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Necessities

thailajothailajo
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I'm just curious... what do you think is a necessity for the "nursery" or when bringing home baby?

I know you can get registry lists, but IMHO they seem so extensive and uneccesary, I am very simplistic and don't want to go overboard spending on things I don't really NEED... 

Can anyone else relate? If, so what are your plans? Mine currently consist of the below:

Cradle (handmade for me when I was born, will use as a "crib" as well)

baby sling/carrier to wear the baby

car seat 

possibly a stroller...haven't decided yet... 

and obviously hygeine items ie diapers etc...

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  • Suparstarz714Suparstarz714 member

    I agree the registry lists are filled with a bunch of stuff you don't actually need. 

    I think the swing is also something you need. 

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  • MrsV092207MrsV092207

    Other than the obvious 'big' items (crib and changing table, carseat and stroller) I think these are important:

    Swing or bouncer

    Pack n Play (I plan on keeping the baby in this the first few weeks next to my bed for overnight feedings before letting the baby sleep in the crib)

    And for smaller items:

    Diapers

    Wipes

    Diaper Rash cream

    Sleepers or swaddleme's

    Boppy

    Bottles and accessories if you are going to use them.

    Thermometer

    Nail clippers

    Extra crib sheets

     

     

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  • chipsgrrlchipsgrrl

    How long are you planning on using a cradle? Not sure what kind it is but usually they don't double as a crib once the baby can sit up.

    Really the only necessary things for me at first were a bed, somewhere safe to sit baby (swing, bouncer, etc....), breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding supplies, car seat, diapers, thermometer, clothes, burp cloths, pacis, blankets,and a stroller. I pretty much have every baby item that registries suggest and can tell you most of it is a huge waste.

     

    ***Edited to add Mylicon and Tylenol.

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  • afgafg member

    Crib

    Pack n Play (using this as a bassinet)

    diapers/diaper cream

    wipes

    car seat

    Stroller

    baby carrier

    Breastfeeding supplies 

    bouncy seat

     

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  • thailajothailajo
    To be honest, I plan to use the cradle until it doesn't work anymore and then get the rest... My mom actually found some used stuff from one of my family members that she is going to get for pretty cheap...and I think it is the crib to bed type thing..
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  • AlilivAliliv member

    ditto on the cradle - you may need a crib later depending on what your cradle can handle, the one I had was pretty small.

    I don't have much to add:  I found a swing to very necessary, but I've heard each baby likes different things.  Stocking the medicine cabinet is essential:  gripe water, tylenol, thermometer, pacifiers, etc...... 

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