2nd time moms... how many of these things do you need?

sarbear2 · March 2011

how many do you think you need of each of these items:

1) Mattress protector

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time)

3) towels and washclothes

4) sippy cups

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October)

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?)

amahrey · March 2011

1) Mattress protector - we had two and three sheets for ds and it was fine

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time) i had two covers and then i would fold a receiving blanket (we had a million) in thirds and lay it down the middle. easy to change and not have to wash the whole cover.

3) towels and washclothes- three towels (2 would be fine) and 6 washcloths

4) sippy cups- i would wait on these since you won't need them forever and it took us buying 4 different kinds before we found one we like that didn't leak.

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October) - i was in your situation and we had about 2-4 tiny bottles and 2-4 of the tall bottles. however, ds was home with dh when i worked, so he just washed them each time, you may find that you need more if your lo is going to be in daycare (depending on how many hours).

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?) vaseline, baby powder, baby wash, baby lotion, pediasure, and you won't need them for a while but also teething orajel, baby tylenol.

jeffrae · March 2011

sarbear2:
how many do you think you need of each of these items:

1) Mattress protector - we have one.

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time) - we have three

3) towels and washclothes - two towels, 5 wash cloths

4) sippy cups - we have about 8 of them, but did not use until she was older and keep going from the baby sippy to the toddler sippy

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October) - once she was full on bottles - we have 12 Avent ones. Start with size 1 nipples, then work up to size 3.

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?) Bordeux's butt paste, hand sanitizer, nose frida (rather then bulb), saline spray

meghanchrisaz · March 2011

sarbear2:
how many do you think you need of each of these items:

1) Mattress protector We have one, but we have 3-4 sets of sheets.

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time) We have 2, and I use one of our millions of receiving blankets over it so we don't have to wash the changing cover so often.

3) towels and washclothes I think we have 3 towels and about 10 washclothes.

4) sippy cups I agree with PP on waiting on this, but we have about 10, but we have 2 kids already.

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October). So far we have the playtex drop in starter kit. I think there are 2 tiny bottles and 2 large ones. We also have a large one leftover from DD. I'll probably just buy more nipples.

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?). Obviously diapers and wipes, baby soap/shampoo, baby lotion, gripe water, I make sure I have one can of formula just in case...

karinotulloch · March 2011

1) Mattress protector - 2

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time) 2 - used those small pads on top though - same idea you have

3) towels and washclothes 3 towels and about a million (20?) washclothes. i mostly used them to cover my little GUY when changing him. kept the wall, him and me dry.

4) sippy cups 1 package of take & toss (nuby brand i think) is good. we are on our second set now at age 2.5+... he chewed up the tops of the others.

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October). Used Avent. Prob have 12 of each 4oz and 8 oz. I also pumped and then went to work.

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?). triple antibiotic oint, hydrocortisone cream, several thermometers (we labeled them - anal/oral/etc.), swaddlers, cabbage leaves & whole oatmeal (for you).

AllyInMaine · March 2011

how many do you think you need of each of these items:

1) Mattress protector- don't need but I liked it because it made the mattress softer

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time)- need. I used the pads on top of the cover, but once the NB stage is over and LO stops peeing and pooing ON the cover, you don't need the pads and just use the cover. I'd say 1 cover is good, but we had 2 and it was perfect.

3) towels and washclothes- washcloths are good but the towels are useless.

4) sippy cups- Need, but at like 6 mos. We have about 10- started with the nub ones with the valves, then went to straw cups and now we're using the Playtex Coolsters. They are more like a kid cup than a sippy cup.

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October) Need.

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?)

Vaseline is a yes for a circ'd boy. Tylenol is a must, IMO. Never used gripe water, but we needed gas drops in every bottle for LO's pain :-( Don't forget shampoo, lotion, powder and lots of Desitin.

redstars93 · March 2011

sarbear2:

how many do you think you need of each of these items:

1) Mattress protector : Two, we only had one and if it got wet, I would have to make the bed without one. BTW: not sure if you already have sheets but I FLOVE the zip top sheets by cloudsandstars.com

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time): I had 2 that way I always had one for when it was wash day etc. I had a bunch of receviing blankets that I used on top of the cover.

3) towels and washclothes: Two or three each.

4) sippy cups: hold off on these

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October): Get a couple to start because you don't know if your LO will like the ones you pick (we used Playtex Drop Ins and loved them). Don't bother with the small bottles, they grow out of them so quickly.

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?)

-Diapers, but only 1 box of #1s. DS grew through diaper sizes SO quickly that I was glad we hadn't stocked up.

-Baby tylenol, mylicon, desitin (or aquaphor) and baby wash. Don't buy huge containers just in case your LO doesn't react well to the brand and you need to switch.

Shelly203 · March 2011

1) Mattress protector: Two. It took a few weeks for me to realize one wasn't going to cut it!

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time) Two, but I would also put down a receiving blanket since we had a ton of those, and then I wasn't doing laundry so often.

3) towels and washclothes Probably four towels and eight washclothes. I really don't think you need that many though.

4) sippy cups Didn't even worry about this until he needed them.

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October) Start with a few and make sure baby likes them. We had so many with DS1 and never even used them because he didn't like some of them.

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?) Wipes, diapers, diaper cream, mylicon.

ToBeMrsC6907 · March 2011

sarbear2:

how many do you think you need of each of these items:

1) Mattress protector 2

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time) 2

3) towels and washclothes 4 towels, 6 washcloths

4) sippy cups None at first, obviously...right now I'd guesstimate DS has about 10?

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October) 6-8

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?)

KhloesMom · March 2011

1) Mattress protector- 1 mattress pad. Waterproof pads-I had enough for 3 changes of sheets: I made the bed with one set underneath, then covered it with a second set and second sheet. That way, if your LO pukes/pees/soils the sheet in the middle of the night, you just strip off the top layer and don't have to make the whole darned crib up again in the wee hours of the dark.2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time)- I had 3, could have gotten away with 2.3) towels and washcloths- a 3 or 4pk of washcloths and 2 or 3 towels is perfect to start off.4) sippy cups-Wait. Around 6 mos, buy 1 or 2 different types, see how it goes. It took me about a 1/2 dozen styles/brands/types to finally get 1 or 2 that she'd take.5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October)- I'd get 6 of the 4oz bottles and 6 to 9 of the 8 or 9oz bottles.Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?) - Infant Tylenol (good luck finding it, you'll probably need to buy the store brand acetaminophen), Infant Mylicon, Saline solution (Little Noses) and some Gripe Water. You can't use infant Motrin until 6mos (I think) and I'd wait on Children's Benadryl, you can only give it if your pedi tells you to.And my 2 cents on diaper rash cream-Aquaphor is IT, the end! I went through every brand out there and we switched on the advice of my pedi, that stuff is amazing. Get the giant tub for $16, it'll last you months.

amahrey · March 2011

i totally forgot about the saline squirt bottles and the mylicon gas drops- both of those things are amazing!

stargzr77 · March 2011

how many do you think you need of each of these items:

1) Mattress protector- we had 2 and it was plenty

2) Changing pad cover (we have little covers that go over it so we don't have to wash the whole cover every time)-had 3 for dd, but 2 was probably plenty

3) towels and washclothes-towels-3 was a good number, wash clothes-I probably have a dozen or so and use them all the time to wipe faces, hands, not just for bath.

4) sippy cups- don't buy more than one at a time and you won't need them for awhile. We introduced sippy cup around 10 months and it was trial and error which one she would take.

5) Bottles (I will be breastfeeding and pumping when I return to work in October)-I sent three bottles to daycare with pumped milk and liked having three extras so 6 total.

Also, what were good products to have at home before the baby came so you didn't have to go out and get them (vaseline, baby tylenol, gripe water...?)- Infant tylenol (or generic infant acetominophen-dye free), Mylicon, saline nasal spay, diaper cream-something with zinc oxide for diaper rash, Aquaphor, shampoo- we use Burt's Bees or California Baby because we all have sensitive skin and dd has eczema.

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