January 2015 Moms
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STMs - what's on your list of needs for your next LO
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I created a registry at Target but it's 100% private and will remain that way forever. It's just so that I can remember all of the things I should get pre-baby.
New monitor (video) - ours still works 4.5 yrs later (miracle) but I'm not sure it'll hold up much longer. We haven't used it in ages but the battery charge doesn't hold at all.
Anyone else thought about this in advance?
So far I have a relatively small list. DS will be almost 5 when this baby arrives but we kept everything just in case. I'm not opposed to using blue stuff (esp at home) for a girl (we don't know what we're having yet) so the blue bouncy and walkers we have and such will be fine.
Anyway - what's on your list for #2?
For me:
New monitor (video) - ours still works 4.5 yrs later (miracle) but I'm not sure it'll hold up much longer. We haven't used it in ages but the battery charge doesn't hold at all.
Infant bucket seat + 2 bases
Nipples for bottles (plan to re-use DS' bottles that have been in storage, but not the nipples)
Drop-in liners for bottles (we're FFing)
Formula Dispenser
New mattress for crib (using DS' old crib but the mattress could use replacing)
Dresser/Changing Table for nursery (TBD)
Bedding for nursery (TBD)
Rock N play (didn't have one for DS, just a bouncer. But may skip this).
Humidifier (in case we have to run 2 at a time)
Butt Paste (or equiv)
Infant Tylenol
Infant Safety Swabs
Gripe water just in case
Temporal thermometer (just grabbed one of these yesterday)
Dipes
Wipes
I'm sure I'm forgetting things.
DS #1 2/2010
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Re: STMs - what's on your list of needs for your next LO
Trying to list for things that may need to be replaced because thry are either worn out/expired or its not sanitary to share.
Looks like you are off to a good start and gave me some good ideas as well! I need to inventory everyhing we have stored to be sure, but my thoughts so far include:
New bottles, nipples, cleaners, etc.
New parts for breastpump, lanolin lotion, pumping bra (have 1, kindof worn)
Pacifiers, teething toys
New stroller to accomodate both kids (looking at something with a small spot for DS to stand or sit and hold on while younger one is strapped in traditionally)
Diapers (I'm thinking about trying some re-usables this time around)
New/extra onesies and pajamas (some were worn or tossed aftee severe blow outs therefore getting some more)
New mattresses for existing moses basket and crib
Replacement reciever for monitor set (1 broke)
+ there are some recovery garmets for me that I want to try this time.
<p align="center"Well, since it's been 11 years, I need to go find all of the people I donated my daughter's stuff too and get it back
JUST JOKING! 
a travel system (I liked my daughter's- used the stroller for years).. We want the Britax system.
a crib and mattress (I actually still have my daughter's mattress... but since the 10 year warranty is up- I don't think I should put a newborn on it)
a Pack n Play- another super useful thing that was used plenty.
a bouncer and or swing- maybe a Mamaroo instead of the two?
Crib sheets and maybe a mesh bumper
Baby blankets - am I the only one that is not a fan of the Aden + Anais brand?
Clothes
Bottles and nipples- I plan to trrrryyyy and eBF initially, but that kid will eventually need some bottles
Diapers and wipes
Breast pads and nipple cream-- for sure.
I'm sure I will add more to that list soon enough.
We have a smaller place so I don't have room for too much stuff. Skipping a crib, just getting a pack and play. Getting a travel system, I also loved it with my first. A friend is giving us her swing, so I won't have to buy one. Clothes, diapers, wipes, the other basics. Nothing outrageous. We're definitely skimping this time around because I honestly didn't use all the stuff I got with the first.
A kiss he will never forget- Disney World 2014
Infant seat - already purchased
Dresser
Mattress
Glider - I didn't have one with my first, and I really regretted it.
Sit n stand
Bottles
Size 1 diapers
New crib sheets
Sleep sacks - we lived in Hawaii the last round
Changing pad cover
Nursery decor
Bottles
Soothie
And some new clothes.
I feel like most of this stuff isn't a need, and I may not purchase it all.
DS is getting the new furniture: dresser, bookshelf, nightstand
Dresser
Crib sheets if it's a girl
A second boppy because we're moving to a 3 story house
New pacifiers
Clothes and a few girly diaper covers if it's a girl
That might be about it for necessities. We'll reuse all the diapers and wipes from my first, along with the car seat, stroller, crib, bottles, breast pump, and monitor.
Infant car seat and bases
double stroller
Winter infant clothes
Bundle me
I want:
New comfy rocking chair
New bouncer that rotates
an on bed co-sleeper since we plan to bed share from the start this time till 6 months
Extra swing plug bc the person who borrowed our lost it
Possibly a used Excersaucer (hoping I can borrow from a friend) since my friend never returned it and moved lol
A new changing table bc ours broke
Winter NB to 3-6 months clothes bc DD was born in the summer
An extra camera for our monitor
Dresser
Nursery decor
Crib sheets
Bottle nipples
Pacifiers
baby book
humidifier
Breast pump
pack & play
Convertible car seat
Clothes regardless of sex (different seasons)
Sit n stand/double stroller? DD will be almost 3 when baby is born, I think she will still need a stroller sometimes?)
I love lists.
My DD will be 18 month when the baby arrives, so we have some things that we can reuse - the infant car seat, bases, toys, swing, bassinet, etc - but others that we'll have to buy, since DD is still using hers. We're planning to buy-
a double stroller
second camera for our video monitor (hoping ours works ok with 2)
nursery furniture, bedding, etc.
changing pad
diaper pail
diapers, related supplies
humidifier
sound machine
There are other things, like pacifiers and bottles, that we'll deal with as the time comes. I'm hoping to breastfeed again, but I work full time and will send bottles to daycare. We used Dr. Brown's with DD, and they worked well, but I'm tempted to try something different this time that's easier to clean. We don't know the sex yet, so I'm not sure about clothes yet, but we'll need a few things to start off with because this lo will be born in a totally different season. I'll be reusing my breast pump, which makes me happy since it was so expensive! (Mine wasn't covered by insurance - they only cover manual pumps.
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clothes for baby (team green, and also since s/he was a surprise pregnancy, I had already given away all DS's NB-9M clothes, so we pretty much have nothing).
Swing. DS didn't really like it, but it's something else I already gave away, and if I can find another second-hand, that would be awesome.
That's it.
• New infant car seat and extra base (ours expires Feb 2015, great timing!)
• Bundle Me type car seat cover. I did fleece snowsuits with the first one and it was a pain that he would leak his diaper on it or poop as soon as I had him bundled up and I would have to go through all that work to get it off again and change his clothes before we could leave the house. I was late for work more than once because of it.
• Bottles, nipples (gave all my bottles away on FreeCycle)
• bottle brush
• pacifiers
• nursing tanks and bras (these were not in good shape after 2 kids, I tossed them), nipple shield, Gerber moisturizing stick, breast pads (had reusable ones but they were SO obvious!)
• new boppy pillow and cover, boys ripped my old one.
• newborn diapers
• clothes if a girl. If it's a boy, my sister is already packing the hand-me-downs back up that I gave her and her son has grown out of along with swaddling blankets. I will still get a special coming home outfit though, if it's a boy.
• new bed for the "big boys", either need a toddler bed for youngest, a trundle, or bunk bed and mattress. But that can wait awhile since the new baby will stay in our room in the pack & play for about 6 months. My oldest is getting a new comforter/sheet set from my sister for his bday in Dec. so little brother will get the tractor set he is using now.
Our swing motor broke, but neither of the boys liked it anyway so I'm not wasting another $60+ on one. Might get a bouncy chair for shower time. They also didn't care for walkers or exersaucers. I have a rocking chair but even that I never used with #2, he preferred to be walked to sleep, so I had to walk our hallway over and over. I nursed him on the couch or in my bed. Still have the pack & play and #2 will move out of the crib that is converted to a toddler bed atm. It's easier for me to change diapers on the bed, so no need for a changing pad. Still have the stroller, high chair, hooded towels, baby washcloths, baby nail clippers. We already keep wipes, baby wash, lotion, etc. in the house for our 2yo. I had a monitor with #1 and never used it because he was in our room for 6 months anyway and our rooms are close enough that you can hear the crying. Sis has my baby tub, Bumbo, Johnny Jump Up, sling carrier and front carrier and will give them back. If baby is a boy, current nursery decor will be just fine (plaid with navy blue curtains and crib sheets with navy blue stars). If it's a girl, I can either use the nursery set I still have in the closet from #1 (neutral mint green + chocolate brown) or get out the Vera Bradley blanket I bought on sale when I was expecting #2 but didn't know yet if it was a girl or boy. It is the Happy Snails pattern, mostly navy blue and orange so that will match the navy curtains that are already in there. Still have a pump from when I needed it for surgery with #2, but won't really use it since I am at home.
Dresser
Crib sheets to match decor
Pacifiers
Bottle nipples
Pump parts
I want a new glider and I'm tempted to try and make do with a single stroller for a while. Depending on the sex we might need new clothes too.
Dec '12 & Jan '15