When to set up baby stuff?

So I am 33+ weeks and the baby's room is all set up and everything but I was wondering at what point did everyone set up their stroller, pack n play, bouncy seat etc. How many weeks? or did you wait until after baby came?

I don't want to have everything sitting out too soon...

Thanks!!

Re: When to set up baby stuff?

I have nothing "setup" just yet and I am 37 weeks. I really should though, so don't go by me!

Message edited 11/12/2006 3:16:45 PM.

Re: When to set up baby stuff?

I'm 32+ and nothing except crib which we just put together. We won't even have the shower until 35 weeks. We'll probably be rushing to get it done then since DH will leave for 2 weeks the day after.

I figure if baby comes now, he'll be in NICU for a short stay so we'll have a little time. After 34-35 weeks, he'll likely come home with us so we'd better be ready!

Re: When to set up baby stuff?

I am really anxious about this so I have the room all done, her swing put together and a bouncy seat. I don't have the pack and play or stroller set up yet. But I will have DH put the carseat in next weekend just in case.

Re: When to set up baby stuff?

We're not doing anything until after the baby is born... superstition, I suppose.

Re: When to set up baby stuff?

The furniture was delivered & assembled around 34 weeks.

I set up the stroller, swing, bouncy and pack and play at 36 weeks

I installed the car seat and put the bedding in the crib at 37 weeks.

Everything is done but sterilizing the bottles.

Re: When to set up baby stuff?

I got the furniture at 30 weeks.

Started setting things up at 34 weeks.

Washed clothes starting at 34 weeks.

Same as Jodi... I just didn't to sterilze the bottles.

Now just waiting for these babies to come.

Message edited 11/12/2006 9:06:48 PM.

Re: When to set up baby stuff?

the nursery took awhile but was finally completely finished last week. I set up the carriage and the packand play last week and dh will be installing the base for the car seat this week. I am due fri.. so I say you should start now.

Re: When to set up baby stuff?

I think once my furniture is delivered, most likely some time in January, then I will set up the babies room. I won't be able to just leave it