What is the one thing, besides the obvious car seat, diapers....etc. that every new baby or mother needs? Is there something you weren't sure you would use much in the beginning but now wouldn't have done without it?
2007-10-17 06:39:55 · 20 answers · asked by grain girl 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Remember to accept any and every offer you get from friends and family for help. Whether it is letting them help clean up the house for you, cook a meal for you, or stay in the house while you take a shower or take a nap, those precious few minutes you get for yourself will help keep you refreshed and ready to deal with your baby. Being a mom is wonderful, exciting, scary, and TIRING work. Enjoy the good and the frustrating, because it goes by so fast!
2007-10-17 06:53:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The one thing that I didn't think too highly of when I got it was a wipe warmer.
It turned out to be a pretty good idea. My kiddos never squirmed around when I had warm wipies on hand for their bottoms.
Also another life saver was shout for the clothes. IT saved so many of the babies clothes that I was able to use them for the next one! It was great.
Now when I give a gift for baby showers I get a laundry basket, fill it with Dreft, Snuggles, a fabric softener ball, Shout and some stuff like wash cloths, baby wash, diaper rash cream.....Oh by the way you absolutley cannot beat Dr. Smiths diaper rash ointment. I am a furm believer in that one. My daughter had a pretty nasty rash on her bottom and I used that stuff and the next day it was gone....100%. It is awesome!
Good Luck!
2007-10-17 06:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
lol rest! and food! all of the other stuff is not nearly as important I'm glad I got an infant carrier some babies prefer slings I was so excited I bought everything lol even a crib and bedding he rarely ever uses!(we cosleep) I have a swing exersaucer bouncer soothing motions glider and really he loves to be held ! and I love to hold him! oh the boppy pillow (got mine at wal mart ) not a real ''boppy'' way cheaper came in handy for breastfeeding! *edit* I agree about the pretreater for stains lol! why do you need a teddy bear that sounds like mommy when mommy is there?
2007-10-17 06:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by tasha l 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sleep! I loved it when someone would offer to come over and watch the baby for a couple hours so that I could get some sleep. If they needed me, I was only a few steps away and I knew that my baby was in good hands.
2007-10-17 07:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by zeus112999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thermometer, mylicon drops, tylenol (just incase of a fever), if you are planning on nursing, breastpads, DIAPER RASH CREAM (I lilke A&D ointment, Desitin seemed to burn), Dreft or Ivory Snow laundry detergent, already washed clothes, towels and washclothes, alcohol, q-tips, cotton balls, pacifier... that is all the nessities that I can think of that sometime people dont think of.
2007-10-17 07:21:22 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy to 1+triplets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a bottle nanny. I found it online. What it does is it holds a bottle for a bottle. Its very helpful when you driving somewhere and baby needs a drink but isn't old enough to hold it them selfs. Its $20.00 but totally worth it!! All the moms that have seen it said that they wish that they had one.
2007-10-17 07:44:01 · answer #6 · answered by austin_mssu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a boppy pellow. Man that thing made my back feel so much better while feeding the baby. She was able to sit up higher so i didnt have to lean over as much.
2007-10-17 07:47:37 · answer #7 · answered by tanker015 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good reliable, trustworthy babysitter.
No kidding.
Mommy needs to get out, even for just a couple of hours. It makes me a better mommy when I do that, if I ever get to do that. It is nice though. Makes you feel more like a woman and more confident and happy to spend some time to yourself. Time where you can actually think!!
2007-10-17 06:48:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
definite, you will get her diapers, new child clothing, and bibs, yet all and sundry gets her that. attempt to think of exterior the container, consistent with probability get infant clothing. If the recent mom is somewhat near to you and you does no longer recommendations spending slightly, get her a sparkling digicam. all and sundry desires to recollect their infant, as a baby, continuously, and photos are a thank you to do it.
2016-12-29 15:03:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies grow up so fast the best advice I can give you as a new mom(if you are the new mom) is to spend as much time as you can with your baby nurture them read to the baby so you dont regret it later!
I went to wrk 3 weeks after I had my 7 yo son and he stayed with my in laws and I regret it. i have a baby and i stay home with him and its so much different.
2007-10-17 06:44:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋