newborn baby checklist?

Ashley Kas

so i am a young teen mom well soon to be mom and me and my boyfriend were wondering if somebody could give us a newborn baby check list so we know what to get for our little baby we do not know if its a boy or girl yet please help us also if you have some new parenting tips for how to take care of a newborn baby plz feel free to give us your ideas we need all the help we can get

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Being young I'm assuming you're not rolling in money ;) There are many "essentials" that you really actually don't need. A change table is handy and comfortable, but not necessary. You can lay the baby on your bed or on a rug on the floor for nappy/clothes changes. Unless you're living in a big place, you probably won't need a baby monitor. We've got a decent 3 bedroom home and bought one when we were expecting our first, but really, the baby cries loud enough for you to hear them anyway. Don't buy too many toys, if any at all. It'll be a long time till they'll even notice them, in which time others may have given them as gifts or you may have had their first Christmas when you can buy them for them. "Baby" towels are nice if you can afford them, but otherwise an adult towel will still do the exact same thing.

-A good stash of newborn size nappies (in case you don't want to go to the shops for the first week or so)
-Baby wipes (don't just buy the cheapest you can find, because they probably won't work. They'll be ridiculously thin and dry out as soon as you open the packet - found this out the hard way. But you also don't need the most expensive and fancy ones either.)
-Not sure what climate you live in, but have a few jumpsuits and other clothes in both size 0000 and 000 (if you see them on special) because they'll probably fit in the 0000 and you want them ready to go, but they might come up as big bubbas and need the 000. DO NOT take any tags off until you're about to dress them, that way what doesn't fit/get used and can be taken back for a refund (if you kept the receipt) or you can swap them for clothes that do fit.
-Plenty of cloths and/or bibs for wiping up baby spew
-2-3 baby wraps (I would go with muslin in case your baby is born during warmer weather and you still want to wrap them. If where you live is cold, you can always warm them up with an extra blanket or warmer clothes under the wrap)
-2-3 baby blankets
-cot
-if baby is born in colder weather, about 2 beanies to keep their little head warm
-a pair of mittens is good to keep hands warm and prevent their nails scratching them, but not really necessary if your budget doesn't allow for them.
-Baby bath wash (my favourite is Johnson & Johnson Top to toe)
-Baby powder and nappy rash cream (you don't want to only buy these once your baby has a rash, you'll want them handy so you can deal with it immediately and not have to wait till the next time the shop is open)

For you - plenty of maternity pads and breast pads (if you run out and send your boyfriend out for more, you should give him the packet to take to the shops with him so he comes back with the right ones).

Parenting tip - ask everything! No matter how silly it sounds, if you're unsure, ask. And be specific if you need to be. Good luck :)

Baby Heart Monitor?

Q. I bought a baby heart monitor, I don't know if it was because it was cheap (20 dollars), but it said that i would be able to hear kicking and hiccups and stuff. I am only 4 months pregnant and it says you wont be able to hear the heart beat until 5. I was just getting ansy and wanted to make sure everything is still OK. We tried it on my belly and I heard lots of noises, then we tried it on my boyfriend and heard the exact same noises. Do they even work??
After reading your answers I guess my 20 dollars could have been better spent on CRAVINGS!

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yea-some of them dont work until 8th or 9th month-it really just depends on how strong your babys heartbeat is.
and you have to be very precise & know exactly where baby's heartbeat is to actually find it .

9 times out of 10--the heartbeat you are hearing is your own.
next time you are at your doctors and he/she checks for baby's heartbeat-try to remember exactly where he heard/found it

personally I think they are a waste of money
you could always take yours to your next appt though and if the doctor or nurse has a free minute--ask them if they can find the heartbeat using whatever monitor you got.

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

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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

Based on your actual experience, what is the best baby video monitor for sale?

April H

I've heard so many different, mixed reviews. I'm mostly concerned about them not working with our wireless network (which I don't know how to tweak). If anyone has a good one that works well with a wireless network that doesn't cost TONS of money, please pass on the info. Thanks!

Answer
What do you mean working with wireless network? Most baby monitors are wireless, but they donât connect to a modem. Do you just mean without a cord or actually hooked up to a computer? I have been using Summer Infant Hand Held Video baby monitor for 6 month now and canât complain. It sees at night and has color. The monitor is hand held so you can carry it with you where you want to. At first the battery would last 3-4 days now it lasts 2 days, then you have to recharge, but it can be on when charging. I got mine on eBay at half the cost. If you still donât have your baby and donât need one ASAP. Start looking for deals. I got ours 2 month before the baby was born but it took me 4 weeks to get the deal I wanted.
Iâm also using a wireless connection on my laptop and there is no interference with the monitor, itâs working perfectly fine. Also it does NOT pick up cell phones, radios or other babies.

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Where can I get a grant for my invention?

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above the

It's a baby monitor type and I don't want a loan really. I heard the goverment gives out grants but none seem to be for inventions or child health. Help? Links?

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You heard wrong. There are no grants for commercial development of anything. The grants go to non-profits that test safety. If you want to sell your product you have to invest your own money.

When did you start buying stuff for teh baby?

orange jui

Someone said it is" bad luck " to buy before the baby is born, just to save the money. Someone else said if something is a deal buy it. Then I hear 6 months.
My brothers wife had stuff in a closet before she was pregnant someone was throwing a way a brand new baby monitor. She said if she saw diapers on the back rack of the store like 75% off she would buy them.
So I am doing my own little poll;
When did you first buy something for your baby also what was it.
woops "the"

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I actually bought clothes on clearance before we were even pregnant, and once we were pregnant we started buying big things around 15 weeks. I think it's definitely a must to have some things on hand before the baby is born, like diapers, car seat etc. I'm 35 weeks now and the nursery is completely done and ready. I had a baby shower 3 weeks ago and I've got pretty much everything we need for the baby. I would have felt panicked if I wasn't totally ready before he/she was born, but that's just me. I think it probably is a good idea to not buy much till after the first trimester because of the risk of miscarriage, but everyone is different.

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How can I correctly care for a Savannah Monitor?

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Dummy D

I've done a lot of research and reading but I want to know for sure, what is the best way to care for a Savannah Monitor? I know there's different opinions and ways on caring for them but I want to gain some new ideas. I was thinking on buying one at my local pet shop, but my friend told me that Petco sells unhealthy pets that usually don't survive too long. I was convinced because I had a hamster I bought from Petco and he had died in the matter of 3 months, and I had the proper care and nutrients it needed. But anyways, I was thinking about LllReptiles. I really wanted to know how I can setup a home made environment for a Baby Savannah Monitor? What I mean by that is, have its homemade aquarium, heating lamp, basking spot, ect.. I do have the money to buy the appropriate materials so I don't want to hear "Why are you buying this pet if you know nothing about it/cant afford it" I just want to know if I can bare with a homemade lifestyle for the Monitor that way I'll have time to buy the pet a new aquarium and the appropriate materials.

Answer
The first thing you should do whenever you get a new animal is take it to the appropriate vet (with fecal sample).
If you can make the viv yourself- fine. It may be even better than ready made ones.
Look at online images for Savannah Monitor Viv/cages/tanks or whatever. That's how a lot of iguana vivs are done.

Do you think big brother is keeping tabs on the parenting section?

Sydly

I asked a question yesterday about the media making money off 9/11....and it was deleted by Y!A....was it deleted because it wasn't particularly a parenting question (even though it was addressed to parents) or because it was such a hot topic?

BQ: When you put your 18 month old down for a nap and they try to fight it, how long do you listen to them cry on the baby monitor before giving in and getting them out of their crib?

Answer
I've noticed a lot of new accounts here. Looks like the regs are getting taken over by 'newbies'. You were probably reported, which seems odd because all the newbies are trolls.

I always laid with my son until he was asleep. First time mom syndrome.

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How can I correctly care for a Savannah Monitor?

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Dummy D

I've done a lot of research and reading but I want to know for sure, what is the best way to care for a Savannah Monitor? I know there's different opinions and ways on caring for them but I want to gain some new ideas. I was thinking on buying one at my local pet shop, but my friend told me that Petco sells unhealthy pets that usually don't survive too long. I was convinced because I had a hamster I bought from Petco and he had died in the matter of 3 months, and I had the proper care and nutrients it needed. But anyways, I was thinking about LllReptiles. I really wanted to know how I can setup a home made environment for a Baby Savannah Monitor? What I mean by that is, have its homemade aquarium, heating lamp, basking spot, ect.. I do have the money to buy the appropriate materials so I don't want to hear "Why are you buying this pet if you know nothing about it/cant afford it" I just want to know if I can bare with a homemade lifestyle for the Monitor that way I'll have time to buy the pet a new aquarium and the appropriate materials.

Answer
The first thing you should do whenever you get a new animal is take it to the appropriate vet (with fecal sample).
If you can make the viv yourself- fine. It may be even better than ready made ones.
Look at online images for Savannah Monitor Viv/cages/tanks or whatever. That's how a lot of iguana vivs are done.

Do you think big brother is keeping tabs on the parenting section?

Sydly

I asked a question yesterday about the media making money off 9/11....and it was deleted by Y!A....was it deleted because it wasn't particularly a parenting question (even though it was addressed to parents) or because it was such a hot topic?

BQ: When you put your 18 month old down for a nap and they try to fight it, how long do you listen to them cry on the baby monitor before giving in and getting them out of their crib?

Answer
I've noticed a lot of new accounts here. Looks like the regs are getting taken over by 'newbies'. You were probably reported, which seems odd because all the newbies are trolls.

I always laid with my son until he was asleep. First time mom syndrome.

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Do you think big brother is keeping tabs on the parenting section?

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Sydly

I asked a question yesterday about the media making money off 9/11....and it was deleted by Y!A....was it deleted because it wasn't particularly a parenting question (even though it was addressed to parents) or because it was such a hot topic?

BQ: When you put your 18 month old down for a nap and they try to fight it, how long do you listen to them cry on the baby monitor before giving in and getting them out of their crib?

Answer
I've noticed a lot of new accounts here. Looks like the regs are getting taken over by 'newbies'. You were probably reported, which seems odd because all the newbies are trolls.

I always laid with my son until he was asleep. First time mom syndrome.

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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Where can I buy BT Baby Monitor Plus For the best price?

Q. Ive done my research, and the BT BABY MONITOR PLUS I think is worth the money - but its a lot of money! Anyone know where to buy one relatively cheaply?

A. compare the prices online on
target.com
babysrus.com
walmart.com
and stores like that =]

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Do I really need a baby monitor even if my baby will be in a room down the hall while I'm sleeping?

Q. My husband and I are fighting nonstop about a baby monitor, there are several couples on our street who have babies and who will around the time we will have ours. I feel we need to spend more on a monitor so we don't pick up other babies crying on ours, and he doesn't want to spend any extra money. Can any parents tell me will I wake up if I don't have a monitor close by? Help!

A. I don't use a monitor at night for my 4 month old, she has been in her own room since 1 month and I hear her just fine when she wakes up. We also have a fan on in our room as well as a sound machine in hers. My husband does not wake up when she cries but I do, I think it is just a mother's instinct, we are so in tune with our little ones! I do reccomend a monitor for when you need to be doing something outside and won't hear him/her or for peace of mind when you have company or are watching tv and might not here cries over every day noise.

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What is the best video/audio monitor to buy?

Q. 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!!!!!!

A. 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.

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