::whispers:: I've never used a burp cloth

jenerally · September 2009

I've had two kids. One EBF, the other FF. Maybe they weren't spitters? Maybe I don't care about throwing my shirt in with the baby clothes at the end of the day?

IDK.

Also, I had about 10 onesies in NB/0-3 size and that was all I needed to get me through those first two months. After that, both boys wore separates or one-piece rompers.

Hm. How did I ever survive without "a million onesies" and "a TON of burp cloths ... at least 20????"

robikat · September 2009

I don't get receiving blankets or burp cloths. I just don't get it.

DiRi · September 2009

The onesie thing I totally understand but the no burp cloths I marvel at. I go through at least three a day with all the drool and spit up. That is impressive.

jenerally · September 2009

robikat:
I don't get receiving blankets or burp cloths. I just don't get it.

LOVE LOVE LOVE your siggy pic. awesome!

war_eagle · September 2009

I go through a couple of outfits (or just wear baby puke all day), he goes through a couple outfits, and we still use a ton or burp cloths (they are scattered all over the house). There are times the spit-up splashes on the floor.

I'm just lucky I guess!

robikat · September 2009

jenerally:
robikat:
I don't get receiving blankets or burp cloths. I just don't get it.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your siggy pic. awesome!

You wanna know what's really great about it? She was "talking" to MIL on the phone. HA!

manda_mullins · September 2009

Ihave to use receiving blankets as burp cloths bc mr. reflux projectile a billion ounces of spit up here.

IU_baby · September 2009

Wow.

I still go through at least 2-3 burp cloths per day and T is in daycare for the majority of the day. He's a spitter and drooler and just makes a general mess of himself while eating.

ETA: Hence the need for both a bib and a burp cloth in my siggy.

kiki-W · September 2009

that's is impressive!

i always have a cloth diaper on hand to wipe drool, boogers, peanut butter and jelly, play-doh (this morning it was rubbed into DDs hair).. you name it and i've wiped it.

my kids are not pukers, baby has a bib on most days so i don't need a ton of onsies... but i am impressed!

war_eagle · September 2009

robikat:
jenerally:
robikat:
I don't get receiving blankets or burp cloths. I just don't get it.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your siggy pic. awesome!
You wanna know what's really great about it? She was "talking" to MIL on the phone. HA!

That's awesome.

DEBBIE33CASEY · September 2009

LO doesn't get a lot of spit up so I just wipe her drool with kleenexes, we haven't used burp clothes since the first month

DoubleDiamond · September 2009

::wags finger:: And that's why you're a bad, bad mommy, Jenerally.

lennonlover · September 2009

I haven't used a lot of onesies either....but I use alot of burp cloths!!! My DD is EBF and she spits up ALOT. All over my clothes and her clothes. I wipe it up with a burp cloth and scrub it down with a baby wipe to get the smell out of her clothes. I have to have a burp cloth or wipe on hand for an hour after every feeding!!! I wish I didn't have to....

lauralee1 · September 2009

I use burp cloths religiously but you know I may be able to get by without them because this kid will throw up on everything EXCEPT the burp cloth...me, DH, the couch...the dog. Yes, the dog.

jenerally · September 2009

DoubleDiamond:
::wags finger:: And that's why you're a bad, bad mommy, Jenerally.

I mean clearly, right?

merjmm · September 2009

I know DS is not even 2 weeks old yet but I haven't used a burp cloth yet and I don't really see myself ever using one. He doesn't really spit up and even in the event that he does I just don't care if it gets on me

Chrysallys · September 2009

I have two heavy burp cloths that I use like a fiend. Mainly because DS projectile vomits rather than spitting up.

zoieglow · September 2009

I use receiving blankets for a lot of things - mostly he is a really messy eater so I am constantly wiping him mouth because he lets the milk run out the sides so I use them in place of a burp cloth. But I also put them down on the couch or the floor for diapers changes, on the grass at the park so he can lay down, and wrap him in one in the stroller. I always have a couple with me for different things.

in my life · September 2009

I would be covered in spit up all day long if it weren't for having a burp cloth in every room of the house.

josswhedon · September 2009

I dont need burp clothes for DD I need them for me! I have super strong let downs that squirt all over the place!

Caroline&Stephen · September 2009

Burp cloths are my friend these days with all the drool! haha! I'm in CA & it's so hot so my DD lives in onesies. I only used receiving blankets the first few days home. They really have no use but someone told me to use them on my changing table in case there are any messes.

grinsandgiggles · September 2009

I can't stand his belly hanging out of his shirt, so onesies or rompers it is.

Burp cloths are a lifesaver in this house....and I'd be changing my shirt several times a day sometimes if I didn't use burp cloths.

You're right though, some people don't need burp cloths. Some babies just don't spit-up much and some babies go through several outfits a day.

lovesazzie · September 2009

LOL I've ALREADY used a burp cloth!! And 3 receiving blankets... so funny.

thatgirlang · September 2009

I am jealous. DS1 had reflux and I went through sooo many bibs and burp clothes daily.

Mjmksb04 · September 2009

I am really jealous because my DS was a huge huge spitter and without my 20+ burp cloths I would have been doing laundry daily. And changing his bib and shirt 5+ times a day was not unheard of until he hit about 4-5 months old.

BEATOU · September 2009

merjmm:
I know DS is not even 2 weeks old yet but I haven't used a burp cloth yet and I don't really see myself ever using one. He doesn't really spit up and even in the event that he does I just don't care if it gets on me

I wouldn't get rid of your burp cloths yet. DS didn't spit up for the first month or so either, than reflux hit and he spits up massive quantities. I'm not squeamish about it either, but it's definitely easier to wash a burp cloth than to change clothes repeatedly. He's spit up so much while feeding that I've had to change my underwear because it soaked through my pants! (Lovely, I know:).

Idhreniel · September 2009

I go through onsies and bibs like they are going out of style because DS drools an insane amount. I used a burp cloth the first few days because I wasn't sure if he'd be a spitter, but I haven't used one since.

grinsandgiggles · September 2009

BEATOU:
merjmm:
I know DS is not even 2 weeks old yet but I haven't used a burp cloth yet and I don't really see myself ever using one. He doesn't really spit up and even in the event that he does I just don't care if it gets on me

I wouldn't get rid of your burp cloths yet. DS didn't spit up for the first month or so either, than reflux hit and he spits up massive quantities. I'm not squeamish about it either, but it's definitely easier to wash a burp cloth than to change clothes repeatedly. He's spit up so much while feeding that I've had to change my underwear because it soaked through my pants! (Lovely, I know:).

I'll second this. DS only spit-up a tiny bit the first few weeks.

Sweeters04 · September 2009

Honestly I use the burp cloths for the guests. They freak out when he spits up. Other then that, DH and I don't mind him spitting up on us. For onesies, Grandparents need to stop buying them. I swear, he has so many clothes. I've asked to stop buying them or keep them at their house.

CalinsBride · September 2009

robikat:
I don't get receiving blankets or burp cloths. I just don't get it.

I dont have any burp cloths either--though I probably should,since I spend a large portion of my day covered in my son's stomach refuse. But no receiving blankets? How do you survive? What do you throw over yourself when you NIP, or tuck around her in her car seat, or use to swaddle? I've got receiving blankets up the ying yang and am always on the lookout for more.

cupcake_queen · September 2009

I don't use burp cloths either but I do use and love receiving blankets.

sam19 · September 2009

I only use burp cloths to wipe her mouth because she's a messy eater and a lot of formula tends to dribble out of her mouth. It's not a "must have" for me but they are convienent. I also rarely put her in plain white onesies.

Chloebrigette · September 2009

I don't mind getting spit up all over me, but i do need something to clean up the puddles of it, and wipe it up when it's running in streams down my arms and legs.

i have a big spitter.....

as for the receiving blankets, they were a major fail for us when it came to swaddling - we used those swaddler things with velcro for awhile...now we only use them when we run out of burp cloths and alas, are covered in puddles of spit up.

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