What are the absolute MUST HAVE items for the first 3 months with a new baby?
I am due in less than 4 weeks with baby girl #2 and I making a list of the things I still need... can you help me out? My first daughter is 2 now and I am getting a bit fuzzy- what could you not live without during the first 3 months of your newborn's life?
I have all the furniture & big ticket items, I am talking about smaller items, clothing and products. Also, with clothing, how many of each item did you need? What items made your everyday life easier? What were your favorite baby products?
Help me please, I know I am forgetting things and it's driving me crazy! Thanks in advance...
BTW I am going to breast feed as I did with my first, so items relating to bottle-feeding won't be needed, I won't be pumping because I stay at home!
2007-03-13 13:29:36 · 23 answers · asked by ♥Klara♥ 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I asked this question a couple of hours ago in Newborn & Baby and did not get many responses, I am looking for lists and personal experiance.
Also, anything that would be helpful to know as far as life with a newborn and a 2 year old would be very useful. Any tips?
2007-03-13 13:34:43 · update #1
Congrads on the baby!!
A few things that I felt were life savers for that time frame were..
5-8 Changing Pads
5-8 fitted sheets so there was allways one on hand
10+ brup rags
baby wipes
5-8 short sleve onesies
5-8 long sleve onesies
5-8 light baby blankets
2 heavy baby blankets
q-tips
cream for cracked/sore breasts
nursing breast pads
baby oil
baby powder
diaper pail
2 crib bumper pads
mobile for crib
4-6 pairs of light booties/socks
4-6 pairs of thick booties/socks
rocking/glider chair
play pen
feel/sound toys
baby swing
floor gym
and plenty of laundry soap!!!
I know I'm forgetting something...
My favorite product would probally be the changing pads (saved so many sheets from getting soaked) and the breast cream and pads. If you breast fed you should know why!!!
My daughter was 1 when I had my son (her first birthday no less) and she took rite to mothering him. When he cried she ran to him, she would give him his toys when he droped them ect. How ever my son was 2 when I had my twins and he resented them...and me for a while. But after he seen that the twins were NOT taking his place and that nothing had changed other then the noise level he began to want to help them. In both cases I talked to them, telling them that they were going to be a big brother/sister and I was going to need their help to show the baby how to do things such as smile, laugh ect. I asked them what they thought the babies would find funny, what kind of toys they would like and I let them pick out a few toys and onesies they thought the babies would like.
You should expect your daughter to cling onto you alot more after the baby comes home. Just have her help make some of the choices with the baby like what he/she will wear that day or what book to read to the baby. She will be less likely to be gelious if she is apart of the dession making.
2007-03-13 14:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by candy w 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had 3 daughters under 3 & My suggestion for a 2 year old & a newborn is always set up your 2 year old first before sitting down to feed. That way u don't have to keep hoping up. Lock the doors, put the phone beside you. Set your daughter up close by with a video, colouring in, a snack & change the activity every time. Even if you have to let the baby cry a little while you get yourself set up. Be sure you also have a drink & a snack. Good luck!
2014-08-16 00:14:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow - there are so many things. I looked in baby books (parenting) and magazines for help and online when I was having my children.
* Think about sleeping... cradle, crib, portable bassinet? bedding for any of those
* Think about eating, etc... even with breast feeding (which I did too) you need bottles for occasional water and may need a pump if you ever want to go on a long car ride or need a babysitter. Bibs, Diapers, Wipes, Nursing Bras & Tops, Baby Carrier that you can nurse with (sling type is very nice for this)
* Health & Safety... Rear-facing car seat (with head rest?), Thermometer, nail clippers, baby bathtub, washcloths, hooded towels, medicine dropper, baby monitor
* Clothing - Layette... T-shirts (to wear until the umbilical cord falls off), onesies, gowns or PJs for sleep, mittens to prevent scratching during sleep, hats for when outdoors, blankets - thick and thin, sweater or jacket, socks, etc. Buy at least 4-5 of everything so you don't have to do laundry too much.
Well, hope that gets you started. Don't forget the toys! Babies love striking patterns and bold colors - black and white are great!
2007-03-13 13:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by mmct21 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
tons of onesies, socks, and hats. A couple light blankies, a couple heavier ones. The little sleeper-baggies (like a sleeping bag that the newborns wear to sleep in? can't remember the actual name) and possibly a sleep roll/wedge or co-sleeper/bassinet (depending on where baby will sleep). Also, the tiny baby nail clippers, a nasal aspirator or two, alcohol, q-tips, cotton balls... vaseline, and something to wear baby in (either a snugli/bjorn carrier, or a maya/ring sling, wrap, or mei tei, etc.) because having two little ones is a busy, busy job and you may need to do some things hands-free while still having the littlest close to you... ummm... I can't remember anything else just yet, but I'm sure I've forgotten a ton. My youngest is 21 months now, so it's been a while :)
Don't forget to have some "new" things for the older sibling as well... it helps them not to feel too left out :)
2007-03-13 13:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jemmie Vee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i breast fed as well. I didn't use disposable nursing pads though. I used the cloth ones, when they're dirty you just throw them in the wash with your clothes.
A must have for me was the little baby gowns with the elastic bottom. They keep baby warm and have great access for diapering.
Onesies are a must. Cloth diapers or burp cloths. Bottle liners and playtex bottles for when daddy wants to help feed. (I bought gerber milk storage bags and they fit just right in playtex bottles)
Lots of wipes and diapers. Powder and lotion. I don't believe in baby oil. it messes with their own skin oils.
A & D ointment. It was a lifesaver!!!
Lavender baby wash and tiny washcloths. Hooded towels too.
Hope this helps.
Oh and if you're gonna use a pacifier, Gerber's NUK silicone is closest to the shape of a breast.
Congratulations and good luck!!
Oh let me add that my daughter was 2 1/2 when I had my son. She was excellent with him. I would prop pillows around her and let her "hold" him. She loved it. They get along mostly, but are starting the aggrivating each other thing now. "mom he took my baby" "mom she stole my jelly bean" stuff like that.
This is the best spacing between kids in my opinion.
2007-03-13 13:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by nic h 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though you are breastfeeding, and staying at home a nice handpump will probably come in handy. Avent is a good one. Get some breastpads, nipple cream, and a couple good nursing bras. Bobby pillows are great too and the baby can use it later too.
I used a ton of onesies. And get a bunch of socks, they get lost VERY easy. Another tip I have for you is to get a wicker laundry basket or two and fill them with diapers, wipes, diaper cream, and other items to keep in each room you might be with baby. That way you don't have to run to get things or carry the baby into another room.
2007-03-13 13:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by zinntwinnies 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I could not live without my Baby Bjorn (neither could either of my children!). Wearing your child close to, especially as a newborn, mimics the womb. Your child will feel and hear your breathing, heart beat, etc. and feel safe and secure. I did everything with my children in the Baby Bjorn. I would hike, shop (put the older child in the car and wear the infant, cook, do the dishes, mow the lawn, etc.
http://ecochildsplay.blogspot.com/2007/02/wear-your-baby.html
For more ideas, visit:
http://ecochildsplay.blogspot.com/search/label/infants
I like the selecta wooden teething toys and Organic Nile teething toys. Selecta also makes a really nice baby gym. A lambswool mat is great too.
2007-03-13 18:41:40 · answer #7 · answered by JLecochildsplay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 1st son was 20mths old when the 2nd one came along. My baby advice would be let the older one sit with you when you are breast feeding the baby. I did that, and sometimes read a book to the older one while the baby nursed. 1. the older one won't feel left out, and she will be less apt to get into trouble.
Items I couldn't live without.
a&d ointment, works great for everything from little boo boo's to diaper rash to chapped lips....
cloth diapers, great burp rags, and better dusting rags when the kids grow up.
good luck...god bless
2007-03-13 19:40:14 · answer #8 · answered by mom of many 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 02:00:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's see...diapers and lots of them. Baby wipes. Wash cloths and towels. Receiving blankets. A pretty dress to bring her home in. Something cute to get her first pictures taken in. Baby wash, baby lotion, and gripe water (if you're in Canada!) Vitamin D drops. Baby laundry detergent. And get a good stain remover...you know why! Oxyclean is pretty good.
I stayed at home and pumped. I froze the milk so we used it whenever we wanted. But mostly I just nursed.
Have 7-10 changes of clothes, jammies, whatever. I found that my kids could blow through clothes.
Congrats!!
2007-03-13 15:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋