baby preparation

[ana1291]

So im only 10 weeks away frm having my baby and ive decided that its time to prepare for my princess's arrival,  regardless of what my husband says. Besides 5 dresses, 1 pair of shoes, a blanket and a few wash cloths I have nothing for my baby.  So ladies help me out here, what are somethings I should definitely have before mh baby's arrival?  I won't bother with baby furniture yet cuz we'll be moving soon so I don't want to get into a crib of what not but what r things I absolutely need? I really dont know what r the necessities so plz help out a ftm here. Like diapers, or blankets.  I really dont know anything. Plz help

[doulamommy]

It's cheaper (especially for diapers and wipes) to spread your purchases over several months. We had a stash of diapers from buying at least one huge box a month, so we didn't have to buy diapers after our daughter was born for about seven months. Saved a ton of stress!

[ana1291]

Thank you guys... ur my life saver. Hopefully when I show my husband the list he'll get a clue that we need to get started for our baby. He keeps saying we'll get everything later, only idk when more later is. Im starting to run out of energy faster and faster. I cant go to have my baby with only fancy dresses eith me and nothing else. I dont want to have him running into a store to get diapers the day baby is here.

[alexx1216]

Onesies, pacifiers, wipes, bodywash, lotion, baby powder. All I can think of right now

[doulamommy]

I stole this list from babyberry000. She has some awesome resources in her journals.

-Pacifiers (sizes newborn through 12 months)
-bibs (sizes infant to toddler)
-baby medicine ( gripe water, saline drops, Tylenol for infants, cough syrup for infants etc)
-nursing pillow
-nursing pads
-milk storage bags (if you are breast feeding and pumping)
-breast pump
-bottles ( a few 4 oz bottles, then a couple of larger sizes)
-baby swing (life saver for when baby wont sleep)
-cradle/ bassinet/ crib
-baby bedding (they can not have pillows and large blankets with them while they sleep, also look into mesh bumpers or airflow bumpers for your babies bed)
-infant/baby towels
-baby wash cloths
-baby bath tub
-baby shampoo
-baby head to toe wash
-baby lotion
-baby oil
-changing pad
-changing table (optional)
- diapers (sizes new born through size 2, you need newborn size until the umbilical cord falls off, size one will rub the cord )
-wipes (buy in bulk, you will use around 12+ a day)
-wipey warmer (if you live somewhere cold like me where it snows 9 months out of 12, if not then this will be useless)
-humidifier (helps baby sleep better bc they will be able to breathe better, and you will also need this when baby is sick and congested)
-portable heater (for bathroom while bathing baby, again this is if you live somewhere cold)
-stroller
-car seat
-baby powder
-diaper rash cream
-ear thermometer (when baby is sick and crying you'll need to take temperature through the ear bc a thermometer wont stay in if they are crying)
-grooming set (mucus sucker, nail clippers, comb etc, very helpful for on the go)
-receiving blankets
-thicker blankets/swaddle blankets
-burp cloths
-beanies
-scratch mittens
-socks (sizes new born through 12 months, they will outgrow them terribly fast)
-pack n play
-rocking chair (optional, awesome for late night breast feeding and soothing baby)
-white noise machine (helps newborns sleep better and longer also optional)
-diaper bag
-sleepers (newborn through size 12)
-sleep sacks (since the are unable to have blankets in the beginning)
- tons of oneseys (size new born though size 12 months)
-sweaters
-pants
-pjs
-baby sling (to carry baby on your chest or back)
-baby sunscreen
-high chair

[YaniBear14]

Omg your due October 24 2014. ..so am I!! Is this your first?