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My husband and I are expecting our first baby. We have no idea what things a baby needs. Any ideas? We have the basics down (crib, stroller, high chair, car seat, etc), but are things like the diaper genie really necessary? What baby items could you not live without? Which items do you consider a waste of $?
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Important things:
Travel system stroller-- do not buy used.
Bassinet-- you will want the baby in your room for the first few months. I recommend a Pack n' Play with the bassinet option. That way you can use it as a playpen later.
Changing pad-- just put in on the dresser; it's so much cheaper than a changing table.
Crib-- to include snug-fitting mattress and sheets. The rest is purely decorative and serves little or no purpose.
Baby monitor-- you get what you pay for with these things. I recommend something with over 1000MHz.
Bottles-- get at least 10 so you want have to wash them constantly. Get a bottle brush too.
Flannel receiving blankets-- you'll use them for everything, so get at least a dozen.
Onesies-- Again, at least 10.
Socks-- 10-12 pairs
Footed sleepers-- 6 or so will do
Little hats-- I have no idea why, but people will constantly tell you to cover your baby's head.
Diapers-- obviously. Keep at least 20 on hand in the nursery at all times.
Baby wipes-- unscented, alcohol free. Otherwise they're pretty much all the same.
Petroleum jelly-- for the butt thermometer, to coat the inside of the diaper if you have a circumscised boy, and for little lips when they get chapped from nursing.
Rubbing alcohol-- to clean the belly button.
Q-tips-- for the belly button
Cotton balls-- for every purpose under the sun
Digital thermometer-- this goes in the butt. You can buy one that's specifically rectal, but there's really no need. Just don't use it for anything else and clean it with alcohol after each use.
Crib blankets-- 4-6 of these. You'll learn to do a nice burrito roll with a crib blanket.
Bibs-- 10 or so to use at feedings for inevitable spit up.
Baby tub-- they outgrow these so fast that any kind of infant tub will do. I prefer the kind that fit in the kitchen sink.
Baby wash-- Johnson's is the standard.
Baby lotion-- Again, Johnson's.
Teeny nail clippers-- Geber's are good.
Bulb syringe-- for booger removal.
Infants' saline nose drops-- also for booger removal.
Diaper rash cream-- Desitin works best for me.
Diaper pail-- just a small trash bin with a lid and foot pedal is fine.
Teeny washcloths-- the only thing that can clean between baby's toes. Get at least 6.
Optional but useful things:
Diaper wipe warmer
Swing
Bouncer seat
Crib mobile
Bottle warmer
Microwave sterilizer
Bunting bag-- if you live in a cold climate
Sling/front carrier
Scratch mitts-- if you're too scared to trim baby's nails at first.
Crib mirror
Swaddling blankets
Adorable hooded towels.
Useless things:
Booties
Diaper Genie and other overpriced, over-hyped diaper disposal systems.
Crib bumper-- actually kind of a suffocation hazard.
Gripe water
Changing table-- use the pad on the dresser instead
Video baby monitor-- don't waste the cash on this.
Tons of silly outfits
Tons of toys-- babies can't even hold onto a toy until around 8 weeks and are not really interested in them.
Good luck!
Important things:
Travel system stroller-- do not buy used.
Bassinet-- you will want the baby in your room for the first few months. I recommend a Pack n' Play with the bassinet option. That way you can use it as a playpen later.
Changing pad-- just put in on the dresser; it's so much cheaper than a changing table.
Crib-- to include snug-fitting mattress and sheets. The rest is purely decorative and serves little or no purpose.
Baby monitor-- you get what you pay for with these things. I recommend something with over 1000MHz.
Bottles-- get at least 10 so you want have to wash them constantly. Get a bottle brush too.
Flannel receiving blankets-- you'll use them for everything, so get at least a dozen.
Onesies-- Again, at least 10.
Socks-- 10-12 pairs
Footed sleepers-- 6 or so will do
Little hats-- I have no idea why, but people will constantly tell you to cover your baby's head.
Diapers-- obviously. Keep at least 20 on hand in the nursery at all times.
Baby wipes-- unscented, alcohol free. Otherwise they're pretty much all the same.
Petroleum jelly-- for the butt thermometer, to coat the inside of the diaper if you have a circumscised boy, and for little lips when they get chapped from nursing.
Rubbing alcohol-- to clean the belly button.
Q-tips-- for the belly button
Cotton balls-- for every purpose under the sun
Digital thermometer-- this goes in the butt. You can buy one that's specifically rectal, but there's really no need. Just don't use it for anything else and clean it with alcohol after each use.
Crib blankets-- 4-6 of these. You'll learn to do a nice burrito roll with a crib blanket.
Bibs-- 10 or so to use at feedings for inevitable spit up.
Baby tub-- they outgrow these so fast that any kind of infant tub will do. I prefer the kind that fit in the kitchen sink.
Baby wash-- Johnson's is the standard.
Baby lotion-- Again, Johnson's.
Teeny nail clippers-- Geber's are good.
Bulb syringe-- for booger removal.
Infants' saline nose drops-- also for booger removal.
Diaper rash cream-- Desitin works best for me.
Diaper pail-- just a small trash bin with a lid and foot pedal is fine.
Teeny washcloths-- the only thing that can clean between baby's toes. Get at least 6.
Optional but useful things:
Diaper wipe warmer
Swing
Bouncer seat
Crib mobile
Bottle warmer
Microwave sterilizer
Bunting bag-- if you live in a cold climate
Sling/front carrier
Scratch mitts-- if you're too scared to trim baby's nails at first.
Crib mirror
Swaddling blankets
Adorable hooded towels.
Useless things:
Booties
Diaper Genie and other overpriced, over-hyped diaper disposal systems.
Crib bumper-- actually kind of a suffocation hazard.
Gripe water
Changing table-- use the pad on the dresser instead
Video baby monitor-- don't waste the cash on this.
Tons of silly outfits
Tons of toys-- babies can't even hold onto a toy until around 8 weeks and are not really interested in them.
Good luck!
Baby Trend Jogger Travel System.....if anyone owns it..... just a little question....?
lovely lul
Do you think the stroller is compact (when folded) enough to fit in the trunk of a 03 Mustang?
What about the car seat, is it compact enough to fit in the backseat?
http://www.target.com/Baby-Trend-Jogger-Travel-System/dp/B001O9DT1S/qid=1247198697/ref=br_1_5/184-1546255-6675816?ie=UTF8&node=3579971&search-alias=&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=3579971&rank=price&rh=&page=2
Or do you think this travel system would work better?
http://www.target.com/Safety-1st-Acella-Travel-System/dp/B001FOUJR4/qid=1247198650/ref=br_1_4/184-1546255-6675816?ie=UTF8&node=3665411&search-alias=&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=3665411&rank=price&rh=&page=4
Answer
Hmmm... I have the baby trend system. I would think that it would fit in the trunk of a mustang. It will be a tight fit, but it will fit.
As for the car seat fitting, it should. I have a dodge caliber and it fits with a little room. Our issue is that we have to have the front seat pulled all the way up, but then again, I am normally alone with the baby in the car. You can alway buy it and try it. If it doesn't fit, take it back.
I LOVE my baby trend stroller, but I am not a huge fan of the car seat. I just don't like the way it clips together, but I don't think I would really like any clips since my son HATES the car seat :-)
Hmmm... I have the baby trend system. I would think that it would fit in the trunk of a mustang. It will be a tight fit, but it will fit.
As for the car seat fitting, it should. I have a dodge caliber and it fits with a little room. Our issue is that we have to have the front seat pulled all the way up, but then again, I am normally alone with the baby in the car. You can alway buy it and try it. If it doesn't fit, take it back.
I LOVE my baby trend stroller, but I am not a huge fan of the car seat. I just don't like the way it clips together, but I don't think I would really like any clips since my son HATES the car seat :-)
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