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This might look a tad bit long but please help me out with at least a few!!!
So I'll be finding out the gender of my baby in about a week or so & soon I need to start shopping/collecting items for my baby. I am starting to get nervous about a few things and as a first time mom I would really appreciate some help from other parents who have kids.
PLEASE help me out if you can.
Clothing --> do I need to get a lot of 0-3 months? or should I get a few and just focus on stocking up on 3-6 mnths? I know people keep telling me that the baby will grow fast.
-->What are some 'much needed' clothing items (clothes that make life a bit easier for example: clothes that you don't have to struggle putting over their head / baby gowns// etc..)
Shoes--> Do I need them? I heard baby's hate having shoes on or that they aren't needed til they walk
Items in general such as cribs, stroller, etc---> What is NEEDED exactly? Like I know that I can live without a Diaper Genie.. but a Crib is a must! So what all do I actually need & what are the things I should avoid wasting money on?
Toys--> Should I start buying toys for the baby already? How soon do they take interest and chew on the toys?
***I have a washer/dryer so I can always wash clothes (that means I probably don't need too many)
***Husband and I are financially stable so we're not worried about the cost of things if our baby needs it.
If you have any extra advice/info -moms/dads- I'd appreciate it!!! THANKS!
GOODNESS! THANK YOU SO MUCH YA'LL FOR HELPING ME OUT AND RESPONDING..I KNOW THIS WAS A TAD BIT LONG BUT YOU KNOW I APPRECIATE ALL THE INFO AND HELP I CAN GET FROM YOU!!
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Clothes:Don't even bother with 'newborn',go straight tp 0-3 months. Get plenty of vests and stick to gowns and babygrows, they are easier to handle when it comes to changing times. Babygroes are the best option, gowns tend to let too much air in and newborns need to be kept as warm as possible. Get beanies and socks, you'll be using the socks for his/her hands for a while as newborns tend to scratch themselves. Get 6-12 pairs of 3-6 months clothes.It's just enough to cover you for a few days when baby starts growing out of his 0-3 months, mine is 2 months old and already wearing his 3-6 months clothes.
Skip shoes entirely. It's perfectly useless for a child that young. You can get one or two pairs when baby is around 6 months and then you'll only be using them for when you go someplace nice and you want him to look cute.
Must haves: You will need a stoler, carseat and carrycot. Get one of those strap on carriers that the mother wears and the baby rests on her chest, we have 3 and they are SO comfortable(you can use them at around 2 months) A camping cot is very convenient, though not utterly necissary.It's great to have around when visiting friends or keeping next to your bed when the tot is sick. Baby monitors, don't be cheap because the cheap ones tend to give off so much static that you can hardly hear the baby over it.
Get a comfortable changing station, even if you convert an old dresser into one. It needs to be high enough as to not hurt your back from bending over, It's a bonus if it has drawers to keep the tot's clothes close by, it needs a changing pillow(not sure what the correct term is) and get a bin that seals propperly to keep the daiper's smell locked in.
Get a baby bath and stick to nonscented products for the fist 3 months. travel changing mats are great and very cheap. Baby bags, get at least 2, one for the car and a spare.
If you aren't breastfeeding, get a bottle warmer. I know it's not a MUST have, but it saves you plenty of time running up and down to the kitchen with a screaming infant. If you are breastfeeding, get a breastfeeding pillow, or you might have backaches from bending over all the time when breast feeding. And get a baby medi kit, it has your themometer, the suction to suck up the boogies, Measuring spoons for medicine etc.
Toys: Don't go too big. Just get a rattle or two and something that makes noise and lights. They only start being interested in shiny, noisy things from around 2 months and can't hold anything until 4 months. Besides, plenty of friends will bring stuffed toys so you won't even have to bother buying any in the begining.
Congratulations!
Clothes:Don't even bother with 'newborn',go straight tp 0-3 months. Get plenty of vests and stick to gowns and babygrows, they are easier to handle when it comes to changing times. Babygroes are the best option, gowns tend to let too much air in and newborns need to be kept as warm as possible. Get beanies and socks, you'll be using the socks for his/her hands for a while as newborns tend to scratch themselves. Get 6-12 pairs of 3-6 months clothes.It's just enough to cover you for a few days when baby starts growing out of his 0-3 months, mine is 2 months old and already wearing his 3-6 months clothes.
Skip shoes entirely. It's perfectly useless for a child that young. You can get one or two pairs when baby is around 6 months and then you'll only be using them for when you go someplace nice and you want him to look cute.
Must haves: You will need a stoler, carseat and carrycot. Get one of those strap on carriers that the mother wears and the baby rests on her chest, we have 3 and they are SO comfortable(you can use them at around 2 months) A camping cot is very convenient, though not utterly necissary.It's great to have around when visiting friends or keeping next to your bed when the tot is sick. Baby monitors, don't be cheap because the cheap ones tend to give off so much static that you can hardly hear the baby over it.
Get a comfortable changing station, even if you convert an old dresser into one. It needs to be high enough as to not hurt your back from bending over, It's a bonus if it has drawers to keep the tot's clothes close by, it needs a changing pillow(not sure what the correct term is) and get a bin that seals propperly to keep the daiper's smell locked in.
Get a baby bath and stick to nonscented products for the fist 3 months. travel changing mats are great and very cheap. Baby bags, get at least 2, one for the car and a spare.
If you aren't breastfeeding, get a bottle warmer. I know it's not a MUST have, but it saves you plenty of time running up and down to the kitchen with a screaming infant. If you are breastfeeding, get a breastfeeding pillow, or you might have backaches from bending over all the time when breast feeding. And get a baby medi kit, it has your themometer, the suction to suck up the boogies, Measuring spoons for medicine etc.
Toys: Don't go too big. Just get a rattle or two and something that makes noise and lights. They only start being interested in shiny, noisy things from around 2 months and can't hold anything until 4 months. Besides, plenty of friends will bring stuffed toys so you won't even have to bother buying any in the begining.
Congratulations!
a list of things i will be needing?
alex
I'm almost 29 week pregnant and in all honesty my brain just can not think of everything i need for bubs...Iv got a few things like Pram,cot,bath,bouncer,swing,blankets,sheets,car seat, a few clothes not much just yet any more ideas?Also where can i buy cheap maternity wear as i will not be needing them for long?
Answer
· nail clippers - the scissor kind is worthless, get small clippers that look like adult ones
Changing Supplies
small changing pads
diapers I get huggies from diapers.com you can buy them in bulk and free over night shipping.
wipes -
changing table or countoured changing pad and a cover that can sit on top of a dresser
Bath Supplies
bath towel - buy two with hoods
· bath toys - plus a plastic cup for rinsing and pouring
· washcloths
· baby soap and shampoo or body wash
· baby lotion
· desitin or corona (Which is for animals and sold at feed supply stores. It has lanolin, which heals diaper rash faster than anything I've ever found. A nurse recommended it to me.)
· soft brush
· infant bath tub or sling - I preferred the sling because the tubs are so hard to store
Feeding Supplies
bottles - 1 or 2 are nice even if you plan on breastfeeding
binkie
· burp clothes - need 4 to 6 or more if your baby has reflux
breast pads- If you dont breastfeed your might leak.
formula- even you do breastfeed if always good to have some on hand just in case.
breast pump - I found hand pumps worked better than electric.
you can wait until your baby is four months old before buying these items ( or stock up now they grow fast)
· plastic bibs - get a small one that fits the baby's neck
baby spoons - plastic coated ones are the best
baby food and cereal also plain mashed potato flakes are easy to fix and cheap.
sippy cup - I like the ones with handles for first time drinkers
Bring home from the hospital
alcohol pads
soft brush for scrubbing babies head while bathing - this prevents cradle-cap
nose aspirator
Sleeping Essentials
crib
receiving blankets - buy 4 to 6 because babies need to be wrapped up when they are first born
sheets - at least two for when your baby poops or throws up on one
Car Basics
infant car seat
sun screen for the car window
Clothing
clothes - don't buy too many you will receive a lot of 0-3 month clothes at your baby shower. If you get too many which you probably will take them back and buy a bigger size. Figure out how old your child will be the next time the season comes around and buy that size.
pajamas - buy lots of these, 4 to 6 pairs, because they are easy to change and keep your newborn warm
onesies
socks - keep those baby feet warm
Toys and Board Books
teething rings
toys with bright colors and music
balls
blocks
rubber toys for chewing
soft toys for cuddling
board books - not paper
Great extras
bounce chair - my son slept in his the first three months because he was elevated and it helped his acid reflux
swing - some children love these and some don't
baby carrier - I used to take mine to the grocery store and carry my baby in it so I had my hands free.
stroller - I used to take my son on walks for exercise.
bassinet - this is nice because you can keep the baby closer for the first month
rocking chair - babies love the rocking motion
· nail clippers - the scissor kind is worthless, get small clippers that look like adult ones
Changing Supplies
small changing pads
diapers I get huggies from diapers.com you can buy them in bulk and free over night shipping.
wipes -
changing table or countoured changing pad and a cover that can sit on top of a dresser
Bath Supplies
bath towel - buy two with hoods
· bath toys - plus a plastic cup for rinsing and pouring
· washcloths
· baby soap and shampoo or body wash
· baby lotion
· desitin or corona (Which is for animals and sold at feed supply stores. It has lanolin, which heals diaper rash faster than anything I've ever found. A nurse recommended it to me.)
· soft brush
· infant bath tub or sling - I preferred the sling because the tubs are so hard to store
Feeding Supplies
bottles - 1 or 2 are nice even if you plan on breastfeeding
binkie
· burp clothes - need 4 to 6 or more if your baby has reflux
breast pads- If you dont breastfeed your might leak.
formula- even you do breastfeed if always good to have some on hand just in case.
breast pump - I found hand pumps worked better than electric.
you can wait until your baby is four months old before buying these items ( or stock up now they grow fast)
· plastic bibs - get a small one that fits the baby's neck
baby spoons - plastic coated ones are the best
baby food and cereal also plain mashed potato flakes are easy to fix and cheap.
sippy cup - I like the ones with handles for first time drinkers
Bring home from the hospital
alcohol pads
soft brush for scrubbing babies head while bathing - this prevents cradle-cap
nose aspirator
Sleeping Essentials
crib
receiving blankets - buy 4 to 6 because babies need to be wrapped up when they are first born
sheets - at least two for when your baby poops or throws up on one
Car Basics
infant car seat
sun screen for the car window
Clothing
clothes - don't buy too many you will receive a lot of 0-3 month clothes at your baby shower. If you get too many which you probably will take them back and buy a bigger size. Figure out how old your child will be the next time the season comes around and buy that size.
pajamas - buy lots of these, 4 to 6 pairs, because they are easy to change and keep your newborn warm
onesies
socks - keep those baby feet warm
Toys and Board Books
teething rings
toys with bright colors and music
balls
blocks
rubber toys for chewing
soft toys for cuddling
board books - not paper
Great extras
bounce chair - my son slept in his the first three months because he was elevated and it helped his acid reflux
swing - some children love these and some don't
baby carrier - I used to take mine to the grocery store and carry my baby in it so I had my hands free.
stroller - I used to take my son on walks for exercise.
bassinet - this is nice because you can keep the baby closer for the first month
rocking chair - babies love the rocking motion
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