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Heather R
I'm currently 34 weeks along with my first baby (my little boy)
I was told by my doctor I was no longer able to have children after a miscarried at 16 weeks 5 years ago, so this baby came as a total shock! Me and my husband are over the moon about it! I didn't even know I was pregnant until I was 26 weeks along! I think that is making me go a little crazy in anticipation of Henry, but go with me here...
I'm trying to finish up his room before he arrives, and I just keep thinking that I don't have everything I need. Mommy's or mommy's to be out there please help put my mind at ease, what do you need for a baby room to make sure you are prepared for the first months?
Ive got a lot of things but I still feel like I'm missing things I will need! Ive read tons of baby books about how to prepare and what I will need but I want some opinions from real people.
Any advice would be good. Thanks!
Answer
The truth is you and your baby would be fine with very little-it is mostly about what you are comfortable with and what things you want. It's totally normal to go overboard with your first-especially in your situation-I bought SO MANY useless things when I was pregnant with my son! Now that I'm having my second, in my opinion the bare minimum (besides clothes and diapers):
*something for the baby to sleep in [crib, bassinet, etc]
*infant carseat
*a bouncer OR a swing [most babies will like one OR the other and both ends up being a waste!]
*a form of baby mover/carrier [sling, stroller, however you want to pack them around when they're not in the car]
*baby bath [because most likely the sink will make you paranoid....but if you don't think it will you don't absolutely need it]
There's a LOT of other stuff you can get, but if that was all the accessories you had you would be just fine changing the baby on the floor, using a regular pillow instead of a special "nursing" pillow, using a backpack to haul baby supplies, using regular washclothes and soap instead of special baby stuff...there's a lot of things out there are packaged for new moms because companies know that new moms will buy ANYTHING to feel prepared for their baby...don't get sucked in by "special" (often over priced) things unless you really want them!
Congrats on your baby boy!
The truth is you and your baby would be fine with very little-it is mostly about what you are comfortable with and what things you want. It's totally normal to go overboard with your first-especially in your situation-I bought SO MANY useless things when I was pregnant with my son! Now that I'm having my second, in my opinion the bare minimum (besides clothes and diapers):
*something for the baby to sleep in [crib, bassinet, etc]
*infant carseat
*a bouncer OR a swing [most babies will like one OR the other and both ends up being a waste!]
*a form of baby mover/carrier [sling, stroller, however you want to pack them around when they're not in the car]
*baby bath [because most likely the sink will make you paranoid....but if you don't think it will you don't absolutely need it]
There's a LOT of other stuff you can get, but if that was all the accessories you had you would be just fine changing the baby on the floor, using a regular pillow instead of a special "nursing" pillow, using a backpack to haul baby supplies, using regular washclothes and soap instead of special baby stuff...there's a lot of things out there are packaged for new moms because companies know that new moms will buy ANYTHING to feel prepared for their baby...don't get sucked in by "special" (often over priced) things unless you really want them!
Congrats on your baby boy!
whats a good sling for a summer baby?
two july b
What's a good baby sling to use for a summer baby?
comfy and cool...i also have a 2 yr old so ill need something sturdy while im chasing my first kid. is the sling the same as a carrier? should i get one of each or one that can hold a newborn and an older baby?
thank you were about the same height but i weigh more..
Answer
the two most important things to ensure a good carrier/sling is: SIze of the Parent, and Weight of the Child. A great sling will be of no use if it doesn't fit.
price was not an issue to me so I can't remember what I paid for what, but you can find most of these on eBay if you are not picky regarding the color.
I have purchased (and been given) a total of maybe 6 slings and carriers. Heres my review of them
btw my Post partum weight /height is 126# 5'7"
(I will rank them at the end)
HOTSLING - I got size 3 (way too big for me) and my son hate it, always did, from 8 wks old, at 4 months old, he freakin hates it. My sister is very small (5'1" and about 110#, she bought size 1 and her son enjoyed the ride there). pros - very compact for travel, lightweight. cons - one adult arm is constrained so your are limited (can't fold laundry etc); and my son hated it but it was the wrong size and he fell too low.
MY BABY NEST (available at www.babiesrus.com online) - this uses the concept of a wrap around tie sling but you don't have to tie it. you just slip your arms though and wrap the waist belt around you and under your babies bum. (I got a medium, and even called the company rep and she told me she was the same size as me and she uses a medium). Again, I needed the small. My son sinks too low and it pulls on my shoulders and back. THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST TYPE WRAP SLING THAT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE TIED OR WRAPPED EACH TIME. It's a pretty amazing little invention, just get a size smaller than you think you are b/c the spandex material is very very stretchy. Pros - comfortable for both mommy and baby if you get the right size, baby can be worn front, back and hip. cons - material stretches out after about 10 minutes of wearing. My husband also says it looks gay and he won't wear it.
SLEEPY WRAP - also a great wrap and my son actually likes this one. It's not that difficult to tie but does take some practice. The pros: comfortable for baby, can wear front/back/side, and one size fits all. Can accommodate toddlers as well as infants cons - also stretchy material, cant' really wear more than 30 min
SlingLing - nice and cool. some babies/parents don't feel secure with it
BABY BJORN - structured type carrier, pros - simple on/off. I can do it without other adult helping. my husband will wear it. baby worn in front but can face parent or outward. cons - not as comfortable for parent when baby weighs 20 pounds or more. can't wear on back. has metal in the clips so you have to take it off when you go through metal detectors at airport.
DEUTER - a great concept if you are over 5'7" tall. I am right on the borderline of this being comfortable. it's basically a backpack that has a seated compartment for an infant/up to maybe a 24month old. Pros - don't have to carry a separate diaper bag, Baby sits in more of a seat like position, good for Disneyland / going on long hikes where you don't want to carry a purse/other bags. Cons - not for short people, or even average height person, also remember it has a full back pack built in. This is a bit of overkill for just puttering around the house.
AND THE WINNER IS:
Ergo Baby Carrier.
Pros - baby can be worn front side and back, newborns (with special insert) and 3 yr olds fit comfortably in it. can purchase a separate small backpack to attatch to the carrier
very comfortable to both parent and baby
cons- it's kinda thick but that's what makes it comfortable. They were designed in hawaii and it's pretty hot there so I think it's ok for summer use.
some people complain about the price. I say better to buy one good one than go through 5 others before you find this one (but in all honesty the My Baby Nest one is awesome but I was just told the wrong size to buy - mis informed by customer service employee).
the two most important things to ensure a good carrier/sling is: SIze of the Parent, and Weight of the Child. A great sling will be of no use if it doesn't fit.
price was not an issue to me so I can't remember what I paid for what, but you can find most of these on eBay if you are not picky regarding the color.
I have purchased (and been given) a total of maybe 6 slings and carriers. Heres my review of them
btw my Post partum weight /height is 126# 5'7"
(I will rank them at the end)
HOTSLING - I got size 3 (way too big for me) and my son hate it, always did, from 8 wks old, at 4 months old, he freakin hates it. My sister is very small (5'1" and about 110#, she bought size 1 and her son enjoyed the ride there). pros - very compact for travel, lightweight. cons - one adult arm is constrained so your are limited (can't fold laundry etc); and my son hated it but it was the wrong size and he fell too low.
MY BABY NEST (available at www.babiesrus.com online) - this uses the concept of a wrap around tie sling but you don't have to tie it. you just slip your arms though and wrap the waist belt around you and under your babies bum. (I got a medium, and even called the company rep and she told me she was the same size as me and she uses a medium). Again, I needed the small. My son sinks too low and it pulls on my shoulders and back. THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST TYPE WRAP SLING THAT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE TIED OR WRAPPED EACH TIME. It's a pretty amazing little invention, just get a size smaller than you think you are b/c the spandex material is very very stretchy. Pros - comfortable for both mommy and baby if you get the right size, baby can be worn front, back and hip. cons - material stretches out after about 10 minutes of wearing. My husband also says it looks gay and he won't wear it.
SLEEPY WRAP - also a great wrap and my son actually likes this one. It's not that difficult to tie but does take some practice. The pros: comfortable for baby, can wear front/back/side, and one size fits all. Can accommodate toddlers as well as infants cons - also stretchy material, cant' really wear more than 30 min
SlingLing - nice and cool. some babies/parents don't feel secure with it
BABY BJORN - structured type carrier, pros - simple on/off. I can do it without other adult helping. my husband will wear it. baby worn in front but can face parent or outward. cons - not as comfortable for parent when baby weighs 20 pounds or more. can't wear on back. has metal in the clips so you have to take it off when you go through metal detectors at airport.
DEUTER - a great concept if you are over 5'7" tall. I am right on the borderline of this being comfortable. it's basically a backpack that has a seated compartment for an infant/up to maybe a 24month old. Pros - don't have to carry a separate diaper bag, Baby sits in more of a seat like position, good for Disneyland / going on long hikes where you don't want to carry a purse/other bags. Cons - not for short people, or even average height person, also remember it has a full back pack built in. This is a bit of overkill for just puttering around the house.
AND THE WINNER IS:
Ergo Baby Carrier.
Pros - baby can be worn front side and back, newborns (with special insert) and 3 yr olds fit comfortably in it. can purchase a separate small backpack to attatch to the carrier
very comfortable to both parent and baby
cons- it's kinda thick but that's what makes it comfortable. They were designed in hawaii and it's pretty hot there so I think it's ok for summer use.
some people complain about the price. I say better to buy one good one than go through 5 others before you find this one (but in all honesty the My Baby Nest one is awesome but I was just told the wrong size to buy - mis informed by customer service employee).
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