WHAT ELSE DO I NEED?

Avriljune49 · February 2013

Here are the things I Have already

1. Crib

2. 3 HUGE (25 in Each) Huggies Pampers

3. 10 Various Types of Bottles

4. 5 Small packs of Wipes (Extra Sensitive)

5. Blankets

6. Socks and Mittens

8. Clothes of Course about 50 clothing if I would say

9. Good Star Formulas and Milk (13)

10.Pacifiers (8)

I would Buy the Breast Pump but My Breast are Kinda Small and Plum Like and I thought it wouldnt work like to suck the milk out :L

But anyways... anything else I should buy before My Baby(Didnt find out the Gender Yet) Arrives

jlpev · February 2013

Sounds like you got a good start. Are you having a shower? I can think of is a bouncer, swing, receiving blankets, lotion bath wash, hooded towels, a bath thing for the baby to lay on...gas drops and carseat and stroller.
I think those are some items we used a lot.

Rainbow2013 · February 2013

Wow, 50 items of clothing and you don't know the sex yet. You've been shopping girl. lol.I guess off the top of my head you need socks, a diaper bag, stroller and car seat, bath supplies, a tub, towels.

trudibell · February 2013

Wow you're way ahead. All I've got is an antique cradle my husband has deemed unsafe, and a onesie that says "T-Rexexcellent!" with a carton dinosaur on it.

BelhurstBride · February 2013

A million burp cloths. (Gerber cloth diapers are great for this.)

girlmama83 · February 2013

A carseat....

Avriljune49 · February 2013

Yes I am Having a Baby Shower when Im 31 Weeks which is 10 weeks away, and I totally forgot about the things you listed above :O Thank you so much I have to add these to my list on my next shopping trip

Courtimilk · February 2013

It's a little early to throw out breast pump just because you have small breasts. Your body has not finished changing (they and your nipples are going to get bigger yet). And small breasts can do the trick just as well as big breasts (or better because they won't sag).

FF vs BF is %100 your decision, I'm just adding my 2 cents to make sure it is not an ill-informed decision.

davis0905 · February 2013

You will need lots of burp cloths!!! And I highly recommend the small infant size washcloths for bath time. We went through a ton of these for our first baby. Don't forget diaper rash cream, and a good thermometer.

Avriljune49 · February 2013

I LOVE YOU most infants tend to have diaper rash :L

Runaway22 · February 2013

You MUST have a carseat, or they won't let you leave the hospital.

You'll also need baby soap, a rattle or two, and some baby-safe grooming supplies, like nail clippers and q-tips.

Having some first aid type stuff doesn't hurt either: medicine syringe, aspirator, and thermometer.

I'd also get a bouncer as well as a baby carrier (if you plan on baby wearing) and/or stroller.

Also... breast size shouldn't affect your ability to breast feed or pump - it doesn't dictate supply, either. Definitely take to a lactation consultant and/or your OB about this, if BFing is something you'd be remotely interested in

Avriljune49 · February 2013

Ahhhhh Theres so much things I need to add to my list, Im not prepared after all

Runaway22 · February 2013

Avriljune49:
Ahhhhh Theres so much things I need to add to my list, Im not prepared after all

I wouldn't sweat it too much - how far along are you? Some of the things I listed for you *I* still need to get... and I'm almost 38 weeks :X

mommatotwo2 · February 2013

Needs: Carseat, sheets for the crib (I'm assuming you have a mattress too when you list crib) and a lot more diapers and formula if you plan to formula feed. A newborn goes through at least 8 diapers a day, so 75 diapers would last about 10 days tops.

Other helpful stuff: hooded baby towels, baby washcloths, baby soap/lotion, diaper rash cream, baby bathtub, baby play mat, small baby toys (like rattles), crib mobile, small lamp for nursery, baby monitor, stroller, bouncy seat or pack n play or swing (you will at some point want to put the baby down), excersaucer and or jumperoo for after they are 4 or 5 months old.

That's all I've got right now.

logoz80 · February 2013

You may not even need 1 pacifier let alone 8

starrjelly · February 2013

13 containers of formula? I haven't ever used Good Start before BUT I hope your baby can stomach that. I've known people who have had to switch up their formula for various medical reasons. Keep your receipts and be mindful of your expiration dates.

estouder22 · February 2013

more diapers!!!

Jessicadbaker · February 2013

Avriljune49:
Ahhhhh Theres so much things I need to add to my list, Im not prepared after all :

Did you register for your baby shower? They should give you a check list of all your baby must needs. I would wait on buying anymore to see what gifts you get. I'm a STM all the suggestions the other ladies gave you are all things baby will need :. Check with your insurance to see about getting a free breast pump just in case you decide to try. You still have plenty of time still to prepare.

Jessicadbaker · February 2013

Avriljune49:
Ahhhhh Theres so much things I need to add to my list, Im not prepared after all :

Did you register for your baby shower? They should give you a check list of all your baby must needs. I would wait on buying anymore to see what gifts you get. I'm a STM all the suggestions the other ladies gave you are all things baby will need :. Check with your insurance to see about getting a free breast pump just in case you decide to try. You still have plenty of time still to prepare.

jlpev · February 2013

somerandomchick:
Small breasted people can BF and pump too to my knowledge... Of course you need the right size for your nipples and all that but if talk to a LC before assuming you can't pump or BF

This!! I was small breasted when I had DS and he had no issues and I had no problems producing milk. But you can get a pump afterwards.

mben1119 · February 2013

mainerocks:
Small breasts have nothing to do with milk supply or the ability to pump.If you think a pack of 25 diapers is huge, you are in for a bignbsp;surprise. nbsp;Babies go through a LOT of diapers!nbsp;

That caught my attention too. As a newborn, Ds went through 25 diapers in 2 or 3 days.

ScarletOflaherty · February 2013

MommyLizzy:

Agree, not trying to push BF on you, but if the only reason you don't want to is small boobs then don't give up hope. I normally have very small boobs (34A) after my milk came in with my first son they were a very full C. of course they don't stay that big, sadly. Even if they didn't get that big though, you can still Bf with small boobs.

This exactly. My chest is tiny and I was an absolute dairy cow with all 3 kids.

bigbeckstl1 · February 2013

You won't need these two things right waya but I wouldn't have survived without:

1.) Swing - We borrowed one from a friend (Fisher Price - rocked multiple ways). I thought it was silly to register for one but my friend assured me I would need it. Boy was she right.

2.) Video Monitor: I had a general monitor but moved to a summer infant shortly around one month. I was constantly freaking out that the baby had flipped or stopped breathing and being able to just glance at a monitor was so much better than getting up every hour. We still use ours and she is two years old.

homebird · February 2013

Avriljune49:
I would Buy the Breast Pump but My Breast are Kinda Small and Plum Like and I thought it wouldnt work like to suck the milk out :L

I'm trying to decide if you're being serious about this, or if you are just trolling? This sentence combined with the random capitalization and grammer errors ... Yeah, I don't know.

Anyway, in case you're being serious, this is not true. The size of your breasts has nothing to do with your ability to breastfeed.

Mufflerlove · February 2013

mabenner1:
mainerocks:
If you think a pack of 25 diapers is huge, you are in for a bignbsp;surprise. nbsp;Babies go through a LOT of diapers!nbsp;

That caught my attention too. As a newborn, Ds went through 25 diapers in 2 or 3 days.

I have a pack of 274 lol plus another little pack.

Avriljune49 · February 2013

Im 21 Weeks and Yes I am Having a Baby Shower In Ten Weeks (31wks)

I have a Registry That Contains the Toys and Playpens and stuff like that approximately 50 People are coming so I will Probably be recieving Lots of Gifts and Toys, but i cant depend on my Baby Shower to get new Items I also made a New List for My Next Shopping Trip which is 8 Weeks from Now .

1. Burping Cloths (10)

2. Diaper Rash

3. Car seat

4.Stroller

5. Thermometer

6. Bathing Tub

7.Johnson and Johnson Bathing Products

I Think Im all Set Thank You all

AlexisLA · February 2013

Yikes! All we've bought is the crib and changing table. But we did just paint the nursery this weekend.

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