2007-03-03 13:46:26 · 8 answers · asked by Denise Powell 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Ok apart from the usual....
A good stain removal spray/soaker...for you and baby!
Metho and cotton bud to dry out the umbilical cord.
Easy meals in the freezer, heaps of them!
Lots of steriliser, or a unit. You wont believe how many thing you will want to sterilise!
A good friend/relative....for when you absolutely have to get some rest!
A memo board....you will forget nearly everything when you have a new baby!
A dim light ...for those night feeds, baby will settle easier if not woken up fully by blinding light!
A rough idea of how you would like your daily routine to be..that way you are better prepared, and can start implementing it as soon as you get home and not have to undo bad habits that pop up early on!
A herbal wind drop.
A cd of calming sounds for baby.
A pair of rose coloured glasses so that your house always looks immaculate!
A basket or tote to keep all your bits and peices in, and free up your hands..I had a feed time basket, with bibs, wind drops,cloths for those larger spits. wipes,ect...
and one for bath /nappy time, with nappys, wipes creams lotions ect.
~*~*~*~*~I wish you luck and great joy in , what will prove to be one of the best times of your life!*~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~**~*~*~
2007-03-03 15:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wipe warmer (those things are cold!)
A bottle warmer (never microwave them)
A food grinder (for when baby is a bit older)
An Ocean Wonders Aquarium for the crib......WAY better than a mobile. They can see it while laying on the side of their head, it is appropriate for all ages, the music and lights are very soothing, and it really helps. Mine is 11 months old and still loves it. it is a life-saver for the various stages when the baby does not want to go to bed.
Flannel diaper lap pad things......not sure what they are really called, but they are wonderful to have.
Onesie extenders.....make those really cute clothes fit longer.
Saline nose mist....in case the baby gets congested. It is safe and effective......the only non medicine thing you can give babies to help they breath easier if they are congested.
Infant Tylenol.....trust me, by the time you actually need this, you will want to already have it in the house......ditto with baby gas drops....wal-mart brand are fine.
One good baby Einstein DVD......I recommend Mozart or Beethoven. These will stop a screaming baby mid wail. Mine started watching hers when she was around 2 months. she LOVES them. We don't use them much, but they are essential for quite time or to take a shower.
2007-03-03 22:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by ShellyLynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the things that the other people have listed are a great start.. heres my addition:
*Desitin (or any other brand of diaper rash cream)
*Vaseline, especially if you are having a boy and are getting him circumsized
*Baby nail clippers
*Cotton balls
*baby q-tips
*rubbing alcohol for umbilical cord stump
*baby lotion for after bathtime and in between for dry skin
*baby brush/comb
*gas drops
*bottle brush
*Baby detergent for washing clothes (Dreft, or regular detergent without added dyes or fragrants)
Don't forget breast pads for yourself if you plan on breastfeeding... they'll be a clothes-saver! Disposable ones work the best in my opinion, but reusables are just as good as long as you change them frequently to make sure they don't become saturated.
2007-03-04 02:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by ~*Iverson*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ashton and parsons teething powders but also for stomach upsets. herbal. totaly safe and recommended. boots £2.50 for 20 satchets, trinity ointment for nappy rash ,dry skin,has been discontinued but told it coming back (thank the lord)
2007-03-07 18:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by aichandiaye41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mya wrap baby sling, really any type will do. They are a life saver!
2007-03-03 22:03:51 · answer #5 · answered by Momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dr browns bottles
swaddler wrap
swing-only way my 1 mon old would sleep longer than 10 min
and all the basics and extras...bouncer and stuff
2007-03-03 21:51:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NoJo baby sling. I can't live without it.
2007-03-03 21:58:36 · answer #7 · answered by anne p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need : newborn diapers, clothes,wipes, bassinet,car seat, bottles, formula, blankets, etc. there is so much for a newborn. congrats!
2007-03-03 21:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by lynnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋