What do you NEED for a new baby?

[hertsnessex]

Hi,

I am trying to compile a list of things you NEED for a new baby, from nursery (i.e cot, moses basket, black out blind, monitor) to clother (babygros, bibs etc) to feeding (nursing bras, tops, nipple creams, bottles etc) and wondered if any of you great MN'ers could help me? Also a list of the things you DONT need would be great.

I really appreciate your help, i am sure i am missing a few things of my list!

TIA,

Cxxxx

heres the problem with the real hippish deal, megan

especially if you have another kid, they are IMPOSSIBLE. You can't bend down or anything without the baby falling out. You NEVER have your hands free.

Oh and they dig on your shoulders which i find problematic immediately post birth

Really Filly? I'd agree the ring slings aren't massively secure but I'm always bending down with my toddler in a wrap-style sling and it's fine, totally hands free.

don't think anyone else has mentioned it but a camera with lots of free memory (ready) or a new film for all those pictures.

babies don't need a lot really just love, clean clothes/sheets and food.

you might like something luxurious/healing/relaxing ready to help you relax in the bath post birth.

if you have thought about re-usable nappies then you do need to increase the list slightly and ensure you have enough to cover the wash cycle, nappy bucket etc

Actually, being realistic, I'd probably stick with the Wilkinet one I've got now and wish I had earlier. It's not really hippyish, granted, but it's all fabric and I really like it. It seems pretty secure as well.

for reusables you NEED

(really) a washing machine

nappies

a couple of cloth bags-you don't NEED a nappy bucket, though that is getting a bit hardcore really. i was always a bit nervous about soaking nappies with toddlers pootling around.

thats it

ah megan, sling wars

seriously, if you want a sling

a. start another thread.

b. you need to find one that suits you. there is no one right answer. everyone's shape is different, hence strong feelings about different brands.

daisy are you bending down to your toddler with a baby in the sling?

or bending down with the toddler in the sling?

IMO the problems start in the former situtation. Its when you have to bend down a lot to toddler height, sometimes very quickly, with a small, not-yet-clinging-on baby in the sling that the troubles arise. Agreed i have no problems with dd, 22 mo, in a side sling, but really she could hold on on her own anyway.

oh the other problem with ring/side/maya style slings is that you can't easily cuddle a toddler when you have a baby in one (because the baby is so secure in the bjorn, its possible, though obv not ideal)

thank you everryone.

cx