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June 2015 Moms
virginiaunicorn11
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Advice: two moves between August and end of 2015
virginiaunicorn11
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DH and I are both Americans, having our first kid in Germany in June, at the very end of my fellowship year here. We will go back to the US in August and just stay with family, but then will be transferred back to Europe again for work some time between October and December (location and time tbd). All our stuff is in storage in the US and will stay there until we get a shipping container for our move back to Europe. I love change and am not as stressed as I maybe should be, but am a little concerned about stability for the baby; and also about having what we really need, but not acquiring too much (staying as mobile as possible). We won't be able to buy him/her any real furniture until s/he is probably 5-6 months old.
Any military moms or other movers who can advise me on what bare minimums I'll need, and how to provide some stability (what is even needed at that age?!) during this time of transition? We just can't buy much baby stuff for the first two months, but will have a much easier time moving things from the US to Europe for the second move later in the year. TIA, and cheers to deep breaths!
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Re: Advice: two moves between August and end of 2015
Some clothing - depending on where you end up, plan for weather changes. But you can still keep clothes to a minimum if needed. Gowns, onesies, sleepers.... easy to layer all of those.
A few blankets - one that is designated as a play blanket. At 2-3 months a play gym isn't necessary. Just use a blanket you can easily roll up and put in a diaper bag.
Diapers, burp cloths, wipes
Pack n play is really optional for the first few months. We are bed sharing, and that is big in Europe so you shouldn't have issues with finding easy accommodation for that, if you choose, while there. Having one while with family in the us could be helpful but up to you. Babies are tiny early on. Many have used a drawer or laundry basket as a bassinet. I would see if you could borrow little things from friends or family in the states while you are there to avoid having a lot of stuff to travel with.
1 or 2 soft toys. Like the busy animals that offer colors and textures, crinkle and squeak. Easily portable. But even toys are optional at this age... talking, singing to, and touching baby are more important.
Carseat - this is the only big ticket item I see necessary.
Last.... a good soft carrier or a light weight stroller.
Don't worry about familiarity. As long as you are with baby, loving them, attending their needs, it will be okay. I worked for many traveling families who had no real routine early on and their kids turned out very easy going and adaptable. Sometimes we stress routine so much that we create inflexible children. Babies need consistent love, food, holding.... all of which you can provide anywhere. Be consistent with your nurturing, and baby will learn go with the flow about the rest.