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katiebenes · July 2013

Okay, I am going to be sorting and returning things that I have too many of and getting things I need this weekend. I need some BTDT advice on quantities for a few things, I'm putting what I was thinking I needed... mainly to give you all a laugh:

Bottles - 16 of each size (I'm ff-ing)
Crib Sheets - 14
Sheet protector pads - 4
Pacis - 20 of each size
Blankets - 16
Towels - 8 (my adult towels aren't very soft)
Bath Tub - 1
Formula - 1 tub of the top three brands (Enfamil, Similac and whatever they recommend as an allergy one) then I'll buy more when I know what they like

Obviously I have clothes, but if I find I need more/less I'll be making trips to goodwill, so I'm not too worried. I also have my big gear stuff (cribs, PNP, car seats, stroller, bassinets, tons of diapers, monitors, health kit)

JocelynB0911 · July 2013

Although my boys arent here just from having two kids I think your list is pretty good. I dont think you need that many crib sheets though, unless you really hate doing laundry but then will just have one big sheet pile to wash. I would cut it down to about 6. Unless you have crappy diapers/ you dont change them on a regular basis I dont forsee them getting too dirty. Pacis, thats negotiable. We lost a lot. Like a shitton and found them in the most random places. But we also did have a couple in the car, in the kitchen, in their room, our room, and down stairs just in case we got caught with a screaming kid and didnt want to run half way across the house trying to get one. I would open a few packages but keep the others in a cabinet and only open if you truly need them.

katiebenes · July 2013

awesome... keep an emergency stash of pacis lol

Felicity86 · July 2013

I would only get one pack of bottles and pacifiers to start with...my guys were very picky about which brands they would take. We have four sheets and it's fine, but 6 might be nice. They slept in their RnPs at first. I honestly wouldn't buy formula. It's expensive, impossible to return, and the hospital will send you home with lots. You might end up on a 22 calorie or sensitive formula as well. I have about 8 towels but use the same two most of the time. Maybe keep 4? Good luck and congrats!!

amex0107 · July 2013

It looks good. We only have 8 sheets (total) & have done fine with that. We only had about 8 pacis, simply because we didn't know which brand they'd like. We soon found out that one of my boys didn't care for them, and the other one was done with pacifiers around 2 months. I feel like my boys are an exception, since I always see babies with a paci.

honeybee72 · July 2013

Damn! I had a whole reply and my computer freaked on me.

Crib sheets. We started with about a dozen. I cut up 2 for valances (long story there!) and I think we could get by with about 6 or 8. We used the BRU protectors and that really helped. For us, it was more about spit up than poop, but to me, they were essential. They are drip dry, though, so if you think they're a good idea, you'll want to take that into account.

Pacis. I have one who never used one and one who still does on and off. We have probably been through about 6 pacis total in 8 months. What we found to be a big help are the paci clips. When she was using it regularly, it was always attached to her outfit with the clip (obvious exception of nap/bedtime). Personally, 20 is way overkill, especially since you will get some at the hospital.

Bottles. Hold off on investing in these until you know what brand your LOs like. And when you knjow what their preference is, go straight for the 9oz and don't look back. I can't think of one reason to have the smaller sizes. Yes, they come with the appropriate flow nipples, but you can buy those separately also. We were fortunate to have received a stash of Playtex VentAires from friends and that the girls took to them. Right now, we have about 27 in regular circulation, but the girls are in DC and this gives us a cushion (they go through about 6/day each).

We had 6 towels and did bath every other day. That has worked well for us. My girls are 8 months and have pretty much outgrown their baby bath towels, although we still use them. We just can't wrap them up like burritos anymore.

I agree with the PP on the formula. The hospital will make sure you have plenty and this is something you, your H, or a family member can go for once you get home. My only advice there is that once you find a brand that works for you, stick with it.

Hm, I really enjoyed answering this. Thanks for asking and good luck!

katiebenes · July 2013

amex0107:
It looks good. We only have 8 sheets (total) & have done fine with that. We only had about 8 pacis, simply because we didn't know which brand they'd like. We soon found out that one of my boys didn't care for them, and the other one was done with pacifiers around 2 months. I feel like my boys are an exception, since I always see babies with a paci.

I hated pacis as well. I'd suck for a few seconds, realize there was no milk and spit it out

CNYBride05 · July 2013

Not a BTDT mom, but I think, based on the research I've done and MoMs I've talked to that you are going a little overboard.

Bottles - 16 of each seems like a lot, but I'm planing to BF, so I'm not much help there. But don't stock up now - you have no idea what kind is going to work for your boys/your fam.

Crib sheets - 8 max

Sheet protector pads - do you mean waterproof mattress pad? I'd agree with 4 if so

Pacis - 6 of each size max, but, just like bottles, I wouldn't stock up now. You have no idea what kind your boys will like, if they even like pacis.

Blankets - 6, plus you'll get some from the hospital

Towels - 8 sounds good

Tub - 1 sounds good

Formula - you could start with 1 kind at a time. You may not need to try every kind.

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