Newborn: What I didn't get from my shower... do I need these??

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I deleted everything else the I received from my shower. My MIL is getting my the wipe warmer for Christmas, and I am going to get the avent bottle heater this weekend.

Is the little seat & boppy pillow necessary? Im not breastfeeding, are they something I will need? I am staying home for 6 months after the babies born. If I got the processor as a christmas gift from someone, would I be able to use it before going back to work?

Do I need a insulated bottle tote bag??

Thanks!

Answer 1

When I opened the link, it just went to the "search for a registry" page.

I breastfeed, and I use my Boppy all the time. That said, I could use a regular pillow just as easily. I've known of people who bottle feed and have them for tummy time, though. If you don't get it as a gift, I'd wait until baby gets here to decide if you need it. Your probably won't.

Many diaper bags have insulated pockets for bottles. I never use bottles, though, so I don't know if they work.

If you are staying home for 6 months, you may get some use out of the food processor before you go back to work, depending on when you start solids. You're supposed to wait until the baby is 6 months old, but many people still start solids earlier.

I don't know what little seat you were referring to, but if it's a Bumbo, we LOVE ours. Our daughter has been sitting in it since she was a little over 3 months, and it helped her learn to sit up really early. You certainly don't need it right away, though.

Also, we had a wipes warmer, and I got rid of it. It didn't seem to bother her either way, she constantly kicked it off the changing table (denting the walls), and I found that the combination of warm and wet caused yeast and mildew growth in the wipes. Just my two cents!

Good luck and congrats on your little one!

Answer 2

The link isn't working, but the things you listed aren't necessary.
You can warm the babies bottle in a sauce pan with little water on the stove (or the microwave, even though it isn't recommend), the diaper wipe warmer seems like a waste of money, I never used it. I have a boppy pillow and I used it once or twice (I breastfeed and bottlefeed).

But I do use the insulated bottle tote bag, it is great to keep the bottles, formula and other feeding stuff when traveling, even to friends or family houses.
As for the processor, you mean the baby food processor to make your own food? You wouldn't need it until when your baby is 4-6 months old. I use mine all the time and I'm working full time.

Answer 3

Don't bother with the bottle warmer, they do not work. I had one for my first child and it was really pointless. It takes too long to warm a bottle in for a start. Use freshly boiled water, cooled for 40 mins (usual powder formula instructions) and cool it a bit more after mixing. If your house is not cold a wipe-warmer is not necessary. If you want to warm them just pop them on a radiator for a few minutes (in the bag or dispensing box) just don't leave them there indefinitely or they will dry out.
Half the paraphernalia that's recommended for babies is unnecessary. The best piece of equipment I had to start with was stick blender and this was recommended by a friend with a newish baby, and a baby rocker seat (to use until they are starting to sit up by themselves. The blender way outlasts pureeing baby food and you can use it to make smoothies and lots more and to puree your food for baby to share later on. The baby processor on your list is too small to do sufficient quantities in one go (to freeze some) you will be forever loading it into the dishwasher and no, you probably wouldn't need to use it for baby food prior to going back to work. Weaning starts a little after that.
The boppy pillow could still be useful if you are bottle feeding, takes the strain off your upper body as it will help support your ever-heavier baby and you can use it later on the floor for playtime. But again, its not essential, pillows can do the job more comfortably sometimes.
As for the insulated bottle bag - if you are going to be out and about a lot, you will want just one bag you can put all the bits you need in, but keep it small. I have always used a small kids insulated lunchbag to take a bottle and feed, two nappies/some wipes and even a change of small-clothes, just in case. It works and doesn't get in the way. But that was my choice.
All the best for a happy time with your new addition.

Answer 4

I have 2 Boppy pillows that I've never used. One of them is still in the packaging if you want it. Using a regular pillow was easier for me. If you're using formula, I used to put the powder in the bottles and bring a bottle of water to mix it with. The formula containers say you're supposed to use it within 2 hours of making it anyway. Actually, my insulated bottle tote came with the diaper bag the hospital gave me. I don't have any of the other stuff you mentioned, but my son doesn't seem to notice.

Answer 5

Not one thing you have listed above is a necessity. Youll do fine dont worry. I like an isulated bottle bag though because it keeps the bottles warm while your out. I personally feel a boppy is most beneficial to a breastfeeding mother. But a mother that is not breastfeeding can use it just for compfort, or you can use it to help the baby learn how to sit up. Good luck

Answer 6

i used my insulated bottle bag until he was 6 months it kept my bottles a little warm for him. i didnt want or use a boppy pillow.

you wont use a food processor til 7 months to make fresh baby food. just use the jarred food its easier and a little cheaper. and more time efficient. ts very hard to make a puree for a screaming hungry baby.