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Rachael
I am getting ready to my baby shower registry and I have a small two bedroom 800 Sq ft apartment. What do i really need for the baby and what can I live without. How many sets of clothes do I need to register for and which clothes. Do I need a frilly dress for a newborn? Do I really need a changing table or a changing pad or will a towel do? What size clothes should I register for? Is 30 newborn outfits enough? What is the minimum number of outfits needed? What clothes should I buy? Will a bumbo seat really help me? Do I register for a front or side swinging swing? Do I really need a bassinet? Does my kids need toys if so what? Is there a product that prevents infant roll over? I will be breastfeeding but I am going back to work after 6 weeks, how many bottles and what kind of pump do I need? Is there any additional bottle and breastfeeding supplies needed. Do I need special linens for the crib? Do I need a crib or will a pack and play work? Does the baby really need separate towels and wash cloths or can I just use mine. Do I need baby shampoo or is Dove good for us both. What do I do with the dirty diapers? Is cloth or paper better? How many cloth dapers do I need? Is there a way to make my own wipes? What about home made cloth diapers is there a pattern out there and what kind of cloth is used?
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This isn't the site I found when I first did my search for what stuff I needed for a newborn but this is a good one that I found just now and I listed it as my source. Now to answer some of your questions it's better to get a baby their own towel's and wash cloth's cause a baby's skin is sensitive and have them be actual baby towels and wash cloth's (the fabric should be much softer then regular towel's and wash cloths). I plan on using nipple similar bottle tips but you can use any you want (keep in mind a baby is picky). Also your baby can end up long or smaller then expected so not wise to buy clothes early into the pregnancy. You only need crib bedding if you plan on using a crib (they will be the only ones to fit a bed of that size) and don't need them to be organic or anything unless you insist on it. babies are sensitive way more then adults so you need to use shampoo and soap meant for babies. Also you need to use unscented laundry detergent, no need to be meant for babies just dye and perfume free. Cloth diapers are better for the environment and save money due to being reusable but the choice is really up to you. You would need over 3 cause they will go through a lot in a day and they need to be washed in order to be used again. I personally never planned on making my own wipes so couldn't tell you if you can but they do have really good disposable ones that are safe for sensitive babies skin. Any type of pump works the manual one is the cheapest cost wise. You can just use a crib if you have the room a bassinet is only useful if you can't fit a big crib in your room and want the baby to be in the same room that you sleep in. Toys are good for development so do suggest getting some though a newborn will only have use for one if it sings. They do have blankets that wrap around your newborn and act like a dress without a hole in the bottom.
This isn't the site I found when I first did my search for what stuff I needed for a newborn but this is a good one that I found just now and I listed it as my source. Now to answer some of your questions it's better to get a baby their own towel's and wash cloth's cause a baby's skin is sensitive and have them be actual baby towels and wash cloth's (the fabric should be much softer then regular towel's and wash cloths). I plan on using nipple similar bottle tips but you can use any you want (keep in mind a baby is picky). Also your baby can end up long or smaller then expected so not wise to buy clothes early into the pregnancy. You only need crib bedding if you plan on using a crib (they will be the only ones to fit a bed of that size) and don't need them to be organic or anything unless you insist on it. babies are sensitive way more then adults so you need to use shampoo and soap meant for babies. Also you need to use unscented laundry detergent, no need to be meant for babies just dye and perfume free. Cloth diapers are better for the environment and save money due to being reusable but the choice is really up to you. You would need over 3 cause they will go through a lot in a day and they need to be washed in order to be used again. I personally never planned on making my own wipes so couldn't tell you if you can but they do have really good disposable ones that are safe for sensitive babies skin. Any type of pump works the manual one is the cheapest cost wise. You can just use a crib if you have the room a bassinet is only useful if you can't fit a big crib in your room and want the baby to be in the same room that you sleep in. Toys are good for development so do suggest getting some though a newborn will only have use for one if it sings. They do have blankets that wrap around your newborn and act like a dress without a hole in the bottom.
What is the best toys to get my baby for his first Christmas?
Karen G
I want to get him a toy box for future toys and he won't mind getting that instead of a toy. I just don't know whats the best for toys. I get confused everytime we go to the toy department. The problem we have is that he'll be 1 year old only a month later so its hard to get him 12 month toys for his first christmas and then older toys only a month later. At this point he usually likes the packaging more than whats in it.
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For my son's first Christmas, we gave him diapers. =)
Don't worry so much about the ages listed on boxes. My son plays with just about anything that we help him find interesting. Even if the toy says "18 months" there will be plenty that he will find interesting. Really you only need to watch out for small parts he can swallow or moving parts that can pinch. Other than that, find something that you think fits his personality- animals, trucks, etc- and let him figure it out in his own time.
Also, books are always good. Even if they seem old, they always grow into them. Kids love pictures, plus you can feel like you're helping them learn.
OH- and if they make noise, make sure they have an OFF button. Rule number 1!!!
Right now, my 13 month old son is walking around with a diaper and an empty bowl. Kids love anything they can learn to manipulate. But now I think I'll go help him play with some real toys- my break is over. =)
For my son's first Christmas, we gave him diapers. =)
Don't worry so much about the ages listed on boxes. My son plays with just about anything that we help him find interesting. Even if the toy says "18 months" there will be plenty that he will find interesting. Really you only need to watch out for small parts he can swallow or moving parts that can pinch. Other than that, find something that you think fits his personality- animals, trucks, etc- and let him figure it out in his own time.
Also, books are always good. Even if they seem old, they always grow into them. Kids love pictures, plus you can feel like you're helping them learn.
OH- and if they make noise, make sure they have an OFF button. Rule number 1!!!
Right now, my 13 month old son is walking around with a diaper and an empty bowl. Kids love anything they can learn to manipulate. But now I think I'll go help him play with some real toys- my break is over. =)
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