Second time moms, what the heck do we need?

coffee bean · March 2014

So, I know we need to get a carseat (ours expired) and stroller. Plus there is stuff I "want" to get - new bedding and stuff.

But, what do we NEED that I am zoning on? With the whole registry thing everything was covered. I kept a lot of stuff, but I feel like there is more we need than just diapers, wipes and maybe some new bottles.

Any thoughts?

SingleMom31 · March 2014

We're getting a second monitor (DD will be under 2 still), new consumables (diaper cream, diapers, diaper pail refills, wipes, etc.), some new clothes, bedding / crib since DD is still using hers, a second seat for our existing stroller, and a bouncy seat (we didn't have one w/DD).... I think that's it.

Btw, I set up a registry for the completion discount. 10% is 10% in my book.

coffee bean · March 2014

I'm thinking more little stuff...diaper cream...hmmm, I suppose I need to wander around target.

coffee bean · March 2014

Oh, good ideas! We need a diaper pail (we chucked the first one) and I have no idea where all the parts are to the baby monitor. Hmmm.

SingleMom31 · March 2014

Maybe new pacifiers? Baby medicine (we always keep basics around)? Body wash/shampoo? "Baby" laundry soap? Breast milk bags/ lanolin/ etc. if you're BFing? ... I'm trying to think of what we'll need to buy too. An extra hamper?

krazyinsane · March 2014

Breast pads, nipple cream, binkies, diapers, wipes, some clothing(if opposite gender).

We co-sleep, breastfeed, and cloth diaper so that limits what we need.
We need another dresser, and a new pack n play since ours is getting old.

Everyusernameistaken · March 2014

Deleted, Never mind, I misread the question

Flowerchica · March 2014

I agree consumables. I still have all my old bottles - glass and plastic, but I'll need new nipples and pacifiers. I'm having a boy so I've salvaged all of my daughter's unisex stuff ( yeah I was anti-pink for a long time). I still have the car seat, 2bases, travel system, bassinet, several pack and plays, cosleeper, diaper pails, etc...

So I guess all I really need is baby boy clothing and consumables...

chardonnay24 · March 2014

We have all the major gear and baby will be sleeping in our room until we move to a bigger place, so no nursery stuff. So far, on my list I have:

extra Miracle Blanket (only had 1 with #1)
tubing and pump equipment
pacifiers
bottle nipples
breastfeeding supplies (cooling gel packs, lanolin, nursing pads)
burp rags
more cloth wipes
infant medicine

bumpuser5078523 · March 2014

I'm getting a new stroller (I hate the one we have), maybe an ergo (since I will wear new baby and put Logan in the cart or stroller), a bed, car seat (ours expired), clothes if it's a girl (but it's probably a boy, so we're set).

We really don't need much. I'm hoping to ask for the stroller for Logan's birthday if someone asks what he needs. It would make a good group gift for a couple people.

ETA having babies close together is handy, I don't have to buy all the BF stuff and newborn randoms since we recently quit using them. Score! (They will be 18 months apart).

And cloth diapering for the win! We don't need diapers or wipes either. Although I may buy some girly ones for fun if it's a girl. They have so many cute prints that I drool over!

coffee bean · March 2014

doeie04 said:
I'm getting a new stroller (I hate the one we have), maybe an ergo (since I will wear new baby and put Logan in the cart or stroller), a bed, car seat (ours expired), clothes if it's a girl (but it's probably a boy, so we're set).

We really don't need much. I'm hoping to ask for the stroller for Logan's birthday if someone asks what he needs. It would make a good group gift for a couple people.

ETA having babies close together is handy, I don't have to buy all the BF stuff and newborn randoms since we recently quit using them. Score! (They will be 18 months apart).

And cloth diapering for the win! We don't need diapers or wipes either. Although I may buy some girly ones for fun if it's a girl. They have so many cute prints that I drool over!

I'm kind of hoping my co-workers ask if they can buy a group present for us, because I would love to let them buy the car seat or a stroller! Lol.

Ceridwen21 · March 2014

We are borrowing a lot of baby stuff from a friend (car seat, swing, exersaucer), so I don't think we have to buy anything for the baby besides a new baby book! DS will be the one getting all the new stuff since we're moving him out of the nursery. New furniture, bedding and décor.

suitern · March 2014

I know we need a stroller, second camera for the monitor/possibly new monitor since ours has a cracked screen, medicines, baby soap, baby laundry detergent, more burp clothes, and eventually a second convertible seat.

Alot will also depend on if this LO is a boy or a girl. If another boy, we are pretty much set on clothes...although they may be a bit off season so we will see how it all works out.

TexasTwinMom · March 2014

This has been stressing me out. I was overly prepared with my girls. Now? Nothing.

I mean, we need a crib since they're still in theirs. And I kinda want a video monitor that works for both bedrooms.

Other than that? Nada.

It does help that I had twins so I already have two carriers, bases, pack n plays, etc.

And if it's a girl, I have enough clothing to clothe all of your girls.

Ballet513 · March 2014

My list:

-Double stroller (mine will only be 16 months apart)

-Crib and bedding

-Miracle blanket (like pp we only had one)

-Monitor

-White noise machine

-Diapers

-Wipes

-Nipples for bottles (our old bottles are fine but the nipples should be replaced for a new LO)

-Clothes

-BF supplies

jmolr · March 2014

I haven't even made a list yet but off the top of my head:

-double stroller
-crib sheets
-crib liner
-bottles
-breast pump accessories
-baby furniture

and replacing things that broke the first time around. Like a new play mat since my dogs ate all the toys off of it.

chusum · March 2014

-New mattress

-Mattress pads

-A twin bed for DD

-Extra carseat

-Some more CDs

-Replacement tubing for my pump

-Rock N Play since they were just getting popular when my daughter was growing out of them

-Extra monitor

-Double stroller

-Prefold cloth diaper rags for spit ups & clean ups

Milo5181 · March 2014

New swaddles (old ones are all stretched out)
new nipples for bottles
new pacifiers
new carseat
we are getting a new stroller because our old one is falling apart.

Milo5181 · March 2014

oh yeah and new tubing/flanges/etc for the breast pump.

jmolr · March 2014

Check with your insurance company about breast pumps. The laws changed since I got my first one (2 years ago) and I'm entitled to a brand spanking new one at no cost.

coffee bean · March 2014

So, is Ergo the best baby wrap / carrier? We had a Bjorn and a Jeep one (both carrier style, not wraps), but I never used them with the girls at all. I'm assuming wearing baby will be more important this time around.

The idea of tying a wrap kind of freaks me out.

krazyinsane · March 2014

I got mine after DD#2 and got new tubing after DD#3 (even though they're only 18 months apart) and will probably just get new tubing/flanges etc for this LO but it was free through my BCBS as well even though DD#2 wasn't born on that insurance... They want LO's BF apparently!!

krazyinsane · March 2014

https://yummymummystore.com Accepts insurance!

krazyinsane · March 2014

Ergo's aren't a bad carrier... much better than a bjorn for baby's hips!! But the Ergo doesn't 'fit' everyone. I'm short and it's very bulky on me!! I started with a cheap mai tei, and then got a moby, from there I ventured to ring slings and now LURVE wrapping LOL I have many carriers and am pretty addicted to them but I don't spend hundreds on each one (though if I had the money I would!!) Name brands are nicer on your shoulders but any carrier will help!!! My favorite with DD#3 is a Little Frogs Rubin size 7 but with DD#2 I preferred a RS. Let me know if I can help more... feel free to PM!!!

rlyttle · March 2014

I just gave this list to a friend yesterday.

Car seat

Stroller

Diapers

Wipes

Gas Drops

Crib

Crib Sheets

Diaper Rash Cream

Clothes

That's about it for awhile...

ashaw512 · March 2014

jmolr said:
Check with your insurance company about breast pumps. The laws changed since I got my first one (2 years ago) and I'm entitled to a brand spanking new one at no cost.

Sometimes the hospital gives you a breast pump. They gave me a medela hand pump and I actually liked it more than my electric Playtex pump. My insurance wouldn't pay for it. You might check with the hospital to.

Edited for spelling

Bella2425 · March 2014

I'm getting all new bedding, a wrap (the bjorn hurt my back so bad I never used it), new bottle nipples, binkies, and then all the consumable/perishable stuff. Kind of boring this time around. By this point with DS I had practically memorized all the baby store websites... Sad I don't get to shop that much this time.

jmolr · March 2014

coffee bean said:

So, is Ergo the best baby wrap / carrier? We had a Bjorn and a Jeep one (both carrier style, not wraps), but I never used them with the girls at all. I'm assuming wearing baby will be more important this time around.

The idea of tying a wrap kind of freaks me out.

I could never figure out the moby (wrap kind of carrier) but people that did master it loved it. I'm going to use my ergo again with the infant insert. I really liked it but I also haven't tried other carriers so I can only recommend the ergo.

jmolr · March 2014

ambershaw512 said:

Check with your insurance company about breast pumps. The laws changed since I got my first one (2 years ago) and I'm entitled to a brand spanking new one at no cost.
Sometimes the hospital gives you a breast pump. They gave me a medela hand pump and I actually liked it more than my electric Playtex pump. My insurance wouldn't pay for it. You might check with the hospital to. Edited for spelling

Have you tried contacting your insurance company this time around? If you have a pump you like that's great but the Affordable Care Act went into effect I believe around the end of 2012 and most insurance companies will provide you with a free pump under that act. There are some loopholes. I know my friend's insurance company had a clause and it was grandfathered in that they didn't have to provide breast pumps. It's worth a shot.

suitern · March 2014

jmolr said:

coffee bean said:

So, is Ergo the best baby wrap / carrier? We had a Bjorn and a Jeep one (both carrier style, not wraps), but I never used them with the girls at all. I'm assuming wearing baby will be more important this time around.

The idea of tying a wrap kind of freaks me out.

I could never figure out the moby (wrap kind of carrier) but people that did master it loved it. I'm going to use my ergo again with the infant insert. I really liked it but I also haven't tried other carriers so I can only recommend the ergo.

I have an Ergo and Beco Gemini carrier-I prefer the Beco carrier. This time I am going to try the Baby K'tan when the baby is younger and then switch to the Beco carrier. It worked with my son, but I want to try more of a wrap style this time. Although, I don't think I could ever figure out a Moby wrap!

jmolr · March 2014

suitern said:

I have an Ergo and Beco Gemini carrier-I prefer the Beco carrier. This time I am going to try the Baby K'tan when the baby is younger and then switch to the Beco carrier. It worked with my son, but I want to try more of a wrap style this time. Although, I don't think I could ever figure out a Moby wrap!

What do you like better about the beco? I looked it up and it looks a lot like the ergo, I'm curious what the difference is.

JackieB15 · March 2014

The ACA states that a breast pump must be covered, but it does not specify what kind. Some will only cover a single manual while others will cover a double electric. Mine also required a prescription, so I didn't get mine until I was at the hospital.

rlyttle · March 2014

ambershaw512 said:

Check with your insurance company about breast pumps. The laws changed since I got my first one (2 years ago) and I'm entitled to a brand spanking new one at no cost.
Sometimes the hospital gives you a breast pump. They gave me a medela hand pump and I actually liked it more than my electric Playtex pump. My insurance wouldn't pay for it. You might check with the hospital to. Edited for spelling

There is no way I could have used a hand pump with how much I pumped. I thought the electric Pump In Style was amazing!!

Stasi · March 2014

Starting a registry for #2 is fine, but also check Amazon. BBB has the BOB Duallie double running stroller (which I've been eying) for $200 MORE than Amazon...that's ridiculous. I'd rather just get it cheap from Amazon that go through the hassle of making a registry and pay too much!

ashaw512 · March 2014

Bella2425 said:
I'm getting all new bedding, a wrap (the bjorn hurt my back so bad I never used it), new bottle nipples, binkies, and then all the consumable/perishable stuff. Kind of boring this time around. By this point with DS I had practically memorized all the baby store websites... Sad I don't get to shop that much this time.

Shop zulily!!! I love it. But if I bought everything I saw that was super cute I would be seriously broke. Hey have the best stuff but the sales only last for like 3 days I think and there's new stuff everyday. That's my go to shopping site for EVERYTHING!

ashaw512 · March 2014

@rlyttle I used the hand pump as a go to if I was in a hurry and I needed like 8 ounces fast.

chardonnay24 · March 2014

coffee bean said:

So, is Ergo the best baby wrap / carrier? We had a Bjorn and a Jeep one (both carrier style, not wraps), but I never used them with the girls at all. I'm assuming wearing baby will be more important this time around.

The idea of tying a wrap kind of freaks me out.

We had a Bjorn for 4 months (hand me down) and I hated it - it killed my back. We have an Ergo now and I adored it. I was still wearing my 30 lb 2 year old comfortably hiking last summer. I didn't have a wrap with #1 but I'm going to try the Moby this time around since I'd love to be able to nurse while wearing the baby. I've heard that it's really not as hard as it looks. Look in your area for a baby boutique that will let you try different carriers. Our cloth diaper store even has baby wearing classes.

Jayhawkali · March 2014

We plan on getting a new pump under insurance. A few bottles pacis
Diapers wipes
A new nose frida
Still debating on a double stroller they will be 2.5 years apart
If its a girl lots of girl clothes

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