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Vicks Speed-Read Digital Thermometer - Kaz Inc - Babies “R” Us
This one?
This is what I have right now.
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Hey Reha I’m also Will start shopping soon can u plz post your list here so I can get help.
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Diaper Bag
Rash Cream
Powder - talc free
Baby Wash
Baby Lotion
Bath Towel
Grooming kit
Mittens
Socks
Newborn outfits - I got 10 to start with
Onesies - I got 8 to start with
Receiving blankets - I have 5
Winter blankets - I got 3
Swaddling wearable blanket for night time - 1
Diapers
Wipes
Pacifiers
Nipple Cream
Breast pads
Organizing containers
Saline Spray
Aloe Vera Gel and Witch Hazel to make Padsicles
Nursing Bra
Organic Coconut oil
Stool Softener
Bassinet
Humidifier - cool mist one
Infant Bathing Tub
Wash cloths
Baby caps for cold weather
Car Seat
Stroller
Baby Swing
Baby bottles - glass ones
Nipples
Bottle Cleaning stuff
That’s all I can think of for now…I’ll edit if I remember more.
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thanks reha:)
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PS. Newborn outfits are out of size in literally 2 weeks for most babies. Just FYI!
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Whaaaaaaa?
Lusi do you think I should get a few in each size until 12 months right now or should I wait? I am scared of not being able to go out and get this stuff later if I am not feeling well or the weather is too nasty here.
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Lusi’s right. But in those first few weeks you either only need newborn or 0-3month stuff (and you’ll change those outfits often, because all they do is poop/pee/leak/spitup/etc, so those early days require lots of quick changes). I’m sure you’ll go to the store to get other things after that. And if you have Amazon Prime (if you don’t, sign up for Amazon Mom and *I think *Prime shipping is free for the first year), you don’t even have to worry about going out in the cold.
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I never got newborn, I had 0-3 size both in short and long sleeves. Rest, you will go out, make yourself go out or you will go nuts.
I got lot of different sizes in gifts as well. I am actually going to return some stuff we never opened.
Ditto to what sahar said!
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^agree with lusi and sahar … nb sizes dont last at all. if you have carters,old navy (and im sure there are others too) in 0-3 mo sizes … those tend to run large (for most) and lasted longer them 3 mo for me.
as a new mom … online shopping is your friend! … amazon mom, amazon prime … sign up for subscribe n save option for things like diapers/wipes/formula … and they literally arrive at your door step at a timed interval of your choice! which I love love love and never have to worry about running out. for me orders arrive in 24-48 hrs!
same goes for anything really … all major retailers now ship and actually ship free if you spend a certain amount … and often have online specials too etc …
i even shop for storable items that you will ALWAYS need online … like paper towels, TP, soap/detergents, snacks … again never run out and saves you from last min runs to the store …
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I’ll be checking out amazon mom and prime then! Fo sho!
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OH and I got the Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail too.
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which one is good to buy ?
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I like the 2nd one much better especially until they can sit on their own.
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I wanted to revive this thread! Has lots of great advice. Also wanted to ask about a chair or rocking chair for the nursery? We don’t have tons of room as the nursery will be shared with the guest bedroom but theres room for a chair corner in either the baby room or office. Is a rocking chair/ regular chair needed for late night feedings? Once my husband goes back to work, I would think it was better to have a separate late night feeding area to avoid feeding in the living room in the middle of the night. What do you guys think?
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I don’t have much space in my apartment. I want to keep the guest rooms as is, because both our families live far away and we get lots of overnight visitors and we really need the 2 guest rooms. I’m going to put a crib in our master bedroom and I plan on cosleeping at night and feeding in bed. I know I’ll be too exhausted to get up and feed in the living room or guest room. My husband is a very heavy sleeper so I doubt he’ll get disturbed. If he does, then I’ll just use the guest room bed if no one is staying over.
I don’t have space for a rocking chair even though I LOVE rocking chairs and would use any excuse to buy one.