Items you still need for baby?

wildflower75

This thread will either help me get my butt in gear or ease my nerves...

Does anyone still need to get any big ticket items for baby?

I still need:
- A convertible car seat; we have the infant seat but I'm assuming LO will grow out of it by 11 mos or so like DD did.
- A crib - MIL said she would buy this but I will feel better about it when she gives me the delivery receipt (but we really don't need it until LO turns 3 months)
- Waiting for the armoire to be delivered in Nov but still have to pay for it
- Baby monitor, even though we already have one to hear DD in the nursery from our bedroom and living room I want one so that I can hear from the kitchen.
- Sheets for bassinet and crib

I guess that's not much but there's just something about having everything ready that would be so much more relaxing...
I better add new pump parts to this list!

Lilwatz

I need:

-a breast pump (insurance makes me wait until 30 days from my due date)

-breast pump bags and stuff (want to know which one I get first)

-audio monitors

-moby wrap (have an ergo but hear they aren't great with the teeny babies)

-dresser (ordered, paid for, on back order, coming sometime in October)

That might be it...  We have a hefty supply of hairbows.  I can tell you that much!  

krgriffin26

The 2nd car seat base for DH's truck just arrived! Glider is on its way. Other than that I feel we have all of our big things. LO will be sleeping in her room from day 1 so we had to get all our big things now. Her room is completely furnished and we just have small things to go. Extra crib sheets, some receiving blankets, mittens, socks, hangers, a lamp...

moroccojade

Nothing too exciting left to buy...

-Medela SNS

-New hygiene kit for my pump

-nursing bras

-Better nursing pillow.  I had a Boppy-like one and hated it.  I want a Brest Friend this time.  

-New crib sheet if I cant find the ones from our previous daughter

-post partum stuff.  (pads and all that fun stuff)

-maybe a change mat or two

-diaper pail and wet bag for CDs.  (ANY SUGGESTIONS?)

mander82

My shower isn't til October 18th,   so EVERYTHING.      Oh wait....we bought the crib, so we have that.  

wildflower75

moroccojade
I got all my wet bags from Amazon.com, if you mean the ones to take with you in diaper bags like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Bumkins-Waterproof-Zippered-Purple-Dandelion/dp/B00D4LFC3W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1411758421&sr=8-3&keywords=wet+bag

Deardra77

Um, I've bought a couple of little outfits, that's about it....probably should get on it all pretty soon. Am I the only one so far behind??? (32 weeks on Sunday)

Bandia12

I don't need any big ticket items, but still have a few things to get.

Changing pad covers

Towels & wash rags (just a few more)

Bottles

Bottle brush

Some bath/diaper stuff (lotions, wash, etc)

More diapers/wipes

Oh and a Minnie lovey that DS just HAS to buy for her. lol

ssstephanie214

I need a baby monitor but am unsure if it's a necessary purchase right away if she'll be sleeping in our room .... any advice?

Celticlass6

Oh geez. I feel like I have a ton, but considering I'm waiting on delivery of our dresser, and for DH to build me storage shelves, I have no place to put anything!

I still need a breast pump (have to wait until 30 days prior as someone else said), some crib sheets, and a changing pad and covers. Diaper pail too. And a ton more wipes. We're hesitating on stocking up on diapers until we know what brand we like.

absolutelymaybe

I think a lot of this stuff is a loose definition of NEED.  From what I'm told, babies NEED very little to begin with. 

With that said, things that we're still planning on getting and just aren't in our possession yet

• Second swing and rock n play (ordered from Target and will arrive Tuesday)
  
• Stroller (on its way)
  
• Baby carriers (we've picked them out, but waiting until after final shower before buying)
  
• Bottles (waiting to see how breast feeding goes and what works in the hospital)
  
• Breast pump (this depends on when the twins come and what the hospital writes us a prescription for -- we are thinking hospital grade w/ twins -- so not something I can buy early)
  

Carebella

Definitely still have some stuff to pick up for me (mostly postpartum stuff and BF pump accessories as needed) but I "think" we are pretty well set for all of our immediate baby needs. I'm not going to worry too much about things like high chairs or teething items that baby won't need right away. With no baby shower and Christmas coming up after LO arrives I figure we might get a few of the things that we will need later.

Still need:
An easy coming home outfit
A K'Tan carrier that fits DH or a Mai Tai
A co-sleeper* and extra sheets for it
Burp cloths

*We got a bassinet but after our breastfeeding class I really want LO next to me for 3-6 months before moving to a crib. So we will either get one of the co-sleepers that can rest in the bed or an Arms Reach co-sleepers.

kstirton

I feel like there is a lot more I "want" - not sure how much are "needs" at this point! I'm not worrying about a baby monitor until she starts sleeping in the nursery around 3 months or so.

-baby monitor

-changing pad

-diaper bag (hopefully at shower this weekend!)

-bag for breast pump

-nursing bras

-winter clothes

-wipes (we have a pretty good stock of diapers to start!)

-mopy wrap - found a lightly used one for $15 now just need to buy it from the lady

-shampoo/lotion/thermometer

Carebella

@moroccojade‌ I went with the PlanetWise hanging wet bags for the nursery/bathroom and their wet/dry medium travel bag to use in the diaper bag. I also might of gotten a small wet/dry one for bringing homemade wipes and to throw breast pads into. Also, I'd suggest if you're going to get a pillow for feeding to look at Dr. Brown's Gia. It's angled so the babies head is up and the butt is down to help with digestion.

moroccojade

Carebella said:

@moroccojade‌ I went with the PlanetWise hanging wet bags for the nursery/bathroom and their wet/dry medium travel bag to use in the diaper bag. I also might of gotten a small wet/dry one for bringing homemade wipes and to throw breast pads into. Also, I'd suggest if you're going to get a pillow for feeding to look at Dr. Brown's Gia. It's angled so the babies head is up and the butt is down to help with digestion.

@Carebella -- Thanks for the suggestions!  I was wondering about a hanging bag....    Great prints, decent price.  

I just had a look at the Gia.  I like the idea of "butt down" to aid digestion.  (We might not get so lucky this time around... our first daughter had a stomach of steel.  This one might be a sensitive little thing.)   The only thing that I would miss is that it doesn't clip on.  I like that about the Brest Friend.

ejpetey

Ummm... everything?? Right there with ya @Deardra77. Baby showers the next two weekends though so hopefully I'll be pretty stocked up soon!

moroccojade

wildflower75 said:

moroccojade
I got all my wet bags from Amazon.com, if you mean the ones to take with you in diaper bags like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Bumkins-Waterproof-Zippered-Purple-Dandelion/dp/B00D4LFC3W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1411758421&sr=8-3&keywords=wet+bag

I have a few smaller ones for the diaper bag(s).  I just need a good sized one for home!

silverwings72

- Car seat and stroller. My grandmother told me she was purchasing my car seat so I didn't purchase it. My shower is next weekend so we shall see.
- changing pad and covers
- diaper pail
- clothes. We were told not to buy any until after the shower. I am getting really nervous about this.
- nursing bras and breast pump.
We have two showers in October so I will wait to fill in the gaps afterwards. I plan on having everything ready by 11/1. Fingers crossed.

lovingaddi

We still need...
Breast pump (through insurance)
Breast feeding supplies (storage bags, lanolin, pads, cover, etc)
Nursing bras/camis
Extra crib sheets
Changing pad covers

Then after baby I'll get my final "big" items
Convertible car seat
High chair

Kristil2014

We are pretty much ready. I made a list a few nights ago. It's basically just the little things: more scratch mits, more socks, wipes, baby kit. (clippers, Tylenol, etc)

AnnieRoo13

Ugh, I'm feeling like we still need a lot.

- monitor
- stroller (picked out and my dad and DH's mom are supposedly buying it for us)
- sheets
- diaper bag
- a second diaper pail? (Haven't decided on this. We will have a changing spot up and downstairs- think I need 2?)
- a few more sleepers/clothes in 0-3 month size
- diapers and wipes etc.
- second breastfeeding pillow?
- swing or bouncy seat- will just get one and then see if I want the other. Will likely buy second hand.
- replacement parts for Medela pump SIL gave me and bags to store milk
- car mirror and sun shades
- Nosefrida- likely not a necessity, but everyone says how awesome it is.
- Post-partum supplies for me

Why is my list longer than everyone else's!?

wildflower75

ssstephanie214 said:

I need a baby monitor but am unsure if it's a necessary purchase right away if she'll be sleeping in our room .... any advice?

@ssstephanie214 I would get one now, this way you can lay the baby down in the swing, pack and play or whatever in the living room and hear the baby say in the kitchen or your bedroom...

rox825

I'm pretty well stocked on the big stuff, so just need some smaller things.  I still need a diaper pail and diapers, breast pump (waiting til 30 days out like others), PnP sheets (baby will sleep there at first), waterproof pads for PnP and crib, pacis, more bottles.  Stuff like that!  My issue is more dealing with what we do have- currently the PnP and changing table are sitting in boxes in our living room, I haven't looked at the monitor or k'tan to know how to use them yet, etc.

kjmommy1214

We are down to:
- my new pump
-some pumping supplies
-double stroller (want)
-a few preemie outfits (the nurses that do my NSTs are giving me 2 1/2 more weeks)

And that should be it

mslynn2012

New pump parts.
Carrier (I have my moby, but also want an ergo)
Sound machine

Carebella

Oh! Question on the sun shades, with most newer cars coming with the passenger row windows tinted, are they still necessary?

MuchlyGen

I still need:

Two carseats (because the ones my boys have aren't going to fit with a third, even a narrow one)

A crib mattress (my mom offered to get that, so need to send her the info)

... ? 

Oh, some bitty diapers I guess, and a baby monitor. 

Apparently I am having a family baby shower on the 25th, courtesy of my MIL, so unless babe comes unreasonably early I'm guessing that the little clothes, diapers, and whatnot will probably be taken care of. 

The carseats are my big stressor. We just got a Diono Radian from my sister, but I still need to try it in the car to see if it will work RFing for the baby or if the seats will need to be moved up too far. In that case the Radian will be for Charlie, and we'll get an infant seat for baby, then see if a booster will work for James. I've put wayyyyy too much time into researching the widths and compatibilities of carseats. 

snarkylibrarian

Need:

Diaper pail

Changing pad

Nursing pads, Lanolin, other nursing relief items

Bottles and Breastmilk storage bags 

Double Electric Breast pump (lactation consultant recommends buying after nursing is well established)

More nursing tanks/bras (have a few, will buy more when milk comes in)

Towels and washcloths 

More zip-up sleepers

Swaddling blankets

Want: 

Manual breast pump  

Pack and Play (for travel)

Ergo (for later, we have a wrap for earlier months)

Swing

Dresser/diaper changing table combo

Pacifiers (once nursing is established, if the baby seems to want to comfort suck)

morrkim

2nd crib and 2nd cradle, new nipples for bottles, pacifiers, diapers, changing table, replacement parts for my pump, and some type of carrier.

PennyLane26

We need the second stroller attachment for our B-Ready and a convertible car seat, but will most likely wait to purchase these items until the spring.

I'd also like to get a new carrier (the Boba Air) before he arrives, but it's not an emergency.

fyreandblood

The essentials i still need: travel system, which will be purchased next week! We have everything else, including hospital stuff, post labor stuff, and the bag packed, etc.

The luxuries i want: more bottles, a/a swaddles and changing pad cover, dream blankie, tucks, a new robe, sound machine/projector, wash cloths, breast pump bra, nursing tanks, leggings for hospital, swing, the leachco infant seat lounger i want, nursing pads, storage bags. All of these will be purchased next week sometime as well!

wallygirl

New pump tubing
Breastmilk storage bags
Wubba nub
Double stroller
Monitor
Bottle nipples (just in case)
Diapers
DD a goodie bag for the hospital

Edit: remembered a couple more

smitty2013

Well my list isn't too bad.

We still need:
Changing pad covers
Cloth diaper covers
Moby wrap
Breast pump (can order it after baby is born)
New bottle nipples
Receiving blankets
Hand mittens

I think that's it.

SarahHeck

We still need to order our car seat. Get some diapers and maybe a preemie outfit or 2.

JustJainey

My work friends are hosting a shower on October 9th and my non-work friends are hosting one on Nov 2nd  - so well, we  have pretty much nothing at this point. 

I was impressed with myself for just making my registry last weekend!

AnnieRoo13

@Emnob28‌ that was kind of my thought too. We were given a second hand diaper pail by BIL and SIL but I put one on my registry hoping to get a second. No such luck! The problem is that it was get so damn cold here that I'm afraid that I'll wish I had one. It seems like a bit of a luxury to have two though.

MissN06

-crib mattress pads
-car seat base for DH's car
-breast pump (need to order through insurance)
-breast bump accessories

I'm sure I'm missing something but off the top of my head these are things I know we're missing. I don't have the exersaucer but it's not needed for a while.

AnnieRoo13

Emnob28 said:

AnnieRoo13 said:

@Emnob28‌ that was kind of my thought too. We were given a second hand diaper pail by BIL and SIL but I put one on my registry hoping to get a second. No such luck! The problem is that it was get so damn cold here that I'm afraid that I'll wish I had one. It seems like a bit of a luxury to have two though.

I hear ya on the cold front - I am worried about the same thing.  I may just end up throwing a few grocery bags of dirty diapers out in the garage then have MH take them All the way to the curb if it gets too bad

Now that's an idea I can get on board with!

kjmommy1214

AnnieRoo13 said:

Emnob28 said:

AnnieRoo13 said:

@Emnob28‌ that was kind of my thought too. We were given a second hand diaper pail by BIL and SIL but I put one on my registry hoping to get a second. No such luck! The problem is that it was get so damn cold here that I'm afraid that I'll wish I had one. It seems like a bit of a luxury to have two though.

I hear ya on the cold front - I am worried about the same thing.  I may just end up throwing a few grocery bags of dirty diapers out in the garage then have MH take them All the way to the curb if it gets too bad

Now that's an idea I can get on board with!


Opening the curb trash during 1st and 2nd trimester was a no go for me. It made me extremely nauseous and puke about 50% of the time. So, DH went and bought Arm and Hammer bags. It keeps the smell of the diaper in the bag. He got them at Target. They are amazing.

erinwithtwins

We still need a monitor, diaper pail, crib and changing pad covers and a different changing pad. The one we bought doesn't fit our changing table.

I'm waiting for my damn BBB completion discount. My shower was a month ago. I called and they said they email it TEN days before your due date which IMO is ridiculous.

Good thing I lied about my due date by a month so I'll get it next week.

FYI for everyone who hadn't ordered their breastpump. I "upped" my due date by a month there too. The girl on the phone told me to with twins. No one checked and I got it in the mail last week.

carafern

mander82 said:

My shower isn't til October 18th,   so EVERYTHING.      Oh wait....we bought the crib, so we have that.  

This is me too. We are shower twins!

I don't expect to get a ton of stuff at the shower, so I'm thinking I may start to chip away at my to buy list as soon as those completion coupons start rolling in.