Registry must haves from Crazy.

* 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.

The Ultimate Hospital Bag

Yeah. It's way too early. But I'm posting this here so I don't forget where it is. Thanks nesties!

The Ultimate Hospital Bag List
Thanks Ausie*s Mom!

At least one month before due date
*Install car seat
*Keep Hospital Bags in the car you will use or by the door you will be leaving from.
*Have a neighbor or designated person to watch the house/pets/ or other children.
*2 pillows with garbage bags over the pillow like a pillowcase, then w/ pillowcase
*barf bag or two, since people in labor may throw up
*towels
*A list of last minute packing items (ID, license, fruit, frozen items, etc…)

In General
*Your Birth Plan
*Your insurance card and any hospital papers you will
*Pediatrician info
*folder for new paperwork
*cell phone

For Labor
*Warm socks
*Lip balm – All that puffing and panting and also dehydration, lip balm is a must)
*Loose underwear (did not use, the mesh underwear the hospital gives you are a godsend, ask for extras to take home)
*Snacks (fruit, nuts, popsicles, etc….) (did not use)
*Sour Suckers (sour ones curb thirst where the sweet ones will make it worse)(did not use)
*Hair band or tie (unless you want sweaty matted hair stuck to your forehead) (did not use but should have)
*Video/still camera (for your lovely shots of labor)
*Pillow (From home with not so good pillow case……..fluids…enough said)
*Pen and paper (if you are in the early stages, you are a list maker, journal writing, or well anyways, just in case) (did not use, too much going on)
*Ipod or music (did not use, too much going on)
*Roll of toilet paper (hospital paper is cheap and scratchy)
*Slippers (non-slip and once again take them off when things start to get nasty)
*toiletries
*talismans (picture of someone or something you love, anything you find reassuring) (did not use)

For your partner/coach
*Change of clothes (especially if they plan on staying the night) (did not use, DH just wore the clothes he came in, we were only there for a day and a half).
*Pillow/blanket (check with the hospital first – however, your own will be more comfortable) (did not use our blanket, the hospital had plenty to spare)
*watch with a second hand for contractions (did not use, the monitor tracks your contractions anyway)
*mints/gum/mouthwash (sometimes the birth partner needs to be really close during labor)(did not use)
*remember your partner can leave the hospital...pack light

For after delivery
*Fresh nightgown (with openings in front if you plan on breastfeeding)
*Nursing bra (if planning to breastfeed)
*Nursing pads (even if you plan to bottle feed as you may still leak)
*A going home outfit for mom (did not use, I just wore my pj's home)
*Lanolin cream (if you plan on breastfeeding)*Bathrobe (for the trips to the nursery)
*Baby Book (for all the vitals and getting the feet and hands stamped)
*Boppy nursing pillow
*Dermoplast/Proctofoam: for numbing your sensitive parts (did not TAKE, the nurse gave me dermoplast, definately used though)
*Spare nightgowns (you will leak) (I just wore one nursing top that came with my nursing pj's, you won't want to mess up your nice gowns or pants, blanket cover your bottom half the entire time anyway)
*Nursing Tank (did not use, see above, just wore pj top)

For Baby
*Going home outfit for baby (we actually had JR in his own clothes the entire time)
*hat/cap (babies lose so much heat thru their heads…even in the summer)
*receiving blanket (Once again, check with hospital first, bring a heavy one if weather is cold)
*sock/booties
*sleeper
*CAR SEAT!!!!!!!
*You may want to bring an extra cute outfit for the picture

Extras or Activities (usually non-essentials)
*Make-up (No one looks good after, but you can pretend) (did not use, planned on using, but just didn't care)
*Towels (Dark towels….most hospital towels are scratchy) (did not use, theirs are good enough, you're not going to want to rub anything against you sensitive areas no matter how soft or scratchy)
Extra tips
*Bring your baby book…and let the nurse know you have it and they will stamp it for you
*You may want to bring an extra empty bag just in case you get gifts at the hospital*Some hospitals charge for parking...beware
*Hospitals usually will take pictures of your newborn….bring some extra cash for these (did not use, at our hospital, we wouldn't have paid for pics at the time anyway)
*You can usually wear the same clothes home you came to the hospital in.
*Some Hospitals will give you a pre-labor tour of the nursing center,take it.
*Get a list of things the hospital will provide.
*Wash the baby clothes you’ll bring to the hospital*Remember gowns = easy access
*Make sure your labor shirt is short sleeved (They will check your blood pressure a lot and those pesky i-v’s.
*Fill out the forms during your last trimester…makes admittance so much quicker.
*Most important* Your baby MUST travel home in an infant car seat. Have it installed in plenty of time
* For a Caesarean make sure your partner knows where the extra maternity pads are.
* Cell phone & Charger
* Lap top
* Video to watch

What Not to Bring
*Jewelry (unless it’s a religion symbol)
*Lots of cash, credit cards, or any other valuables