Another "remind me" post: Newborn stuff

VARedhead

I think I repressed the first three months after DD was born (or I was in a fatigue-induced haze). I was reminded about not putting an infant in a onesie because of the belly button at our baby shower. I totally would have brought him home in a onesie otherwise. Then I started to get nervous about all the other newborn stuff I'm supposed to be careful about, because I remember seriously nothing (other than putting them on their backs). I probably need to re-read a book or something, but if there is anything you can share to help a clueless sister out, I'd appreciate it!

AgrippaRidesAgain

I put both babies in onesies and never had any problems.  :-)

Something I forgot about the second time around was burping, LOL.  I forgot that a baby needed to be burped after eating.  Also, they pee whenever they feel like it.  Diaper under a diaper when changing, or cover up with a washcloth.  I can't think of anything else off of the top of my head.

It'll come back quickly. 

erin8606

my kid was in a onesie too. frankly variations on onesies and footie outfits is just about all we had at the time. everything was fine. i think it's more important to make sure the diaper is folded down so that doesn't rub the cord stub.

MrsPhilDunphy

I bought a bunch of those little kimono side snap shirts for the belly button issue and never even used them.

Scratchy newborn fingernails! I was just reminded of this when cleaning out C's dresser and discovering a tiny little newborn nail file.

And swaddling, but you probably remember that. 

JKM416

We had DS1 and DS2 in a onesie under their sleeper from the beginning.  Other than a little blood getting on them, there was no cord irritation or any other problem with wearing them.  So I think you'll be fine!

 

Ditto PP who said that it'll come back.  I wrote a similar post on here just before DS1 was born, panicking a bit.  Like you, the first few months of DD's life were fuzzy when looking back.  I couldn't even recall what stuff I should be remembering, much less how to do it.  But I'm betting it'll all come back to you without any problem.  I found the "mother of two kids" adjustment hard, but the "mother to a newborn" role was easy.  The "been there, done that" confidence is nice.

Useonfire

Good for you for remembering to ask.  I'm hoping it's like riding a bike. I pumped exclusively after about a month and I can't remember how much newborns eat at the beginning.  Fortunately, my good friend who lives on my block has a new 2 week old, so I can always ask her. 

Hey Jellisy

AgrippaRidesAgain:

Something I forgot about the second time around was burping, LOL.  I forgot that a baby needed to be burped after eating.

Me too. 

luckibrat

Nothing to add, but thanks for the reminder! And there are some good remindres in this thread. I've been mildly freaking out as day by day I notice just how self-sufficient my almost three year old has become and wondering how I am going to remember to take care of an utterly helpless newborn again!