Q. I have a Graco and it makes a lot of "white noise", also goes red on random times and doesn't even connect with the baby's room. I am looking for the most reliable monitor- regardless of cost. Any suggestions?
A. I also have the angel care monitor and it works great. I have never had problems with it. I used it with my daughter 4 years ago and now using the monitor part for my son who is 16 months old now. I used it from the time he was born as well. Basically we have used it for 4 years now and it still works great.
What is the general list of things I'm going to need for my baby?
Q. I know a crib and dippers and all the necessities like that. BUT what I really want to know is where you got your things and about how much did you pay roughly?
And how much of each thing am I going to need for lets say the first three months after the baby is born? roughly.
Im only 7 weeks along so I have plenty of time to stock up.
Please help.
And how much of each thing am I going to need for lets say the first three months after the baby is born? roughly.
Im only 7 weeks along so I have plenty of time to stock up.
Please help.
A. nursing -
Breastpump, breast pads, breast cream, breast milk storage containers, nursing pillow (Bobby pillow is great thats what i bought), Burping clothes (you can use some cloth diapers), 4-6 bottles for breast milk or formula, Bottle sterilizer (If you dont use the drop ins), Bottle brush, Insulated tote (if using formula), 8-12 bibs, Pacifiers (if you plan to use them)
Baby care-
Parenting books (what to expect when your expecting, and what to expect the first year are great), Rattles, Teethers, Nail Clippers, Brush and comb, Digital thermometer (My mom told me to get the ear one its easy and effective), First aid kit, Diaper pail (The baby genie 2 is what I got), Diaper pail Refils, A baby monitor.
Bath-
Baby bathtub (one with a built in thermometer is great), 4 hooded towels, 12 washclothes, Bath toys
Toiletries -
Body wash, Shampoo no tears, Lotion, Alcohol swabs, Cotton swabs/balls, Diaper ointment (I got like 4 tubes of Destin),
Diapering accessories-
baby wipes, travel wipes,Diaper bag, Changing mat (most come with the diaper bag), Diaper rash creme (the most important thing - according to my mom)
Safety the hole house
Car seat (rear facing), Stroller - You can get both in a travel system -
I got the Graco travel system Its really nice
head and body support for your stroller and car seat
Car seat and stroller toys
Stroller blanket
Full size Swing, Stationary Entertainer, Play mat, Toys
Crib, Dresser with or without changing table, A recliner rocking chair so when you feed your baby, Crib mattress, 3 waterproof mattress pads, Crib bedding set with bumper,4-6 fitted crib sheets, 4-6 blankets, 4-6 recieving blankets, basket or storage bins, If you got a changing table get a pad, sheets etc for that, crib mobile
Baby book, Digital camera, thank you notes for gifts, photo album, CDs
homecoming outfit, 9-12 bodysuits, 2-4 cap bootie sets, 4-6 side snap shirts, 4-6 pull over suits, 6-8 stretch sleep n plays, 3-6 cotton overalls, 3 gowns, socks, clothing hangers unless using the dresser, baby mittens, sleep sacks
This is everything Ive bought so far...Well Ive bought a hell of alot more clothes...but girls clothes are so hard not to buy
Breastpump, breast pads, breast cream, breast milk storage containers, nursing pillow (Bobby pillow is great thats what i bought), Burping clothes (you can use some cloth diapers), 4-6 bottles for breast milk or formula, Bottle sterilizer (If you dont use the drop ins), Bottle brush, Insulated tote (if using formula), 8-12 bibs, Pacifiers (if you plan to use them)
Baby care-
Parenting books (what to expect when your expecting, and what to expect the first year are great), Rattles, Teethers, Nail Clippers, Brush and comb, Digital thermometer (My mom told me to get the ear one its easy and effective), First aid kit, Diaper pail (The baby genie 2 is what I got), Diaper pail Refils, A baby monitor.
Bath-
Baby bathtub (one with a built in thermometer is great), 4 hooded towels, 12 washclothes, Bath toys
Toiletries -
Body wash, Shampoo no tears, Lotion, Alcohol swabs, Cotton swabs/balls, Diaper ointment (I got like 4 tubes of Destin),
Diapering accessories-
baby wipes, travel wipes,Diaper bag, Changing mat (most come with the diaper bag), Diaper rash creme (the most important thing - according to my mom)
Safety the hole house
Car seat (rear facing), Stroller - You can get both in a travel system -
I got the Graco travel system Its really nice
head and body support for your stroller and car seat
Car seat and stroller toys
Stroller blanket
Full size Swing, Stationary Entertainer, Play mat, Toys
Crib, Dresser with or without changing table, A recliner rocking chair so when you feed your baby, Crib mattress, 3 waterproof mattress pads, Crib bedding set with bumper,4-6 fitted crib sheets, 4-6 blankets, 4-6 recieving blankets, basket or storage bins, If you got a changing table get a pad, sheets etc for that, crib mobile
Baby book, Digital camera, thank you notes for gifts, photo album, CDs
homecoming outfit, 9-12 bodysuits, 2-4 cap bootie sets, 4-6 side snap shirts, 4-6 pull over suits, 6-8 stretch sleep n plays, 3-6 cotton overalls, 3 gowns, socks, clothing hangers unless using the dresser, baby mittens, sleep sacks
This is everything Ive bought so far...Well Ive bought a hell of alot more clothes...but girls clothes are so hard not to buy
What setting do I set the shoulder straps on an infant car seat to bring home 5 - 7 lb. newborns?
Q. The straps are currently in the middle position. Do I need to put them in the bottom position for the newborns? How old / what weight were your babies when using each of the shoulder strap positions?
It is the Graco Safeseat, and it is twins, so they will be less than 7 pounds each when I bring them home.
It is the Graco Safeseat, and it is twins, so they will be less than 7 pounds each when I bring them home.
A. It really depends on the size of your child - length/height will also impact where the straps go in addition to weight.
My twins were 5 lb 1 oz and 5 lb 4 oz - their seats were on the lowest setting when we took them home (around 3 months, we were at them middle setting, 6 months the highest setting and in rear facing convertible seats just before 8 months). Ask your hospital about a "car-seat test". They did this for our twins, they put them in the seats, adjusted the straps and hooked them to oxygen monitors to make sure that they were safe before releasing them. They make sure that the baby can breathe comfortably at the angle of the car seat.
At the hospital that we delivered at, if our twins did not pass, we could not take them home in the infant carriers and would have to get something called a "Car Bed" to take them home. It was available in the gift shop if we needed it - it is for preemies and babies too small to safely sit in a carrier. Thank goodness both of our little ones passed and were able to come home in their car carriers.
Congrats and best wishes!
ETA - I have seen your questions before and it seems like you are someone who likes to do their research etc . . . just in case - here is a picture of a car bed and a link to more info on the Car Seat Test sometimes called Car Seat Challenge:
http://www.elitecarseats.com/Angel-Guard-AngelRide-Infant-Car-Bed.pro
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/newbornsandbabies/ig/Premature-Babies/Preemie-Car-Seat.htm
My twins were 5 lb 1 oz and 5 lb 4 oz - their seats were on the lowest setting when we took them home (around 3 months, we were at them middle setting, 6 months the highest setting and in rear facing convertible seats just before 8 months). Ask your hospital about a "car-seat test". They did this for our twins, they put them in the seats, adjusted the straps and hooked them to oxygen monitors to make sure that they were safe before releasing them. They make sure that the baby can breathe comfortably at the angle of the car seat.
At the hospital that we delivered at, if our twins did not pass, we could not take them home in the infant carriers and would have to get something called a "Car Bed" to take them home. It was available in the gift shop if we needed it - it is for preemies and babies too small to safely sit in a carrier. Thank goodness both of our little ones passed and were able to come home in their car carriers.
Congrats and best wishes!
ETA - I have seen your questions before and it seems like you are someone who likes to do their research etc . . . just in case - here is a picture of a car bed and a link to more info on the Car Seat Test sometimes called Car Seat Challenge:
http://www.elitecarseats.com/Angel-Guard-AngelRide-Infant-Car-Bed.pro
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/newbornsandbabies/ig/Premature-Babies/Preemie-Car-Seat.htm
What baby items did you find to be the most & least useful?
Q. We just spent 2 hours in Babies R Us registering for my baby shower and we have over 200 items. I know I'm not going to get everything, and it was mainly just to show various gift options, but what items are absolute musts and what items can wait? This is my first baby so I haven't been able to test anything out yet. Thank you! =)
A. well, u can go to babies r us website and they have a list for ppl who are going to register..of course it has a lot of things on there that you don't need, but if you weed through you can get what you need out of it...the things i liked;found most useful, etc......
.i would def recommend:
a diaper genie 2; idk why ppl don't like them, there is NO smell in my dd 's room
changing table..will save your back, good for diap changes, clothes changes, sponge baths, etc and you have shelves to store your new baby must haves....i have canvas bins on the shelves to store things that are good to have in reach or easily available...
monitor--i like the graco imonitor, recently bought a second one for another room in the house bc i liked the other one so much, it has been working well for over 8 mos now, and it has good range, battery life, and i can hear EVERYTHING; never any interference....it works great..
boppy pillow with cotton covers, soft ones don't fit as well for some reason
lots of baby hangers, and baby hangers with clips to keep outfits together
primo euro bathtub
prince lionheart diaper depot and wipewarmer; ours works well and the wipes are still very warm when we get them to out dd's bottom; and she doesn't freak out when we are out and they aren't warmed, but seems to appreciate it when they are..
health kit: brush, comb, thermometer (not an ear one, not as accurate), nail clippers, etc.
baby meds, generic is just as good and a lot cheaper...desitin(or plain zinc oxide if you can find it)..not creamy, has less zinc ox in it....infant mylicon and tylenol
lots of diapers , make sure wherever you buy them will let you exchange them for a diff size if you need to even after the return period...brus let me do that, and buy a small pack of a couple brands to see which you prefer before you open the big boxes...wipes, lots of them, without alcohol or fragrance! we use swaddlers diapers and pampers sensitive wipes; no rashes, no reactions to their ingredients, diapers hold a lot when they have too and the netting tends to keep the wet off her bottom...
lots of baby washclothes, you may have to use them on baby's bum if it is really sensitive and gets a rash....and baby towels, but you could use your reg towels if money is an issue
swing, pref swings two ways and plugs in instead of batteries
bouncy seat
infant travel system! easy, easy, easy--we got the graco tour deluxe; it is great, folds with one hand, several seating positions, lays flat for sleep; has a big basket underneath and cup holders for mom and dad, one for baby , place for snacks for baby, and a 'pocket' up top for keys, cell phone, whatever you wanna put there...
play yard, get one with bassinet feature if you want to, easier to keep baby in your room for a while before putting them in crib in their room=we have chicco discovery and it is awesome, has more padding than most, easy to wash..machine wash, most are wipe down...very sturdy, has nightlight, vibration, etc and a flip up change table, has wooden slats that slide in under mattress for support...not that much more exp than the others and much better in my opinion
passys--she loves soothies and that is all she will take..
baby wash, again frag free, dye free
frag free , dye free laundry detergent
clothes hamper or basket
lingerie bag for socks, mittens, anything little so they don't get lost in the wash...
something to put baby toys in
extra toy links
lullaby cd and small cd player; my dd has come to love white noise, she naps with a fan and a womb bear; sleeps at night with a fan....
oh, mosquito cover for your infant carrier..it's where you can see in , baby can see out, but strangers cant just walk up and touch your baby, and they will!!!!!
all i can come up with now...LOL
diaper bags; big one for everything you may need, leave in car unless you will be somewhere a long time, and a small one to stick what you will need for a short run in so you don't have to haul the bigger one
if ffing:
avent formula dispenser; has better review than the ones made by sassy, and convert to a snack cup later...i loved it so much i bought a second one!
bottles--really liked playtex ventaire advanced when she was young, more pieces but it's easy to get them clean when the top and bottom comes off...and they vent through the bottom instead of the nip so no bubbles or foam going back up into baby's milk; they will leak if you don't put them together correctly, but we have had no probs with them and have never had to replace any parts on them..if u decide on them and have leaks, email me and i will explain how to keep them from leaking...:O)
bottle and nip brushes--i really like the ones by munchking that don't have a sponge on the end of the brush, they come in diff colors mixed with white and have a great nip brush in the handles....
drying racks--again, i really like munchkins...
formula mixer: i like dr brown's formula pitcher bc you don't shake it it is only abo
.i would def recommend:
a diaper genie 2; idk why ppl don't like them, there is NO smell in my dd 's room
changing table..will save your back, good for diap changes, clothes changes, sponge baths, etc and you have shelves to store your new baby must haves....i have canvas bins on the shelves to store things that are good to have in reach or easily available...
monitor--i like the graco imonitor, recently bought a second one for another room in the house bc i liked the other one so much, it has been working well for over 8 mos now, and it has good range, battery life, and i can hear EVERYTHING; never any interference....it works great..
boppy pillow with cotton covers, soft ones don't fit as well for some reason
lots of baby hangers, and baby hangers with clips to keep outfits together
primo euro bathtub
prince lionheart diaper depot and wipewarmer; ours works well and the wipes are still very warm when we get them to out dd's bottom; and she doesn't freak out when we are out and they aren't warmed, but seems to appreciate it when they are..
health kit: brush, comb, thermometer (not an ear one, not as accurate), nail clippers, etc.
baby meds, generic is just as good and a lot cheaper...desitin(or plain zinc oxide if you can find it)..not creamy, has less zinc ox in it....infant mylicon and tylenol
lots of diapers , make sure wherever you buy them will let you exchange them for a diff size if you need to even after the return period...brus let me do that, and buy a small pack of a couple brands to see which you prefer before you open the big boxes...wipes, lots of them, without alcohol or fragrance! we use swaddlers diapers and pampers sensitive wipes; no rashes, no reactions to their ingredients, diapers hold a lot when they have too and the netting tends to keep the wet off her bottom...
lots of baby washclothes, you may have to use them on baby's bum if it is really sensitive and gets a rash....and baby towels, but you could use your reg towels if money is an issue
swing, pref swings two ways and plugs in instead of batteries
bouncy seat
infant travel system! easy, easy, easy--we got the graco tour deluxe; it is great, folds with one hand, several seating positions, lays flat for sleep; has a big basket underneath and cup holders for mom and dad, one for baby , place for snacks for baby, and a 'pocket' up top for keys, cell phone, whatever you wanna put there...
play yard, get one with bassinet feature if you want to, easier to keep baby in your room for a while before putting them in crib in their room=we have chicco discovery and it is awesome, has more padding than most, easy to wash..machine wash, most are wipe down...very sturdy, has nightlight, vibration, etc and a flip up change table, has wooden slats that slide in under mattress for support...not that much more exp than the others and much better in my opinion
passys--she loves soothies and that is all she will take..
baby wash, again frag free, dye free
frag free , dye free laundry detergent
clothes hamper or basket
lingerie bag for socks, mittens, anything little so they don't get lost in the wash...
something to put baby toys in
extra toy links
lullaby cd and small cd player; my dd has come to love white noise, she naps with a fan and a womb bear; sleeps at night with a fan....
oh, mosquito cover for your infant carrier..it's where you can see in , baby can see out, but strangers cant just walk up and touch your baby, and they will!!!!!
all i can come up with now...LOL
diaper bags; big one for everything you may need, leave in car unless you will be somewhere a long time, and a small one to stick what you will need for a short run in so you don't have to haul the bigger one
if ffing:
avent formula dispenser; has better review than the ones made by sassy, and convert to a snack cup later...i loved it so much i bought a second one!
bottles--really liked playtex ventaire advanced when she was young, more pieces but it's easy to get them clean when the top and bottom comes off...and they vent through the bottom instead of the nip so no bubbles or foam going back up into baby's milk; they will leak if you don't put them together correctly, but we have had no probs with them and have never had to replace any parts on them..if u decide on them and have leaks, email me and i will explain how to keep them from leaking...:O)
bottle and nip brushes--i really like the ones by munchking that don't have a sponge on the end of the brush, they come in diff colors mixed with white and have a great nip brush in the handles....
drying racks--again, i really like munchkins...
formula mixer: i like dr brown's formula pitcher bc you don't shake it it is only abo
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