Reposting from the 3rd trimester boards
So I feel like i'm missing something from my list here. This is my second baby and just drawing a blank on the " necessities" that I will need for a newborn. I"m talking about the little things here that baby will need .
I have on my list to buy
Diapers
Alcohol wipes ( for umbilical cord care)
Vaseline and desitine
rectal thermometer
Am I missing anything? Thanks
Re: Rpst: What am I missing, drawing a blank!
buying alcohol wipes (unless said by the pedi) could be a waste of money. Now a days they do not recommend using anything on the umbilical cord. They say to keep it dry, and by using alcohol it just keeps it moist more than needed, and may make it take longer to fall off.
just saying to each is own, but that is just my opinion. The rest of your list looks good though!
GL!
It varies by hospital/clinic. Our clinic specifically asks for rectal temps.
Baby nail clippers & nail files
hand sanitizers - lots of them
baby wipes
If you're having a boy and planning on circumsizing, you might want to get a lot of gauze. Our Pedi had us put a giant glob of Vaseline on gauze and cover Ds's penis with it before putting on the diaper. We went through gauze like crazy.
Edit: and lots and lots of burp rags.