Baby/Pregnancy Essentials

[Western_Belle]

Hi Everyone,
New to this forum and new to pregnancy so could definitely use some advice from the more experienced ladies.

So DH & I went shopping this weekend with hopes to pick up all things we'll need for the baby when she's born (yes a girl ) but got completely overwhelmed at the store and ended up leaving without but 1 single thing!

I seriously had no idea there was sooooooooo much choice, so aside from the obvious (like a stroller, a crib, car seat, baby clothes) what are the best things you bought for the arrival of your baby.

Seriously no judgement on answers cos I feel completely clueless right now.

 

[hayley x]

Muslin squares, and lots of them

and MAM bottles

 

[Sushai]

I'm in your exact position. There's such a variety out there and I have no idea how much of what.

Congrats on team pink!!

 

[lynnikins]

muslin squares and spit up cloths, i used terry toweling nappies for spit up cloths too, i went for a simple bouncer not a fancy swing or jumperoo and the boys were happy in it when they were little and it was easy to store flat and move from room to room with me and because it was more of a hammock than a solid seat then it was a better position for their spine in the early dayshttps://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/28672_10150172167150123_663595122_12068443_8331949_n.jpg

 

[jacks mummy]

bibs, clothes in newborn and 0-3 i would suggest babygrows and lots of them lol and vests.
changing mat
changing bag
bottles
steriliser
baby moniters
moses basket
baby bath
towels
blankets
bath stuff like johnsons
nappys
wipes
cotton wool
cream like sudocream
hope that helps love and if i think of any more il let u no x

 

[Bluebell1]

Baby bath & changing mat, bouncing chair. I collected a few baby catalogues & had a browse to get ideas & to see what is actually required for our lifestyle. Not everything is essential but the shops do like to sell it all to you. So definantly understand being overwhelmed.

 

[Treelo]

Vibrating bouncer found this a godsend on DS2 lol!!
Dr Browns bottles,
Steriliser,
Im with the girls on the muslin cloths and lots of them
Cellular blankets,
Baby monitor,

 

[startingout]

Equipment:

Pram- Graco Symbio inc accessories (bag, rain covers etc)
Car seat base
Cot
Mattress
Sling
Moses basket, matress and stand
Monitor x 2
Bouncer
Play mat
Mobile

Clothes:

Sleepsuits x 14
Bodysuits x 14
Cardigans x 4
Booties x 4
Mittens x 4
Hats x 4
Snowsuit x 2
Outfits x 7

Bedding:

Fitted cot sheets x 4
Cellular blankets x 6
Sleeping bag
Cot bumper
Muslins x 14
Ordinary blankets x 3
Fitted moses basket sheets x 4
Fitted pram sheets x 4
Mattress cover moses basket
Mattress cover pram
Mattress cover cot

Feeding:

Steriliser
Bottles x 6-8
Teats 0+ x 6
Teats 1+ x 6
Teats 3+ x 6
Breast pump- electric
Formula
Bottle brushes
Bibs

Changing:

Changing mat
Cotton wool pleat
Nappies- newborn, 2nd size
Top & Tail bowl
Wipes
Nappy sacks

Bathing:

Bath
Bath support
Towels x 4
Body wash
Oil
Lotion
Sponge/flannel
Bath thermometer
Cotton buds
Cotton wool balls

First Aid:

First aid kit- thermometer, infacol,
Lotions and potions- sudocrem etc
Grooming kit- nail clippers etc

Nursery:

Curtains
Pictures
Wash basket
Lamp
Night light
Light shade
Border
Wall stickers
Thermometer
Hooks for back of door
Waste bin

Me:

Nipple cream
Bra pads
Nipple shields
Nursing bras
Nursing pillow

Misc:

Dummies and lots of 'em!

Hospital bag:

For Labour
MATERNITY NOTES & BIRTH PLAN – the most important item on this list!
TENS machine
Old nightshirt or t-shirt
Old towel
1 x Pyjamas or nightshirt, with front opening if breastfeeding
Nursing bra
Socks
2 x Maternity pads
2 x Disposable briefs
2 x Breast pads
Nipple cream
Hair band
Hair brush
Facial spray
Lip balm
Toiletries for a shower or bath after birth
High energy snacks
1 x Baby sleepsuit or nightgown
1 x baby bodysuit
Baby hat
2 x Nappies
Camera
Phone card & list of people to call
Phone charger

Post Birth
1 x Pyjamas or nightshirt, with front opening if breastfeeding
Light dressing gown
Slippers
2 x Loose comfortable tops
2 x Loose trousers
Going home clothes
Maternity pads
Disposable briefs
Breast pads
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, deodorant, cleanser, toner and moisturiser)
Cotton wool pads
Make-up (for those post-birth photos that will be sent to everyone)
Mirror
Tissues

For Baby
2 x Bodysuits
2 x Sleepsuits or nightgowns
Light cardigan
1 x Scratch mittens
Cotton wool balls/unperfumed baby wipes
Nappies
Nappy sacks
Nappy rash cream
Baby wash/shampoo
Blanket
Muslin squares
Going home outfit, including sun hat or snowsuit depending on time of year
Car seat

For Dad
Change of clothes
Phone charger
Change for vending machines/car park
Wallet + money
Toiletries- toothbrush, toothpaste, deodarant

I like making lists! lol

 

[jess181989]

To the lady above- you are an absolute legend! I am normally the queen of lists but this is my first pregnancy and have been completely stumped so far!! hehe. Much too much choice in the shops I reckon.

xx

 

[ay2808]

I am exactly the same. My husband teases me about making a list to make a list! This is my first and the choice of everything is soooo huge. Yours is a huge help, thanks!

 

[KRB87]

Equipment:

Pram- Graco Symbio inc accessories (bag, rain covers etc)
Car seat base
Cot
Mattress
Sling
Moses basket, matress and stand
Monitor x 2
Bouncer
Play mat
Mobile

Clothes:

Sleepsuits x 14
Bodysuits x 14
Cardigans x 4
Booties x 4
Mittens x 4
Hats x 4
Snowsuit x 2
Outfits x 7

Bedding:

Fitted cot sheets x 4
Cellular blankets x 6
Sleeping bag
Cot bumper
Muslins x 14
Ordinary blankets x 3
Fitted moses basket sheets x 4
Fitted pram sheets x 4
Mattress cover moses basket
Mattress cover pram
Mattress cover cot

Feeding:

Steriliser
Bottles x 6-8
Teats 0+ x 6
Teats 1+ x 6
Teats 3+ x 6
Breast pump- electric
Formula
Bottle brushes
Bibs

Changing:

Changing mat
Cotton wool pleat
Nappies- newborn, 2nd size
Top & Tail bowl
Wipes
Nappy sacks

Bathing:

Bath
Bath support
Towels x 4
Body wash
Oil
Lotion
Sponge/flannel
Bath thermometer
Cotton buds
Cotton wool balls

First Aid:

First aid kit- thermometer, infacol,
Lotions and potions- sudocrem etc
Grooming kit- nail clippers etc

Nursery:

Curtains
Pictures
Wash basket
Lamp
Night light
Light shade
Border
Wall stickers
Thermometer
Hooks for back of door
Waste bin

Me:

Nipple cream
Bra pads
Nipple shields
Nursing bras
Nursing pillow

Misc:

Dummies and lots of 'em!

Hospital bag:

For Labour
MATERNITY NOTES & BIRTH PLAN – the most important item on this list!
TENS machine
Old nightshirt or t-shirt
Old towel
1 x Pyjamas or nightshirt, with front opening if breastfeeding
Nursing bra
Socks
2 x Maternity pads
2 x Disposable briefs
2 x Breast pads
Nipple cream
Hair band
Hair brush
Facial spray
Lip balm
Toiletries for a shower or bath after birth
High energy snacks
1 x Baby sleepsuit or nightgown
1 x baby bodysuit
Baby hat
2 x Nappies
Camera
Phone card & list of people to call
Phone charger

Post Birth
1 x Pyjamas or nightshirt, with front opening if breastfeeding
Light dressing gown
Slippers
2 x Loose comfortable tops
2 x Loose trousers
Going home clothes
Maternity pads
Disposable briefs
Breast pads
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, deodorant, cleanser, toner and moisturiser)
Cotton wool pads
Make-up (for those post-birth photos that will be sent to everyone)
Mirror
Tissues

For Baby
2 x Bodysuits
2 x Sleepsuits or nightgowns
Light cardigan
1 x Scratch mittens
Cotton wool balls/unperfumed baby wipes
Nappies
Nappy sacks
Nappy rash cream
Baby wash/shampoo
Blanket
Muslin squares
Going home outfit, including sun hat or snowsuit depending on time of year
Car seat

For Dad
Change of clothes
Phone charger
Change for vending machines/car park
Wallet + money
Toiletries- toothbrush, toothpaste, deodarant

I like making lists! lol

Brilliant list - I've addes quite a few things to my list from this now!

 

[startingout]

oh cool glad it helped! I'm sure there's things I've missed off. but its what we need. Suppose we should start buying some of soon! lol

 

[Sini]

Silly me just thought "ah Ill just need a travel system, some bibs and clothes for baby..".
There are so many things I didnt even think about. Ive had a snoop around online and I find it very overwhelming. I think it could be really easy to over buy things you dont actually "need".

 

[startingout]

God yeah! We went to Mothercare the other day and Babies R Us to test drive some prams and looking around just thought how much stuff we could buy that we'll probably never use, hence why I made a list instead and will just buy what's on it (providing I haven't forgotten anything drastic!)