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Bklyngrl
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New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
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.
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
Thanks!
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Posted 5/2/07 10:50 AM |
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DanaRenee
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
cool, thanks!
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Posted 5/2/07 10:51 AM |
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
great list, thanks for posting-----
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Posted 5/2/07 11:22 AM |
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jms100303
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
Great, thank you so much!
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Posted 5/2/07 11:45 AM |
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Eleanor
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
That list looks perfect! I used almost everything on there with my first!
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Posted 5/2/07 11:50 AM |
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
I like this list better than the BRU one!
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Posted 5/2/07 11:54 AM |
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Bklyngrl
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
You're welcome! I am a subscriber so let me know if you'd like me to check anything specific for you!! i'm printing a bunch of articles to read on the train re how to choose baby gear that works for you etc... i am CLUELESS as to what i need/want.
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Posted 5/2/07 12:00 PM |
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Selden78
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
thanks
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Posted 5/2/07 1:09 PM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
Posted by Eleanor
That list looks perfect! I used almost everything on there with my first!
I agree!
That list doesn't seem plumped like BRU's. Just the essentials.
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Posted 5/2/07 1:18 PM |
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waterspout4
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Re: New Baby Checklist from Consumer Reports
Thank you!!!!
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Posted 5/2/07 1:35 PM |
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