I have sort of decided not to go too crazy with the diapers, because he may grow out of them too fast... and I already have lots of wipes. Any other suggestions?
2007-09-25 11:03:50 · 16 answers · asked by Holy Macaroni! 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If I am breast feeding, do you really think I will need the gas drops?
2007-09-25 11:18:07 · update #1
Stock the freezer with lots of meals for when the baby is little- they won't go to waste!
2007-09-25 11:10:29 · answer #1 · answered by GranolaMom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Planning ahead is always good, I wouldn't buy too many diapers especially if you are going to have a baby shower. If you think you will have a baby shower, I would suggest just setting the money aside so that when its closer for the baby u can just buy what you need. The things I went threw the most were onesies, diapers, wipes, burp clothes. The best kind of diaper- don't have an answer because every baby is different. This is another reason not to stock up on diapers because your baby may not handle the brand you get, then your stuck. I go to Sam's club to get diapers and wipes, I found in my area that is the best deal. Best of luck to you!!
2016-05-18 03:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally overdid it on the onesies. People told me you need onesies and it was way too many. Ten is probably good. I had so many cute newborn size outfits for my baby that she wore those most days. Lots of bibs are good. You go through a lot of those. Wipes and diapers are good too. You can always exchange diapers if you need to. Make sure you have baby wash (one bottle goes a long way) and diaper rash cream. It's probably a great idea to stock up on meals for you too. I saw that in another post. Go mega grocery shopping if you can and buy frozen pizzas, Stoffers lasagna, soup, easy things like that. I know everyone says stock up on sleep too and that's true. But I also know it's hard when you're big and uncomfortable, not to mention excited and anxious. Good luck!
2007-09-25 11:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may want to stock up (maybe 2 or 3 packages) of size 1 diapers - not newborns. Another thing that really came in handy were receiving blankets - they work great for cleaning up spit up and also to stretch accross your baby's mattress, tucking the sides in tightly underneath the mattress... that way if the baby spits up, you don't have to change the whole crib bedding... just swap out the receiving blankets.. much easier. Keep burp cloths strategically placed around the house. Also while it's great that you are planning on breast feeding, keep in mind that it doesn't always work out... and in that case, don't throw away those similac and enfamily freebies just yet (if you havn't received any cupons or samples, go to the enfamil and similac websites and they'll send you a bunch). I planned to breastfeed my daughter, but I didn't produce enough milk, so we had to supplement with formula. Good luck and God bless!
2007-09-25 12:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by ~*Mrs. GM2*~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good decision on the diapers. Babies do grow quick. Wipes are good, onesies, mitts so they don't scratch their faces all up, magazines for reading, books, music, blankets to wrap him up, burp cloths, baby wash, aquaphor lotion, towels, cotton swabs and alcohol for the umbilical cord, vaseline, minutes on your cell phone, that's about it.
Don't give your baby any drugs unless his Pediatrician says to. Babies should not receive Tylenol or ibuprofen. There are immunities in your breast milk which should protect him from infection for the first month and a half or so. Also, using baby powder is not necessarily going to be good for him either. Apparently they can breathe the powder in and it can cause harm.
2007-09-25 11:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash everything...put everything together like the bouncer, swing and playpen...all that stuff. I wouldn't go crazy on diapers but wipes are good. And relax. Take some time for yourself before the baby comes. You will need it.
2007-09-25 11:11:16 · answer #6 · answered by luvae3187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep!
Seriously, don't stock up too much. You'll find that you like certain supplies and not others. Same goes for gear - even clothing. Some parents will tell you to get a zillion onsies, while I bared used mine and loved gowns and one-piece rompers.
I think the smart way to save money is to get the basics and stock up on things once you've tried them out.
2007-09-25 11:08:44 · answer #7 · answered by eli_star 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one has said this but you definitely need to have some way to take the baby's temperature. They make some cool things like strips that go on the forehead for this.
You also need some way to bathe the baby. Those foam mats (I saw one shaped like a teddy bear) that lay in the bath tub are really easiest to bathe the baby on. Make sure you have bath soap (Johnson's is the best) and shampoo (no tears) too, as well as lotions.
2007-09-25 11:35:42 · answer #8 · answered by Sally 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bibs! My daughter needed them when tiny for spit up, when bigger for the drool from teething. Easier to change a bib.
Don't stock up on too many dipes, my daughter has sensitivity to all disposables in varying levels. You don't want to have to worry about exchanging a ton of dipes.
I would buy gift cards to use at favorite stores, for diapers and clothes.
2007-09-25 17:22:00 · answer #9 · answered by Tina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Onsies and sleepers, shout (for when the diapers leak - common with newborn skinny legs), burp cloths, disposable water proof changing pads...
Also for you as you recover from labor - have lots of tucks medicated pads, and some big 'ol period pads, and easy to make food (like just pop in the microwave) and nursing pads if your going to nurse.
Just some of the things off the top of my head.
2007-09-25 11:11:33 · answer #10 · answered by daisyk 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Diapers and wipes, dont overload on paticular size diapers because they grow fast. And onsies, you would be surprised how many outfit changes you go thru, good luck to you!
2007-09-25 11:10:35 · answer #11 · answered by Geny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋