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plumpous · March 2017

I know we have a registry thread and if you don't agree that this deserves its own post then let it die with no responses. However, I'm really busting my brain about what I could possibly need now that I have everything. Because, let's be honest, maybe I don't. For example, the infant bottles I kept look like they've yellowed, and we will need another sleeping arrangement at some point. So what else am I leaving off?

yellow1daisy · March 2017

I think this thread is appropriate.

I think I'm probably going to get a second nursing pillow. I never really liked the one I used but I kept using it.

I'm also wondering whether I should get a new pump? I used the spectra pump with my daughter and it worked pretty well. Very comfortable pump and I always got a quick letdown. But I'm not sure if I should rent a hospital grade instead since I'm almost certain I'm going to have supply problems again.

We're going to need a second crib but I don't think I'll be buying that until after the baby is here since she will be in a Moses basket at arms reach for the first several months.

Double stroller perhaps but I'm also waiting on that until after baby is here. I want to see how my daughter does with the walking and I can babywear while baby is still light enough not to aggravate my back problems.

Some more como tomo bottles maybe. Love those bottles and we only have 3 right now. That's another later purchase lol.

Yeah there's really not much we're going to need I think. Having our second girl 23 months apart we're pretty much all set on the major stuff like clothes, car seat, place to sleep. We have a bouncer, a moby wrap, and ergo carrier which is all we used with DD1.

No nesting going on here.

plumpous · March 2017

@yellow1daisy our kids are the same age gap! DD will be just under 22m when the baby comes!

For stroller, I might get one of those umbrella ones that are lightweight and fold easily. I think I might get it soon before we go on our babymoon next month. I haven't considered a double. I think it's easier for one person to take both kids but it will take up so much space..... Yikes! That's a tough one.

cssme13 · March 2017

We find out tomorrow whether this baby is a boy or a girl so that will decide a lot of what I think I'll need.

I definitely plan on buying some new bottles and calling my insurance about a new pump. I had bought a brand new pump with my daughter but having two won't hurt. We do for sure need a new carseat because we some how hit a streak of bad luck and all three of our infant carriers were in car accidents so they had to be thrown out. I can't decide of we are going to just transition DD into a toddler bed while this new baby uses a pack n play until the crib is available. With this being our last I don't really want to spend money on buying a new crib when the old one won't be used much longer.

I'm really waiting to buy anything until we move into our new house and I get a chance to go through everything.

mamadcb · March 2017

I have a small list of things we need, most of which is furniture for DS's new room. He's 13 months now and we'll move him down the hall to have the baby right across from our room. We're getting the new crib right away because we're going to move DS in April or May so he'll start sleeping in the new room/ crib pretty soon. Other things we need another one of:

Dresser
Crib mattress/ waterproof cover
Changing pad/cover
Monitor camera
Diaper pail

I already got new bedding and shelves to hang for books, plus we have an extra rocker that's in the new room. I'm holding off on the double stroller for now too. I may discover I want or need one but they're pricey and I'd rather avoid spending the money if I can. I also really want to get one of those Pottery Barn kids chairs but have to decide if it's worth it.

ETA I have also already bought a second set of cloth diapers.

LuLiLaEv · March 2017

21 month age gap here and both girls, so not much we have to get.

We aren't getting another crib, we will transition DD to a toddler bed and use the pack n play in our room in the meantime.

We did get another crib mattress since DD will need hers for her toddler bed.

I got another free pump through insurance, so I can keep 1 at work and 1 at home and not have to lug it back and forth.

I plan on getting more bottles once I know if DD2 likes the same kind.

I'm skipping the double stroller for now unless I just find a great deal at a resale store. I'll just wear DD2 and DD can ride in the stroller. I have a cheap umbrella so if we're going to the zoo or somewhere I don't want to wear her, I can have DD in the umbrella stroller and DD2 in the nice one.

The only "splurge" item I got this time around was a RNP since so many moms swear by it. I got it on amazon around Christmas time for only 30 bucks, so if we don't like/use it, I don't feel like I wasted a ton of money.

I can't think of anything else I plan on getting, mostly just shuffling things around. I'm not getting another changing pad, I'll just change them both in whatever room the changing pad is in, and downstairs I just change on the floor, couch etc. I'm pretty laid back and easy going and there's so much stuff I had with DD that I just never used.

ETA: down the road we will need another convertible car seat and video monitor.

mslynn2012 · March 2017

I think this is a great idea for a thread!

DS will be 4 at the end of April, DD turned 2 in November. I have ALL of their clothes, towels, blankets, swaddles, etc. As far as baby gear, we have infant and convertible car seat still (don't expire for another year), infant base for both cars, single and double stroller, high chair, bumbo, bouncers and activity mats (minus a few pieces here and there).

All that being said, we are buying diapers and wipes and that's it. We are team green, if this one is a boy, the clothes will match up for seasons, if not then we will make due. We will need to buy new bottles, and I'm hoping my pump still works (I'd like to pump once a day to get some alone time eventually).

I am sure we will need to buy more things, but I'm REALLY trying not to, or to at least wait till babe is here so we can clean the attic out of the unnecessary items we've kept from our past kiddos (we will sell said items on my neighborhood moms fb page, easy peasy).

ljd2010 · March 2017

@yellow1daisy I'm planning on getting another pump through insurance and likely renting a hospital grade one too. I borrowed a pump from my cousin last time, and it was nice leaving one at work.

My sons will be 23 months apart, too! My list looks a lot like everyone else's. It makes me a little sad not to have lots of little clothes to buy, but I'm excited to reuse some of the adorable outfits I already have and remember when my first son was in them.

@mamadcb My son LOVES his pottery barn kids chair! I think they go on sale from time to time.

mslynn2012 · March 2017

@ljd2010 and @mamadcb - my kiddos LOVE their PBK chairs. I've purchased inserts for this babes chair from a mom on my fb page - $5! I'll purchase the cover when baby is here for $40 (unless they go on sale). I totally recommend getting the chair, especially if you can find it used!!!

mamadcb · March 2017

@mslynn2012 and @ljd2010 Which size chair do you suggest for my 13-month old? I was leaning toward the middle size because I don't want him to outgrow it so quickly, but I don't have a good sense of how big they are in real life (although the picture totally helps for comparing the two sizes, thank you!).

plumpous · March 2017

LuLiLaEv said:
I got another free pump through insurance, so I can keep 1 at work and 1 at home and not have to lug it back and forth. That's genius! Lugging it to work contributed to me quitting sooner than I hoped.

mslynn2012 · March 2017

I got DS (who is older) the small one, and DD the big one. I'm thinking of buying new covers for these when I buy baby's cover, and switching them - lol! Honestly, my almost 4 year old still fits in the small one, but prefers the big one. DD is 2 and fits both fine.

mamadcb · March 2017

@mslynn2012 Thanks! I think I'll go for the bigger one then since the price difference is minimal. But I will definitely keep my eyes peeled for a sale first!

MrsLa3 · March 2017

I think pacifiers, bottles, cups, and anything else that was used to feed baby needs to be new. The only exception I see for that is bowls, plates, and some spoons. I will buy new spoons for this baby when he's big enough but DD and DS still use the bowls and plates, but even then I'll probably buy some new ones.

All clothes, blankets, towels, shoes, bedding, I'm re-using.

I'm reusing pnp, bouncer, and crib mattress since it's still firm. I have to buy a new crib, I gave it to my SIL and got my BFP a week later. Eyeroll. I'm also reusing my breast pump (if I need it) I only used it a hand full of time bc we were EBF until starting solids.

virginiaunicorn11 · March 2017

I bought the infant insert for the Ergo, since I passed the Moby to a friend and I'm not sure I will get it back.

After hours of "research," I decided no double stroller for now. We will put LO in a carrier and DS in a stroller. If we need to rethink this later, we will. He turns 2 in early June, so I am hoping he will mostly walk on his own by the time LO needs a stroller.

A friend is loaning me a nursing pillow and side car for our bed. Eventually we will have to figure out whether to get DS a new bed or buy a second crib. I am hoping she will also loan me the baby bathtub, but if not, we will make do.

The only other thing that I bought is a bouncer - a nice one that rocks. Though stupid me, it doesn't vibrate.

If this baby is a girl, she will be in boy clothes or whatever her grandparents buy her, for a while. We were Team Green last time, too, so most of our 0-6 month stuff is gender neutral.

Oh, actually. We just bought the fancy Ubbi diaper pail. Our old trash can stunk, and we decided that with two kids in diapers, it would be worth it. It arrived last week and has already made such a difference!

OperaSingerMommy · March 2017

I bought a used (like new!) double Bob and my mom is buying us a second crib. Thinking about a K'tan and a few more cloth diapers and that's pretty much it. I want to decorate her half of the room a tad with her name above the crib but I'm trying to keep purchases to a minimum.

Im also having a second girl 21 months apart but I wasn't planning to transition DD1 (she's DD1 now!) to a toddler bed yet. Do you guys think the second crib is unnecessary? We have a toddler rail for her crib so I figured she could stay in that until age 3- am I totally off?

mslynn2012 · March 2017

MrsLa3 said:

I think pacifiers, bottles, cups, and anything else that was used to feed baby needs to be new. The only exception I see for that is bowls, plates, and some spoons. I will buy new spoons for this baby when he's big enough but DD and DS still use the bowls and plates, but even then I'll probably buy some new ones.

All clothes, blankets, towels, shoes, bedding, I'm re-using.

I'm reusing pnp, bouncer, and crib mattress since it's still firm. I have to buy a new crib, I gave it to my SIL and got my BFP a week later. Eyeroll. I'm also reusing my breast pump (if I need it) I only used it a hand full of time bc we were EBF until starting solids.

Just wondering why with the bold... personal preference? Pedi recommended? DD used DS's bottles/nipples and pacis (they are 16 months apart), and I was going to reuse the pacis (specifically the wub a nubs), but most of the bottles/nipples are old/gross so I will replace those.

LuLiLaEv · March 2017

@OperaSingerMommy I don't think you're off at all! We would have left DD in her crib as long as possible if we weren't having another one so close in age. Personally I just don't want to buy another crib and we didn't buy the attachement for DDs crib to convert to a toddler bed since it was the same price to just buy a separate toddler bed, so we plan on making it work, but if you crib converts and she can use it for awhile I'd do that and just get another crib.

abmommy15 · March 2017

My list is pretty small but there are a few things I will be buying
- Ubbi diaper pail, I'm over the diaper genie and have wanted to upgrade for awhile
- New nursing pillow. The one I had last time sucked so I'm going for a boppy this time
- Second seat for my Baby Jogger City Select. Won't need this for a few months but will pick it up whenever I think of it.
- Bassinet kit for our Lotus travel crib. We have a trailer at my parents campground so our pack n play lives there to save us from hauling it back and forth. We will convert the Lotus to a bassinet for baby to sleep in for the first couple months
- New bottles because most of ours were overused and pretty rough looking now
- Tula

ljd2010 · March 2017

@mslynn2012 I didn't even realize there's a bigger chair available!

LoveLee85 · March 2017

My list is so small because DS will be 21/22 months(depending on when baby girl gets here).

So torn on the double stroller issue:
My DH works A LOT. It's me and DS a lot out and about. Like I mentioned before in another post, I didn't get to baby wear as long as I planned. My son was big and hurt my back. I also found I couldn't do the 'stuff' I planned while baby wearing. LOL Examples:
Leaning over picking laundry up, load unload washer/dryer, nope.
cooking and washing dishes/loading unloading dish washer KILLED my back when baby wearing. Nope, nope, and nope.

So even though I was baby wearing a lot the first 2 months, I was doing anything other than just sitting snuggling, or at the grocery store.

Diapers, wipes, formula ready to go.

*****TW******* possible?!****

Also: the owlet footie sock that monitors oxygen and heart rate. I was so scared by SIDS that I couldn't relax or sleep, ever. For months and months. I trusted nobody because I thought I was the only one to make sure my baby was still breathing and I knew I would never forgive myself if I was sleeping and something happened. I CANNOT do this again to myself. I was miserable. I feel like I can trust thing and maybe, just maybe get a few hours of sleep a day?!?!

MrsLa3 · March 2017

@mslynn2012 my kids are all 2 years apart, I didnt keep any bottles from DD, she was done with a bottle by 10 months. I got pregnant with DS when she was 15 months, so I didn't even have them. However, with DS I had several bottle that were used only a handful of times. I put them in the cabinet and they've been sitting there since, not really sure why, I guess I'm hoarding.

I guess it's just a personal preference, I can't give my new baby a bottle (sterilized) that's been sitting in the cabinet for 2 years, even 1 year. I think anything over 6 months needs to be replaced anyway.

yellow1daisy · March 2017

Thanks for weighing in ladies. I'm a SAHM so second pump for having in 2 places isn't necessary. But I didn't even look into getting one through insurance that last time so I should probably take advantage this time. I'll wait on renting a hospital grade based on how my boobs do.

We have a ton of bottles we didn't get use out of because DD wasn't a fan. They're glass so I'm not worried about them being too old. Most of the nipples are brand new also. Don't think we'll really need bottles. But I found como tomo bottles to be easiest to clean and my daughter liked them best--they're mostly silicone so they're also in really good shape but depending on how BF plays out this time I may need more.

Definitely forgot about the second camera for a monitor so thanks for the reminder to those of you who mentioned it.

We have an ubbi diaper pail but we didn't use it much. It definitely got more use in the newborn phase for MOTN diaper changes so we will probably use it again for that but it will stay upstairs and during the day the diapers will go in the regular trash---I ball them up and we change the bags frequently enough that we don't really have smell issues even with solid food poops.

DD1 never took to a paci (despite our trying) and later we found it a relief not to worry about taking it away. She self soothes well enough and never became a thumb sucker so we got lucky. Do you guys really find them to be a must?

OperaSingerMommy · March 2017

@yellow1daisy For me, the paci was a must but I'm always jealous of moms who don't use them because I know we need to wean off of it soon (she only uses it to fall asleep and then spits it out so her doctor said we are ok status quo for now).

If you go that route, I wouldn't buy a ton, just one or two different kinds and then see what your baby likes.

LuLiLaEv · March 2017

yellow1daisy said:

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DD1 never took to a paci (despite our trying) and later we found it a relief not to worry about taking it away. She self soothes well enough and never became a thumb sucker so we got lucky. Do you guys really find them to be a must?

@yellow1daisy I think you definitely got lucky, and I don't think they're a must. My LC actually recommended using one with DD and introducing it early (like still in the hospital) because she had a bad latch due to pressing her tongue to the top of her mouth, so the binky helped "train" her to keep it down. It worked, but I definitely have a binky girl now! At home she finds them everywhere and will have 1 clipped to her, 1 in her hand and 1 in her mouth

Her Pedi hasn't said anything about getting rid of it yet and we use the ortho ones so it's not effecting her teeth, but I am sure she will not be happy when we take them away.

virginiaunicorn11 · March 2017

Ugh, DS is a finger sucker. It's getting more frequent and the dentist who visited his school suggested we try to stop it. He flips out if we don't let him suck his finger. I'm not sure what to do, and it makes me want to use a paci this time around.

supermom83 · March 2017

The age gap between my youngest and this new baby is going to be 6 years. I've given almost every baby item away and have nothing!!! The only thing I kept was a City Mini Elite Stroller, the crib, and all the baby clothes from both boys. I have nothing else. No bottles (I donated all the expensive glass bottles I had!!), no crib mattress, no changing table pad, no swing, no Ergo, no Moby, no pump, no boppy, no high chair, no toys......nothing!!! Blah!

I feel like a FTM, though at least this time around I know what I will likely need and use, so I'm just planning on buying things as needed.

nikkiandchris · March 2017

I got a second hand arms reach cosleeper and will get a snuza because I think I'll prefer it to the pnp in my room. I was constantly up to check on the baby last time. I also had to replace our car seat because it was expiring (and therefore our snap and go because the connections are different). Otherwise, I need a new diaper pail, some more swaddle blankets, new bottle nipples and pacis, and anything I can't find in the attic lol. I'll get a nice pump through insurance, and will add some more bottles. I also didn't need any clothes or bedding but I didn't know either of the other two were girls so I miiiight have picked up some stuff that wasn't gender neutral. I think team green was easier on the wallet!

Eta I forgot we also replaced the crib mattress because after 3.5 years of use it wasn't in good shape. I took the opportunity to get a reasonable organic one. Forget poor third child, I think I may spoil this one lol.

virginiaunicorn11 · March 2017

nikkiandchris said:

I got a second hand arms reach cosleeper and will get a snuza because I think I'll prefer it to the pnp in my room. I was constantly up to check on the baby last time. I also had to replace our car seat because it was expiring (and therefore our snap and go because the connections are different). Otherwise, I need a new diaper pail, some more swaddle blankets, new bottle nipples and pacis, and anything I can't find in the attic lol. I'll get a nice pump through insurance, and will add some more bottles. I also didn't need any clothes or bedding but I didn't know either of the other two were girls so I miiiight have picked up some stuff that wasn't gender neutral. I think team green was easier on the wallet!

Eta I forgot we also replaced the crib mattress because after 3.5 years of use it wasn't in good shape. I took the opportunity to get a reasonable organic one. Forget poor third child, I think I may spoil this one lol.

This is a large reason we are Team Green! It totally stymies my mother, haha

mslynn2012 · March 2017

@MrsLa3 - I get ya, I was just worried like I missed yet another change in practice or something. Just personal preference though, so cool. Nbd

chiquita928 · March 2017

@mslynn2012I love that you classify pumping as "alone time!" I'm laughing so hard right now!! Ohhhh the things we do as moms!

@yellow1daisy I personally do consider the paci a "must" for two reasons: 1) the SIDS recommendation that pacis are beneficial (unless that's outdated now...it HAS been 4 years, lol) and 2) with DS we referred to it as the "sleep button." He would get fussy or cranky when he was sleepy, we'd insert the paci, and *poof!* Maybe we were lucky in that respect, though.

@OperaSingerMommyAs far as weaning goes, at some point (I can't remember exactly when), we told DS that pacis are for bed and car seat only. Then it was just bed. At 3, the paci fairy came and now we're good. It may not be for everyone, but it worked for us.

Since we're having a girl this time, and it's been 4 years (!), I have a little bit of a list. My MIL insisted we'd need a double stroller (and I'm kinda glad she did...), so she got us a sit-n-stand. I hated wearing DS, so I doubt I'll want to this time, either, but I still have the carrier just in case. I really wished I'd had a glider last time, so I got one this time. You've all got me wondering if I need a new crib mattress, but ours seems super firm still, so idk. Same for bottles. I'll get new nipples, but I wasn't planning on getting new bottles, unless DD really doesn't like the tommee tippee ones. We will need new pacis, though...they went in the trash. We will need clothes, but I know a couple of grandmas who will not let this baby be naked lol. Plus the diapers, wipes, etc. My mother told me she would get the new nursery bedding and decorations, and those have already come in...they're beautiful! And purely for aesthetics, I'll get some matching crib sheets. I also plan to get a new pump through insurance, since mine was used and that was 4 years ago...it's probably tired.

satsumasandlemons · March 2017

supermom83 said:

The age gap between my youngest and this new baby is going to be 6 years. I've given almost every baby item away and have nothing!!! The only thing I kept was a City Mini Elite Stroller, the crib, and all the baby clothes from both boys. I have nothing else. No bottles (I donated all the expensive glass bottles I had!!), no crib mattress, no changing table pad, no swing, no Ergo, no Moby, no pump, no boppy, no high chair, no toys......nothing!!! Blah!

I feel like a FTM, though at least this time around I know what I will likely need and use, so I'm just planning on buying things as needed.

we're in the same boat - I'd given everything away thinking we were one and done except the stroller because DD loves the stroller (don't judge, moms!) and some Aden & Anais swaddle blankets. Don't even have a crib and we gave away all of our clothes. I'm getting:
- second hand Arm's Reach Co-sleeper
- second hand crip
- second hand ergo
- new car seat and used base
- 3 sack sleepers
- 3 outfits
- 5 onesies
- 5 sleepers
- new boppy
- new crib mattress and sheets
- baby bath thing
- new pump
- Changing pad

That's all i got. Am i missing anything?

lamphele · March 2017

My list is pretty small.
- new car seat (diano rxt to match the others)
-I want a Co- sleeper basket thing this time because my girls currently climb into bed with us and they aren't always gentle.
- bottles
- diaper bag
-bouncer (my sister took mine)

I still have tons of girl clothes, a set of cloth diapers, crib, pnp, and boppy pillow. I did but myself an ergo and Infant insert, but I still have a Moby wrap, a woven wrap, and a jellybean sling.

lwhrmomma · March 2017

Lurking from August.... this is a great thread and giving me tons of ideas! DS will be 26/27 months when the baby is born so I've been debating what to get. We were team green the first time around, and will be again this time, so we have a lot that can be reused. I bought a double stroller and diaper genie from a local BST site for dirt cheap. I'm planning to get a new pump from insurance... I EPed for 9 months with my first, so my pump has seen its better days. Hopefully nursing works this time around, but I want a pump anyways. We also need a new monitor, as the battery life on ours is awful. Anyone have recommendations or ones they love? We are planning to use the exact same nursery that we had for DS... we will transition him into his big boy room before the baby arrives, hopefully. The only other thing I can think of is a new white noise machine. DS still uses his every night and it was such a lifesaver, so this baby will definitely get one also.

Also, I should probably introduce myself... I'm Kristen from NJ. I lurked a lot on June 15 for my son, and am semi-active on August 17 now, but my son was 2 weeks early so there's a good chance I'll end up being a July mommy this time! Wishing everyone a healthy pregnancy!

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