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RE: Baby Needs - 6/5/2008 8:32:46 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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For me, a stroller is a need. Especially in the fall, I know we will be out and about so much. And/or a wrap. I'm hoping to get or make a Moby-type wrap, but I also have shoulder/neck/head issues, so I definitely want a stroller for longer amounts of time, too.
You might consider a Soft Structured Carrier, they place weight on your hips instead of on your shoulders and neck as much as some of the other carriers.
Our essentials-
A variety of baby carriers
Crib/pack n play
Stroller
Car seat
Bouncy seat
Nursing bras
Thermometer(although I already had one)
blankets and clothing
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/5/2008 8:34:04 PM
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I totally agree with Cindybode! THIS one is great because you won't put it up the baby's butt too far because it has a stopper.
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/5/2008 8:45:31 PM
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Auben
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Things I considered Must-Haves:
sleepers
onesies
a few cute outfits
hat
diapers, wipes, etc
diaper cream
infant motrin (like it better than tylenol)
nose snorter (which you get from the hospital usually)
diaper bag or bag to be used for baby things
sling
blanket or two
waterproof pads
car seat (doubles as baby seat in house)
bed or crib
This seems to be my bare minimum. I had less than that when my first son was born. I think we bought diapers and a tower bookshelf (for clothing, etc) on the way home and my in-laws had to buy us a car seat.
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/5/2008 9:05:20 PM
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Auben
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Along with a thermometer, a nice medicine syringe is handy.
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/5/2008 9:23:29 PM
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Georgia-Peach
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I think people have pretty much covered it all. I am not sure if I missed it, but I know in those first few months we used Mylicon drops a lot. It took us a while to figure out what things I ate upset him so those were big time lifesavers.
Something that I absolutely loved having and Hunter loved as well was a Johnny Jump Up. It hangs in the door way so it doesn't take up much space and can be moved easily from room to room. It is not something the baby will use until he has good control of his head and neck. Anyway it was a lifesaver for us and worth every penny.
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/5/2008 9:27:29 PM
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Oh my gosh Chelle you made me choke on my cereal I started laughing. Johnny Jump up's are banned from my house.. I have to laugh though because it's really older siblings that got them banned.
Watching my cousin try to sling shot her younger brother was pretty much the clincher.
Erin can I add a question/sub question?
What did you guys find indispensable in your diaper bag outside of the normal things?
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/5/2008 9:27:49 PM
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You should be aware that motrin isn't approved for infants less than 6 months old. Also, no fever reducer should be given to a baby less than 12 weeks old unless instructed to do so by a medical professional . . . and "medical professional" in this instance does not include a pharmacist. No offense to all the pharmacists out there - they're great at what they do - but they are not qualified to give medical advice, especially when it comes to pediatrics. I've had some really bad advice given by pharmacists.
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/5/2008 9:34:25 PM
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What did you guys find indispensable in your diaper bag outside of the normal things?
Good question! Those first few weeks/months my diaper bag always had diapers, wipes, Mylicon drops, diaper trash bags, extra nursing pads, burp clothes, 2 pacifiers (back when he used them), a change of clothes, a blanket, and hand sanitizer. I am sure there was more, but that is all I can think of.
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/5/2008 9:35:11 PM
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You should be aware that motrin isn't approved for infants less than 6 months old.
Or ask your doctor. Mine okays it when my kids are around 18 pounds...or 3-4 months for my moose babies. I much prefer ibuprofen to tylenol also.
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/6/2008 12:59:45 AM
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ChelseaRae
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Erin, as far as thermometers go a good auxila (armpit) one would be better than a rectal one, you will get more accurate temperatures far easier.
My list of can't live without things:
My recliner! We didn't get a rocking chair, we got the recliner instead and I spent many a night sleeping in it with her, also endless hours nursing... it was a lifesaver! Ours was a gift, I know they can be expensive but I couldn't have a baby without one I'm pretty sure!
My mirror for the car. I hated not being able to see her and love that mirror!! I give one as baby shower gifts all the time now.
Lots of receiving blankets. I got a bunch of on sale flannelette and cut it into various sizes.
A swing! We didn't get one for Mary but we certainly will be for our next baby. You might not have a baby like Mary who only wants to be held and rocked but I don't care how expensive it is, for our next baby we will have a swing! It isn't a need but I know it would have made my life a lot easier
My sling. Mary hated being carried facing into me so I didn't get to wear her in my snuggled in my Moby but I could put her in my ring sling kind of on the side so she could see out. She was in that thing from the time she was born until she learned to crawl just about! I could also nurse in it which gave me a lot more freedom!!
For the diaper bag in the beginning, I always had two. I had one in the car with extra clothes for both of us, snacks for me, diaper cream, extra clothes for Mary, disposable nursing pads, toys, chapstick, hair ties, saftey pins, plastic bags etc. I carried a smaller one with me that had diapers, wipes, change pads, blankets, and some toys. That way I always had everything but didn't have to carry around a suitcase. There were several occasions I was very thankful for that extra set of clothes for me!
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/6/2008 7:56:45 AM
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These are wonderful. My DD is 15 months old and I still use them. I keep one on her changing table, downstairs in her changing "bucket" for laying her down on when I change her so we don't get any mess on the carpet, and I take one when we go visiting anywhere.
If you are going to get a travel changing pad, I highly recommend just throwing this one on your registry. I found it to be very helpful when I had to go change her during church or when you are out somewhere. You don't have to lug the diaper bag with you into the restroom.
Also, if you plan on buying lanolin, I would recommend this instead. I found the lanolin to be thick and goopy..also not something I was comfortable with the baby having to "taste" and ingest. My personal preference though. This stuff is a bit pricey but I think I got mine cheaper. I only used about a third of this 1 oz. but you may be different.
Also, pbaribeault mentioned a sleep sack. This was sooo wonderful and I used mine for DD until she couldn't fit in it anymore (after 7 months or so).
I know you will get a lot of clothes. If you get a lot of newborn sizes or 0-3 save the receipts and exchange them for bigger stuff. I found that all I really needed was a number of these and we were all set for hanging around the house and sleeping. You will need different stuff for outings but the gowns were wonderful..especially for diaper changing.
Bouncy seat was a life saver for me also. I would strap her in there when I took my showers and play peek-a-boo with her from behind the shower curtain. The swing was a waste of money. I just used it to put her in when I was getting stuff done in the kitchen but a bouncy seat would have worked just fine. She didn't care about swinging.
I also found that the gym/playmat was a waste of money too. Mine didn't care for it and they are costly. IMO.
I could go on and on but I think everyone else pretty much covered it.
All babies are different so a need for you may not be a need for someone else. You will just find out as you go along. I HIGHLY recommend hitting up the yard/garage sales and taking hand-me-downs as much as possible.
I wish you many blessings with your little one and I hope all goes wonderful with the birth, Erin!
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/6/2008 9:08:32 AM
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Top of my list - batteries.
It all depends on you. We didn't buy much before Dd came, just the basic necessities. Then we made a bunch of trips to the store to pick up stuff as we thought would be useful.
I'd say half the things suggested here, we didn't actually need, not to say others won't need it, but be careful of buying everything right away.
A few things that I enjoyed having:
*a baby bag for the car seat - it fits the seat and then zips up to keep baby warm in cold weather. We would dress Akeelah in a warm sleeper and thin jacket and pants, then place her in the bag, put a receiving blanket in there, zip up the bag, and then put a quilt over top and then make the trek through the cold Canadian winters. When we got her to the car, we would unlayer her.
*a bottle cleaning brush
*a baby chair that vibrates - Akeelah loved hers when she was very little and it helped soothe her when she was cranky
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/6/2008 12:14:09 PM
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If you're going to buy a bouncer, I highly recommend THIS one. Hannah still uses it as a rocker when she's watching TV, so it is good for over 3 years of use even with only one child, unlike regular bouncers/seats that you are lucky to get 6 months out of.
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/6/2008 1:04:53 PM
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Georgia-Peach
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Yes, batteries is a necessity for us too more back when he was using a swing everyday. Now not so much, most of his toys don't require batteries so we haven't had to invest much in them.
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RE: Baby Needs - 6/6/2008 1:10:45 PM
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Georgia-Peach
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That is awesome! Ours was a borrowed swing and it didn't have that option, but that is cool.
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And that she almost never had diaper rash as an infant.
