Can you please list some baby basics for me

Question

We are expecting our baby soon and I would like a list of must haves! Everything you can think of, from the car seat to clothing specifics. Thanks so much in advance!

Answer 1

LOVE

Food (b*****s or bottle)

Warmth (clothes and blankets)

Safe place to sleep (mom's bed, crib, bassinette etc, with appropriate mattres and sheets.  No comforter, no fluffy blankets, no bumpers, and a new mattress as second hand is linked to SIDS)

Diapers (cloth or disposable if disposable don't get more than 1-2 pkgs as babies can outgrow size 1 very quickly.  If you need newborn sized diapers the size 1s will do until someone goes to the store).  Plus some reusable change pads and wipes.

Car seat (IF you ever go in a car)

Baby carrier and/or stroller.  I use carriers for babies and I recommend all moms get one (mei tei style are nice and generally cheap, or slings).  You can get a reclining umbrella stroller that can be used from birth for $20-$30 new.  Or you can get a huge travel system.

Things you don't need:

Wipe warmer

Bottle warmer (overheat bottles too easily so where's the convenience?

Breastpump (unless you are going back to work)

Change table (only usable for 2-4 months and a waste of space, even the combo ones that are also a dresser you are better of getting a better dresser)

"Baby" combs, "baby" brushes, "baby" nail clippers -regular ones work fine

Baby medication.  Firstly you shouldn't use this at all until 2-6 months.  Secondly your baby shouldn't need it.  Thirdly stores don't close just because you have a baby.  This includes gas drops -just repeat after me "Babies like adults f**t an average of 15 times a day and burp regularly it is not a medical condition)

Baby bath.  Some like them, some hate them.  If money or space is an issue see how you like the sink first, with maybe a foam baby holder

etc

Answer 2

a boppy!!!!!!!!!!  breast or bottle a boppy saves your life!!!!

Answer 3

Baby Bedding & Nursery Accessories

__ Comforter/Quilt

__ Bumper Pad

__ Crib Sheet(s)

__ Diaper Stacker

__ Dust Ruffle

__ Canopy Cover

__ Mobile

__ Pillow __ Cradle Set

__ Porta Crib Sheets

__ Wall Hanging

__ Lamp

__ Wallpaper/Border

__ Changing Table Cover

Nursery Furniture

__ Crib & Mattress

__ Cradle & Pad

__ Chest

__ Dresser

__ Rocker/Glider

__ Porta Crib & Pad

__ Bassinet & Pad

__ Changing Table & Pad

Infant Feeding Supplies

__ High Chair & Pad

__ Bibs

__ Booster Seat

__ Pacifier & Holder

__ Dishwasher Caddy

__ Sterilizer Kit

__ Bottle Brush

__ Bottle Warmer

__ Plastic Bottles

__ Disposable Bottles

__ Glass Bottles

__ Nipples

__ Bottle Caps

__ Breast Pump Set

__ Nursing Pads

Infant Health & Child Safety Products

__ Nursery Monitor

__ Safety Gate

__ Vaporizer

__ Thermometer

__ Nasal Aspirator

__ Night Lights __ Fireplace Bumpers

__ Drawer Latches

__ Outlet Plugs

__ Appliance Locks

__ Toilet Locks

Infant Bathing Needs  

__ Baby Bath Tub

__ Bath Sponge

__ Bath Ring

__ Hooded Bath

__ Towel

__ Wash Cloths __ Tub Spout Covers

__ Deodorizers

__ Potty Chairs

__ Safety Scissors

__ Nail Clippers

__ Brush/Comb

Infant Travel Products  

__ Play Yard

__ Infant Car Seat

__ Toddler Car Seat

__ Diaper Bag

__ Baby Sun Shades

__ Umbrella Stroller

__ Large Stroller

__ Soft Carrier

__ Back Pack Carrier

__ Peek A Boo Cover  

Infant Clothing

__ Diapers (cloth)

__ Diaper Pins

__ Plastic Pants

__ Diaper Covers

__ Diaper Liners

__ Gowns

__ One-piece outfits

__ Sleepers

__ Playwear

__ Booties

__ Socks

__ Shoes

__ Receiving Blankets

__ Undershirts (Snap-side or Pullover)  

Miscellaneous Products for Baby & Nursery

__ Crib Mirror

__ Activity Quilt

__ Activity Gym

__ Toy Chest

__ Child's Rocker

__ Toys

__ Door Jumper

__ Walker __ Swing

__ Bouncer Seat

__ Picture Frames

__ Record Book

__ Photo Albums

__ Wipes Warmer

__ Diaper Pail  

Answer 4

A car seat

pushchair

blankets

nappies

steriliser

bottles

milk

clothes

hat

mittens

vest

cot

Answer 5

A list from Consumer Reports:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babie...

Clothing basics:

http://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-clothes...

Congratulations!

Answer 6

car seat

crib

bassinett

swing

changing table (if you want one- it is not that necessary though)

diapers

wipes

socks

onsies

bibs

formula- if formula feeding

bottles- playtex are best..bpa free and easier to clean

nipples

pacifier

body wash

body lotion

mylicon

baby tylenol- baby motrin not to be used until 6 months of age unless recommended by dr

grooming kit

thermometer

vaseline

hats

sleepers

receiving blankets

crib set

powder

diaper rash cream

baby oil

washcloths

burp cloths or even kitchen dish towels work fine too

head support for baby in carseat

strap covers if you do not want the straps to rub the baby

stroller

diaper bag

travel size everything to keep in the diaper bag

crib sheets

water proof matress pad

plenty of plastic grocery sacks- great for stinky messes!

baby monitor

baby wipe warmer if you want but they really just dry the wipes out. Also a diaper genie is not necessary either. jsut have a small plastic trashcan outside with a lid and you can place the dirty diapers (tied in the grocery sacks) in the small trashcan you have specifically for diapers.