I forget what I need for newborns!??!

Re: I forget what I need for newborns!??!

• atc282

  December 2009

  Here's what I can remember from the first days/weeks:
  

  -preemie and NB sized diapers... in bulk

  -wipes (I used pampers sensitive but it doesn't matter the brand) in bulk

  -alcohol & Q-tips (depends on your dr, but mine said to clean around the girls' umbilical cords 2-3xs a day with alcohol)

  -mylicon drops (use 1/2 dropper in 1 oz. BM or F if LOs are gassy)

  -syringe bulbs (they give them in hospitals, one for each baby to extract mucus)

  -Little Noses Saline drops (not new new borns, but at like 4 wks, mine needed to do saline washes to break up mild congestion)

  -Cool Mist Humidifier (glad I had one for when they did become congested)

  -Burp cloths (lots and lots to avoid washing around the clock)

  -Lots of blankets--vary in warmth/thickness for swaddling

  -Dreft or baby-friendly detergent

  -Medela Steam Sterlizer bags (so convenient! add 2 oz. water and all your bottle nipples, pump parts, etc. are sterlized in 3 min. or less!)

  -If you are pumping or storing milk, Medela storage vials or bags 

  -Bottle brush and bottle dryer racks (BRU or Target)
  

  -LOTS of baby mittens or onesies/sleepers that have the extra material to cover babies' hands to avoid scratching

  -Baby nail clippers

  -Baby thermometer (the forehead one is quickest, but I just did armit or rectal)

   -waterproof pads under crib or bassinet sheets

  -waterproof pad for over changing pad (and lots of back up clean changing pad covers near your changer station!)

  -not sure if your stance on this, but I was glad to have pacis in bulk on hand--my girls loved the Soothie ones they give in the hospital, but they also like the NUK brand and the Avent brand

  HTH!!
  

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• jalaiaa

  December 2009

  thanks ATC that is a great list. I have a couple extra things to buy before the boys arrive, but I'm feeling more prepared after seeing the list you wrote. 

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