re: Preparing for Baby...what should I have?

Quoting RachelBeth226:“ I have worked with kids for 2 years, and with infants, a swing was a life saver! I also suggest getting stuff that will grow with your baby! Buying everything separate costs a lot more money!”

well. im now 23 weeks 5 days and i didnt find out what i was having until i was 19 weeks 5 days. i had waited until i found out was i having to buy anything but when i did . i bought clothes 0-3 months 3-6 months and 6-9months so i know im set on clothes.i didnt buy a whole lot thought just enough to get her through because i know alot of people go out there and spend alo tof money on all kinds of baby clothes and half they dont even wear . but then i bought bouncer -car seat stroller travel system- swing - bassinet - head holder - baby book - bottles - socks etc. so i would only buy the most important stuff first. this is my first child and i know im trying to play it some what smart and not buy over the amount.

Quoting baby boy on board:“ okay a lot of you are saying diapers and wipes. is there a certain brand that is better than the others. also, i've heard that the wipe warmers just dry out the wipes. has anyone had this problem yet?”

It really just all depends on your baby. People say that Pampers are the best and stuff, but my mom couldn't use pampers with me, I was allergic to them. So I suggest just getting what you can on sale, and whatever works, use it.

So I've decided these are my basic baby needs..what do you guys think?
Diapers (NB, Size1&2)
Wipes
Bottles and Drying Rack
Baby wash and lotion set with rash ointment
Safety Kit (Thermometer,nail clippers,etc)
Carseat
Diaper Bag
Recieving Blankets
Blankets
Crib (btw, i found a nursery in a box set that comes with crib, changing table and drawer for $220 and it has good reviews!)
Mattress
Washcloths
Burpcloths
Bathtub
Bouncer
Bedding
Clothing including socks, caps, mittens...
Tylenol and Myclion(sp?)

does anyone think a glider is a necesity i dont know if i should get one or not?

These are my must haves - 15 of them and I forgot to add the bumbo chair!!
http://www.creative-baby-nursery-rooms.com/new-baby-list.html

Quoting baby boy on board:“ okay a lot of you are saying diapers and wipes. is there a certain brand that is better than the others. also, i've heard that the wipe warmers just dry out the wipes. has anyone had this problem yet?”

We started out using all the name brands when we first had my son. Everyone gave us a small pack so we quickly went through them. Which was good because I didnt like any of them. (They all leaked) I was about ready to go to cloth diapers when I decided to try the White Cloud brand at Walmart. I figured they would work till I could get the diaper service started since all the other brands leaked on me....I figured the store brand couldn't be worse...I was wrong...They were the BEST for my son. No leaks...and they were cheap.

YouSeriously Absolutly need a BOPPY...Its an Arm Saver...a bundle of recieving blankets...Thermometer...Nose Syringe...I always use an ear syringe...Babies have lil noses...once the baby can hold it's head up U need a Bumbo...they R great...A Swing...the babies get Memorized...@ least mine did...These R the things I felt helped muah take care of muah first baby...Good Luck

I just found out today and I am crazy inquizitive about this all ... I guess i should ask what to register for for my baby showers

Quoting beautifullyhaunted:“ baby wipes warmer!”

I have one of the baby wipe warmers (not for my own child obviously since im due next month) but from baby sitting my neice. I have realized that using the warmer makes the wipes not as strong. They tear really easy. I am not sure if it is the type of wipes or what. My sister in-law just gave me her warmer for my baby.
Have you had the same problem? If not, then what brand of wipes do you use that dont tear when they are warm and try to take them out?

Quoting Casey3:“ I have one of the baby wipe warmers (not for my own child obviously since im due next month) but from ... [snip!] ... had the same problem? If not, then what brand of wipes do you use that dont tear when they are warm and try to take them out?”

i have a wipes warmer and i love it i used pampers or huggies wipes and they dont tear at all.

Quoting Maribel C:“ So I've decided these are my basic baby needs..what do you guys think? Diapers (NB, Size1&2) Wipes ... [snip!] ... Washcloths Burpcloths Bathtub Bouncer Bedding Clothing including socks, caps, mittens... Tylenol and Myclion(sp?)”

where did you find the nursery in a box set?

I think that baby sleep bags are necessary. ive heard your not supposed to let the baby sleep w/ blankets, so i bought 5 of them!

Quoting Casey3:“ I have one of the baby wipe warmers (not for my own child obviously since im due next month) but from ... [snip!] ... had the same problem? If not, then what brand of wipes do you use that dont tear when they are warm and try to take them out?”

seriously the "equate" brand from walmart works great!!! the wipes are super strong so maybe if u got those they would be good for the warmer... they are cheap too like 1.67

That monitor is a really good Idea thanx ive been wondering when I finally get pregnant and have a baby I knew I was never gunna sleep in fear my baby would die when I was sleeping my last son died ..He was in my arms and just feel asleep and I couldn't wake him up..So that seems like something I will deff. invest it.

i would say either a swing or a bouncy seat that vibrates, especially for a newborn. Also, nursing pads. Even if you don't breast feed, you will leak the milk out until it's dried up.