Remember back when we were planning weddings and we had that lovely list of things to purchase and things to do/research (of course it was to your preference) but a general idea.
Does anyone have one of these for a Baby on the way...like a crib, stroller, changing table, bedding, pick a theme...something to that affect?
TIA
kptoys
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From Consumer Reports.org
New baby basics
A master list for new moms and dads
Here's a checklist of what you should have on hand before your baby arrives.
Tooling around _____Car seat. _____Stroller.
Beds and linens _____Crib. _____Crib mattress. _____Bassinet/cradle (if you don't want to put your baby in a crib right away). _____Two to three fitted crib sheets. _____Four or more waffle-weave cotton receiving blankets for swaddling baby. _____Two mattress pads. _____One to two waterproof liners (for crib or bassinet).
Diaper duty _____Diapers. Disposable or cloth. _____Diaper pail. (Optional with disposables.) _____Diaper bag.
Dressing baby _____Four sleeping outfits or onesies (one-piece sleepers), preferably with attached feet. _____Six side-snap T-shirts. _____Four to six one-piece undershirts that snap around the crotch. _____A small baby cap (although the hospital will probably give you one). _____Six pairs socks/booties. _____Two to three soft, comfortable daytime outfits. Get only a few items in newborn size. Then, go for clothing in the 6-month size--your baby will grow into it quickly. But don't buy baby sleepwear that's too big; it's a fire hazard. _____Cotton sweater or light jacket.
Summer babies _____Brimmed hat.
Winter babies _____Snowsuit or heavy bunting. _____Heavy stroller blanket. _____Warm knit hat.
Feeding time If you're planning to breast-feed: _____Two or three nursing bras. _____A box of washable or disposable breast pads. _____Breast pump if you expect to use one. _____Four small baby bottles with newborn nipples for expressed breast milk. _____Bottle drying tree. _____Bottle brush. _____Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag (the hospital may give you one). _____Three packs of cloth diapers or burp cloths.
If you're planning to bottle-feed _____Six 4- to 5-ounce bottles, plus nipples, rings, and a dishwasher basket if you use a dishwasher.
Bathing/grooming _____Three soft hooded towels. _____Two packs of baby washcloths. _____ Baby body wash that doubles as shampoo. _____Pair of blunt-tip scissors or baby-sized nail clippers. _____Zinc-oxide-based diaper rash ointment. _____Infant bathtub. _____Soft brush and comb. _____Mild laundry detergent.
Medicine chest essentials _____A pain-and-fever reducer recommended by your baby's doctor, such as Infant's Tylenol. _____Cotton pads/swabs. _____Nasal aspirator. _____Digital thermometer. _____Rubbing alcohol. _____Petroleum jelly.
Keeping baby happy _____Pacifiers.
Extras: Nice but optional _____Monitor. _____Changing table. _____A rocker or glider. _____Soft carrier. _____Swing.
As a mom I can tell you that I absolutely cannot live without the Fisher Price Kick and Play bouncer and her Fisher Price aquarium swing.....total life savers for when I'm cooking, showering and those times she just doesn't want to be in her crib.
Kris
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I second the Aquarium Swing, also a bouncy seat. If it weren't for those, my daughter would have never left my arms!!!