What all do I need for my baby when I come home from the hospital?

Question

I am only 5 months pregnant but we are going to start purchasing stuff for the baby, and I'm trying to make a list of things I will need once the baby gets home so we can be prepared ahead of time.

Answer 1

Onesies that snap at the crotch
Formula (perhaps soy) and Playtex bottles with Drop Ins
Diaper Bag
Newborn and Size 1 diapers
Diaper Wipes
Receiving Blankets
Sanitary Products for You
A few books to read aloud to your baby
A friend or relative or 2 to lend a hand for the 1st few days or to let the new parents take a nap
Nursing bra or loose tops - 2 tanks work well
The lactation consultant's phone number
Baby washcloths ( I like Huggies Disposables!)
Baby Lotion
Baby Powder
a few newborn outfits
Camera
Socks and Booties
Carseat (Installed by local baby hospital or police dept.)
Crib
Prayer
Someone to reassure you, comfort you and coo with
you over your new abundant blessing.
Baby Essentials pack: fingernail clippers, thermometer, etc.
Brush and Comb
AQUAPHOR - (Come in a free sample and cures all
baby skin conditions like acne, rash, heat bumps, etc.) it
is made by Eucerin - GREAT stuff!
Burp cloths - just cloth diapers
All Small & Mighty Detergent
Hamper to put baby's clothing in
EXTRA BUT NOT NECESSARY:
Ocean Wonders (Fisherprice) or other baby swing
Electric Bottle Warmer for close to baby or your bed
Baby wipes warmer
Stroller
One piece winter coat
Lullabies (from you, the mobile or a CD or playlist)

Congrats!

Answer 2

Babies R Us and other registries have a "quick start" registry that lists popular items. It is a good idea to make a "research" trip to Babies R Us to get familiar with brands and what the gear is all about.

We went into Babies R Us to register when I was about 4 months pregnant, and we nearly ran out the door screaming in terror! I made a preliminary list, then researched stuff and asked friends - eventually it wasn't so intimidating.

However, the very best advice I can give you is NOT to feel like you have to have everything. You need a carseat, a place for the baby to sleep, a pack of diapers & wipes and some jammies.

People will argue until the cows come home about the rest of the stuff: changing tables, bouncy seats, swings, brands of diapers and supplies. You'll save a lot of money by trying out a small pack of diapers and borrowing gear before buying it, etc. For example, you'll see a person above who considered her rocking chair to be an essential. We got one from a friend and gave it away 3 weeks after my son was born. Just demonstrates that everyone is different.

ps: one very odd thing I'll suggest is some Metamucil for your hospital bag. ANY medication can plug you up (I didn't have an epidural, but I was enduced). You'll be really, really glad if you have stitches.

Answer 3

Don't buy too much clothes-they grow so fast (mine were in 0-3 month size for 4 weeks, then 3-6 month size til 8 weeks, now my youngest son is 4 1/2 months abnd in 12 month size!) Get lots of diapers like 4 NB packs, 6 size 1 packs ahead, at least 5 tubs of wipes (newborns poop often, up to like 6 times a day or more is normal), rash cream, alcohol swabs for cord, vaseline if you need to take a temp (you get a thermo from hospital usually), changing pad and table if you want (not needed), crib and mattress of course (skip the bassinet mine all HATED it), 6 or more receiving blankets, burp cloths, nursing pads if breastfeeding, maxi pads-at least 60 or so you have to change them every few hours at first, bottles/liners/nipples if you are bottle feeding and formula of course. For clothes I had 1 NB size (0-8 pounds-it fits for only a week!), 4 0-3 month sleepers, 4 3-6 month sleepers, 4 6-9 month sleepers only- I do laundry every day with 4 children under age 6 anyway. With cooler weather you will need blanket sleeper covers (like a sleep bag), jacket or sweater and hat. Of course a car seat/stroller (mine grew too tall for this after 4-5 months). A swing is a good idea too. Also a playpen can be used as a changing station too with the top insert, babies can go in playpen from 3 months on once they start rolling/crawling so they stay in one place!! Also I would recommend a baby papasan or bouncer to put them in during the day too, my son loves his. Also baby towel, wash cloths if you want, of course baby shampoo or baby wash, lotion just in case. Sorry jumping all over-but you need a baby bathtub as well! Good luck!!

Answer 4

Think in terms of logistics; a place to sleep, equipment to feed, a safe place to put them down, some toys, diaper stuff, baby bathtub, clothes. Baby seat for the car of course, or you can't even go home. Diaper bag to carry stuff around in.

1) You can never have too many burp cloths.
2) At least two sets of sheets so you can wash one and put the other on the mattress.
3) MOST important piece of equipment is:::: a rocking chair. Trust me.

Answer 5

I would have a bouncy chair, swing, baby bath tub, mylicon gas drops, desitin, wipes, diapers, baby lotion, baby shampoo, towels and wash cloths for baby, obviously a crib with changing table, onesies, pjs (the ones that just look like nightgowns with elastic around the ankles are great), socks (get a size bigger so you can use them longer- target's circo brand is awesome). Bottles, breast pump if you are nursing and are returning to work, breast pads (lansolinoh are the best), pads for you, dermoplast if you tear or are sore down there, advil, tylenol for you, paci if you want baby to use one. Blankets, sheets, burp cloths (although you won't use them much), receiving blankets (although you wont' use them much either), the boppy pillow isn't really necessary if you have a good bouncy but if you want to get it, a lot of people get them. I can't really think of anything else now, I just sort of ran through in my head what we have here (my daughter is 10 weeks old so we just went through this, she is my 2nd). Hope I helped, sorry it is sort of scattered.

Answer 6

Diapers and wipes, bottles, pacifiers, formula (unless you plan to BF), lots of spit rags, lots of gowns and sleepers, lots of onsies, lots of blankets. I like those individual bags to tie up dirty diapers in. You need a nose syringe, diaper cream, powder(be careful not to get it in the baby's nose). I got little plastic containers and filled them with cotton balls and then poured alcohol in them to soak them and then closed them up. That was wondeful for just being able to open it and get out a cotton ball to clean the umbibical stump. I am taking it that you are due in January or February, so depending on where you live it may be cold. I would recommend keeping baby in for six weeks if this is the case as many sicknesses are spread worse in cold weather.

Answer 7

Have to have:

-somewhere to sleep (crib/cradle/bassinet)
-somewhere to change diapers (changing table, dresser combo, or just pads to lay down on any surface)
-diapers
-wipes
-bath care
-receiving blankets
-warm blanket
-extra sheets
-onesies
-sleep wear
-caps, mittens, booties/socks
-formula/bottles (if not breastfeeding)
-car seat
-baby medicine kit
-first aid
-baby detergent
-bunting suit (for winter baby)
-burp cloths


Nice to have:

-wipes warmer
-bottle warmer (if not breastfeeding)
-going out clothing/outfits
-swinger/bouncer
-extra blankets +swaddling blankets
-baby hodded towels
-baby washcloths
-diaper pail
-coordinated room decor
-stroller
-bibs
-baby tub
-3in1 digtal thermometer
-glider
-feeding pillow

Answer 8

Have a baby shower. You will get 95% of what you need.

Answer 9

Try this link. This is where I always go!!

http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/what-to-buy-pregnancy