Preparing to bring baby home - household supplies edition!

Re: Preparing to bring baby home - household supplies edition!

• dparker721 member

  August 2015

  We'll definitely stock up on paper plates, utensils, and plastic cups to avoid dishes.
  
  We already keep a good stock on paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags because I hate running out and needing to go to the store asap.

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• mommabear2410 member

  August 2015

  I almost made this thread the other day only thing I can add is dish soap...maybe cotton balls...qtips..deodorant

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• J1D member

  August 2015

  Ditto and ditto and preach and all the yes to paper plates and plastic utensils!

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• ameares721 member

  August 2015

  mommabear2410 said:

  I almost made this thread the other day only thing I can add is dish soap...maybe cotton balls...qtips..deodorant

  #pregnancybrain already forgot about those, haha! Soooo much dish soap and I don't even plan to do dishes hahaha

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• heytallmama member

  August 2015

  All of the above, plus making sure I have my "key" make up essentials and they aren't about to run out,  including:

  my go-to eyebrow pencil

  concealer

  mascara

  bobby pins

  hair ties (i lose these constantly)

  my favorite two hair products

  
  

  Sounds super vain, I know, but if I'm having a moment where I feel awful about myself and how I look, using the above can totally boost my confidence. 

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• lucky10liz member

  August 2015

  I second the make up essentials... I know I'm already going to be feeling tired and not looking my best, so any change to doll myself up with be a plus! 

  
  

  I'm also going to add some cleaning supplies like carpet cleaner for projectile fluids and wipes for furniture... you never know where that stuff is going to land. 

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• alinic916 member

  August 2015

  I was just thinking about this yesterday, wanting to make sure I stocked up an extra on all my household stuff/toiletries so I'm not running out in that first month or so.

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• crnota member

  August 2015

  Amazon Prime really saved us last time. I agree it's great to stock up ahead of time, but for those things you forget or need last minute, it's great. I can order paper towels from my phone while I'm thinking about it, and it arrives in 2 days- before I even have time to get to the store.
  
  We ended up buying a lot of baby essentials that way- after going through wipes faster than anticipated, or we misplaced all the pacifiers except one , etc. Way easier than Target with a newborn.

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• VioletandRose member

  August 2015

  Amazon Prime + a grocery store with delivery. All you need in life! LOL
  

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• meghan82 member

  August 2015

  crnota said:

  Amazon Prime really saved us last time. I agree it's great to stock up ahead of time, but for those things you forget or need last minute, it's great. I can order paper towels from my phone while I'm thinking about it, and it arrives in 2 days- before I even have time to get to the store. We ended up buying a lot of baby essentials that way- after going through wipes faster than anticipated, or we misplaced all the pacifiers except one , etc. Way easier than Target with a newborn.

  i totally plan on using and abusing amazon prime we also have "prime now" so we can even order stuff and get it delivered within an hour!! 

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• kfry22 member

  August 2015

  I have a list of food for the pantry. Like rice, pasta, sauces, condiments, canned goods, etc. And I also have a few more cleaning supplies on my list like Lysol, stain remover for laundry, swifter solution, etc. I feel like since I know what my income is know stocking up on it makes sense before I go off work with an unpredictable income.

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• carlymarie021 member

  August 2015

  OMG I never thought about this. Thank you! I am always prepared and this never crossed my mind. I am however, redecorating my living room before he gets here. Iv been meaning to do this for awhile. Something I know I won't have energy for when he arrives. There are a lot of unnecessary things floating around that need to be moved/thrown away.
  
  Time to stock up on essentials for the house !!! Wow!! $$$$

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• Birdee212 member

  August 2015

  To add to the list: hand soap or sanitizer. You'll be surprised at how quickly you and visitors will go through the stuff in the first couple months.
  
  I'm also keeping extra Nature's Miracle enzyme cleaner and pee pads on hand just in case our dog regresses and pees everywhere. He doesn't do well with change.

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• straithavoc member

  August 2015

  I didn't think about this either, the only thing I planned to do was make a grocery LIST before due date. 

  Looks like I have some shopping to do!

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• maiatene member

  August 2015

  All I need is a car with a full tank and wifi.... whatever I think I need hubby can go get or can be shipped. I can't tell you how many Target and BRU runs he made those first days. Secretly I think he enjoyed the time away from us bc he never complained lol

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• ameares721 member

  August 2015

  I also made sure to pull out extra sheet sets for our bed and have them washed and ready. I also learned how to use the dishwasher (I always just hand washed even though we have always had one) so I can load up any dishes I actually use and walk away!
  
  Also random, but useful: disconnect the doorbell. I swear if someone wakes me or a sleeping baby with that damn bell I will lose my MIND. Thinking of a sign for the front door: new mom with infant, go away. Leave the package on the porch. If you have food, just come inside and spoon feed me. THANKS.

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