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I'm going to be a first time mom and I'm doing a search about all the things that are really necessary in my baby's nursery room. If you have to do it again in what you would spend money or not at all? Besides my questions I appreciate other comments/suggestions that you can add. Thank you.
Newborn:
1. travel system stroller vs Snugrider Snap n Go or else?
2. Crib and Nice bed vs Convertible Crib?
3. Bassinet, Infant Rest or Moses Basket. How many of you put the baby to sleep with you?
4. Baby slings, carriers or else
5. Someone mention that they put a small radio, monitor and a tv. Do you think is something necessary?
6. Diaper Genie or similar vs just a regular trash can?
Answer
I would never buy a quilt set for the crib. They just don't use quilts when they're little.
I would get LARGE receiving blankets. They're great for swaddling. If you learn how to swaddle correctly (see the Happiest Baby on the block, or the associated video) you won't need a swaddling gimmick which just costs money. By about 2 months old, we stopped swaddling our little guy's feet and by about 4 months, he was out of the swaddle all together (Over time I weaned him from it).
We got just a regular crib. I figured if we have another baby, that baby will need the crib and we'll get a bed for our first born.
I didn't get a travel system. We bought a good stroller with big inflatable tires because it can go ANYWHERE (It's a BOB Revolution stroller). I was told to NOT keep your baby in the carseat when not in the car because it can affect their spine (which can ultimately affect their digestion and movement) so a travel system is pointless. We got a convertible carseat by Britax. He can stay rear facing in this seat from birth to whatever age. We're keeping him RFing until at least 2 yo.
I got a used bassinet from a garage sale for $10. It had a vibration mode which was great. It was a great purchase since I lived out on the couch for the first 3 months (that way I could watch tv while I breastfed in the middle of the night - each session was about 45 minutes long). I did bring my baby to sleep with me during the days, when my husband was at work but not when he was home since he's a very deep sleeper.
I LOVE my baby slings and wraps and backpack carrier. I made a moby-like wrap, I bought a maya wrap and I bought a Phil and Teds Metro backpack carrier used. The moby was fantastic for very early on. The maya wrap was great to use when going shopping. You can also seat them in it facing forward, which is nice once they get older. I started using the backpack when my son was 3 months and still use it now (15months). We can interact much more than if he were in a forward facing stroller, which makes both of us happier. Also, now that he's walking - he doesn't want to be in the stroller as much but he'll gladly stay in the carrier so I can get more done.
I would have been more paranoid has I had a video monitor. A friend of mine lost her son (same age as my son) from SIDS at 4.5 months. I got really crazy with checking on my son after that - it would have been way worse if I had a monitor where I could have watched him ALL the time. I do have a cd player in his room and I ALWAYS play music for him before he goes to sleep. He asks for the music now and has just started picking what cd he wants to listen to before bed. Music + crib + sleep sack = sleep time... which brings me to:
Sleep sacks. I have been putting him in them since I stopped swaddling him and so once he sees the sleep sack, he knows he gets story time, milk time and then it's down for bed. I love the sacks because then you don't have to have a blanket in the crib at all, which for us is great because my son throws it of himself right away but then would get cold (especially in the winter).
I don't have a diaper genie - just a garbage with a lid. I also mostly cloth diaper although we use disposables at night. It's a little stinky but I didn't see the point in getting one.The lid blocks the stink enough.
I suggest getting a lot of picture board books - with just one picture per page. My son loves those books and we started looking at them really early on. He started to recognize pictures of dogs and cats and babies at a very early stage and would smile. Now that he's 15 months, he 'reads' to himself a lot. He still looks at the very simple board books as well as more detailed one too (he still doesn't get to have paper paged books when 'reading' to himself yet because they would be all torn up lol). A good collection of board books and/or a library card I say, is a must.
Are you going to breastfeed? I highly recommend Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding, Revised Edition book. Also, find out where lactation consultants are located just in case you need to use one. I highly suggest at least getting a handheld pump so you can have a little time to go out and someone else can parent/babysit. I also suggest getting bamboo breastpads.... if you aren't planning on breastfeeding, just ignore ;)
I would not spend money on a wipes warmer, a bottle warmer (especially if you're breastfeeding), a fancy bassinet, an expensive pack 'n play, a fancy swing, a vibrating bouncy chair. Both the swing and the bouncy chairs are hit and miss for babies - my son didn't like either.
I would be a highchair that changed heights, a travel chair (if you visit a lot), and a baby bouncer - it'll give you some place to put junior when they're more mobile and you have to pee. I hate our exersaucer though - they're loud (thank goodness it was given to us! I would have been so upset had I spent a fortune on it lol).
I would never buy a quilt set for the crib. They just don't use quilts when they're little.
I would get LARGE receiving blankets. They're great for swaddling. If you learn how to swaddle correctly (see the Happiest Baby on the block, or the associated video) you won't need a swaddling gimmick which just costs money. By about 2 months old, we stopped swaddling our little guy's feet and by about 4 months, he was out of the swaddle all together (Over time I weaned him from it).
We got just a regular crib. I figured if we have another baby, that baby will need the crib and we'll get a bed for our first born.
I didn't get a travel system. We bought a good stroller with big inflatable tires because it can go ANYWHERE (It's a BOB Revolution stroller). I was told to NOT keep your baby in the carseat when not in the car because it can affect their spine (which can ultimately affect their digestion and movement) so a travel system is pointless. We got a convertible carseat by Britax. He can stay rear facing in this seat from birth to whatever age. We're keeping him RFing until at least 2 yo.
I got a used bassinet from a garage sale for $10. It had a vibration mode which was great. It was a great purchase since I lived out on the couch for the first 3 months (that way I could watch tv while I breastfed in the middle of the night - each session was about 45 minutes long). I did bring my baby to sleep with me during the days, when my husband was at work but not when he was home since he's a very deep sleeper.
I LOVE my baby slings and wraps and backpack carrier. I made a moby-like wrap, I bought a maya wrap and I bought a Phil and Teds Metro backpack carrier used. The moby was fantastic for very early on. The maya wrap was great to use when going shopping. You can also seat them in it facing forward, which is nice once they get older. I started using the backpack when my son was 3 months and still use it now (15months). We can interact much more than if he were in a forward facing stroller, which makes both of us happier. Also, now that he's walking - he doesn't want to be in the stroller as much but he'll gladly stay in the carrier so I can get more done.
I would have been more paranoid has I had a video monitor. A friend of mine lost her son (same age as my son) from SIDS at 4.5 months. I got really crazy with checking on my son after that - it would have been way worse if I had a monitor where I could have watched him ALL the time. I do have a cd player in his room and I ALWAYS play music for him before he goes to sleep. He asks for the music now and has just started picking what cd he wants to listen to before bed. Music + crib + sleep sack = sleep time... which brings me to:
Sleep sacks. I have been putting him in them since I stopped swaddling him and so once he sees the sleep sack, he knows he gets story time, milk time and then it's down for bed. I love the sacks because then you don't have to have a blanket in the crib at all, which for us is great because my son throws it of himself right away but then would get cold (especially in the winter).
I don't have a diaper genie - just a garbage with a lid. I also mostly cloth diaper although we use disposables at night. It's a little stinky but I didn't see the point in getting one.The lid blocks the stink enough.
I suggest getting a lot of picture board books - with just one picture per page. My son loves those books and we started looking at them really early on. He started to recognize pictures of dogs and cats and babies at a very early stage and would smile. Now that he's 15 months, he 'reads' to himself a lot. He still looks at the very simple board books as well as more detailed one too (he still doesn't get to have paper paged books when 'reading' to himself yet because they would be all torn up lol). A good collection of board books and/or a library card I say, is a must.
Are you going to breastfeed? I highly recommend Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding, Revised Edition book. Also, find out where lactation consultants are located just in case you need to use one. I highly suggest at least getting a handheld pump so you can have a little time to go out and someone else can parent/babysit. I also suggest getting bamboo breastpads.... if you aren't planning on breastfeeding, just ignore ;)
I would not spend money on a wipes warmer, a bottle warmer (especially if you're breastfeeding), a fancy bassinet, an expensive pack 'n play, a fancy swing, a vibrating bouncy chair. Both the swing and the bouncy chairs are hit and miss for babies - my son didn't like either.
I would be a highchair that changed heights, a travel chair (if you visit a lot), and a baby bouncer - it'll give you some place to put junior when they're more mobile and you have to pee. I hate our exersaucer though - they're loud (thank goodness it was given to us! I would have been so upset had I spent a fortune on it lol).
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