List of what to buy

Smudgetake2 · Jan 30, 2011 11:03AM

I know this has been done on every thread going but I always struggle to find a good list. Also, thought perhaps we could tailor our list based on having summer babies...

I have written a list of all the things I can think of but would welcome any suggestions from other June mummies - first timers and more experienced mummies..

baby_vivvybug · Jan 24, 2011 3:10PM

Can you post your list? I'm useless!!

xx

Smudgetake2 · Jan 24, 2011 3:33PM

Yup, sure.

This is my list so I appreciate there are things on there others will not need or are silly, but being a first time mummy I want to enjoy the shopping process! hehe. Feel free to add...

Insulated bottle bag

Safety reins/walking harness

Breast pump

Bottles and teats

Milk pump & save bags

Washing up bowl for breast pump

Formula

Electric Steriliser

Milton

SMA starter pack x 12

Bottle brush

Bouncer seat

Playmat/gym

Highchair

Pram

Car seat

Car seat base

Travel cot?

Sling

Sun shade for pram

Crib/moses basket

Cot

Wardrobe

Draws/changing table

Black out blind

Thermometer

Nightlight

Light that comes on in hall way

Mattress (cot and crib/moses basket)

Blankets x 3 for pram

Blankets x 3 for cot

Sheets x 3 for cot

Sheets x 3 for crib

Sheet x 1 for pram

Waterproof sheet for cot& pram

Sleeping bags various tog

Towels x 2

Flannels x 3

Muslins x 20

Toys etc

Baskets for storage

Baby bath

Toiletries

Cotton wool

Wet wipes

Baby oil

Baby lotion

Sudocrem

Baby bath & shampoo

Talcum powder

Nail clippers

Hair brush

Tooth brush

Nappies

Reusable nappies

Wipes

Reusable nappy Bin

Proper dustbin for room

Changing bag

Changing mat for bedroom

Changing mat for travel

Baby monitor

Soother (taggies)

Dummy

Clothes

Babygrows

Sun hats x 2/3

Soft hospital hat

Socks

Booties/shoes

Mittens

New born cardigan

New born sleepsuits

Light, summer clothes

(Swim suit & paddling pool)

I'm still working on this section! ...

Hospital bag

Breast pads

Comfy bras

Maternity pads

Cheap Knickers

Nightie x 2

Comfy clothes for home

Nipple cream

Bath salts and toiletries etc

Laxatives

Plenty of water

Painkillers

Snacks

Music

Magazine

Flip flops

Towel & flannel

Arnica & lavender oil

Jug

Moist toilet wipes

Fan

First aid kit for all family

digital thermometer (in the ear)

Infacol

Gripe water

Hairband

Pillow

Tens machine

Lip balm

Socks

Dressing gown

Birth plan

Nasal aspirator

Bag for baby (blankets, nappies, formula & bottle, clothes, hats, mittens, socks, going home outfit, comforter)

Bag for hubby (inc: change, phone numbers, ipod, snacks, camera, clothes, water, phone & charger)

Smudgetake2 · Jan 24, 2011 3:34PM

Some of the things are on the list because we have been given them.

Baby_on_Board · Jan 24, 2011 4:17PM

Nice List - I like your hospital bag list as I haven't started that yet!

I'll just post mine, but there are some repeats in there of your list, and you'll have to excuse the Americanisms as I live in the States now!

Baby's nursery checklist:

- Crib or Cot

- Bassinet

- Nursery Decor

- Changing Table / Mat

- Dresser/chest of draws

- Bouncer Seat

- Rocking Chair

- Walker - later on!

- Nightlight

Bedding checklist:

- Crib bedding Sets

- Crib sheets

- Bassinet sheets

- Receiving blankets

- Baby blankets

- Mattresses

- Mattress pads - waterproof

- Bumpers

Feeding essentials:

- Baby bottles - even though BFing as may need to top up with formula

- Nipples/teats

- Breast pump

- Breast milk storage containers /freezing

- Bottle liners - ??? Maybe not these

- Bottle brush

- Bottle rack

- Baby bibs

- Teethers - later on

- Breast pads

- Pacifiers (dummies)

- Highchair - later on

- Nipple Cream/lanolin cream

- Nursing pillow

- Nursing bras

- Bottle Sterilizer

- Bottle warmer - not necessary

- Formula (always ask your pediatrician for recommendation)

Bathing and Health:

- Baby bath tub

- Bath sponge

- Baby soaps and lotions

- Tearless shampoo

- Bath toys

- Baby oil

- Hooded towels

- Ointment

- Baby thermometer

- Vaseline

- Sterile cotton balls

- Baby powder

- Baby nail scissors/clippers

- Baby brush/comb

- Nasal aspirator

- Sunscreen

- Rubbing alcohol

- Q-tips

- Acetaminophen/parcetamol drops

Diapering checklist:

- Cloth diapers - if using these

- Disposable diapers - as backups if using cloth

- Diaper Wipes

- Wash cloths

- Diaper ointment/powder

- Diaper/nappy Bag

- Sealable trash can

Clothing checklist:

- Onesies/ baby grows

- Pajamas

- Sleepers

- Socks and booties

- Baby Shoes

- T-shirts

- Mittens - depending on weather

- Fleece outfits - again, depending on weather

- Sweater

- Jacket

- Bonnet

- Cap

- Hats

- Gowns/kimonos

Safety items:

- Car seat

- Baby monitor

- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm

- Safety gates - later on

- Safety locks/latches - later on

- Corner and edge bumpers - later on

- Outlet covers - later on

Miscellaneous:

- Bath thermometer

- Stroller/ pram

- Toys / rattles / play mat

- Mobiles

- Books on parenting

- Photo Albums

- Humidifier or Vaporizer

- Pacifiers

- Swaddling Blankets

- Portable Play Yard/cot

- Burp cloths

Smudgetake2 · Jan 24, 2011 4:21PM

I am glad to see someone else's list is as long as mine! hehe. I've spotted a few things I am missing so thanks BOB. x

MiniCooperForMe · Jan 25, 2011 6:59AM

OMG you two are the list queens, I'm going to call you Monica 1 and Monica 2

I thought I was well ahead of the game as I'd ordered my pram and got a couple of things at the weekend. Hope there is a print facility on here so I can just print yours off...

MrsS_and_MiniMe · Jan 25, 2011 7:59AM

OMG!!

snap MiniCooper I thought i was organised with the things i'd already got but WOW! i shall be printing your lists of too lol

best get shopping eh!?

caz3006 · Jan 25, 2011 11:07AM

my friends and family take the mick out of me because of my lists, and because I am so organised, will have to show them this they might leave me alone

I don't think you two have anything off so I have nothing to add!! xx

Baby_on_Board · Jan 25, 2011 11:22AM

Glad to be of assistance!!!

It came about while I was still wanting to throw up everyday and I felt completely useless sat on my butt all day, then one day I started to have a bit of a meltdown looking online at all the things I needed so I decided to make the list and do a bunch of research into reveiws of prams, car seats etc. and came up with this list and what brands to buy! I still have a lot to get but I ahve the major items now, car seat, pram, cot, etc. I also find this helps keep me calm and focused when I walk into babies r us as there is just sooooooo much stuff in there and it's easy to think oh I need that or this but then I look at my list and think, really do I need that??? Usually it's no I don't!

Smudgetake2 · Jan 25, 2011 1:29PM

Hehe! When I got married everyone called me Monica! I'm a primary teacher - planning is all I do! I started my list in the long months TTC and then did it properly after I had a minor break down realising when hubby & I go out baby shopping we come back with useless things. I wanted a list to tick things off so I could feel more under control. I'm happy to email if anyone needs but I'm sure you can copy and paste! If I don't write a list I will get really stressed - I am an awful worrier! I also wrote a list of 'good' foods to eat in pg and stuck them on the fridge. I doubt my addiction to chocolate fits in with that plan. About to start my labour plan...hmmm...

Baby_on_Board · Jan 25, 2011 3:06PM

Oh let me know what your good food list is if you don't mind - I don't have one of those and I wasn't really worried about it until recently as I was so sick I just ate what I could, now that has passed I'm thinking I need to eat some better things!

Smudgetake2 · Jan 25, 2011 4:29PM

Ooh I'll have a hunt BOB - I wrote it by hand so can't copy & paste. I have the optimum nutrition in pregnancy book and in the excitement of first few weeks, scoured that for info. I shall have a look for you!

Smudgetake2 · Jan 25, 2011 4:39PM

Protein: chickpeas, lentils, chicken, eggs, sunflower seeds, almonds, frozen peas, cheese & natural yoghurt.

Fibre: wholegrain cereals, baked beans, figs, apricots, broccoli, citrus fruit, whole/brown rice

Vit B: tomatoes, salmon, bananas

Vit C: peppers, watercress, red fruits, citrus

Vit

eggs, salmon, sunlight

Vit K: very green veg

vit E: seeds especially sesame

calcium: almonds, cheddar, corn tortillas, milk, White bread

magnesium: almonds, cooked beans, raisins

zinc: peas, oats, lamb chops

plenty of water and fruit juice

All common sense really! Sorry that list is not very extensive but I had to quickly flick through! I picked out things I new I would eat and things that seemed to repeat. Then I tried to plan my weekly shop to include these things.

Baby_on_Board · Jan 25, 2011 5:00PM

Great! I'm not doing as bad as I thought I was, I seem to have quite a few of these most days now

Thanks for typing that up for me/us!

xhappystrawberryx · Jan 25, 2011 5:21PM

GCing from baby born last year! One item I would suggest, if you're breastfeeding, is Calendula cream (buy from Boots or Neals Yard) - its better than Lansinoh Lanolin in terms of the old adage 'Prevention is better than cure'. I'd be conservative about what you buy before baby is born or in the early months as you receive so many gifts that you start to tire of having so much baby equipment around the house e.g. highchairs etc! x

MiniCooperForMe · Jan 26, 2011 5:48AM

I'm taking a Pregnacare Vitamin tablet and trying to eat the usual fruit and veg and generally stick to the rule everything in moderation apart from the obvious "banned foods" , hoping this should cover all bases. Having said that I shared a chinese takeaway with my mate last night and loved it....well it was her birthday would have been rude not too

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linsey-p · Jan 26, 2011 7:17AM

omg im 21+1 and i have only 20 babygro's/vests and a car seat!!!!! thankfully my mam is buying my cot and my gran is buying my pram!

i feel so disorganised!!

Corinne_Wardle · Jan 26, 2011 7:34AM

wow, those lists are amazing!!!

luckily i dont need much as I have everything from dd who is 9 months. just depends on sex of bubs x

Corinne_Wardle · Jan 26, 2011 7:36AM

BTW i dont know what all of your budgets are like but there is a shop on facebook called baby swap or shop which has quite a lot of great things x

Smudgetake2 · Jan 26, 2011 3:17PM

Oooh thanks for that Cozza. Our budget is ok but we're trying to be tight/sensible as would rather have the money tucked away for maternity leave/emergencies. Being the first baby, I have no idea how we will cope on a reduced income! I am planning for the worst.. hehe. I love ebay! Luckily we bought a really wonderful highchair from a very good friend who had bought top of the range (v.expensive) and needed a quick bit of cash. I like getting a bargain and helping someone else!

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