Hey Gayle it's Liz from Michigan Dr. Brown's Bottles are the BEST! And I did just fine without a changing table. You'll find that anything will become your changing table if you have burping clothes, receiving blankets and such to use as a platform. I did just fine with no changing table. Onsies, receiving blankets. Don't register any clothes, you'll get hand me downs and buy your own. Huggies are the best!!! And buy your diapers and wipes from Sam's or Costco. Love ya hun! xo
THere is a book you can get called "Baby Bargains" where they test things and give good details about what they recommend. Great book..I felt better about buying my crib knowing that the company didn't have too many recalls. I wouldn't buy too many toys because newborns don't even care about toys. My baby didn't play with her toys until she was 9 months..and didn't really play with them until after a year.
If anything believe me on the Dr. Browns bottles! Best ever! let me know if ?'s.
I would get a tub and find a baby soap that you like the scent. Basically all baby soaps are the same. I suggest you use regular good lotion and not baby lotion. My MD told me that baby lotion actually dries out baby skin due to lots of alcohol in them. I would get a swing or a bouncy seat..my baby prefered the bouncy seat and didn't really like the swing. I would only get a pack n play if you want a play pin or go away and need a travel crib. I didn't even use mine until baby was over 1.
I would get one or two just to try them out probably a soothie (the hospital will probably give you one) and maybe one more. I would get plenty of burp cloths because babies spit up tons! I got cloth diapers to use as burp cloths cause they work well. For diapers I liked Pampers best for a newborn because they are so soft. Overall I prefer Pampers or Huggies (the costco brand is basically a huggies and luvs are basically a less good pampers). wipes I love the huggies cucumber kind.
So my baby is 18 months old and I like to think I found the best products out there..As far as bottles go I would use Dr. Browns and nothing else. I hated everything else because they gave my baby such bad gas! Dr. Browns have a special insert that makes the air go away..best ever!
Are you planning to nurse? I loved nursing and recommend it if you can. I would get a boppy for sure and a glider rocker. Lansinoh nipple cream is great. My baby wouldn't take a paci so I wouldn't get too many
Oh, also. You can register at WalMart or where ever. Just put your registry number and a link inside the baby shower invitation. I'm a day care provider and have 3 kids of my own and could go on for days about things ppl will tell you that you need when you really dont..and things that you cant go without. if you'd like to chat email me on here. Congrats and good luck!!
As for bottles, I wouldn't get a huge stash of just one brand of bottles b/c your baby could hate that kind. Same with paci's.
We used the Playtex VentAire b/c our daughter had Reflux and, at the time, those were one of the few that vented. We also tried the drop ins and HATED them...they were a pain for us, but some ppl love them.
I'd say try to get a pack of each kind you would like to try and see what your baby thinks.
We LOVED our swing with our daughter! A MUST in my eyes but every baby is diff.
I also couldn't live w/out a good bouncy seat. They're great to keep the baby near you like in the kitchen or when you take a shower. I recommend the Fisher Price Infant to Toddler Rocker.
A playpen is nice for when they start crawling or if you travel, but you don't have to have one right away and you can always watch craigslist for a clean used one (that's what we're doing)
Wherever you register, just let everyone know. Definately register for diapers (in all sizes!!)and wipes!! The BEST diaper is Pampers, we loved our pack in play, the swing is a necessity, and a large and small diaper bag!
Hey Mama, Huggies all the way! they r a bit more money but there would be less changing cuz they hold alot. Get Diapers, Diapers, Diapers from newborn to 6mo. Bags of Baby wipes and a diaper genie a must too. Evenflo bottles are really good too. And Bibs/burp cloths are mostly needed too. I hope that I was of help. I'm so happy for you!!! ~muah~ Daphne
Hey Gayle it's Liz from Michigan Dr. Brown's Bottles are the BEST! And I did just fine without a changing table. You'll find that anything will become your changing table if you have burping clothes, receiving blankets and such to use as a platform. I did just fine with no changing table. Onsies, receiving blankets. Don't register any clothes, you'll get hand me downs and buy your own. Huggies are the best!!! And buy your diapers and wipes from Sam's or Costco. Love ya hun! xo
Chills71 2 years ago
THere is a book you can get called "Baby Bargains" where they test things and give good details about what they recommend. Great book..I felt better about buying my crib knowing that the company didn't have too many recalls. I wouldn't buy too many toys because newborns don't even care about toys. My baby didn't play with her toys until she was 9 months..and didn't really play with them until after a year.
If anything believe me on the Dr. Browns bottles! Best ever! let me know if ?'s.
jullpete 2 years ago
I would get a tub and find a baby soap that you like the scent. Basically all baby soaps are the same. I suggest you use regular good lotion and not baby lotion. My MD told me that baby lotion actually dries out baby skin due to lots of alcohol in them. I would get a swing or a bouncy seat..my baby prefered the bouncy seat and didn't really like the swing. I would only get a pack n play if you want a play pin or go away and need a travel crib. I didn't even use mine until baby was over 1.
jullpete 2 years ago
I would get one or two just to try them out probably a soothie (the hospital will probably give you one) and maybe one more. I would get plenty of burp cloths because babies spit up tons! I got cloth diapers to use as burp cloths cause they work well. For diapers I liked Pampers best for a newborn because they are so soft. Overall I prefer Pampers or Huggies (the costco brand is basically a huggies and luvs are basically a less good pampers). wipes I love the huggies cucumber kind.
jullpete 2 years ago
So my baby is 18 months old and I like to think I found the best products out there..As far as bottles go I would use Dr. Browns and nothing else. I hated everything else because they gave my baby such bad gas! Dr. Browns have a special insert that makes the air go away..best ever!
Are you planning to nurse? I loved nursing and recommend it if you can. I would get a boppy for sure and a glider rocker. Lansinoh nipple cream is great. My baby wouldn't take a paci so I wouldn't get too many
jullpete 2 years ago
Oh, also. You can register at WalMart or where ever. Just put your registry number and a link inside the baby shower invitation. I'm a day care provider and have 3 kids of my own and could go on for days about things ppl will tell you that you need when you really dont..and things that you cant go without. if you'd like to chat email me on here. Congrats and good luck!!
JsDays 2 years ago
A swing. Seriously - it's a life saver. Don't buy a bunch of bottle and binkies bcuz they pick which kind they like.
JsDays 2 years ago
Thrift store buys are awesome!!!
0hhellokitty 2 years ago
Breast feeding is best! But if you don't then yes, with bottles and milk.
The stroller does not really matter if it is a boy or a girl. They have some pretty fancy ones that also doubles as a carrier and a car seat.
Don't forget blankets and diapers!!
space8024 2 years ago
...cont....again...LOL...
As for bottles, I wouldn't get a huge stash of just one brand of bottles b/c your baby could hate that kind. Same with paci's.
We used the Playtex VentAire b/c our daughter had Reflux and, at the time, those were one of the few that vented. We also tried the drop ins and HATED them...they were a pain for us, but some ppl love them.
I'd say try to get a pack of each kind you would like to try and see what your baby thinks.
I hope that helps a little :)
BoutiqueMomma 2 years ago
...cont...
We LOVED our swing with our daughter! A MUST in my eyes but every baby is diff.
I also couldn't live w/out a good bouncy seat. They're great to keep the baby near you like in the kitchen or when you take a shower. I recommend the Fisher Price Infant to Toddler Rocker.
A playpen is nice for when they start crawling or if you travel, but you don't have to have one right away and you can always watch craigslist for a clean used one (that's what we're doing)
...cont...(sorry so long)
BoutiqueMomma 2 years ago
Ok, I'll do my best from what I remember...our daughter is almost 6 so it's been awhile and we're starting all over again ourselves.
Diapers:
Luvs did leak for our daughter and we just didn't like them (and I'm not that picky)
Huggies left little balls of gel like stuff on her bum (especially overnight when she started sleeping through the night)
We always used Pampers and one of the Walmart brands (can't remember what they're called) White Cloud maybe?
...cont...
BoutiqueMomma 2 years ago
Wherever you register, just let everyone know. Definately register for diapers (in all sizes!!)and wipes!! The BEST diaper is Pampers, we loved our pack in play, the swing is a necessity, and a large and small diaper bag!
sheilachristine 2 years ago
if you have a walmart I was going to say buy their diapers and there formula they are much cheaper and just as good.
angienicholas 2 years ago
I suggest Dr Brownes bottles! They are awesome! I live by them!
I have a 2 week old daughter and a 3 year old son.
He used them and she is now.
Whats better is they give you levels for nipples.
So you get level 1 for newborn then it moves up.
I totally suggest those!
LorreesWorld 2 years ago
Hey Mama, Huggies all the way! they r a bit more money but there would be less changing cuz they hold alot. Get Diapers, Diapers, Diapers from newborn to 6mo. Bags of Baby wipes and a diaper genie a must too. Evenflo bottles are really good too. And Bibs/burp cloths are mostly needed too. I hope that I was of help. I'm so happy for you!!! ~muah~ Daphne
UltimateAnonymity 2 years ago
Huge Help! Thanks a bunch Daphne!!! XOXO
fittness02 2 years ago
You are so welcome hun! You deserve all the happiness in the world. :)
UltimateAnonymity 2 years ago