How do I know what to Register for a new baby?

watrackie

I want to make sure I don't forget anything. I also want to start purchasing things myself....what items should I be buying and what should I be leaving for my gift registry?

Answer
Gift registry-
car seat/stroller---travel system
crib bedding
baby monitor
baby bath
baby swing
play pen
exersaucer
gymini
wipe warmer
any furniture for the nursery
if planning to formula feed--bottles
if planning to breast feed---breast pump
wearable baby blankets
baby first aid kit

To buy for yourself:
diapers
wipes
cute little baby outfits (we got a ton of clothes at my shower but I never put my kids in them)


ETA: I just thought of something else. Register for a convertable car seat. My kids outgrew their carseat carrier by the age of 6 months and I needed the convertable car seat. I had to go from the doctor's office directly to the store to buy one.
Also register for some lower priced items such as onsies and binky's and stuff. That way if someone can't afford a higher priced item they will have other options.

Does anyone know how to eliminate the static noise my baby monitor emits while on my night table?

Jason Z

Answer
It isn't unusual for static to be traveling right thru your electric wire as result of causes outside and even away from you home.

The most affective home device creating static would be florescent lighting of any kind. They can even buzz a television if the tv has insufficient shielding installed.. Second to that would be small motors such as clocks and fans of home appliances and electronic toys such as computers,

You may not hear the noise of these devices but they do emit a static frequency that can be amplified with a microphone and transmitted elsewhere such as does your baby monitor.

There are monitors with squelch controls but can be very costly as well.

Lowering the input level on the monitor in the baby's room will help some.

It would also help a great deal if you placed that one on a soft foam pad because your home is literally satuated with sounds you do not hear and a great deal of this is bouncing around furniture, walls and ceilings. The soft foam will insulate the baby monitor from carrying sound from the stand or table it is placed on.

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How often should I have sex to make a baby?

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Chloe

I'm 19 & I told my man I wanted to make a baby last month & he was soo excited; we have unprotected sex , but we only have sex like 2-3 times a month .. Should we be having sex more or just be patient & that time I get pregnant will happen ?? What are yall opinions ?

Answer
Don't listen to these pointless answers. You're old enough to realise what you're doing. So 2-3 times is not enough. If you want to max you're chances you need me having sex every 2-3 days through out the month. Some people can't as work different hours and buy an ovulation monitor the price is something like 60 pounds though which is quite pricey. But that will tell you if you're fertile that day. So most women ovulate on the 14th day of their cycle if their cycle is 28 days. Online there is ovulation calendars they are so easy to do you just write in cycle length and when you're last period was and tells you you're fertile phase and estimated ovulation date. I done quite a few and am trying conceive myself this month. Remember its an estimate but why not try it? I done the fertie phase it told me and had intercourse a few days before and few days after it said to make sure. If your periods are regular it will also be much easier to get pregnant and plan on it, where as if you're not regular you have to try for more days. Just remember to not stress as you will not get pregnant,just try be calm and relaxed. Also try get to know you're body there are certain signs when ovulating. I noticed change of discharge it was kinda watery clear and strechy. There are loads of things online which will help massively. Try the ovulations calendars you can even get apps on some of them,and will remind you what days you should be having intercourse also try keep the semen inside you for about 30 minutes makes it easier to travel if you lay on your back. With legs slightly up. Good luck remember if you're not pregnant this month,there's always next month it usually happens when you least expect it. Best wishes x

What are the things i will need for my baby?

Sub

I know there are some things that i will need for my first baby but i do not know what all I will need. I am in my last trimester and want to get everything i will need. I know the little things like bottles, clothes, and diapers. However i am really wanted to get the big things that i will need for her. I know a crib is much needed. What else should i think about buying for her arrival?

Answer
congratulations!!!! i was a first time mum 21 months ago and it felt like a whirlwind. Heres what i would recommend:

necessities:
-crib, mattress, minimum 2 sets of bedding
-car seat
-receiving/travel blanket
-pushchair
-play mat for tummy time and play time
-soother (just in case)
-bottles, steraliser and bottle brush
-at least 14 vests, 14 sleep suits and a few day outfits after cord drops off
-baby bath and bath stuff
-medical basics - thermometer,bath temp checker, towel, colic drops, grooming set
-bottle warmer for night feeds
-baby monitor
-bibs
-diapers and wipes and rash cream
burp cloths
cream talc - not powder
nipple cream / pads


extras -

rocker
cot mobile
play gym
soft rattles
medical box/bath box
car seat toy bar


other stuff is a preference thing you might see things you want to buy for later like feeding sets, blender etc... but this is entirely up to you

good luck and congrats - dont forget to pack for the hospital :)

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What is the best video/audio monitor to buy?

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Nikki

I am looking to buy a video baby monitor through walmart. I am looking at the Graco iMonitor Baby Video Monitor, the Summer Infant 900 MHz 2.5" Color Handheld Video Monitor, and the MobiCam Ultra Wireless Color Video Monitor System. I have read reviews on all of them and have compared all of the features but still do not know which one would be best. Can anyone give me any input please? Thanks!!!!!!

Answer
Hi! Well since no one else answered your question I just thought to give some input from my experience. Perhaps you haven't yet had your baby? I was the very same way. I went out and planned every last product to put into my nursery: $200 bassinette, expensive travel system, breast pump set, sounds n lights baby monitor (fisher-price) etc. He won't sleep in the bassinette, the travel system is nice but the stroller that went with it is so big and bulky and so inconvenient and heavy to unload that I never us it. I used the breast pump only a few times because my milk didn't come in properly. The monitor is rarely used because I carry the baby with me everywhere in the house (in his carrier) but sometimes when I have the right batteries for it, I use it when I am outside visiting neighbors. I guess my point in saying all of this is that I think you should wait until the baby comes and you know for sure what will work for you and also you won't waste a lot of time and money on stuff that you regret and never use.

Moms: What are things that I should absolutely register for?

Betrdz

for my baby shower. In other words, what will I not be able to live without. So far, I have:

high chair
travel system
breast pump
baby monitor
safety gate
thermometer

diapers and wipes go without saying but I don't think people actually register for them.

Answer
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

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What are the things i will need for my baby?

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Sub

I know there are some things that i will need for my first baby but i do not know what all I will need. I am in my last trimester and want to get everything i will need. I know the little things like bottles, clothes, and diapers. However i am really wanted to get the big things that i will need for her. I know a crib is much needed. What else should i think about buying for her arrival?

Answer
congratulations!!!! i was a first time mum 21 months ago and it felt like a whirlwind. Heres what i would recommend:

necessities:
-crib, mattress, minimum 2 sets of bedding
-car seat
-receiving/travel blanket
-pushchair
-play mat for tummy time and play time
-soother (just in case)
-bottles, steraliser and bottle brush
-at least 14 vests, 14 sleep suits and a few day outfits after cord drops off
-baby bath and bath stuff
-medical basics - thermometer,bath temp checker, towel, colic drops, grooming set
-bottle warmer for night feeds
-baby monitor
-bibs
-diapers and wipes and rash cream
burp cloths
cream talc - not powder
nipple cream / pads


extras -

rocker
cot mobile
play gym
soft rattles
medical box/bath box
car seat toy bar


other stuff is a preference thing you might see things you want to buy for later like feeding sets, blender etc... but this is entirely up to you

good luck and congrats - dont forget to pack for the hospital :)

What are the essentials to buy for a newborn?

Donna C

My husband and I are going to be first time parents in 6 months - and we've noticed that the baby market is flooded with tons and tons of "must have" items. I'm wondering which of these items really are essential for our new born. We really don't want to buy things we don't need or would really appreciate having for convenience.

Any opinions or resources would be greatly appreciated!

Answer
I know how overwhelming it can be! People and stores act like if you don't get all of the crap... I mean gear then you aren't doing the best for your baby. The only things you need for sure are a car seat, diapers, sleepers and wipes... really thats about it... the rest is just extras. Now there are for sure some extras that make life better and I will tell you a few that I have found that are really used and some that really aren't.

Baby swing-- now this is one of those things that there are swings, bouncers, seats the whole lot and a lot of people seem to think that they need one of each.. I have found that this just isn't true. We had one seat when our first son was born and he hated it and if we wanted to put him in a seat of some sort we just put him in his car seat with some toys hanging from the handle and rocked it... worked great! When we were having our 2nd son we found a full size swing for a steal at the goodwill and bought it... good thing too because he loved it and also had to sleep sitting up and that worked great for it.. in fact he slept in the swing until he was 7 months.
Crib-- well unless you plan to have the baby sleep with you all of the time you will need some sort of crib or bed for the baby so thats pretty much it...
Crib bedding-- really is a waste of money because you don't need it and it can be a hazard to little babies
Change Table, wiper warmers--- big waste of time, money and space!! We had one with our first and I think it was used all of 5 times.
Stroller-- there are a lot of different ones out there but we had three favs... we got a travel system with the car seat and I loved that the car seat just clicked in and unlike the car seat only ones it worked after the baby was out of the car seat, we also loved our combi one because it folded down really well and was light (so small that we were able to run it through the luggage thing at the airport at security) so if you travel a lot this is the best by far, and our current fav is the phil&teds... it is a single and a double all in one so if you plan to have more than one it is cool to be able to add the second seat
high chair-- we waited until we started to feed our son to get one but ended up getting one that straps to one of our chairs because it saved space and was a whole lot less cash!
Jumper/waler/activity center-- we have a jumper one and both of our boys have loved it.. I pretty much pull it out when I put the swing away.. it's great to keep the baby entertained and out of stuff while you are cooking, cleaning and what not if they are crawling or walking.
bassinet-- are nice if you don't want to put the baby in their own room right away but with our first we borrowed one, our second we used the playpen one and with our third we got a moses basket that I put on my bedside table (it's really a big side table) I like them when the baby is waking up for night feedings when nursing because you don't have to get up out of bed but really if the baby is bottle fed you have to get up to get the bottle anyway
bottles-- we have used different ones with each of our children but pretty much found which one's they liked and got 6 or 7 of them... we pretty much use one bottle a day and wash it between feedings and then stick it in the dishwasher at night (I nurse and bottle feed and only nurse at night)
We don't use any of those sanitizer things or warmers.. if I want to sanitize the bottles I just boil them and we use room-temp tap water for bottles.
Nursing pillows and chairs-- I do have a boppy pillow and it is nice when the baby is little but a normal pillow works just as well but it is nice for the baby to lounge on.. I don't have a chair or stool but never really saw a reason for them because I just nurse on the couch or in bed at night.
Carrier--I really love my moby warp because I'm able to use it with my newborn but also with my 3 year old to carry them in.
Baby monitor-- I never had one... We don't have a huge place so if the baby is in their room I can still hear them when they cry... I find that people tend to get up a lot more if they have one because every little sound the baby makes they jump.

Toys and clothes... now a lot of people go over board with these but pretty much I try to have about two weeks worth of outfits and toys get given as gifts a lot and newborns really could care less... they are more like 4 months and older things..
I hope this helps a bit and congrats on the baby!!!

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What are the things i will need for my baby?

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Sub

I know there are some things that i will need for my first baby but i do not know what all I will need. I am in my last trimester and want to get everything i will need. I know the little things like bottles, clothes, and diapers. However i am really wanted to get the big things that i will need for her. I know a crib is much needed. What else should i think about buying for her arrival?

Answer
congratulations!!!! i was a first time mum 21 months ago and it felt like a whirlwind. Heres what i would recommend:

necessities:
-crib, mattress, minimum 2 sets of bedding
-car seat
-receiving/travel blanket
-pushchair
-play mat for tummy time and play time
-soother (just in case)
-bottles, steraliser and bottle brush
-at least 14 vests, 14 sleep suits and a few day outfits after cord drops off
-baby bath and bath stuff
-medical basics - thermometer,bath temp checker, towel, colic drops, grooming set
-bottle warmer for night feeds
-baby monitor
-bibs
-diapers and wipes and rash cream
burp cloths
cream talc - not powder
nipple cream / pads


extras -

rocker
cot mobile
play gym
soft rattles
medical box/bath box
car seat toy bar


other stuff is a preference thing you might see things you want to buy for later like feeding sets, blender etc... but this is entirely up to you

good luck and congrats - dont forget to pack for the hospital :)

What are the essentials to buy for a newborn?

Donna C

My husband and I are going to be first time parents in 6 months - and we've noticed that the baby market is flooded with tons and tons of "must have" items. I'm wondering which of these items really are essential for our new born. We really don't want to buy things we don't need or would really appreciate having for convenience.

Any opinions or resources would be greatly appreciated!

Answer
I know how overwhelming it can be! People and stores act like if you don't get all of the crap... I mean gear then you aren't doing the best for your baby. The only things you need for sure are a car seat, diapers, sleepers and wipes... really thats about it... the rest is just extras. Now there are for sure some extras that make life better and I will tell you a few that I have found that are really used and some that really aren't.

Baby swing-- now this is one of those things that there are swings, bouncers, seats the whole lot and a lot of people seem to think that they need one of each.. I have found that this just isn't true. We had one seat when our first son was born and he hated it and if we wanted to put him in a seat of some sort we just put him in his car seat with some toys hanging from the handle and rocked it... worked great! When we were having our 2nd son we found a full size swing for a steal at the goodwill and bought it... good thing too because he loved it and also had to sleep sitting up and that worked great for it.. in fact he slept in the swing until he was 7 months.
Crib-- well unless you plan to have the baby sleep with you all of the time you will need some sort of crib or bed for the baby so thats pretty much it...
Crib bedding-- really is a waste of money because you don't need it and it can be a hazard to little babies
Change Table, wiper warmers--- big waste of time, money and space!! We had one with our first and I think it was used all of 5 times.
Stroller-- there are a lot of different ones out there but we had three favs... we got a travel system with the car seat and I loved that the car seat just clicked in and unlike the car seat only ones it worked after the baby was out of the car seat, we also loved our combi one because it folded down really well and was light (so small that we were able to run it through the luggage thing at the airport at security) so if you travel a lot this is the best by far, and our current fav is the phil&teds... it is a single and a double all in one so if you plan to have more than one it is cool to be able to add the second seat
high chair-- we waited until we started to feed our son to get one but ended up getting one that straps to one of our chairs because it saved space and was a whole lot less cash!
Jumper/waler/activity center-- we have a jumper one and both of our boys have loved it.. I pretty much pull it out when I put the swing away.. it's great to keep the baby entertained and out of stuff while you are cooking, cleaning and what not if they are crawling or walking.
bassinet-- are nice if you don't want to put the baby in their own room right away but with our first we borrowed one, our second we used the playpen one and with our third we got a moses basket that I put on my bedside table (it's really a big side table) I like them when the baby is waking up for night feedings when nursing because you don't have to get up out of bed but really if the baby is bottle fed you have to get up to get the bottle anyway
bottles-- we have used different ones with each of our children but pretty much found which one's they liked and got 6 or 7 of them... we pretty much use one bottle a day and wash it between feedings and then stick it in the dishwasher at night (I nurse and bottle feed and only nurse at night)
We don't use any of those sanitizer things or warmers.. if I want to sanitize the bottles I just boil them and we use room-temp tap water for bottles.
Nursing pillows and chairs-- I do have a boppy pillow and it is nice when the baby is little but a normal pillow works just as well but it is nice for the baby to lounge on.. I don't have a chair or stool but never really saw a reason for them because I just nurse on the couch or in bed at night.
Carrier--I really love my moby warp because I'm able to use it with my newborn but also with my 3 year old to carry them in.
Baby monitor-- I never had one... We don't have a huge place so if the baby is in their room I can still hear them when they cry... I find that people tend to get up a lot more if they have one because every little sound the baby makes they jump.

Toys and clothes... now a lot of people go over board with these but pretty much I try to have about two weeks worth of outfits and toys get given as gifts a lot and newborns really could care less... they are more like 4 months and older things..
I hope this helps a bit and congrats on the baby!!!

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What would you say would be the essentials to register for - for your baby shower?

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Pregnant w

What did you use most, what did you baby like, every answer is appreciated!
First time mom to be!

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Well I always feel it is the parents responsibility to get the big things like the nursary furnature but some items to register for would be:

Moby Wrap or sling
diaper bag
bottles (if you plan to use them)
boppy pillow (I dont breastfeed but my daughter loves to be propped up on it to look around and for tummy time)
swing (my biggest lifesaver!)
playpen (I dont use it much yet because she is still young, but now that she is learning to roll it comes in handy)
humidifier (I use the Carne kind from babies r us...looks like a ducky)
your obvious blankets, towels, clothing (I suggest asking for slightly bigger clothing as people tend to get neworn or 0-3 months and your baby may not fit these things long. My daughter was never in newborn and she outgrew most 0-3 month items by 7 weeks old)
carseat (I dont know if you plan on getting a travel system or a converstable carseat. I got a travel system and I am already planning to sell it...shes 12 weeks old. I find the stroller too bulky...I use a Moby instead and I find the infant carseat a royal pain in the butt. Some people love it however and use the carseat to sit the baby in so this will be personal choice)
baby monitor if your home is big enough to need one

another suggestion I have is to register for things you wont need right away but will later. I find so many people ask for all the "now" stuff then have nothing for months down the road. Thinks like a high chair or booster, clothing for later (light sleepers and onsies are used in all seasons so it wont matter what season your child fits 6,9 or 12 month clothes) feeding bowls and spoons (I have a bowl with a handle...its great because she cant bat it out of my hands) sippy cups, potty treaining seat or toilet.....things like that.
playmat (another huge lifesaver)

What are some of the necessities for a baby?

India

I was just wondering what are some of the things you could not live without when baby arrived. I am 26 weeks along with our little girl. Thank you for your help.

Answer
When preparing for a new baby, there are so many things you will need. It can be overwhelming, but here at Hip and Little, we insist that shopping should be fun! Here is our new baby checklist for the necessities, as well as a few cute optional items. Use it to plan your registry or your own shopping excursions.



Clothing - Necessities:

___ 6 - 12 bodysuits or baby Ts (depending on how often you want to do laundry). Shirts that snap or tie on the side are helpful for babies who don't like things going over their heads.

___ 6 - 9 pairs of soft, comfy pants.

___ 3 - 5 newborn gowns. These are great for quick diaper changes, especially when baby is sleepy.

___ 6 - 12 soft pjs.

___ 3 - 5 soft knit caps.

___ tons of socks and booties (these disappear quickly!)

___ 8 - 12 bibs



Clothing - Extras

___ 2 sweaters if the weather will be chilly.

___ 1 adorable take-home outfit.

___ Christening or other newborn welcoming ceremony clothing.

___ Tiny little fancy outfits that may never be worn.



Nursery - Necessities

___ Crib (unless you are planning on cosleeping).

___ Crib mattress

___ 2 Crib mattress pads

___ 3 - 5 Crib sheets

___ Cosleeper and sheets

___ Crib mobile (and possibly one for the changing table as well).

___ Dresser and/or changing table. There are many cute combos now that have a removable changing table top on a child-safe dresser.

___ Changing pad.

___ 2 - 4 Changing pad covers.

___ Shelves and bins for books and toys.

___ A clothing hamper



Nursery - Extras

___ Crib bedding set

___ Rocking chair or glider

___ Nursery artwork

___ A fun, colorful rug

___ A moses basket

___ Washable curtains (avoid having window blinds in the nursery because of safety issues).

___ Lamp (preferrably one that is not too bright, so it doesn't wake your baby further in the middle of the night) or nightlight.

___ music box or radio with lullaby CDs

___ Wooden closet hangers

___ Armoire or closet organizer

___ A cradle or bassinet

___ Diaper stacker



Baby Gear - Necessities

___ A baby carrier or sling

___ 4 - 6 receiving blankets

___ Infant carseat

___ Car sunshade (preferably the kind that sticks onto the window).

___ Car mirror (so your newborn can see you while facing backwards).

___ Stroller

___ High chair

___ Baby swing and/or bouncy seat

___ Tons of burp cloths



Bath - Necessities

___ Baby bathtub

___ 2 - 4 hooded towels

___ A dozen or so washcloths

___ Baby soap and shampoo

___ Cotton swaps and alcohol (for umbilical stump care).

___ Bath toys



Diapering

___ diapers

___ diaper pail

___ baby wipes

___ travel wipe container

___ diaper bag

___ changing pad

___ diaper ointment



Breastfeeding - Necessities

___ Box of disposable breast pads

___ 6 - 8 washable breast pads

___ 5 - 7 nursing bras

___ nursing tops and pajamas

___ Lanolin nipple cream (such as Lansinoh)

___ Boppy or other nursing pillow

___ Phone number of your local La Leche and/or lactation consultant

___ Breastpump, bottles and accessories (if needed)



Bottle Feeding - Necessites

___ 6 - 8 bottles

___ Newborn nipples

___ Bottle brush and drying rack

___ Bottle sterilizer

___ Formula



Safety - Necessities

___ Outlet covers (enough for your home outlets, plus a few for travel).

___ Cabinet locks

___ Baby monitor

___ Safety gates

___ Oven lock

___ Toilet locks

___ Earthquake straps (if you live in a earthquake-prone area)

___ Cord winders

___ CPR / First Aid class for you and family, babysitters, etc.

___ First Aid kit

___ Spout cover for bath tub

___ Playpen



Baby Health/Care

___ Pain reliever / fever reducer as recommended by your pediatrician

___ Thermometers (rectal and ear)

___ Baby size nail clippers

___ Hair brush

___ Teething ring / toy



Saving Memories

___ Camera (still and/or video)

___ Film, photo paper, and/or video cassettes

___ Scrapbook or photo album

___ Baby book and/or journal

___ Picture frames

___ Handprint/footprint keepsake kits

___ Personalized blanket or other custom item

___ Storage box for keepsakes such as the hospital bracelet, first haircut curls, etc.



It seems like a lot, but remember that you will receive much of these items as gifts and you can spread the rest out over time. Enjoy shopping for your baby!

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