16-09-2004, 05:44 PM
Hi there B-O-L. Congratulations on the new baby ... how far are you, and when is the baby due? I hope that you have a wonderful pregnancy with no complications, ... treasure even that.
MUST HAVES;
1. Carry cot
2. Pram/buggy
3. disposable nappies
4. Body suits ... the type that fastens between the legs (but saying that, I don't think you'll find vests without the fasteners these days!)
5. You do not really need a cot for the first 6 weeks to 3 months as you can use the carry cot til then, but after that, a cot is a must.
6. Baby ring for baby to sit in while in the bath, but that is also only for once the baby can sit on its own, at about 6 months
7. Bath Mat
8. You can never have too many bibs, but I did find that just tying a terry nappy around my babies necks covered a larger area, and gave one more cloth to clean baby's mouth and hands with afterwards.
9. Nappy cream for nappy rash. Sudocrem is good, but most of the creams have the same essential ingredients, and once can make do with cornflour to keep the skin dry.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
1. Baby bath
2. baby wipes (they are always on BOGOF offers at the supermarkets)
3. Those portable car seats that fit in the car and carried around with the baby in
4. Those bouncer thingey's you fit onto the door frame and the baby bounces in it
WASTE OF MONEY
1. baby monitors
2. bottle warmer
3. walking ring
I'm sure there are many many more others can think of but I hope this give you food for thought.
In the mean time, enjoy this time ... its a magical time.
MUST HAVES;
1. Carry cot
2. Pram/buggy
3. disposable nappies
4. Body suits ... the type that fastens between the legs (but saying that, I don't think you'll find vests without the fasteners these days!)
5. You do not really need a cot for the first 6 weeks to 3 months as you can use the carry cot til then, but after that, a cot is a must.
6. Baby ring for baby to sit in while in the bath, but that is also only for once the baby can sit on its own, at about 6 months
7. Bath Mat
8. You can never have too many bibs, but I did find that just tying a terry nappy around my babies necks covered a larger area, and gave one more cloth to clean baby's mouth and hands with afterwards.
9. Nappy cream for nappy rash. Sudocrem is good, but most of the creams have the same essential ingredients, and once can make do with cornflour to keep the skin dry.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
1. Baby bath
2. baby wipes (they are always on BOGOF offers at the supermarkets)
3. Those portable car seats that fit in the car and carried around with the baby in
4. Those bouncer thingey's you fit onto the door frame and the baby bounces in it
WASTE OF MONEY
1. baby monitors
2. bottle warmer
3. walking ring
I'm sure there are many many more others can think of but I hope this give you food for thought.
In the mean time, enjoy this time ... its a magical time.