What are somethings I need to buy to be ready for my first baby?

Question

My husband and I are planning our first baby and I want to be prepared before it happens with as many things as I can! I know I need a crib and diapers and bottles but what else?

Answer 1

Don't panic, most of what you are told you need is just propaganda and a way of scaring first time mums and dads into consuming. You need a baby car seat if you own a car and are taking bub somewhere in it - this is the law. If you are breastfeeding you don't need bottles, sterilisers, formula etc, at least not for a while. You don't need a baby bath, the sink is just as safe for a while! If it's cold the bub needs a couple of onesies, a wrap or blanket. Somewhere to sleep. Nappies. Maybe a pram. Most other things are luxury items or things you won't need for about 5-6 months. Good luck.

Answer 2

Yes lots of nappies (diapers) and a crib. Get some spare disposable diapers if your using washable cotton ones. There are liners available for the cotton ones.
Does the crib rock or swing? This can be handy. Does it have a net to keep mosquitoes out.
Bottles and cleaning solution including spare teats for the bottlles, even if you're breast feeding, can be handy. Dummies or what you might call passifiers if your going to use them are handy.
Baby mits can be handy to stop fingers and hands going into the mouth.
Tissues - dry ones and wet ones. Are you able to get the alovera ones ? They're so smooth.
Soap. Sorbelene bars, which are not really soap, are the least harshest (or just sorbelene will do).
Powder- If you want to put ground up stone on your baby get some regular baby powder. If want to use a better baby powder you may notice it is part corn starch. If you want maybe the best baby powder try cornflour from the supermarket.
Baby oil is (if you check the label) is pure mineral oil which is perfect for killing any fungal microbes on moist skin. Just remember what it is, if your using it.
A bath on a stand.
A bag to carry all the baby paraphenalia around in when you take baby out (after the first three months at home)
A special safety crib/seat for the car.
A pram.
Some high quality medical adhesive that can be taped to baby's skin and easily removed.
Some help to give you respite.

Answer 3

Really, you shouldn't buy anything until after your baby shower. :) That way, people can buy you what they want/can afford, and all you have to do is cover what's leftover. Some things you should ask for:

clothes: onsies, sleepers, socks (you can never have too many socks!), a winter coat if the baby will be born in cold weather, and blankets- lots of blankets (for swaddling)

feeding: bottles, baby feeding spoons, bibs, burp cloths. a bottle warmer is nice, particularly if you will be pumping and feeding breastmilk in bottles later. a breastpump & nursing bras if you're breastfeeding. And don't forget the Boppy pillow!

furniture: a crib, and a bassinet or co-sleeper is optional; a changing table; and at least a dresser, if not an armoire. Rocking chairs are essential as well

bathtime: baby wash/shampoo, a baby bathtub, baby washclothes, hooded towels

diapering: diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream. wipes warmers are nice, especially in a colder climate, but not necessary. A diaper bag for mobility

toys: teethers, rattles, a few soft plushies, books, an activity gym

big-ticket: a swing, an infant seat, a travel system (carseat/stroller) or convertible carseat. save the high chair for later, you won't need it for several months

Answer 4

There are lots of good suggestions here! I have a 21 days old boy and from my experience, there are few things are essential and the rest is kind of go along with the game (you may or may not need them depends on the baby).

Here is the must have items:
1. Car seat (I prefer 5-pt harness). This is a must have item, can't discharge from hospital without it.
2. Diapers (they are sized as Newborn, 1, 2, 3...) You will need newborn and 1 for now!
3. wipes (you will go thru a lots of wipes along with diapers)
4. cloths
5. bottles (there are different size like 4 oz for newborn)
6. monitor (extremely helpful since we can't be with the baby 24/7)


I would suggest you have a baby shower first. Then you can shop for the missing items apart from what you have from the shower. Find a friend who have kids to go pick the baby registry with you! Good luck!

Answer 5

a little bucket or baby bath tub,a bouncing chair is easy er to feed in when there small rather than a high char,a swing,little bib's and blankets,they make Thea's little glove thing's 4 their hand's because they scratch their face with there asleep,a pin wheel for over the crib,a night lite,the baby will be in ones es alot so a few pair's will do bumper's that line the crib is very important because they get caught in between the bar's in the crib. Have fun new Mommy O you need a car seat or you can't leave the hospital with the baby.

Answer 6

Get your self a boppy. It is the best thing ever, it supports you as you feed the baby and a zillion other things. You need lots of onesies and if it is cold, sleepers. A baby monitor if you plan on having the baby in it's room. My child slept in our room for 4 months. When he got up in the middle of the night it was easy to get him fed and sleeping again. I bottle fed and he was in perfect health. If you bottle feed, Keep the water in bottles at your bed side and just put the formula in when you need it. There is no reason to warm the bottles. Bottle feeding is so easy and convienent. I would get a small boom box and put it in the baby's room. Play soothing music all night long. good luck to you and enjoy this time.

Answer 7

Diaper shirts, body suits, sleepers, hats. baby Tylenol, baby oil, bath shampoo, Stroller.
get lots of sleepers and diaper shirts - the first 3 months you are constantly changing baby because of poop leakage...ugh...I still shudder.
As an idea start looking for cloth diapers they are great for during the day when you are at home and it keeps money in you pocket book.
Don't get too many washcloths or receiving blankets until you know for certain how many you go through.
For yourself - relaxing and calming bubble bath! Lots of it. Foot and back rub stuff. Tea...like chamomile, rooibush, spice.

Answer 8

A baby swing, And teething toys, Dipper bag a car seat, Dipper rash cream and Tylenol. It is OK to buy most of the things you need before you get pregnant it make you a hope chest put cloths, bibs and other things in there and when you do get pregnant you at least have a start

Answer 9

I had my first child 3 months ago. The items that really helped me and that I highly recommend are a travel system (stroller/carseat combo), swing, bouncer, gas drops, pajama gowns for easy diaper changes, lots of diapers, feeding supplies for either bottle or breast feeding, wash cloths, receiving blankets, cd player, heartbeat sounds that mimic a mom's heartbeat. Good luck!

Answer 10

baby wash, lotion,baby bath towels and wash clothes, burp cloths,bibs, sheets for crib/bassinet, nail clippers,car seat, hats,socks, little gloves for their hands to protect their face from scratching themselves), lots and lots of onesies, diaper bag, thermometer, Receiving blankets-lots of them to!, Im sure theres tons more, that i cant think of at the moment, (its been so long) lol