Question for moms with little ones already at home

Rebis58 · July 2013

I know it's still early to be buying things, but my MIL is very excited for her first grandchild! She asked me to give her a list of things we want/need so that she can start buying us gifts and give suggestions to others who might ask her what we need (for the record - I told her she doesn't have to get us anything and not to spend much money, but she was adamant she wants a list!)

So my question - what are some things that you might not have thought of getting/asking for but that turned out to be very helpful once the baby came? Smaller and bigger items - she said some family members may want to all go in together so she wants some bigger items on the list as well.

FSUNole31 · July 2013

The main thing we loved but didn't have when we brought DS home were halo swaddle sleep sacks. We tried to swaddle the first night using a regular blanket and it was terrible so the next day we bought those and they were such a lifesaver for us.

cnwilbur1030 · July 2013

I used my boppy feeding pillow and a bouncy seat SO MUCH those first few weeks!!!! I also loved the little lap gowns to sleep in. They are a long gown with sleeves that can fold over like mittens and a long gown that has elastic at the bottom. The lack of snaps made middle of the night diaper changes a lot easier!

SJ&Beanie810 · July 2013

My absolute favorite item was the Rock N' Play. DD was very colicky and we found it was the only thing she would sleep in. It was a life saver! And it was portable enough to bring downstairs and have her sit in during the day also. She loved it.

BuckeyeANG · July 2013

Off the top of my head: bouncy seat, stroller, Swaddle Me blankets with Velcro for swaddling, a baby carrier of some sort, swing, boppy

mrsjenni · July 2013

A few off the top of my head...

Rock-N-Play

Angelcare Movement Monitor

JJ Cole Diaper Caddy

Boppy

FP Jumperoo

FP My Little Lamb Swing

runnergrl6675 · July 2013

Buy either an Ergo or a Baby Bjorn or some other carrier. They are saviors.

KEfam5 · July 2013

The bumbo seat is really nice for later. Since you're having a Jan baby get one of those "showercap" style carseat covers, they keep baby nice and snug when you have to go out in the cold.

insertclevername · July 2013

mrs.jenni:
A few off the top of my head...
Rock-N-Play
Angelcare Movement Monitor
JJ Cole Diaper Caddy
Boppy
FP Jumperoo
FP My Little Lamb Swing

All of these. I also loved the FP spacesaver highchair. We didn't register for a bouncy and I ended up buying a cheap one that vibrated. If I had to do it over again I would have got one of the really plush ones that vibrated and had a good toy arc over it. I am also a fan of the Halo Swaddle mes and the sleep sacks for when you are done swaddling.

Oh and Dwell Studio hooded towels. They are fairly expensive, however they are great quality and they hold up really well. DS still uses them after bath. We also love the aden & anais Issies. DS has used them as his lovey since 6 months old. He still uses them and they are easy to replace once they get too worn out. Last but not least, the aden & anais Dream blankets. They are ridiculously soft and get better after each wash. Once we started using blankets after he turned a year old he preferred the Dream blanket over all others.

insertclevername · July 2013

Also, if you plan to babywear, I recommend the Ergo. It is not newborn friendly unless you roll up a towel or use the infant insert, however the hip carry and backpack carry are awesome once baby is old enough. I was able to wear DS until about 15 months when he perfected walking and running and did not want to be worn anymore.

litzo27 · July 2013

First thoughts Stroller, swing, bouncy, high chair, Ergo, sling or wrap, miracle blanket, monitor i love video, car seats, bathtub, boppy, boppy covers, nursing cover, white noise machine, play mat, books.

baby2ra · July 2013

FSUNole31:
The main thing we loved but didn't have when we brought DS home were halo swaddle sleep sacks. We tried to swaddle the first night using a regular blanket and it was terrible so the next day we bought those and they were such a lifesaver for us.

we had to run out to get more of these on our first day home too. We only had one and DD immediately spit up on it haha.

candypantsls · July 2013

Sleep sheep.

Rebis58 · July 2013

thanks everyone! Much appreciated

DaisyKD · July 2013

aden and anias swaddle blankets. We have seriously used these things every single day since even before we left the hospital and they are now his special blankies. Great for swaddling early on and can be used a million different ways.

also, we got some fleece sleep sacks that just zipped up and those were great for middle of the night diaper changes. hate the sleepers with a million snaps on them!!!

Mamash619 · July 2013

Aden and anais muslin wraps they are very thin sheets that keep the baby from sweating or getting too hot the best blankets ever! U can swaddle and everything they even make blankets you can buy them online target or babies r us but get Aden and anais not the other brands they aren't the same

Danyell4613 · July 2013

We didn't have very many nb clothes. That would have been helpful since we had a peanut. Even if you leave tags on and return if you have a bigger baby. My DH had to run out and buy nb clothes.

Everyone made great suggestions! Don't forget a few bed sheets, burp cloths (never had enough), and receiving blankets (which I still use), pnp, cart/high chair cover (used a lot after he could sit up and I still use).

gingerbabe · July 2013

Bouncer and jumper. Both are so helpful to be able to get stuff done when baby is being needy. I am a minimalist so it took me a while to get them, but both times after I bought it I wish I had got it sooner.

I'm finding a lot of stuff that I didn't get originally I end up buying anyway eventually. I'm dying to get a crib and baby monitor. But these are all things normal people get from the start I think. I just hate buying stuff and was trying to avoid anything unnecessary.

Oh one thing I cannot live without is my Beco (gemini) baby carrier, but any soft baby carrier will do. I take it everywhere and use it less now that DS is older, but it got almost daily use his first 6 months.

Also wearable blankets and swaddling blankets are awesome!

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kaydee_2008 · July 2013

A swing was my life line with my son, but it had to plug in saves so much on batteries and be dual position.
My daughter was a breeze and the only thing I can remember being really great with her was Dr. Browns bottles they really helped with her reflux.

leighkinpa · July 2013

Boppy, Bouncy seat, play mat, Miracle Blanket, Snap n' Go stroller frame, Pack n' Play with Newborn Napper, Baby Bathtub, baby bath towels and wash cloths, diapers....the list is endless really!

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