i was wondering what are the necessities for a newborn, all i seem to have on my list are crib, carseat, bathtub,diapers,bottles, formula, nursing pillow, blankets and clothing. is there anything else that i really need. im trying to buy stuff before hand.
2007-10-21 07:39:14 · 10 answers · asked by Foxy B 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You will want to invest in a good stroller - preferably one to stick the carseat in. Tons of onesies, bibs, pampers, and baby wipes. Also get Desetin or Boudreaux's Butt Paste and A&D Ointment to prevent diaper rash and chafing when using baby powder. Johnson and Johnson's No Tears Shampoo and Johnson and Johnson Baby Wash.
A bottle warmer is great for middle-of-the-night, 45-minutes of sleep feedings - if you can afford two, get two (one for home and one in baby's bag). Bottle brush, pacifiers, and pacifier clips to keep them from falling on the floor, burping cloths, changing pads.
Two or three baby bags and insulated bottle bags to keep cold things cold.
2007-10-21 08:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by misstiffany 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bottle warmer is a wonderful thing to have!!! Munchkin is the brand. You can buy it at Target.
Desitin Cream for diaper rash!!!!!
Nail Clipper
Thermometer
Wearable Blanket
A wonderful thing that I've discovered was those pads that they put under your butt while in hospital. They work great on the changing table. Buy a box of 100-200 & you'll never need to wash any changing table pads or so forth... You can also bring it with you in a diper bag & use it as a changing mat when you are out... http://www.howardmedical.com/
Diper bag they will give you at the hospital...
Baby Lotion - Aveeno Soothing Relief is best for sensitive skin I found!
Baby wash - Aveeno
If you are formula feeding why do you need Nursing Pillow???
Well, that's it for now :)
You can use Olive Oil for cradle cap if that happens
2007-10-21 07:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i found that the only things i couldn't do without was the nasal bulb for snotty baby noses, nail clip so that baby wouldn't scratch herself, lot's of undershirts and recieving blankets, lots of bottles and paci's, and the crib and carseat. baby hats were useful and babys use lots of diapers and formula...
i never used the changing table, the baby tub, she outgrew half of the clothes before she could wear them (cause baby's grow so fast!), and i never used playpens, never used the wipe warmer or the bottle warmer, never used the little scratch mittens either.
just f.y.i.
-hbb
2007-10-21 09:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by hot black babe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baby shampoo
a gentle baby soap or liquid wash for bathtime
a diaper ointment / Vaseline, A & D, Creamy Desitine
a thermometer-get the kind that uses the baby's ear
Talc-free baby powder
a suction bulb (check infant asile of drug store) for nasal secretions-a god send with colds
baby bottle brush
pacifier ( Nuk -only to use with very young infants)
baby monitor- another god send.
Nite light ( keeps you from killing yourself in the dark for those
midnight feedings.
automatic baby swing...only way you may be able to get to eat a meal yourself, uninterupted lol
2007-10-21 07:55:25 · answer #4 · answered by The Original GarnetGlitter 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A breastpump for mom and nursing bras, baby wash, lotion, small washcloths, towels, baby laundry detergent (or at least free and clear of dyes and perfumes).
Petroleum jelly for circumcision, alcohol wipes for umbilical stump, baby oil for cradle cap, a soft brush, rectal thermometer, droppers, pacifiers, nail files and baby safe clippers.
2007-10-21 07:46:31 · answer #5 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no-scratch mittens, and a swing!! I did not buy one until my baby was 8 weeks, and wish I had bought one earlier. The other poster was right - only way you'll be able to eat a meal in peace! Congratulations!!
2007-10-21 08:32:37 · answer #6 · answered by happiestgirl0825 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sponge/flannel for bathing baby
scratch mitts
changing mat
towels
skin moisturiser (e.g. olive oil)
bottle steriliser
bibs/ muslin squares
pram / buggy or baby sling / carrier
breast pump (if breastfeeding)
2007-10-21 07:54:08 · answer #7 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Food, water, and shelter is all it "NEEDS". Other things are just for comfort and giving your baby a higher chance of surviving.
2007-10-21 07:48:48 · answer #8 · answered by patch 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Having plenty of play time and incorporating toys that help your infant build skills and use his or her imagination.
2013-12-05 19:04:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just the basics really,pretty much what you have..wait until baby comes then you can go out and get fresh air as you shop too! lol.
2007-10-21 08:44:57 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ღ♥yorkshire lass♥ღ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋