Question from a 2nd Tri-er

MrsStu · September 2009

Hello ladies!

So, I have some extra flex money this year, and thought it would be a good idea to stock up on some baby supplies that I would need once baby comes in February. What do you think are the essentials that I will need that could be covered by flex money? I am a first time mommy, so I know I won't think of everything!

TIA!

MrsBeckaT615 · September 2009

mylicon!! infant tylenol..

JoLiz · September 2009

diapers and wipes! buy a bigger size diaper... you go through the newborn in a month and the size ones quickly!

MattysGirl81 · September 2009

Diapers, wipes, mylicon, lansinoh cream (if you're bfing), breast pads

TCsbride · September 2009

I have no idea what "flex" money covers, but maybe you could get away with a nice forehead thermometer. They'll give you a rectal in the hospital, but I always do the forehead one first, if they really do have a fever, then I'll follow it up with a rectal.

madhatter2003 · September 2009

Baby tylenol, baby motrin (you won't use until after 6 months, so check the date), mylicon, gripe water.

For you...are pads covered? Also, check nursing pads, lanolin, tylenol/motrin, colace, tucks wipes.

aznprincess915 · September 2009

Diapers is a given, extra onesies, mylicon, tylenol, butt paste, if you plan to pump or breastfeed lanosih.

madonnadouwanna · September 2009

Mylicon, gripe water, children's tylenol, thermometer, baby nail clippers, teething gel... Not sure what is covered under flex spending.

2-Step · September 2009

Not sure if a First Aid kit is covered but I would buy a nice one to keep at home and one for the car.

sunshinegirl75 · September 2009

Be sure to check what is covered under your flex spending. Mine does not cover diapers or wipes. It does cover stuff like Tylenol. I used mine to buy a blood pressure monitor for myself and a good thermometer.

Mine also did not cover any breast feeding supplies at all.

poopteen · September 2009

Diapers and wipes - I wouldn't get many NB size, if any.
Nursing pads - they add up quick. My favourite are definitely the Lansinoh ones; they have an adhesive on the back to help them stay put in your bra and they seem to work for longer than an hour (as opposed to the cheapo Ultra Light Gerber ones I tried first.) They've been a godsend helping me in going back to work.
Batteries - Not that you need to stock up so much as make sure you have enough for all the random gadgets you'll accumulate. I've needed a ton of D's between my bouncer and swing, etc.
Changing pad covers - Nuff said.
Burp cloths

aniceucchik · September 2009

hello! we use wipes like they are going out of style. Also travel wipes for the diaper bag. I really love the little duckie thing at target that has arm&hammer baggies in it for the diaper bag. You can never have too many receiving blankets-i use at least 2 a day as burp cloths, but DS is a reflux baby. I also really love the little knit pants for babies-its getting chilly here on some days and they are just perfect-dpends on the season, of course. Dont waste your money on fancy little outfits...you wont use them! Maybe like one or two for pictures, but totally unecessary!!! If you are due in Feb then you will need lots of warm clothes...get long sleeve onesies and pants!!!

sasa625 · September 2009

Not sure what exactly is covered, but my suggestions would be Size 1 and 2 diapers, gas drops or gripe water, saline nose drops, tylenol/motrin, medicine droppers, thermometer (oral and rectal), shampoo, baby lotions, nail clippers, q-tips, rubbing alcohol

afg · September 2009

Diapers (you will go through more than you can imagine!)

Wipes

Mylicon drops

Gripe Water

Breast Pads (if you plan on bf-ing)

MrsStu · September 2009

Thanks ladies! This has given me a long shopping list! I didn't realize that some flex plans covered diapers. I don't know if mine will, but I will definitely check that out.

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