Baby Shopping Complete?
I think Ryan and I are done baby shopping with the exception of two known items. One is a baby monitor. The one I registered for wasn't in stock and since neither him nor I felt like researching them in the store, we decided we would go back another time. My thoughts are the house is so darn small, we will hear the little guy. I also know in the back of my head, it is for when he's a little older and I am out on the porch or outside that I will really want one. The second item is a diaper bag. Jess had purchased one super close to what I wanted but I decided to return it. Now I can't find the one I want and I returned hers. I am going to start looking online because after 4 different stores, nothing caught my eye.
Here's a question for new mom and dads...did you pick a brand of diaper or buy several? We received one brand at a shower and bought two others today just to see what works best. I figure they should all be about the same but man, some are way more expensive than others. I hope LBF and I like the least expensive ones. Newborns are so cute though-they are tiny!
I need a real mom (one that recently had a child) to come visit my baby supplies and tell me what I am missing. I don't think there is anything crucial. I feel like we have the basics covered. The only thing I probably should get in the health care area is baby tylenol but other than that...what more can the kid need?
Oh, and if anyone finds the baby fan that hooks on the stroller like Amy and Kevin had, let me know where you found it. I want one of those. I am putting Ryan on the hunt for a small clock radio with a CD player in it. I also want one of those for in the baby room. I may put ours from our bedroom in there and just buy a normal alarm clock for us. See, the wish list is growing but none of the things are necessities.
Time to look for a stupid diaper bag and make sure all the items on my registry are now marked off. Clothing is about all the kid needs. I have a ton of onesies. The kid needs some cute pjs and normal clothes. He can't go around in his undershirt all day; even though I am sure he will!
posted by Erin @ 2:06 PM
3 Comments
3 Comments:
Yeah, the diaper bag situation at Babies R Us is outta control -- good luck finding the right one!
As far as supplies go, I'm guessing it's a live and learn situation -- as you need things, you'll go get em. And I'm sure there will be stuff you have that will never get used.
And as far as a baby monitor, train Annie to come fetch you when he cries.
I can't help you there...I have no idea what babies need, but my guess is a lot less than what they get! You can always go buy something later that you see you do need.
It is nice to be ready...now you just need to wait for LBF to pop out.
diapers - each kid fits into the diapers differently. Good idea to try what works well for him. So don't stock up now. I think they say generally that huggies for girls and pampers for boys. I used huggies (and a lot of them) and the best price is SAMS.
Oh and also make sure and empty out the cart at the hospital each time they bring him in, especially when you know a new nurse is coming on duty.
Tylenol isn't need for the 1st few months. When you do need it get the Tylenol and Motrin, you can alternate them. Some kids do better for different hurts on one or the other.
You know you can call anytime but right now you just need wipes, diapers, Pjs or something easy on and off, blankets. The rest you will figure out as you go.
Oh and a car seat to brign him home in. You should be able to see your local fire dept with helping put that in correctly - plus you can see the local fire dept for you own eye candy.
Sheryl
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