I *think* I've got enough to get by during the first weeks, and then figure out what else we need as we go. If anyone feels like taking a look and seeing if I missed anything, please feel free.
Here's what I have ordered or bought:
-The bassinet (We're still deciding on a crib since we cancelled our order for the Stokke since it was lost somewhere.)
-Two extra fitted sheets for the bassinet
-Car seat
-Stroller
-One moby wrap
-3 packs of disposable newborn diapers, and a friend is lending me some cloth diapers while we figure out what works for us so we can buy with knowledge.
-Disposable wipes and cloth wipes.
-A borrowed breast pump (same friend), with all new fittings. Breast ice packs and disposable breast pads.
-4 various baby bottles, again to see what we like once we've established breast feeding. Mulitple Medela storage bags, steam sanitizer bags, etc.
-A slipcovered glider
-A nosefrida booger sucker and extra filters.
-A Piyo nail clipper set
-Two hooded towels. (No bath, we're planning on using the sink if we can due to limited storage space.)
-Two swaddle me's, and two swaddle blankets.
-One lightweight blanket, one heavier blanket, a crochet blanket, and a flannel blanket. (Gifts)
-A wetbag.
-A variety of tank top/short sleeve/long sleeve onesies. A couple 'cute' outfits for pictures. A few sleep gowns. One pair of shorts. (I'm planning on ordering baby legs, too.)
-3 pack of mittens and two skull caps.
-Butt cream
-A Moby Wrap
-Rattle booties, and a regular toy rattle.
Still to come, my mom is making us some burp cloths and a changing pad, and I need to buy a hamper and something for dirty cloth diapers. Oh, and I need to pick up some nipple cream and baby wash, but I haven't decided on brand yet.
Have I missed something I really need in the beginning? I was planning on waiting to see what he liked in terms of swing, bouncer, etc.
***ETA. I have looked at various lists on the web. But writing it out and discussing it helps me, so hence my post. So thanks to anyone who took the time to read it.
Re: I think I've ordered everything I need finally.
Also get some Lansinoh breast ointment. This helps the first couple of weeks for sore and cracked nipples.
I'd also get some basic Emory boards to file nails. It's too hard to cut tiny tiny NB nails.
I also really like having small waterproof flannel pads to
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I can't think of what one would need for cord care?
I was going to say, at the hosp the LC will be happy to hook you up with a little nipple ointment. A little goes a loooong way. I think that little one from the hosp is all I ever needed. (I BF
Receiving blankets. Not the swaddle kind, just regular. I use them for every.thing.
I would get a pack of size one diapers, LO was 7lbs 9oz and came home wearing size one, I just folded the top.
Always have infant tylenol, and that is
Definitely get the burp cloths ASAP. We used a ton of those. Do you have socks? I didn't see them on the list but you could have just forgotten them.
As far as baby wash I really liked California Baby.
Nursing pillow?
I liked ha
You will be fine. When I had DS I always found myself needing an excuse to escape the house, so, if you don't have everything, just pick up things as they come up. As long as you have a few diapers, your boobs, a few onesies, a car and money in the ban
I compiled everyone's suggestions, to make it easy for me, and for anyone else following along:
Tub
Baby Tylenol (gripe water or mylecon too? maybe?)
Size 1 diapers
Baby Wash and Lotion
Nursing Tanks
Socks
Nipp
This is second hand advice, but my grandmother was really adamant that I have a soft bristled baby brush and fine toothed plastic baby comb for cradle cap. She said you need (NEED!) to have those two items to effectively remove it.