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must have things when baby comes home

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Does anyone have a list  of must have things to have at home when the  baby comes home?

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  • MissusWMissusW
    This comes up quite a bit and I believe there is a book people recommend and lucie's list (I'm not sure if I've got that right). They should definitely think about putting this on the blog :)
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  • bugsmamibugsmami member
    If you are planning on BF, I recommend a good nipple cream (I like Earth Mama Angel Baby NC) or lanolin. Honestly, besides diapers that's all we needed. Well clothes b/c it was the fall :)
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  • eilatan&nhoj88eilatan&nhoj88 member
    You also need alcohol for cleaning the ambilical cord. If its a boy you need vasoline if he's circumcised. You need breast pads if you're nursing. Receiving blankets and burp cloths come in very handy. Its also good to have hats, mittens, nasal aspirator, as well as a grooming kit because their fingernails grow so fast. A thermometer, humidifier, and blankets or sleep sacks are usually needed in winter. Don't forget the body products don't forget lotion and soap.
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  • jessicab1983jessicab1983
    I love gowns! They make changing diapers in the middle of the night so much easier. Also a good diaper rash creme or ointment. That's all I can think of that hasn't been mentioned.
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  • mamacrunchmamacrunch member

    imageMissusW:
    This comes up quite a bit and I believe there is a book people recommend and lucie's list (I'm not sure if I've got that right). They should definitely think about putting this on the blog :)

    I second this lucieslist.com

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  • TheDuckisTheDuckis member

    car seat

    a diaper

    maybe some clothes and a bed.

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  • shortstuff15shortstuff15 member
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    car seat

    a diaper

    maybe some clothes and a bed.

    I'll add to this receiving blankets or some sort of swaddling device.  And the bed can be anything.... an empty drawer pulled out and stuck on the floor, a laundry basket, a play pen or anything small enough to fit a baby.

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    This blog is amazing!! Thank you for sharing the link.
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  • n&bcarlsonn&bcarlson

    The Must Haves are a very short list.  The Wants are a much longer one.  Here's the Must Haves:

    Diapers and wipes (disposable or reusable)

    Clothing that is comfy and can be layered (onesies, sleep and plays)

    A few receiving blankets large enough to swaddle

    Someplace safe for baby to sleep  (bassinet, crib, bouncy seat, whatever)

    Mild baby shampoo and soft washcloths

    If you breastfeed, you may not need anything- I never needed nipple cream or breast pads or anything else (although a nursing bra is handy!).  Buy it if you want, but it's not an absolute.

    If you formula feed, then obviously bottles and formula are needed.

     That's it.   Newborns eat, sleep, and poop, and need to be kept clean and warm.  Everything else is for convenience.  Bouncy seats, swings, wipe warmers, Boppies, slings, infant tubs, mobiles, crib bedding, etc., can all be really great, but are not essential and you may love some of them and not want others.  Trust me, I have an attic filled with baby stuff, and half of it I look at now and think why did I buy this?

     

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