Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 a baby swing a boppy if you are breastfeeding, or even if you ae not botttles breastpump ( if needed) clothing for baby crib, sheets blankets, bumperpad set, ect playpen and highchair for later on walker or excersaucer bouncy seat carraige carseat combo, I love GRACO brand bassinett for the first couple months when he's little baby towels and wash clothes baby laundry soap and downy baby bath, lotion, powders diaper bag, diapers, wipes There is just ssoooo much to get for a baby, lol... I love to shop for the baby God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY Age- 41 EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 8 years), Madison, daughter, 5 years and Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988) Gastric Bypass Surgery- October 18th 2002 Start-378, current- 246(pregnant) goal 170 after baby It's a BOY!!!!! Emerson Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Could I suggest getting a bouncer? This worked so great when I had my son. It kept him calm and he just love it. They have a cool new one that has a little aquarium with little fish that float around, and it plays very nice music to soothe them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Morning! Ok, I have been ORDERED by a certain member of my family which shall remain nameless..MY BOSSY MOTHER IN LAW...lol to make a list of all the things I want/need for the new baby. Its been awhile, so my mind is drawing a blank. Now if I had not been pregnant and somebody would have asked me this question, I would have had a million things that I wanted, but now the pregnancy hormones have fried my brain What is something that you just could not have lived without for your baby? Or maybe something that you wished they had when your baby was born? Pam RNY November 12, 2002 296/165/1702ish EDD Nov 11, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I never had an infant carrier (the kind you strap to you) with my other three. I definitely am going to have one this time. It frees up your hands and still allows you to provide that close snuggly feeling when they get grumpy and you just HAVE to get the dishes done, the vaccuuming, etc. I would not live without a swing (Battery operated ONLY....none of that wind up stuff if they even still exist.) A playpen is great.....but the pack and play type are wonderful because they fold up to a really small space and you can tote them with you everywhere you go. I had 2 kids who loved a bouncy seat, one who didn't. I definitely would recommend them. Lots and lots of cloth diapers for burp rags....can never have enough. I tried the Diaper Genie.......I think it's a waste of 30 bucks or however much it was. I save my grocery bags tie up the nasty ones and get them out of the house right away. Would never use a Diaper Genie again. The first month or two you will have to change the baby (clothes, diaper, sheets, EVERYTHING) several times a day. You can't get enough onesies, extra sheets, or receiving blankets. They PEE and POOP or spit up EVERYWHERE!! I'm sure you'll have plenty of other input. These are just my off the top of my head suggestions. Good luck! Mandi in Concord, NC Postop Distal RNY 09/02 28 weeks prego with #4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 On 20 May 2004 at 9:21, Pamela wrote " What is something that you just could not have lived without for your baby? Or maybe something that you wished they had when your baby was born? " Pam ============================================================================== Diapers wipes diaper bag sling receiving blankets more diapers more wipes (heh) onesies car seat baby shampoo/soap Honestly....other than the above, I don't think I needed ANYTHING else for the first several months (other than baby clothes - but that's so much fun to shop for yourself, and we all have different tastes. *grin*) I think that's ALL that I needed/used in the beginning. Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) CLD Student Midwife - Mesa, AZ CAPPA Board of Directors Doula/CBE/Pregnancy/Birth Photography Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Pam, Is this your first baby? Do you have the big stuff yet? Bassinet/Cradle Crib Stroller Infant Seat/Car Seat Lots of diapers Wipes Bottles Blankets Onesies/T-shirts Shampoo Baby Wash Powder(if you use it) Diaper Rash Ointment Alcohol(to clean belly button) Hope this helps!! Best wishes to you!! EDD#2 8/2/04 __________________________________________________________________ Introducing the New Netscape Internet Service. Only $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 All I used from 's list were (we co-slept, breastfed, and cloth-diapered): Baby Bjorn sling Britax Roundabout Lots of cloth diapers Diaper wraps in several sizes Unscented wipes Wipes warmer (get the one with the warmer in the TOP) Blankets Onesies/T-shirts Shampoo Calendula ointment Olive oil for cradle cap Z Open RNY 09/17/01 Alan 02/11/84 Joanne Natasha born at home 01/13/00 http://www.ziobro.us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 We're having a couple of baby showers thrown for us and when people ask what we need (furniture, i.e., cribs, car seats, play yards, etc. are already done) I draw a blank too and I know it is frustrating people that want to go shopping, especially since both showers are being held the same week. I'm registering at Target and WalMart. I figure as long as I go down the isles with that little scanner in my hand I can click on things I wouldn't have thought I needed but realize will be a good thing. A good breast pump and a double baby sling are going to be musts for me, and I can chose the types of bottles I want since I will be supplementing. Toi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > What is something that you just could not have lived without for your baby? Or maybe something that you wished they had when your baby was born? > > Pam > RNY November 12, 2002 > 296/165/1702ish > EDD Nov 11, 2004 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I totally loved my Gerry Infant Vibrating seat with my firstborn 9 years ago but couldn't find one with my last baby 19 mos ago. so I got him the Fisher Price Kick N Play Calming Vibrations bouncy seat. Since he had reflux for the first 12 months, he slept in his bouncy seat (reclined position)for 8 months to help prevent aspiration into his lungs. this is one thing I couldn't have done without- well could have, but life would have been much less pleasant! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Pam, Here our the items I used with my now 16 month old son: receiving blankets onesies sleepers 1 or 2 gowns..makes changing easy at night burp clothes...I used cloth diapers. washclothes towels infant tub if bottle feeding..I had 6~4 oz bottles, and 10~8 oz travel system...stroller and infant carrier carrier cover..since you are having a winter baby thicker blankets bassinette diaper bag toiletry items: baby bath, shampoo, lotion, diaper creme..I use Blamex, infant manicure set, comb & brush, thermometer I hope this helps Quick baby question > Morning! > Ok, I have been ORDERED by a certain member of my family which shall remain nameless..MY BOSSY MOTHER IN LAW...lol to make a list of all the things I want/need for the new baby. Its been awhile, so my mind is drawing a blank. Now if I had not been pregnant and somebody would have asked me this question, I would have had a million things that I wanted, but now the pregnancy hormones have fried my brain > > What is something that you just could not have lived without for your baby? Or maybe something that you wished they had when your baby was born? > > Pam > RNY November 12, 2002 > 296/165/1702ish > EDD Nov 11, 2004 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I loved my Baby Bjorn as well. Re: Quick baby question > All I used from 's list were (we co-slept, breastfed, and > cloth-diapered): > > Baby Bjorn > sling > Britax Roundabout > Lots of cloth diapers > Diaper wraps in several sizes > Unscented wipes > Wipes warmer (get the one with the warmer in the TOP) > Blankets > Onesies/T-shirts > Shampoo > Calendula ointment > Olive oil for cradle cap > > Z > Open RNY 09/17/01 > Alan 02/11/84 > Joanne Natasha born at home 01/13/00 > http://www.ziobro.us > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Thanks to everyone for the great suggestions! I didn't even think about the idea of having a winter baby and asking for some thicker blankets and clothes, I have always had summer babies, so onsies were really all I used. Its really a shame that I feel as though I'm a new mom all over again, even though its only been 5 years since my last was born...I think the moment I became pregnant, my brain lost a few nuts and bolts. Anyways, I'm off to school for the evening, I'll check back in the morning and see if any more ideas were added I hope everyone has a wonderful night! Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 What is a baby bjorn? " Dubin " hadubin@...> wrote: >I loved my Baby Bjorn as well. > > > Re: Quick baby question > > >> All I used from 's list were (we co-slept, breastfed, and >> cloth-diapered): >> >> Baby Bjorn >> sling >> Britax Roundabout >> Lots of cloth diapers >> Diaper wraps in several sizes >> Unscented wipes >> Wipes warmer (get the one with the warmer in the TOP) >> Blankets >> Onesies/T-shirts >> Shampoo >> Calendula ointment >> Olive oil for cradle cap >> >> Z >> Open RNY 09/17/01 >> Alan 02/11/84 >> Joanne Natasha born at home 01/13/00 >> http://www.ziobro.us >> >> >> >> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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