectal thermometer
vasoline.when the baby comes home you will put some on the diaper and the belly button so it doesn't stick to the diaper
have infant Tylenol
i hope that these will help a little
oh get the infant tub that fits into the kitchen sink
2007-02-23 13:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diapers Wipes Bottles - in case you're formula feeding or pumping Bottle Brush Breast Pump - I rented one from the well-being center for 40 a month Receiving blankets A crib or bassinet stroller vehicle seat changing table clothing - socks, bibs, sleepers... Humidifier for the nursery - facilitates whilst they're ill Diaper genie - or something comparable Soothie Pacifiers - They labored acceptable for my son a widespread help kit - which consists of infant nail clippers an infant to infant tub not greater tears tub cleansing soap Washcloths some toys.. in line with danger a tummy time mat cellular for crib Boppy nursing pillow.. or basically use your customary pillow shoot there is probably a gaggle greater yet thats all i'm able to think of of on the 2nd...
2016-10-01 21:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by wallin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! It can be so confusing--I've found these two lists to be fabulous. The babies r us one is a great checklist and goes through everything you could need for the first year. The right start is a good reference because it has how much of each item you'll need, but I also think that its got some items that aren't truly necessary but nice to have, or that you won't really need until much later after your baby is born.
Babies R Us:
http://www.toysrus.com/registry/truParentsCheckList.jsp
The Right Start:
http://www.rightstart.com/global/guides/default~guide~essential100.html
A few things that I could NOT live without with my babies!
**Baby Bjorn
**JJ Cole Bundle Me (I had 2 winter babies)
**Snap and Go Stroller
**Baby Swing
**Bouncy Seat
**Boppy Pillow (amazing for when you're nursing!)
Congrats, hope this helps!
2007-02-23 14:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you will get tons of replies on the basics, so I am listing my favorite non-basic items.
Dex Wipe Warmer........so much more comfortable for the little baby's bottom. And it warms from the top down, so it does not dry out the wipes and it does not need those pillow things in it.
First Years Bottle Warmer......so easy my husband can use it..LOL. nice, easy to use, and warms bottles perfectly.
Munchkin Food Grinder (the crank one). Perfect for after you are done with stage 2, but not ready to chew food yet.
Playtex Ventaire Bottles.....air free, smooth feeding. No nipple collapse or bubbles. I love them.
Huggies Overnites (in a size larger then the baby normally wears) they really do keep a baby dry for 10 hours at a time while sleeping (if you can get your baby to sleep that long. we got lucky).
Onesie Extenders.....simple little pieces of cloth, come in packs of 3 with 3 different size snaps. Make shirts fit longer, gets more wear out of clothes, and allows things to fit when you shrink them.
2007-02-23 13:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by ShellyLynn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basics:
Car Seat
Sleepers
Outfits
Diapers
Wipes
Somewhere for baby to sleep (basinette, crib)
Camera
Expanded:
car seat cover
swing
bouncy seat
stroller
mobile
diaper rash ointment
bottles
breast pump
formula
monitor
rocking chair
tummy time mat
baby gym
changing table
dresser
clothes hamper
Dreft (laundry detergent for infants)
toys
mini hamper to carry toys from room to room
toy box for toys that stay in the room
blankets
baby bath tub
baby wash
Febreze
Diaper bag
disposable changing pads for diaper bag
diaper pail
family web site (such as www.easysite.com)
burp clothes
towels
wash clothes
2 crib sheets and waterproof pads
2007-02-23 13:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That baby wash stuff was a waste for me. Skip it and go for the Dove Sensitive skin. We also had to go out and get Cetafil lotion and Aquafore (expensive vasaline). We started with playtex and changed to Dr. Brown (gassy baby). Playtex did not have a bottle warmer. Baby wipe warmer. Pacifier clip. Mittens so they baby wont scratch its face. Burp Cloths. Good Luck.
2007-02-23 16:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by MARGARET M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
carseat, onsies, bottles, sleepers, blankets, crib or play pen(somewhere for the baby to sleep), diapers, wipes(wipe warmer is not needed, as it can cause bacteria to grow within the wipes), you can steralize bottles without a bottle steralizer(all you need is water and a pot), drying racks for the bottles,(If you have a dishwasher then you don't need a steralizer or drying racks because the dishwasher does it all for you), bibs, towels, wash cloths, baby relieft kit (mylicon, motrin, all the medicines you'll need for your baby if he/she were to get sick), thermometer, nail clippers and files, and any other odds and ends you think you might need. Babies r us should have a list of things you should get for your baby. Good Luck!
2007-02-23 13:33:21 · answer #8 · answered by Shannon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
onesies
blankets
diapers
bottles (if not breastfeeding)
liners for bottles
pacifiers
t-shirts (since it will be warm when the baby comes)
burb rags
socks
blankets
crib
stroller
bouncy chair
bassinet
car seat
sheets
thermometer
baby wash
wipes
powder
diaper rash cream
mini manicure set
good luck and congrats
2007-02-23 13:30:09 · answer #9 · answered by want a princess baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Target gift cards, Wal*Mart gift cards, K-Mart gift cards, Toys R Us/Babies R Us gift cards...LOL
2007-02-23 14:01:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋