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MetsGirl07
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please list the must have's for when baby is born!
i still feel like i am forgetting the little things!
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MrsRbk
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
car seats
snap and go
swing/bouncy seat
a place for them to sleep
diapers
diaper cream
wipes
alcohol for the cord (I used alcohol prep pads since I had a bajillion left over from my IVF cycles)
swaddle blankets/receiving blankets
burp cloths (LOVE the cloth diapers, use them for EVERYTHING)
bottles if you are bottle feeding
I would wait on formula. Take what they give you in this hospital and see if works first
nasal aspirator
nail file for their itty bitty nails
mylicon - A MUST!!!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:20 PM |
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Sunday
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
cheapo cloth diapers to use as burp cloths, wipe diaper cream off ur hands, stop pee from flying everywhere, etc.
mylicon/ little tummies gas drops
pacifiers (ds loves soothies) and a clip on holder (I actually clip it to myself- not ds)
NEWBORN sized clothes- I don't care how many people tell u ur baby will "skip right to 3 months" size- he/she will end up with no clothes that fit for like 3 weeks if u don't get at least some nb sleep n plays/ onesies.
something for white noise and make sure it's a noise U can tolerate, lol.
diaper rash cream- for us a lot of trial and error brought us to desitin maximum strength
peewees or other absorbent paper liners for on top of the changing table or u will have to change the cover 10 zillion times.
If I think of anything else I desperately ran to BRU for in the last 5 weeks I'll add it, lol.
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:27 PM |
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mnmsoinlove
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
Posted by BrinaEsq
cheapo cloth diapers to use as burp cloths, wipe diaper cream off ur hands, stop pee from flying everywhere, etc.
mylicon/ little tummies gas drops
pacifiers (ds loves soothies) and a clip on holder (I actually clip it to myself- not ds)
NEWBORN sized clothes- I don't care how many people tell u ur baby will "skip right to 3 months" size- he/she will end up with no clothes that fit for like 3 weeks if u don't get at least some nb sleep n plays/ onesies.
something for white noise and make sure it's a noise U can tolerate, lol.
diaper rash cream- for us a lot of trial and error brought us to desitin maximum strength
peewees or other absorbent paper liners for on top of the changing table or u will have to change the cover 10 zillion times.
If I think of anything else I desperately ran to BRU for in the last 5 weeks I'll add it, lol.
All my friends tell me the same thing make sure I get newborn sized clothing. Than 0-3 months is way too big even on larger babies.
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:32 PM |
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MetsGirl07
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
awesome!
see i need a few things that you ladies had mentioned!
i feel so overwhelmed.. ughh!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:38 PM |
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jgl
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
good post.. keep them coming ladies!!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:41 PM |
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Daisy32
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
Great thread De.....very helpful 
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:45 PM |
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Cookiegobbler
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
I'm gonna add:
Bath tub for the baby
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:51 PM |
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maymama
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
little things that ive picked up recently that i forgot about
small tube of vasaline for the changing table and one for diaper bag (post circumcision)
hand sanitizer for diaper bag
handy wipes for diaper bag (for wiping surfaces)
2 bottles of antibacterial gel for family/friends for the house
q-tips, the baby ones
wipes for sponge bath before real baths
hmmmm what else??
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| Posted 3/30/10 1:03 PM |
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Sunday
In love with a boy named Luca
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
Posted by MetsGirl07
awesome!
see i need a few things that you ladies had mentioned!
i feel so overwhelmed.. ughh!!
Eh, no matter how much u prepare u will still end up sending dh to bru and bbb 10 times in the first week, lol.
If I could re-do my whole registry w/ the hindsight of having baby now I would change so much. Also, I would change a lot of the clothes I bought him. I was so focused on cutesy name brand things like baby's first polo, etc I didn't realize that none of that stuff is even really functional. U wants snaps and zippers and u want feet, lol . I would just change the ratio to something like 90% sleep n plays and onesies etc and 10% jeans type things. Oh and a few sweatsuits have been helpful for trips in the car to the ped and gma's house.
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| Posted 3/30/10 1:23 PM |
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Sunday
In love with a boy named Luca
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
Agreed u want TONS of Purell EVERYWHERE in ur house- it's the only way to get people to use it without constantly barking at them. I have like 6 bottles just strategically around...
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| Posted 3/30/10 1:24 PM |
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MetsGirl07
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
Posted by BrinaEsq
Posted by MetsGirl07
awesome!
see i need a few things that you ladies had mentioned!
i feel so overwhelmed.. ughh!!
Eh, no matter how much u prepare u will still end up sending dh to bru and bbb 10 times in the first week, lol.
If I could re-do my whole registry w/ the hindsight of having baby now I would change so much. Also, I would change a lot of the clothes I bought him. I was so focused on cutesy name brand things like baby's first polo, etc I didn't realize that none of that stuff is even really functional. U wants snaps and zippers and u want feet, lol . I would just change the ratio to something like 90% sleep n plays and onesies etc and 10% jeans type things. Oh and a few sweatsuits have been helpful for trips in the car to the ped and gma's house.
yea i can see sending my DH out for things! haha
but great point about the clothes!
i have been trying to focus on the onesie's .. zippers.. etc.
so thats good to know! they dont have many outfits yet
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| Posted 3/30/10 1:29 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
I don't think it's been mentioned but you will definitely need burp cloths! Last time I got the 12 packs of the plain white ones from Dundee. I think that's the brand. They make great rags when you are done with them 
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| Posted 3/30/10 2:03 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
oh Deanna I am soooooooooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 3:09 PM |
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Lucky09
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
Definitely small tub of vaseline, baby thermometer (my dr's office prefers a rectal temp for accuracy), infant tylenol and those glycerin suppositories for constipation. You can cut them in half for newborns...
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| Posted 3/30/10 3:19 PM |
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mommyIam
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
For infants: gowns and really good swaddle blankets!
Here's my take on it:
We got so many onesies, but hardly use them, maybe will use them more in summer.
I so much prefer putting DS in a gown, easy diaper change and easy to dress and undress him.
I cannot tell you the importance of a really good swaddling blanket. We got a ton of receiving blankets but most of them are served better as burp cloths.
Only one I use is a nice lightweight flannel one, from swaddle designs. I just ordered 3 more, DS swaddled almost all day in them.
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| Posted 3/30/10 3:34 PM |
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Sunday
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
Posted by momytobein2010
For infants: gowns and really good swaddle blankets!
Here's my take on it:
We got so many onesies, but hardly use them, maybe will use them more in summer.
I so much prefer putting DS in a gown, easy diaper change and easy to dress and undress him.
I cannot tell you the importance of a really good swaddling blanket. We got a ton of receiving blankets but most of them are served better as burp cloths.
Only one I use is a nice lightweight flannel one, from swaddle designs. I just ordered 3 more, DS swaddled almost all day in them.
I can't seem to get DS' head through those gowns, lol. Maybe he just has a big head. They're all the same brand though- a 3 pack I got- maybe another brand would work for us. I should try it again.
Also, I agree about receiving blankets. Unless u swaddle (and aren't using a safety blanket) they are pretty much useless.
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| Posted 3/30/10 4:14 PM |
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lucyloo
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
a baby carrier like a bjorn
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Elbee
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Re: please list the must have's for when baby is born!
Diapering/Hygene
*Diapers
*White Petroleum Jelly (for the circumcism).
*Aquafor for any rashes/redness
*Scent Free Disposable Washclothes for diaper changes/sponge baths
* Disposable Changing pad covers --- for changing, after a bath, etc...
* Nail File - you cannot cut their nails for a few weeks but man do they get sharp! So you need to file.
* Alcohol Pads for belly buttons
* Purell in EVERY ROOM. They even sell purell wipes in individual packages for your poketbook.
* Doctors mask (in case you or DH get the sniffles. I got sick within 2 weeks of delivery. My body was completely run down)
Nutrition
* Bottles
* Formula
* Pitcher for formula (if you use powder)
* Nursery Water or other bottled water (if you use powder)
* Burp Cloths and Lap Pads. Bibs were humongous for the first month or so.
Clothing:
*Gowns
*Preemie Clothes (you are having twins, so they may be smaller. My DS was 6 lbs 4 oz and 18" long and he fit into Preemie for 3 weeks)
* Mitts
* Booties/socks
* hats
* Blankets
Gear:
* Car Seat & Base
* Somewhere for babies to sleep/rest (moses basket/basinet/cradle/mini-pack n play, swing). They don't need it all the minute they are born. Just make sure you have something portable in case you want to move them from room to room with you
* Bathtub w/ mesh sling or body sponge. Newborns are soo slippery and the sling helped a ton.
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