Another question from 3rd tri...what do we need in the beginning?

MsOdom

I am due 1/10, but we don't believe we will make it til then.    We have a loaner bassinet, a crib, two bouncers (non-registry users :P), some onesies, diapers, wipes, bottles.  I know I will definitely need to get my breast pump, since I will be going back to work for a while after she is born. I was wondering what are some other things that you recommend we definitely get right now?  

 TIA!!

haleymay18

I think you are okay. I actually found that I didn't need most of what I had. I think with a bouncer and a bassinet and diapers and wipes, you are set.

You might want a boppy or brest friend. 

AfterAll

Burp cloths, receiving blankets, pacifiers, swaddle blankets, waschloths, hooded towels.  If you are bfing you will need nursing tanks (I wouldn't get the bras until your milk comes in), breast pads.

jrlandrigan

Our swing is a godsend! Whenever LO is fussy, we can put him in the swing and he will stop crying and usually fall asleep. It's the only way I can eat dinner sometimes. He doesn't care for his bouncer much yet but he can't kick much to make it move since he is so little. I hope he likes it when he gets a bit bigger.

Also, get a Halo sleep sack. It's sooo easy even DH can do it and LO loves it!

BlairWaldorf

damn, where'd my post go?

pacis, swing, flannel receiving blankets, burp cloths, & fleece footed pajamas were the must-haves.

obviously diapers, wipes, bottles, formula were on the top of the list, too  

TarheelsInNJ

The things I have used just about every day for these first weeks:

Swing (it's a lifesaver for us, he would NOT sleep anywhere else at first)

Moby wrap - essential to have a carrier, IMO, since babies want to be held a lot

Burp cloths - we use cloth diapers

Boppy

Swaddling blankets

NewToNJBride

If you are going to nurse, get some Lansinoh!  I would not have made it without it!

MsOdom

I forgot, we also have blankets and boppy pillow.  I was thinking the swing will probably be a Godsend, so I may break down and get that this month after my last shower.  Thanks for the input!  Keep it coming.  I'll probably print this for when I go shopping next weekend.

maze_bright

burp cloths, and lots of them! a boppy is a good idea unless you want to use a regular pillow all the time. you'll be surprised at how many diapers you need.