* Boppy! I used this thing for everything. A pillow for me & dh in the hospital. A pillow for dd in the hospital. Breastfeeding.
* Car seat (obviously)
* Swing. We got the bouncy seat/swing combo from graco. Couldn't live without it. I take the seat off & sit here everywhere I am when I need to do things like shower or pee.
* Diaper pail. I tried to go without one the 1st week & it was such a PITA! We got the diaper dekor.
* Hamper. Same reason as above.
* Pump
* Cloth diapers for burp cloths (more economical)
* Towels & washcloths like they're going out of style for sponge baths, regular baths & face washes
* Sleep positioner. We got the incline one from BRU. We use it in her carriage, crib, couch, our bed, etc. We propped it up when she was on her back, it keeps her on her side (preferred sleeping position), kept her in place (she scoots) on her belly. We also use it to make sure the transition is smooth when she goes from one thing to the other to sleep. it's her one constant.
* Diaper caddy. We are able to keep it in our room at night for night time changes, bring it all over the house for changes anywhere, Sometimes you just don't wanna move them when they've had a blow out.
* Bathtub with a sling.
* A paci. Just have it on hand if your bfing because they start to use your boobs as one & that gets uncomfy. Even if you don't plan to introduce it right away, at 3am you may change your mind. I did and had to send dh to the 24 hr rite aid for one.
* We ordered a pnp, but haven't used it yet. We will when we go to the beach next year or in the yard.
* A baby monitor. We got the sony babycall.
* A bottle & some formula. just in case you have to supplement or you're about to rip your hair out of your head and have nothing pumped (if you're bfing) and dh needs to take over a feeding.
* Saline, gas drops, gripe water, mylanta w/gas stuff. We use it ALL the time.
* Hats, mittens, receiving blankets (not to many I only use about 5-6. not the 14 we got), warm blanket
* Car seat cover. JJ Bundle Me voids any warranty on the car seat and prevents the car seat from working properly to protect your child during a car accident.
* Newborn Onesies (long sleeve if you're in a cold climate). Even if you don't think you'll need them for long. Baby will appreciate having something where the neck fits. You'll appreciate baby being warm.
* Long sleeve "kimono" undershirts (newborn) until the cord falls off.
* Sleepers. Easy on & easy off for pedi appts, diaper changes, bathsm etc.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
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