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I was just wondering what are some of the things you could not live without when baby arrived. I am 26 weeks along with our little girl. Thank you for your help.
Answer
When preparing for a new baby, there are so many things you will need. It can be overwhelming, but here at Hip and Little, we insist that shopping should be fun! Here is our new baby checklist for the necessities, as well as a few cute optional items. Use it to plan your registry or your own shopping excursions.
Clothing - Necessities:
___ 6 - 12 bodysuits or baby Ts (depending on how often you want to do laundry). Shirts that snap or tie on the side are helpful for babies who don't like things going over their heads.
___ 6 - 9 pairs of soft, comfy pants.
___ 3 - 5 newborn gowns. These are great for quick diaper changes, especially when baby is sleepy.
___ 6 - 12 soft pjs.
___ 3 - 5 soft knit caps.
___ tons of socks and booties (these disappear quickly!)
___ 8 - 12 bibs
Clothing - Extras
___ 2 sweaters if the weather will be chilly.
___ 1 adorable take-home outfit.
___ Christening or other newborn welcoming ceremony clothing.
___ Tiny little fancy outfits that may never be worn.
Nursery - Necessities
___ Crib (unless you are planning on cosleeping).
___ Crib mattress
___ 2 Crib mattress pads
___ 3 - 5 Crib sheets
___ Cosleeper and sheets
___ Crib mobile (and possibly one for the changing table as well).
___ Dresser and/or changing table. There are many cute combos now that have a removable changing table top on a child-safe dresser.
___ Changing pad.
___ 2 - 4 Changing pad covers.
___ Shelves and bins for books and toys.
___ A clothing hamper
Nursery - Extras
___ Crib bedding set
___ Rocking chair or glider
___ Nursery artwork
___ A fun, colorful rug
___ A moses basket
___ Washable curtains (avoid having window blinds in the nursery because of safety issues).
___ Lamp (preferrably one that is not too bright, so it doesn't wake your baby further in the middle of the night) or nightlight.
___ music box or radio with lullaby CDs
___ Wooden closet hangers
___ Armoire or closet organizer
___ A cradle or bassinet
___ Diaper stacker
Baby Gear - Necessities
___ A baby carrier or sling
___ 4 - 6 receiving blankets
___ Infant carseat
___ Car sunshade (preferably the kind that sticks onto the window).
___ Car mirror (so your newborn can see you while facing backwards).
___ Stroller
___ High chair
___ Baby swing and/or bouncy seat
___ Tons of burp cloths
Bath - Necessities
___ Baby bathtub
___ 2 - 4 hooded towels
___ A dozen or so washcloths
___ Baby soap and shampoo
___ Cotton swaps and alcohol (for umbilical stump care).
___ Bath toys
Diapering
___ diapers
___ diaper pail
___ baby wipes
___ travel wipe container
___ diaper bag
___ changing pad
___ diaper ointment
Breastfeeding - Necessities
___ Box of disposable breast pads
___ 6 - 8 washable breast pads
___ 5 - 7 nursing bras
___ nursing tops and pajamas
___ Lanolin nipple cream (such as Lansinoh)
___ Boppy or other nursing pillow
___ Phone number of your local La Leche and/or lactation consultant
___ Breastpump, bottles and accessories (if needed)
Bottle Feeding - Necessites
___ 6 - 8 bottles
___ Newborn nipples
___ Bottle brush and drying rack
___ Bottle sterilizer
___ Formula
Safety - Necessities
___ Outlet covers (enough for your home outlets, plus a few for travel).
___ Cabinet locks
___ Baby monitor
___ Safety gates
___ Oven lock
___ Toilet locks
___ Earthquake straps (if you live in a earthquake-prone area)
___ Cord winders
___ CPR / First Aid class for you and family, babysitters, etc.
___ First Aid kit
___ Spout cover for bath tub
___ Playpen
Baby Health/Care
___ Pain reliever / fever reducer as recommended by your pediatrician
___ Thermometers (rectal and ear)
___ Baby size nail clippers
___ Hair brush
___ Teething ring / toy
Saving Memories
___ Camera (still and/or video)
___ Film, photo paper, and/or video cassettes
___ Scrapbook or photo album
___ Baby book and/or journal
___ Picture frames
___ Handprint/footprint keepsake kits
___ Personalized blanket or other custom item
___ Storage box for keepsakes such as the hospital bracelet, first haircut curls, etc.
It seems like a lot, but remember that you will receive much of these items as gifts and you can spread the rest out over time. Enjoy shopping for your baby!
When preparing for a new baby, there are so many things you will need. It can be overwhelming, but here at Hip and Little, we insist that shopping should be fun! Here is our new baby checklist for the necessities, as well as a few cute optional items. Use it to plan your registry or your own shopping excursions.
Clothing - Necessities:
___ 6 - 12 bodysuits or baby Ts (depending on how often you want to do laundry). Shirts that snap or tie on the side are helpful for babies who don't like things going over their heads.
___ 6 - 9 pairs of soft, comfy pants.
___ 3 - 5 newborn gowns. These are great for quick diaper changes, especially when baby is sleepy.
___ 6 - 12 soft pjs.
___ 3 - 5 soft knit caps.
___ tons of socks and booties (these disappear quickly!)
___ 8 - 12 bibs
Clothing - Extras
___ 2 sweaters if the weather will be chilly.
___ 1 adorable take-home outfit.
___ Christening or other newborn welcoming ceremony clothing.
___ Tiny little fancy outfits that may never be worn.
Nursery - Necessities
___ Crib (unless you are planning on cosleeping).
___ Crib mattress
___ 2 Crib mattress pads
___ 3 - 5 Crib sheets
___ Cosleeper and sheets
___ Crib mobile (and possibly one for the changing table as well).
___ Dresser and/or changing table. There are many cute combos now that have a removable changing table top on a child-safe dresser.
___ Changing pad.
___ 2 - 4 Changing pad covers.
___ Shelves and bins for books and toys.
___ A clothing hamper
Nursery - Extras
___ Crib bedding set
___ Rocking chair or glider
___ Nursery artwork
___ A fun, colorful rug
___ A moses basket
___ Washable curtains (avoid having window blinds in the nursery because of safety issues).
___ Lamp (preferrably one that is not too bright, so it doesn't wake your baby further in the middle of the night) or nightlight.
___ music box or radio with lullaby CDs
___ Wooden closet hangers
___ Armoire or closet organizer
___ A cradle or bassinet
___ Diaper stacker
Baby Gear - Necessities
___ A baby carrier or sling
___ 4 - 6 receiving blankets
___ Infant carseat
___ Car sunshade (preferably the kind that sticks onto the window).
___ Car mirror (so your newborn can see you while facing backwards).
___ Stroller
___ High chair
___ Baby swing and/or bouncy seat
___ Tons of burp cloths
Bath - Necessities
___ Baby bathtub
___ 2 - 4 hooded towels
___ A dozen or so washcloths
___ Baby soap and shampoo
___ Cotton swaps and alcohol (for umbilical stump care).
___ Bath toys
Diapering
___ diapers
___ diaper pail
___ baby wipes
___ travel wipe container
___ diaper bag
___ changing pad
___ diaper ointment
Breastfeeding - Necessities
___ Box of disposable breast pads
___ 6 - 8 washable breast pads
___ 5 - 7 nursing bras
___ nursing tops and pajamas
___ Lanolin nipple cream (such as Lansinoh)
___ Boppy or other nursing pillow
___ Phone number of your local La Leche and/or lactation consultant
___ Breastpump, bottles and accessories (if needed)
Bottle Feeding - Necessites
___ 6 - 8 bottles
___ Newborn nipples
___ Bottle brush and drying rack
___ Bottle sterilizer
___ Formula
Safety - Necessities
___ Outlet covers (enough for your home outlets, plus a few for travel).
___ Cabinet locks
___ Baby monitor
___ Safety gates
___ Oven lock
___ Toilet locks
___ Earthquake straps (if you live in a earthquake-prone area)
___ Cord winders
___ CPR / First Aid class for you and family, babysitters, etc.
___ First Aid kit
___ Spout cover for bath tub
___ Playpen
Baby Health/Care
___ Pain reliever / fever reducer as recommended by your pediatrician
___ Thermometers (rectal and ear)
___ Baby size nail clippers
___ Hair brush
___ Teething ring / toy
Saving Memories
___ Camera (still and/or video)
___ Film, photo paper, and/or video cassettes
___ Scrapbook or photo album
___ Baby book and/or journal
___ Picture frames
___ Handprint/footprint keepsake kits
___ Personalized blanket or other custom item
___ Storage box for keepsakes such as the hospital bracelet, first haircut curls, etc.
It seems like a lot, but remember that you will receive much of these items as gifts and you can spread the rest out over time. Enjoy shopping for your baby!
Trying for a baby?
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My husband and I love the idea of having a family and can't wait to get pregnant so we make sure to follow the fertile days on our calendar and we were only able to do it on 2 of the fertile days this month..this probably sounds so stupid but do you think I will get pregnant or have to try and try? I want a baby sooo much!
Answer
1. Have sex three times a week.
Having regular sex is the best way to get pregnant. Couples often try to time everything perfectly for ovulation but do not have sex when they think they are not ovulating. It is true that sex that is not within the time of ovulation will not result in pregnancy. However, because women do not always ovulate when they think they will, having sex three times a week will help to a woman cover her bases, so to speak, and not miss an opportunity to get pregnant.
2. Use an ovulation prediction kit or fertility monitor.
Using an ovulation kit to predict when you are ovulating will improve your chances of getting pregnant. For many women charting or other methods of ovulation prediction are too confusing. Ovulation prediction kits work by reading LH surges prior to ovulation. They are relatively easy to use and are generally accurate for predicting ovulation. Fertility monitors, such as the Clear Blue Easy monitor, are also a worthwhile investment if you would like to get pregnant faster. Fertility monitors are similar to ovulation prediction kits in that they read changes in LH but they also read changes in other hormones and donât require any guesswork for couples. They are easy to use and will tell you when the best time to get pregnant is.
3. Have sex before ovulation (not after).
Sometimes couples get confused about the best time to have sex in relationship to ovulation. You have a small window of time each month to get pregnant. After a woman ovulates the egg will survive approximately 24 hours. Sperm, on the other hand, will live for up to three to five days. This is why having sex two to three days before ovulation will increase your chances of getting pregnant. Donât wait until the day you ovulate to have sex. Your partnerâs sperm will last longer than your egg and you donât want to miss an opportunity by waiting.
4. Donât rely on the Calendar method for predicting ovulation.
A lot of couples have heard to have sex around day fourteen of your cycle. This is based on the calendar method and assumes that you have a regular 28-day cycle and ovulate mid-cycle. Although this is better than just picking an arbitrary day to have sex, it is not a very accurate way to predict when you ovulate. Many women do not ovulate on day fourteen and knowing precisely when you ovulate will help you time intercourse better. Ovulation prediction kits, looking at previous months bbt charts, or watching for body cues will help you to determine when you ovulate.
5. Charting may not be the best way to predict ovulation.
Charting is great for tracking your cycle but it does have disadvantages. By the time you can see ovulation on a bbt chart, you have already ovulated. It is good to chart so you can track your cycles, see if you ovulate the same time each month, and also so you can look back on your cycle and see if you timed things right. But if this is your first cycle trying to get pregnant or if you are not ovulating at the same time each month, an ovulation prediction kit would be more helpful.
6. See a doctor before you start trying to get pregnant.
Make sure you are in good health and have had a regular check up from your OBGYN or medical provider. Untreated infections, sexually transmitted diseases, or poor health can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Its good to see a doctor as well as start taking prenatal vitamins prior to trying to conceive.
7. Donât smoke, drink alcohol, or abuse drugs when trying to get pregnant.
This may seem like common sense but many women do try to get pregnant while smoking, drinking or using drugs. Smoking, drugs, and alcohol can affect your fertility. It will also affect your unborn child. It is important to stop smoking or using drugs and alcohol before getting pregnant and not wait until you find out you are pregnant.
8. Have enjoyable sex.
Sometimes when couples are trying to conceive, sex becomes a job or function of reproduction and is not as enjoyable. Plan a romantic evening or try something different to spice things up. How you are feeling sexually may factor into your chances of getting pregnant. Some researchers believe that having an orgasm during sex increases your chances of getting pregnant. For women, the spasmic movements of orgasm will help pull the sperm into the uterus and for men a better orgasm may increase the manâs sperm count.
9. Have sex in positions that keep sperm inside the vagina longer.
The missionary position is a good position to use when trying to get pregnant. Avoid positions where the woman is on top. Gravity will allow sperm to leak out with these positions. Also try placing a pillow under your hips to help tilt your pelvis and keep the sperm in longer. Donât get up right after sex. Try to relax and allow the sperm to stay in the vagina as long as possible.
10. There is no such thing as trying too hard to get pregnant.
Most couples get pregnant within a year of trying. If you have not gotten pregnant within a year consult your doctor for advice.
1. Have sex three times a week.
Having regular sex is the best way to get pregnant. Couples often try to time everything perfectly for ovulation but do not have sex when they think they are not ovulating. It is true that sex that is not within the time of ovulation will not result in pregnancy. However, because women do not always ovulate when they think they will, having sex three times a week will help to a woman cover her bases, so to speak, and not miss an opportunity to get pregnant.
2. Use an ovulation prediction kit or fertility monitor.
Using an ovulation kit to predict when you are ovulating will improve your chances of getting pregnant. For many women charting or other methods of ovulation prediction are too confusing. Ovulation prediction kits work by reading LH surges prior to ovulation. They are relatively easy to use and are generally accurate for predicting ovulation. Fertility monitors, such as the Clear Blue Easy monitor, are also a worthwhile investment if you would like to get pregnant faster. Fertility monitors are similar to ovulation prediction kits in that they read changes in LH but they also read changes in other hormones and donât require any guesswork for couples. They are easy to use and will tell you when the best time to get pregnant is.
3. Have sex before ovulation (not after).
Sometimes couples get confused about the best time to have sex in relationship to ovulation. You have a small window of time each month to get pregnant. After a woman ovulates the egg will survive approximately 24 hours. Sperm, on the other hand, will live for up to three to five days. This is why having sex two to three days before ovulation will increase your chances of getting pregnant. Donât wait until the day you ovulate to have sex. Your partnerâs sperm will last longer than your egg and you donât want to miss an opportunity by waiting.
4. Donât rely on the Calendar method for predicting ovulation.
A lot of couples have heard to have sex around day fourteen of your cycle. This is based on the calendar method and assumes that you have a regular 28-day cycle and ovulate mid-cycle. Although this is better than just picking an arbitrary day to have sex, it is not a very accurate way to predict when you ovulate. Many women do not ovulate on day fourteen and knowing precisely when you ovulate will help you time intercourse better. Ovulation prediction kits, looking at previous months bbt charts, or watching for body cues will help you to determine when you ovulate.
5. Charting may not be the best way to predict ovulation.
Charting is great for tracking your cycle but it does have disadvantages. By the time you can see ovulation on a bbt chart, you have already ovulated. It is good to chart so you can track your cycles, see if you ovulate the same time each month, and also so you can look back on your cycle and see if you timed things right. But if this is your first cycle trying to get pregnant or if you are not ovulating at the same time each month, an ovulation prediction kit would be more helpful.
6. See a doctor before you start trying to get pregnant.
Make sure you are in good health and have had a regular check up from your OBGYN or medical provider. Untreated infections, sexually transmitted diseases, or poor health can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Its good to see a doctor as well as start taking prenatal vitamins prior to trying to conceive.
7. Donât smoke, drink alcohol, or abuse drugs when trying to get pregnant.
This may seem like common sense but many women do try to get pregnant while smoking, drinking or using drugs. Smoking, drugs, and alcohol can affect your fertility. It will also affect your unborn child. It is important to stop smoking or using drugs and alcohol before getting pregnant and not wait until you find out you are pregnant.
8. Have enjoyable sex.
Sometimes when couples are trying to conceive, sex becomes a job or function of reproduction and is not as enjoyable. Plan a romantic evening or try something different to spice things up. How you are feeling sexually may factor into your chances of getting pregnant. Some researchers believe that having an orgasm during sex increases your chances of getting pregnant. For women, the spasmic movements of orgasm will help pull the sperm into the uterus and for men a better orgasm may increase the manâs sperm count.
9. Have sex in positions that keep sperm inside the vagina longer.
The missionary position is a good position to use when trying to get pregnant. Avoid positions where the woman is on top. Gravity will allow sperm to leak out with these positions. Also try placing a pillow under your hips to help tilt your pelvis and keep the sperm in longer. Donât get up right after sex. Try to relax and allow the sperm to stay in the vagina as long as possible.
10. There is no such thing as trying too hard to get pregnant.
Most couples get pregnant within a year of trying. If you have not gotten pregnant within a year consult your doctor for advice.
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