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Yazmin
What are major things you needed and what are things you bought that you never or could have avoided buying??
Examples;
-gas drops
-humidifier
-changing pad
-shopping cart cover
-nipples ( I'm breast feeding)
-night light
I'm having my first baby so really need some help!
Answer
gas drops - nope. Learning a little baby massage and burping techniques was both free and much more helpful.
humidifier - nope. Doesn't really do all that much unless you are in a very dry place. If you need it, take a shower holding the baby.
changing pad - I got a little flat fabric one, that folds up and can be carried in a bag. Best purchase ever, and can be moved wherever you are, so it was great.
shopping cart cover - nope. The baby can't use it for months - an infant can't hold its head or body up, so the only way a baby goes in a shopping cart at first is in a little car seat thing, or you hold the baby yourself.
nipples - ha, too funny. BUT - I would get some things for breast care. Lanolin, nursing bra without underwire, breastpads, breastfeeding book, and checkout kellymom.com for more breastfeeding info. Lanolin in case the nipples get chafed. I like cotton breastpads but some people liked disposable. No underwire for the bra because sometimes it can pinch under the breast and contribute to clogged ducts. And you need a nursing book for some really important things, like, for example, what to do when your baby starts crying in the first few days because you're not making enough milk.
Many moms, and even ignorant doctors, will try to get you to switch to formula then. Except your body will constantly not make enough milk, for the first few days of nursing and every time the baby goes through a growth spurt. And all you have to do is let the baby nurse like a fiend as often as they want, which signals the body to make MORE milk, and within a day or two you have a happier baby and your body has caught up in milk production.
night light - I would look for one that will still be safe when baby is older and trying to chew on everything.
My essential purchases:
1. A very tough, completely washable, back pack with numerous pockets. This makes the BEST diaper bag ever. Most diaper bags you see will have these 'waterproofed' coatings that are terrible, crack, and most diaper bags I've seen fall apart very quickly. A good backpack means your hands are free to hold the baby, and they are more versatile.
2. Baby car seat. A combination one, with a baby seat that can clip in to a larger seat that is toddler sized - is the most useful. But can be more expensive, too.
3. Shade for the windows in the car - the baby can't move well to turn his/her face out of the sun, so there are little shades with suction cups that can be purchased to put in car windows do keep the sun from the baby's face.
4. Some soft flannel baby washcloths and blankets.
5. baby sling - best thing ever. I would NOT get one that holds the baby upright with something between their legs. Some studies have shown that this position puts too much pressure on the crotch area, especially for little boys, and can actually impede blood flow there for boys. 0.0 A versatile sling, where the baby can lie down sideways, is even better because once they get a little older, they can nurse in the sling, too.
6. Meals for YOU. You will be more tired than you ever have been in your entire life those first few months. If you have some pre-made meals for yourself, your life will be unbelievably easier.
7. baby nail clippers - please don't get those baby mittens. They make it harder for the baby to learn how to use their hands and to explore the world around them.
8. Get your partner to agree to change baby diapers in the evening when you feed the baby. It'll get you the sleep you need a little more.
gas drops - nope. Learning a little baby massage and burping techniques was both free and much more helpful.
humidifier - nope. Doesn't really do all that much unless you are in a very dry place. If you need it, take a shower holding the baby.
changing pad - I got a little flat fabric one, that folds up and can be carried in a bag. Best purchase ever, and can be moved wherever you are, so it was great.
shopping cart cover - nope. The baby can't use it for months - an infant can't hold its head or body up, so the only way a baby goes in a shopping cart at first is in a little car seat thing, or you hold the baby yourself.
nipples - ha, too funny. BUT - I would get some things for breast care. Lanolin, nursing bra without underwire, breastpads, breastfeeding book, and checkout kellymom.com for more breastfeeding info. Lanolin in case the nipples get chafed. I like cotton breastpads but some people liked disposable. No underwire for the bra because sometimes it can pinch under the breast and contribute to clogged ducts. And you need a nursing book for some really important things, like, for example, what to do when your baby starts crying in the first few days because you're not making enough milk.
Many moms, and even ignorant doctors, will try to get you to switch to formula then. Except your body will constantly not make enough milk, for the first few days of nursing and every time the baby goes through a growth spurt. And all you have to do is let the baby nurse like a fiend as often as they want, which signals the body to make MORE milk, and within a day or two you have a happier baby and your body has caught up in milk production.
night light - I would look for one that will still be safe when baby is older and trying to chew on everything.
My essential purchases:
1. A very tough, completely washable, back pack with numerous pockets. This makes the BEST diaper bag ever. Most diaper bags you see will have these 'waterproofed' coatings that are terrible, crack, and most diaper bags I've seen fall apart very quickly. A good backpack means your hands are free to hold the baby, and they are more versatile.
2. Baby car seat. A combination one, with a baby seat that can clip in to a larger seat that is toddler sized - is the most useful. But can be more expensive, too.
3. Shade for the windows in the car - the baby can't move well to turn his/her face out of the sun, so there are little shades with suction cups that can be purchased to put in car windows do keep the sun from the baby's face.
4. Some soft flannel baby washcloths and blankets.
5. baby sling - best thing ever. I would NOT get one that holds the baby upright with something between their legs. Some studies have shown that this position puts too much pressure on the crotch area, especially for little boys, and can actually impede blood flow there for boys. 0.0 A versatile sling, where the baby can lie down sideways, is even better because once they get a little older, they can nurse in the sling, too.
6. Meals for YOU. You will be more tired than you ever have been in your entire life those first few months. If you have some pre-made meals for yourself, your life will be unbelievably easier.
7. baby nail clippers - please don't get those baby mittens. They make it harder for the baby to learn how to use their hands and to explore the world around them.
8. Get your partner to agree to change baby diapers in the evening when you feed the baby. It'll get you the sleep you need a little more.
Does anyone else ever put their baby on their back when they go jogging?
Mickey Mou
I see the carriers they make to do this but I never see anyone use them. I figure people have more than one kid so it would not be feasable.
I just wondered if I'm the only person consideing this.
Answer
I use a backpack carrier when hiking, I don't jog (since I was a teen *lol*, I was a long distance runner on the track team *lol*)
If the baby can sit well without support then any backpack carrier will do. If they aren't that developed then you need to take special care, generally you need to use a soft carrier (like a wrap) and swaddle the baby. Because of the stress it causes the hips its not recommended to use a swaddle board anymore.
PS Oi people using a proper baby carrier is incredibly comfortable for mom and baby, it does not stress mom's back. You can *easily* wear up to 20-30% of your bodyweight which for a 150lbs woman is 30-45lbs which is about a 2-4 year old.
And in case you haven't noticed babies like being bounced. Ever heard of the "colic drop", then there's all those bouncers and jumpers on the market. Daddy throwing the baby into the air, etc. I know lots of moms that end up on their yoga ball bouncing up and down vigorously to soothe a tiny baby, if jogging is your thing than go for it, its not like baby won't tell you if they don't enjoy it.
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I use a backpack carrier when hiking, I don't jog (since I was a teen *lol*, I was a long distance runner on the track team *lol*)
If the baby can sit well without support then any backpack carrier will do. If they aren't that developed then you need to take special care, generally you need to use a soft carrier (like a wrap) and swaddle the baby. Because of the stress it causes the hips its not recommended to use a swaddle board anymore.
PS Oi people using a proper baby carrier is incredibly comfortable for mom and baby, it does not stress mom's back. You can *easily* wear up to 20-30% of your bodyweight which for a 150lbs woman is 30-45lbs which is about a 2-4 year old.
And in case you haven't noticed babies like being bounced. Ever heard of the "colic drop", then there's all those bouncers and jumpers on the market. Daddy throwing the baby into the air, etc. I know lots of moms that end up on their yoga ball bouncing up and down vigorously to soothe a tiny baby, if jogging is your thing than go for it, its not like baby won't tell you if they don't enjoy it.
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