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natalie
Bathtub (1), Activity Gym (1), Tubside Kneeler (1), Spout Cover (1), Outlet Plugs (12), Toilet Locks (2) (We have 2 toilets), Bath Thermometer (1), Shampoo Rinser (1), Baby Oil (1), Lotion (1), Baby Shampoo (1), Hooded Towels (3), Wash Mitt (1), Washcloths (6), Soft Brush (1), Comb (1), Healthcare Kit (1), Diaper Rash Cream (1), Baby Powder (1), Recieving Blankets (5), Regualr Blankets (7), Crib Mattress (1), Mattress Pad (1), Crib SHeets (2), Photo Frame (1), Baby Book (1), Photo Album (1), Wood Letters (1) (To spell her name), Growth Chart (1), Lamp (1), Soothing Projector (1), Personlized Info Canvas (1) (It has her name, birthdate and weight), Personlized Blanket (1), Personlized First Tooth and Curl Set (1), Personlized Name Meaning Print (1), Personlized Christmas Ornament (1), Personlized Christmas Stocking (1), Wall Decor (1), Window Valance (1), Book SHelf (1), Diaper Stacker (1), Clothes Hamper (1), Baby Car Seat Cover (1) (the thing the goes over a carseat for warmth), Travel System (1), Portable Changing Pad (1), Diaper Bag (1), Wipes (1) (384 ct.), Bibs (3), Burp Cloths (3), Bottles (3), Nipples (9), Bottle Warmer (1),
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Scratch the baby powder. That hasn't been recommended for use on actual babies in decades, it's a health hazard.
I'm amazed at the things you definitely DON'T need on that list. It's almost all frills instead of essentials. Maybe I've missed it in the multitude, but what is your baby going to wear?
3 bibs and 3 burp cloths is a joke. I went through bibs like crazy when my son was still spilling a lot of milk down his neck, and it's common to go through a burp cloth a feeding at first, which can be up to 12 times a day. It's really amazing how much laundry such a little person can go through. Also Sod's law dictates that babies spit up in bed JUST after you change the sheets, so you need a bare minimum of 3 fitted sheets: one on the bed, one in the laundry and one spare.
I also miss muslin cloths: lots of them but at least 6. I keep 12 of them myself, because they are useful for a million things. I practically live with one over my left shoulder as a jumbo burp cloth, they are the best baby towels you can imagine, they provide my baby shade in his stroller or the car seat while still letting air in etc.
I assume you already realize much of the list won't be needed until much later: newborns don't put fingers in sockets or climb into toilets.
While lots of frills can be fun, I would also scratch the 'soothing projector': for very many babies these things overstimulate them instead of soothing hem, and even if they work, you'll train your baby to NEED it to fall asleep, which means you're screwed if it ever breaks down or if you forget it on a trip (and who needs extra luggage anyway?)
Why do you list only 3 bottles and 9 nipples? Both bottles AND nipples need to be washed after every use, it's more sensible to have the same number. If you're planning on breastfeeding you probably won't need them at all, if you plan on bottle feeding only 3 bottles isn't close to enough. Assume up to 12 feeds a day, and the last thing you want to do when getting up to make yet another bottle at night is find out you're out of clean bottles because you forgot to wash and sterilize them at 2 AM in your sleep deprived state.
As for a bottle warmer: be warned that most of them take longer than other methods to heat a bottle, usually about 4 minutes. When your baby is howling with hunger, that is NOT an option, even 30 seconds feels like an eternity to both you and your baby. I always use the microwave (heat water first, then add formula, stir or shake well to prevent hot spots and ALWAYS check on the inside of your wrist before feeding your baby) or you can simply run the bottle under the hot tap or put in a pot of hot water (still ALWAYS check, no matter what method you use).
Scratch the baby powder. That hasn't been recommended for use on actual babies in decades, it's a health hazard.
I'm amazed at the things you definitely DON'T need on that list. It's almost all frills instead of essentials. Maybe I've missed it in the multitude, but what is your baby going to wear?
3 bibs and 3 burp cloths is a joke. I went through bibs like crazy when my son was still spilling a lot of milk down his neck, and it's common to go through a burp cloth a feeding at first, which can be up to 12 times a day. It's really amazing how much laundry such a little person can go through. Also Sod's law dictates that babies spit up in bed JUST after you change the sheets, so you need a bare minimum of 3 fitted sheets: one on the bed, one in the laundry and one spare.
I also miss muslin cloths: lots of them but at least 6. I keep 12 of them myself, because they are useful for a million things. I practically live with one over my left shoulder as a jumbo burp cloth, they are the best baby towels you can imagine, they provide my baby shade in his stroller or the car seat while still letting air in etc.
I assume you already realize much of the list won't be needed until much later: newborns don't put fingers in sockets or climb into toilets.
While lots of frills can be fun, I would also scratch the 'soothing projector': for very many babies these things overstimulate them instead of soothing hem, and even if they work, you'll train your baby to NEED it to fall asleep, which means you're screwed if it ever breaks down or if you forget it on a trip (and who needs extra luggage anyway?)
Why do you list only 3 bottles and 9 nipples? Both bottles AND nipples need to be washed after every use, it's more sensible to have the same number. If you're planning on breastfeeding you probably won't need them at all, if you plan on bottle feeding only 3 bottles isn't close to enough. Assume up to 12 feeds a day, and the last thing you want to do when getting up to make yet another bottle at night is find out you're out of clean bottles because you forgot to wash and sterilize them at 2 AM in your sleep deprived state.
As for a bottle warmer: be warned that most of them take longer than other methods to heat a bottle, usually about 4 minutes. When your baby is howling with hunger, that is NOT an option, even 30 seconds feels like an eternity to both you and your baby. I always use the microwave (heat water first, then add formula, stir or shake well to prevent hot spots and ALWAYS check on the inside of your wrist before feeding your baby) or you can simply run the bottle under the hot tap or put in a pot of hot water (still ALWAYS check, no matter what method you use).
What is your fave travel system (infant car seat & stroller)??? i need opinions...trying to buy one 4 new baby
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im 20 weeks prego, and i dont want to wait to the last min to buy things for my new baby BOY!! (i just found out on monday what i was having!!! he is my 1st baby!!!) i have been looking at several different systems, but id really like some personal accounts of what you guys like, or dont like!!! & what was it that you liked or didnt like...did the baby like it?? (as in being comfy) please if you can provide a link so that i can look at it too!!! thank you sooo much.
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i HATE the carseat/ stroller combos. the carseats are great, but the strollers are always HUGE and i end up buying something more compact later.
as for carseats..you want one that has the "infant" insert. it's a cushion that wraps around baby's head until they get a bit bigger, then you can remove it later on.
make sure that it has plenty of holes for the straps to be moved up while baby is growning..*the crotch buckle needs at least TWO holes too*. and i also make sure that it's FAA approved so im good when we travel.
the stroller needs to be able to lay flat like a bassenet until baby is sitting up right. (unless your using a carseat/stroller combo..then the carseat should snap into the stoller)
once my babies were old enough to support their heads i went out and bought a smaller compact stroller. the one i like is by cosco...it's the EASIEST dang stroller in the WORLD to open and close! the button is on the handle and you pull and slid it to the right and the handle collapses and it folds up nice and neat WHILE standing upright! i HATE the strollers that you have to fold down to the ground!
pic of nice carseat
http://www.dreamtimebaby.com/thsnincarseb.html
pic of a nice infant stroller/carseat combo
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4725679
pic of the stroller i have...( oh and my daugther is 9 months old, and my stoller is in a different color *purple*)
http://www.netkidswear.com/precmomdelbo.html
i HATE the carseat/ stroller combos. the carseats are great, but the strollers are always HUGE and i end up buying something more compact later.
as for carseats..you want one that has the "infant" insert. it's a cushion that wraps around baby's head until they get a bit bigger, then you can remove it later on.
make sure that it has plenty of holes for the straps to be moved up while baby is growning..*the crotch buckle needs at least TWO holes too*. and i also make sure that it's FAA approved so im good when we travel.
the stroller needs to be able to lay flat like a bassenet until baby is sitting up right. (unless your using a carseat/stroller combo..then the carseat should snap into the stoller)
once my babies were old enough to support their heads i went out and bought a smaller compact stroller. the one i like is by cosco...it's the EASIEST dang stroller in the WORLD to open and close! the button is on the handle and you pull and slid it to the right and the handle collapses and it folds up nice and neat WHILE standing upright! i HATE the strollers that you have to fold down to the ground!
pic of nice carseat
http://www.dreamtimebaby.com/thsnincarseb.html
pic of a nice infant stroller/carseat combo
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4725679
pic of the stroller i have...( oh and my daugther is 9 months old, and my stoller is in a different color *purple*)
http://www.netkidswear.com/precmomdelbo.html
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