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What do I need for baby?

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maiden
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What do I need for baby?

I know this has probably been asked many times before, but I just realized my baby will be here in 3.5 months and I have nothing (and I feel like I know next to nothing).

What do I need, or at least want, to make life easier, either for the baby now or a couple of months from now?

So far I know:
1) crib
2) changing table
3) dresser
4) basin or some type of "tub" for washing
5) diapers, wipes, and wash cloths
6) bottle (I plan to breastfeed, but you never know what type of emergency may happen)
7) Changing pad and diaper bag
8) clothes (tshirt, hat, socks, blankets)

Anything else?

TIA

Posted 2/9/09 11:24 AM
 
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Angel321
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Re: What do I need for baby?

i had this bookmarked:

New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports

New baby basics
A master list for new moms and dads

Here's a checklist of what you should have on hand before your baby arrives.

Tooling around
_____Car seat.
_____Stroller.

Beds and linens
_____Crib.
_____Crib mattress.
_____Bassinet/cradle (if you don't want to put your baby in a crib right away).
_____Two to three fitted crib sheets.
_____Four or more waffle-weave cotton receiving blankets for swaddling baby
_____Two mattress pads.
_____One to two waterproof liners (for crib or bassinet).

Diaper duty
_____Diapers. Disposable or cloth.
_____Diaper pail. (Optional with disposables.)
_____Diaper bag.

Dressing baby
_____Four sleeping outfits or onesies (one-piece sleepers), preferably with attached feet
_____Six side-snap T-shirts.
_____Four to six one-piece undershirts that snap around the crotch.
_____A small baby cap (although the hospital will probably give you one).
_____Six pairs socks/booties.
_____Two to three soft, comfortable daytime outfits. Get only a few items in newborn size. Then, go for clothing in the 6-month size--your baby will grow into it quickly. But don't buy baby sleepwear that's too big; it's a fire hazard
_____Cotton sweater or light jacket.

Summer babies
_____Brimmed hat.

Winter babies
_____Snowsuit or heavy bunting.
_____Heavy stroller blanket.
_____Warm knit hat.

Feeding time
If you're planning to breast-feed:
_____Two or three nursing bras.
_____A box of washable or disposable breast pads.
_____Breast pump if you expect to use one.
_____Four small baby bottles with newborn nipples for expressed breast milk
_____Bottle drying tree.
_____Bottle brush.
_____Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag (the hospital may give you one).
_____Three packs of cloth diapers or burp cloths.

If you're planning to bottle-feed
_____Six 4- to 5-ounce bottles, plus nipples, rings, and a dishwasher basket if you use a dishwasher.

Bathing/grooming
_____Three soft hooded towels.
_____Two packs of baby washcloths.
_____ Baby body wash that doubles as shampoo.
_____Pair of blunt-tip scissors or baby-sized nail clippers.
_____Zinc-oxide-based diaper rash ointment.
_____Infant bathtub.
_____Soft brush and comb.
_____Mild laundry detergent.

Medicine chest essentials
_____A pain-and-fever reducer recommended by your baby's doctor, such as Infant's Tylenol.
_____Cotton pads/swabs.
_____Nasal aspirator.
_____Digital thermometer.
_____Rubbing alcohol.
_____Petroleum jelly.

Keeping baby happy
_____Pacifiers.

Extras: Nice but optional
_____Monitor.
_____Changing table.
_____A rocker or glider.
_____Soft carrier.
_____Swing.

Posted 2/9/09 11:34 AM
 

NoahsArkTummy
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Member since 2/07

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CAMILLE

Re: What do I need for baby?

Posted by maiden

I know this has probably been asked many times before, but I just realized my baby will be here in 3.5 months and I have nothing (and I feel like I know next to nothing).

What do I need, or at least want, to make life easier, either for the baby now or a couple of months from now?

So far I know:
1) crib
2) changing table
3) dresser
4) basin or some type of "tub" for washing
5) diapers, wipes, and wash cloths
6) bottle (I plan to breastfeed, but you never know what type of emergency may happen)
7) Changing pad and diaper bag
8) clothes (tshirt, hat, socks, blankets)

Anything else?

TIA


Just a few I can think of off the top of my head...
-a thermometer
--cloth diapers(for burp cloths)
-no-scratch mittens

IMO: a bouncy seat, swing, boppy pillow and pack and play were must haves...

Posted 2/9/09 11:39 AM
 

maiden
Whoa!

Member since 5/08

1814 total posts

Name:
T

Re: What do I need for baby?

Yay! Thanks so much! This is a list that I need. I love consumer reports!

Posted 2/9/09 11:39 AM
 
 

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