What are the NECESSITIES for baby coming home for the first 3 or so months?

Can we make a list (im sure everyone has things that they could not live without and those are the thing i want to hear about)!!

Our family believes in baby showers after the baby is born, so DH and I want to know what we need to go out and get before our darling comes home.

I will start with some of things I "think" i know i need. i could be wrong

- Bassinette &/or Co-Sleeper
-Diapers/wipes
-Receiving Blanket
-Clothing (onesies mostly)
- Baby Swing
- Baby Bouncer
- Bottles
- Stroller
- Car Seat


Im sure Im missing alot of things (lol) so please let me know wha tyou think of my list and what you had

Re: What are the NECESSITIES for baby coming home for the first 3 or so months?

the undershirts that are for when the belly button thing is on still...those are important.

Re: What are the NECESSITIES for baby coming home for the first 3 or so months?

Sleepers
Blanket Sleepers (Sleep Sacs)
diaper ointment
tub to wash baby
wash clothes/towels
thermometer
you may want to have Baby Tylenol and Mylecon on hand - ALWAYS CHECK WITH PED FIRST!
Alcohol - cord care

Message edited 12/30/2004 3:02:41 PM.

Re: What are the NECESSITIES for baby coming home for the first 3 or so months?

Mylecon drops were a must for us. I also used the paper protector covers for the changing pad. In the beginning you have a few accidents on the changing table. They'll prevent you from having to wash the changing pad cover. The Boppy Pillow was also important, I even used it in the hospital. Vasoline for diaper changing. I also found handy the microwave sterilizer. I hope that helped.

Re: What are the NECESSITIES for baby coming home for the first 3 or so months?

its all helping!! keep them coming!!

Re: What are the NECESSITIES for baby coming home for the first 3 or so months?

as many onsies as you have..
GET MORE!!!
lol
I think I thought that about 15 or so was enough. Well I forgot from my first baby that they go through about 2 or 3 onsies a day.
I had to send my husband out for more..

Re: What are the NECESSITIES for baby coming home for the first 3 or so months?

Baby Laundry detergent

Dreft is $$$ and Baby All works just as well and its about 1/2 the price.

Re: What are the NECESSITIES for baby coming home for the first 3 or so months?

thanks ladies! keep on adding!

on the onesies..do you buy differnt sizes? do they wear them till a certain point (3 months...6 months...forever )

thanks again