What baby items can you not live without?

Impatientgal · December 2008

I feel like we haven't bought much and aren't prepared. Hoping you guys can give me some ideas.

TIA

jennessey · December 2008

Can't live without: swing, pnp, snap & go

jenn&tim05 · December 2008

Swing, boppy pillow, paci, plenty of burp clothes, gripe water. All I can thik of right now!

EStar628 · December 2008

bouncy seat, boppy, snap & go, carrier sling,?

happytobemrs.m · December 2008

Something really random here- but it is a lifesaver- the Boppy Newborn Lounger. It is a round pillow like thing that is great place to set the baby down on something clean when your arms just can't take it anymore!

Expecting0207 · December 2008

Swaddle blankets (Swaddle Me/Miracle Blanket)

Burp Cloths

Connecta (baby carrier)

And Tylenol on hand (she spiked a 103.1 fever last night)

Heather R · December 2008

When Jack was a newborn: the swing! I can't say it enough.

Now that he's older: exersaucer AND jumperoo.

If you don't get the items at your shower, please consider craigslist. I got a second swing (the Graco Sweetpeace) for upstairs, the 3-in-1 exersaucer, and the Rainforest Jumperoo for 150ish-- that's 300 dollars worth of goodies.

~AllSmiles~ · December 2008

During the first month, we used the boppy, bouncy seat and swing a lot. I also needed my pump within the first week, so I was glad to have that at home already. Other than that, just stock up on swaddle blankets, burpclothes, onesies and sleepers (I love sleep gowns too) and you should be good to go.

BetchySprout · December 2008

3b's...Boppy, burpcloth, and boobs Angel

kate081206 · December 2008

Lanolin cream

Fisher Price Rainforest Bouncer (my DS hated his swing but loved this)

Kiddopotomus Swaddle Me

sunnygyrl · December 2008

gripe water! OMG, a total life saver the first night we were home. The boppy with a vibrate button on it.

I would personally look into reading the parenting books, ie, Happiest Baby on the Block, Baby Whisperer. Have these read before you are up at 2 am trying to find a way to get your baby to sleep!

hth!

ncsubride · December 2008

Swings

Packnplays

Newborn Boppy Loungers/Boppys

Activity Mats

Kerri

eris1995 · December 2008

right now the biggest thing I can't live w/o are swaddle blankets. We had to go get more the other day. Also if you are planning on bf'ing still get a decent amount of bottles. I have to pump right now and was not prepared for bottle feeding. We had to take a trip to BRU with a 3 day old!

faBriezy · December 2008

Zip up sleepers, lots of burp cloths, lots of blankets in different weights/sizes, Arms Reach co-sleeper, an exercise ball (only thing that soothed my DS in the beginning), and the FP Rainforest bouncer. My DS might be the only baby out there who hated his swing!

taylor20204 · December 2008

Swing, boppy (bring it to the hospital), baby bjorn for DH when I needed a break, sleep sacks, bouncy seat, playmat, and pacifiers....all DS wanted to do was suck from day one (fingers, my boobs, anything) until he found his thumb at 10 weeks. Diaper clothes and bibs are must haves....we go through a few a of day these days. Several sheets and 2-3 changing table covers.

Things I never used: Swaddling blankets (but most babies love to be swaddled so I'd say better to have them on hand than not- I ended up giving mine away). Receiving blankets, pretty much for the same reason. Johnson's baby shampoo, lotion and baby wash....it was to harsh for DS and dried him out so quickly. We use all of the Bordreaux (sp?) products and they are so gentle. Baby powder...I only use a little under DS's neck because he gets pretty sweaty there, but otherwise I never use it. I have way too many washclothes and towels....DS gets a bath twice a week and by each bath time I've done his laundry (at least once, you'll see how it is) so we use the same towel and clothes over and over. That's all I can think of for now! Good luck!!

iucarrie · December 2008

Couldn't live without a boppy, a bouncer and a playmat. My daughter LOVES her playmat (we got the Baby Einstein one)...it really brings her joy playing on that thing. So fun to watch!!

carrann82 · December 2008

Lanolin

FP rainforest bouncer

swing

swaddle blankets?

Shauna07 · December 2008

I can't live without the Ergo carrier - it has fantastic back support. ?DS LOVES the Fisher Price Aquarium travel swing -- it's the only reason I get to shower and drink coffee in the morning. ?He even takes naps in it up to 2 hours! ?The SwaddleMe blankets will help your DC sleep from 0 to 4/5 months of age.

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6fsn · December 2008

Couldn't live without: The swaddler and nipple cream

Like, but can survive without: Swing

Never used: Boppy

taylor20204 · December 2008

Thought of a few more....Aquafor for dry cheeks and I also loved the gowns. They are so easy for diaper changes. Those and zipper pj's....snaps are such a pain at 2am.

EMWindy · December 2008

Zip up sleepers and sleep gowns

Burp clothes

Soft toilet paper (for me)

Lots of kleenex (for me and my raging hormones the first month)

shanynd · December 2008

Gripe Water, swing (we had the sweet peace which I loved but wished it had a mobile so I would consider one of the other ones for that reason) nipple cream, pump, breast milk storage bags, zip up pajamas!! love love love these - childrens place has some great cotton ones (at the time I was looking everything was fleece) Now I would say we cant live without the FP rainforest jumperoo and the activity mat. I also love the boppy but have used pillows when I've been away from home so there are alternatives for that..

n&bcarlson · December 2008

In the first few weeks- bouncy seat and the PNP with changing table for downstairs. Then the swing after a few weeks. Also nursing tanks for me and footed sleepers for baby. Oh, and I bf, but had to supplement so was really grateful for the Munchkin nipple holder that you put in the dishwasher to wash the nipples.

Now- the Exersaucer, swing, and the Baby Bjorn. These are my favorite gadgets for keeping my hands free to get things done, and she naps for hours in the swing.

My advice, don't buy too much yet. You don't know what your baby will like, and as you figure it out, you'll be glad for a chance to leave the house for an hour to go buy it!

Jen&Len · December 2008

Footed fleece sleepers (DS is such a big kicker that he kept getting his feet stuck in the halo/wearable blankets)

Kimono style onsies and shirts. So much easier to get your LO in and out of especially in the earlier stages when their heads are super floppy. They're still the first ones I reach for...I only use the normal type if all my kimono styles are in the wash. H&M sells some nice ones...some are made with organic material and are very soft.

Swing for naps

Receiving blankets...we use them as burp cloths. The normal sized burp cloths are so small...DS always spit up everywhere BUT on the burp clothes.

MexicoBride0507 · December 2008

I agree with some of the other posts but my #1 thing then and now is my Moby Wrap. I love being a baby wearer.

stressdbride2b · December 2008

boppy pillow is my number 1 can't live without for naps or just positioning her to make her comfy when she's fussy or just a place to set her when i need to brush my teeth.. ( DD doesn't like swing and hates bouncy seat but loves daddy holding her bouncing on the yoga ball!

Also stock up on burp cloths and leave them around the house... (I always start feedings forgeting to get one.)

and alot of bottles. I soley bottle feed and have 18 bottles and have to run the dishwasher atleast evry other day.

oh and baby bjorn to get things done when they want to be held!

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