Can't believe it.

[ahcigar1]

Oh boy. So just found out that our condo complex we live in is going to be doing major tenting for termites at the beginning of December. Which means Hubby, LO, Me, Cat, 2 Dogs, and 2 Fish will have to move out and stay at husband's parents place for 3 days 2 nights at least. Possibly more if there is still a bad odor cause don't want LO breathing that in. So basically will have to move out of house with a newborn. My question is how many diapers, clothes, all of that do I pack? All of the blankets and clothes and items that I don't bring will be bagged up and left in home during this time, but I definitely don't want to run short on items. Suggestions?

 

[seoj]

I've NO clue hun... I know new borns go through lots of diapers! Maybe see, on average, how many LO needs in a week and take enough for that? Might be too much, but better than not enough... unless it's easy to go buy more IF needed I would for sure pack at least 2 changes of clothes per day- then add a few extra just in case. Then anything else you may need to make LO's stay pleasent...

Best of luck!!!!

 

[ahcigar1]

Thanks for the tip seoj that sound like a really good idea cause then surely would have to have enough. And I'd much rather pack more than not enough that is for sure.

 

[poasa]

I got thru loads with my son, he had 12 (yes 12) poo's one night!

 

[FeistyMom]

What rotten luck!

If you are using disposable diapers, I would just buy a big new package and leave it at your in-laws. Ditto for wipes and other baby toiletries.

For clothes and if you use cloth diapers, just depends on how frequently you can do laundry there - but for me personally, I would pack at least 20 diapers and plan on doing laundry daily (who wants stinky dirty diapers around!). And 3 outfits and 3 sleepers per day that you want to go between washes. My first was a real spitter upper, so we went through quite a bit of clothes. I like having at least 3-5 blankets (depends on if you swaddle with receiving blankies or not - if you do, pack more in case of nighttime spittups). Don't forget waterproof pads (I like disposable multi-purpose pads for travelling), bedding (travel crib sheets if you are using a travel crib, at least 1/day), bibs (especially if your LO spits up a lot), and burp cloths. Also, if you plan on bathing baby during your stay, pack a few washcloths and at least 1 hooded towel. In a pinch if you forget you can always use normal ones from your in-laws, but it depends on how sensitive your LO's skin ends up being.

If LO has any comfort items that help with bedtime/bathtime be sure to throw those in - favorite mobile, pacifier, blankie, toy to look at, sound maker, etc. And your baby monitor

If you plan on doing laundry there, and LO has sensitive skin, make sure to bring your detergent or plan on buying some.

Its an ordeal, but totally doable