What does a baby need [OPEN]

[ChildByGrace]

I know that we have had lists before but i just want to know what you need to buy for a baby - from when they are born to around 12 months. I don't want to know about the clothes as we will have plenty of those given to us. It's the other stuff.

Also - which stuff is essential and which is good to have but you can live without?

And - can you put by the item when you would buy it

Oh and are there any websites where you can compare certain items for quality, price etc?

Thanks.


(Looks like i'm starting to get organised now lol)

 

[SmackYouTwice]

I'm in the exact same boat! Did some reserch online today, and this link (and it's main site) was VERY helpful...

http://www.thecmr.com/pregnancy/what_to_buy-74.htm

 

[KillerV]

Diapers/wipes-you need that right away.
nail clippers/grooming kit-you will need that right away.
a good amount of onsies-you will need right away except for sizes3mos-12months.
Recieving blankets-great for burp rags!
A few beanies to keep the head warm
socks
Diaper bag-you will need right away.
lotion/rash cream/baby wash/towels/wash cloths-you will need right away.
Car Seat-you will need right away
Crib/bassinet-unless you plan on having the baby in the bed then those you will probably need.
Crib or bassinet fitted sheets^
Changing table-I never used one,I just put a towel at the end of the bed.
Stroller-nice to have to get out of the house
Monitor-I never used one cause we have paper thin walls.lol
Swing-was very nice to have!
Boppy-not very necesary but I loved mine and plan on using it again.
Dresser-nice to have right away
Sling-I never used on but I hear great things about them.
High Chair-I would wait a few months before buying one.
thats all I can think of right now...lol

 

[Leanna]

What a baby NEEDS

love
physical touch, skin to skin (its documented, helps them grow)
a place to sleep
clothing
food: breastmilk or formula only (+ bottles)
diapers

what I really like to have

portable infant carseat
bouncy seat
stroller


If I have those items, life with a babe is juuuuuuuuust fine.

 

[RoseofLima]

Needs?
Diapers/wipes
if cloth diapers- a diaper pail of some sort
clothes
sling(s)
maybe a bedrail or something (or a crib)
some little blankets
car seat



That is seriously all I use-- although I have a liitle gym I put him under from time to time and I have a lambskin I lay him on while I am changing him. Baby uses a drawer in our dresser. I use my purse instead of a diaper bag and keep a few extra diapers in the car. I bite my baby's fingernails I never use the stroller before about age 2. Swings and bouncy seats can be a lifesaver for some baby's--but others will have nothing to do with them. My babies are always in arms (or sling/carrier) nearly the entire time they are awake everyday. I usually only put them down to sleep or if I need to assist another child with something I can't do while wearing baby.

 

[-~Truth_N_Trust~-]

Thermometer - right away.

 

[ChildByGrace]

thank you

We have (or will be getting fairly shortly) quite a bit of the stuff that people have mentioned so at least i know where we stand.

That link was good smackyoutwice

What are beanies and boppy's??????

 

[RoseofLima]

Thermometer - right away.

They usually send one home with you from the hospital here-- as well as nasal aspirators.

 

[RoseofLima]

thank you

We have (or will be getting fairly shortly) quite a bit of the stuff that people have mentioned so at least i know where we stand.

That link was good smackyoutwice

What are beanies and boppy's??????

Beanies are little hats. I actually never use them, because for the life of me I cannot get them to stay on. After about 48 hours baby is able to regulate body temperature and probably is fine without a hat, unless it is really cold.

Boppies are horeshoe shaped pillows designed to go around the front of the mom while she is sitting to offer support for breastfeeding. I have one- but use it as a pregnancy pillow for sleeping (I can sleep on my tummy that way) and to offer support when baby begins sitting up. I can never get them around my waist when I am immediately post partum:o , and I also find it rather cumbersome to have pillows surrounding me when I am nursing--but I also have lots of nursing experience and pillows can be a mom's best friend as she is learning to nurse!

 

[ChildByGrace]

Beanies are little hats. I actually never use them, because for the life of me I cannot get them to stay on. After about 48 hours baby is able to regulate body temperature and probably is fine without a hat, unless it is really cold.

Boppies are horeshoe shaped pillows designed to go around the front of the mom while she is sitting to offer support for breastfeeding. I have one- but use it as a pregnancy pillow for sleeping (I can sleep on my tummy that way) and to offer support when baby begins sitting up. I can never get them around my waist when I am immediately post partum:o , and I also find it rather cumbersome to have pillows surrounding me when I am nursing--but I also have lots of nursing experience and pillows can be a mom's best friend as she is learning to nurse!

Thanks Rose.

I know what the boppy is now. i am getting one to help me sleep better and then you can use it like you said for feeding and/or supporting the baby sitting up. Everyone that i know just used regular pillows for support when feeding.