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mroof!
My husband and I have a ton of things prepared for the baby, but I can't help but feel like I'm forgetting/missing items.
What else am I missing?
Crib
Changing station
Dresser
Car seat
Stroller
Play-pen
Play-yard
Clothing
Diaper bags
Bottles
Chew toys
Stuffed animals
Blankets
Bath tub
Answer
baby monitor -- ideally one with two portable receivers, so you can keep one in your bedroom and one somewhere else in the house (and so you can carry the second one around with you depending on your needs)
diapers/wipes -- don't stock up on too many diapers in the newborn size as most babies outgrow those extremely quickly; have some on hand, and some in the next size (size 1). Even so I wouldn't stock up on too many, you may find that one brand fits your baby better depending on how she's/he's built.
baby carrier -- like the baby bjorn. This can be much more pleasant and convenient than a stroller, good for bonding, and can also be helpful at home if you want to carry your baby a lot at home, either due to parenting philosophy, colic, or whatever. (You can get a front carrier, a hip sling, etc.)
you didn't mention clothing -- onesies, socks, and *hats* -- most body heat is lost from the head...even for those of us who have hair!
bottles/formula -- many moms will disagree with me, but I'm a firm believer in having one bottle and one small can of formula on hand even if you're positive you're going to be breastfeeding. I've known just enough moms who had completely unanticipated problems to believe it's worth a few bucks to buy those items if it can even possibly prevent a new parent from freaking out because the baby is starving and won't latch and there's a freak storm preventing you from getting to the store at 4 am.... But that's me.
Swaddler or Sleep Sack -- you don't want to use blankets with little babies for safety reasons, and swaddling is shown to help with sleeping, fussiness, etc. (The best by far, I've found, is the "Miracle Blanket.")
"medical stuff" -- bulb syringe, thermometer, baby nose drops, gas drops, infant tylenol drops (you never want to give it to your newborn without your doctor telling you to, but you want to have it on hand should you need it), baby nail clipper and baby nail files, gentle baby wash for baths, vaseline (if you have a rectal thermometer, and/or to care for a circumcision site if applicable)
washcloths/towels (the hooded ones are great for babies)
gauze and alcohol, or alcohol swabs -- for the umbilical cord stump (your doctor may recommend you let it dry naturally though, so check)
diaper cream of some sort
pacifiers -- the hospital will probably give you some of the "Soothie" variety, which a lot of parents recommend anyway (and they're one piece so nothing can break off and become a choking hazard)
you listed the crib, so I'm assuming that means you also have crib mattress, mattress protector, and sheets.
not necessary immediately, but I really recommend a boppy pillow -- some women like using it to nurse, but more than that it can be a tremendous help with getting an infant to deal with tummy time!
I agree that you'll probably want a swing or bouncy seat, but you don't need it immediately. If you're registering that's a good type of item to register for. (If you buy your own: get a bouncy seat that vibrates if you get a bouncy; if you get a swing get one that can easily be changed from side/side (cradle) swinging to front/back swinging, and preferably with music options and gizmos to look at.)
That's all I can think of right now.
Congratulations, and good luck!
baby monitor -- ideally one with two portable receivers, so you can keep one in your bedroom and one somewhere else in the house (and so you can carry the second one around with you depending on your needs)
diapers/wipes -- don't stock up on too many diapers in the newborn size as most babies outgrow those extremely quickly; have some on hand, and some in the next size (size 1). Even so I wouldn't stock up on too many, you may find that one brand fits your baby better depending on how she's/he's built.
baby carrier -- like the baby bjorn. This can be much more pleasant and convenient than a stroller, good for bonding, and can also be helpful at home if you want to carry your baby a lot at home, either due to parenting philosophy, colic, or whatever. (You can get a front carrier, a hip sling, etc.)
you didn't mention clothing -- onesies, socks, and *hats* -- most body heat is lost from the head...even for those of us who have hair!
bottles/formula -- many moms will disagree with me, but I'm a firm believer in having one bottle and one small can of formula on hand even if you're positive you're going to be breastfeeding. I've known just enough moms who had completely unanticipated problems to believe it's worth a few bucks to buy those items if it can even possibly prevent a new parent from freaking out because the baby is starving and won't latch and there's a freak storm preventing you from getting to the store at 4 am.... But that's me.
Swaddler or Sleep Sack -- you don't want to use blankets with little babies for safety reasons, and swaddling is shown to help with sleeping, fussiness, etc. (The best by far, I've found, is the "Miracle Blanket.")
"medical stuff" -- bulb syringe, thermometer, baby nose drops, gas drops, infant tylenol drops (you never want to give it to your newborn without your doctor telling you to, but you want to have it on hand should you need it), baby nail clipper and baby nail files, gentle baby wash for baths, vaseline (if you have a rectal thermometer, and/or to care for a circumcision site if applicable)
washcloths/towels (the hooded ones are great for babies)
gauze and alcohol, or alcohol swabs -- for the umbilical cord stump (your doctor may recommend you let it dry naturally though, so check)
diaper cream of some sort
pacifiers -- the hospital will probably give you some of the "Soothie" variety, which a lot of parents recommend anyway (and they're one piece so nothing can break off and become a choking hazard)
you listed the crib, so I'm assuming that means you also have crib mattress, mattress protector, and sheets.
not necessary immediately, but I really recommend a boppy pillow -- some women like using it to nurse, but more than that it can be a tremendous help with getting an infant to deal with tummy time!
I agree that you'll probably want a swing or bouncy seat, but you don't need it immediately. If you're registering that's a good type of item to register for. (If you buy your own: get a bouncy seat that vibrates if you get a bouncy; if you get a swing get one that can easily be changed from side/side (cradle) swinging to front/back swinging, and preferably with music options and gizmos to look at.)
That's all I can think of right now.
Congratulations, and good luck!
Baby Video Monitors??
flierchic
Anyone know what brand of video monitor is good quality and can record?? Any cheap prices of it somewhere? Thanx
Answer
I don' think they record. Mine is live feed - Safety 1st brand from Babies R Us. It's called a monitor for a reason, I think what you are looking for is more like a surveillance camera.
I don' think they record. Mine is live feed - Safety 1st brand from Babies R Us. It's called a monitor for a reason, I think what you are looking for is more like a surveillance camera.
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