What kind of things do I have to have by the time baby is here? I'm talking necessity. I don't think I have a lot of things for her and I'm freakin' but I want to make sure I'm prepared.
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ETA: trust me. you need a lot less than you think. You'll be fine
Momma to three boys:
Henry - 4yo
Alex - 18mo
Jack - born 2/23/12 at 20w due to ruptured uterus (previa and accreta resulting in hysterectomy)
He only lived here on Earth for an hour, but he will live in our hearts forever.
m/c #1: sept '09, m/c #2: july '10
also you need cotton puffs and rubbing alcohol for the umbilical cord stump. This time around I am getting those sterilized alcohol wipes instead.
You don't NEED these 2 things. Most people will not be using alcohol on the stumps these days due to updated research and doctor recommendations.
so whats the current recommendation?
To just leave it alone, keep it clean and dry. Gently wipe it when you're giving sponge baths and what not, but it will fall off when it is supposed to fall off. Alcohol will just unnecessarily dry it out.
Different pedis recommend different things, as with anything else, but I know that these days that is the recommended treatment, and is what they teach in medical school.
Re: things to buy
Essentials:
formula + bottles (unless you are breastfeeding)
swaddling blankets
onesies + sleepers
a few pairs of socks
a crib, bassinet or pack 'n play
carseat
diapers
wipes
diaper cream
baby wash/lotion
Car seat
diapers
food
footie pj's
something to swaddle him/her with
pacifier
a place for him/her to sleep
ETA: trust me. you need a lot less than you think. You'll be fine
You don't NEED these 2 things. Most people will not be using alcohol on the stumps these days due to updated research and doctor recommendations.
Dont forget things for you: breastfeeding supplies (also nipple creams, nursing pads, ect.)
and pads (ugghhh! its sure been nice not having to think about this for all these months)
so whats the current recommendation?
To just leave it alone, keep it clean and dry. Gently wipe it when you're giving sponge baths and what not, but it will fall off when it is supposed to fall off. Alcohol will just unnecessarily dry it out.
Different pedis recommend different things, as with anything else, but I know that these days that is the recommended treatment, and is what they teach in medical school.