Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Attachment Parents, what baby gear did you use?

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Trying to figure out how much of this is just 'fluff'. Sorry so much is listed. If its easier you can just copy/paste the list and delete out the entries you didn't use. Also, if you have the time, please list reasons why you used or didn't use certain items. THANK YOU!! You can also add to the list if you feel the need.

Infant car seat
Convertible car seat
Basic stroller
"Snap-on" stroller frame
Jogging stroller
Play yard
Baby backpack
Front carrier
Sling or wrap carrier
Diaper bag
Activity Equipment
Swing
Bouncer/bouncy seat
Activity center
Play mat/gym
Doorway jumper
Crib
Changing table
Glider or rocker
Bassinet
Co-sleeper
Hamper
Coordinated crib bedding set
Mobile
Baby Dresser
Decorations
Baby monitor
Bottles and nipples
Highchair
Utensils
Plates and bowls
Cups and sippy cups
Burp cloths
Bottle brush
Bibs
Electric breast pump
Manual breast pump
Nursing bras
Nursing pillow
Baby towel with hood
Infant bathtub
Tub for older baby
Baby washcloths
Brush and comb
Baby nail clippers
Safety gates
Diaper pail
Diaper pail refills
Pacifiers
Humidifier
Birth announcements
Baby book or scrapbook



Answer
I don't know if I'm an attachment parent or not, but from the very little I know about AP I can safely say that I at least share similar views on most things.

These are things we use regularly, if not daily:
Infant car seat
Play yard (although not so much now that my son has outgrown the bassinet part and isn't quite mobile enough to need it again yet)
Sling or wrap carrier (this has been absolutely invaluable to us, we wouldn't want to live without at least one)
Diaper bag; admittedly a small one, and mostly just for daycare and day long trips
Crib, Bassinet; we used the bassinet for the first four months, after that he moved into the crib
Swing, Bouncer/bouncy seat; we only have a travel swing at home, but he does seem to enjoy the bouncy seat at daycare
Bottles and nipples, Bottle brush; I really wanted to breastfeed but was unable to, plus he needs to take a bottle at daycare while I'm at work
Hamper
Baby towel with hood, Baby washcloths, Infant bathtub; admittedly a regular towel would work just as well, but we got a bunch of hooded towels as gifts
Diaper pail; we use a reusable liner (cloth diapers)
Humidifier; this is really more for us than the baby, we've always had to use one during winter
Safety gates; currently being used mostly for the dogs, but I would consider these essential for any house once the baby is mobile
Pacifiers; we use these on and off, he goes through stages where he really likes them and stages where he won't take them
Baby nail clippers; probably not essential, but I do find them easier to control than regular clippers
Changing table; a lot of people say it's a waste of money, but I use mine every single day and it doubles as storage for diapers, wipes, burp rags, and blankets
Glider or rocker; again, not essential, but I LOVE mine and found it very worth the money (we bought it used for about $40)
Bibs; we didn't use them much until we started solids, but now we go through several a day.

Birth announcements, Baby book or scrapbook, Coordinated crib bedding set, Mobile; these are all just fluff, but they are things I wanted and enjoy anyway. And my son really enjoys "talking" to his mobile. We also have a soft-bristled baby brush that we do use occasionally, but if we suddenly lost it I don't think I'd worry about replacing it.

We don't have a dresser because our nursery is just too small. Instead we either hang his clothes or put them in canvas baskets on shelves in the closet.

We do have a stroller that works with the car seat. But since we have the slings we generally find it easier to use that than fight with the stroller. The sling is more maneuverable (I can go anywhere with it) and takes up no space in the car. I do anticipate using it more when our son is older and when I have more than one child. But for now it's just sitting in his closet.

I have a baby coming soon what are some of the things I will need? here is a list of what I have aready.?

Q. Crib
baby car seat
diper genie
some clothes
baby bottles
cleaning stuff for the baby
baby bath tub


Answer
New Parents' Checklist
Preparing for a new baby can be quite a daunting task. To make it a little easier, we've listed the essentials by category.
Add the products to your registry, then check them off your list.





Gear
Car Seat (infant or convertible seat)
Car Seat Base for 2nd Car
Car Seat Head Support
Auto Mirror
Stroller (look for one with full recline)
Stroller Sunshade
Portable Crib or Playard
Playard Sheets
Sling or Soft Carrier


Activity
Gym or Playmat
Bouncer Seat
Jumper
Swing
Stationary Entertainer
Walker


Health & Safety
Baby Monitor
Safety Gate
Corner Guards & Tot Locks
Humidifier
Thermometer
Brush and Comb
First Aid Kit
Nail Scissors
Gas Relief Drops


Diapering
Diaper Bag
Diaper Pails and Refills
Rash Ointment and Powder
Wipes Warmer
Diapers (3 newborn pkgs. & 1 size one)
Baby Wipes



Clothing & Layette
Baby Boys' Clothes
Baby Girls' Clothes
Unisex Clothes
Homecoming Outfit
4-6 T-shirts or Kimonos
Shirts and One Pieces
Coveralls & Outfits
Layette Sets
Sweaters
2 Sleepsacks
4-8 Gowns
Absorbent Bibs
Booties or Socks
Hats
Snowsuit or Bunting and Warm Hat (for winter babies)
Receiving Blankets
Nursery
Bassinet or Cradle
Crib
Mattress
Mattress Pad
Crib Bedding Set
Fitted Sheets, Cotton and/or Flannel
Crib Blankets
Sleep Positioner
Mobile
Dresser/Armoire
Changing Table
Changing Pad & Covers
Glider and Ottoman or Rocker
Hamper
Lamp
Nursery Storage
Window Treatments
Rug
Nursery Accessories (wall hangings, shelves, etc.)


Toys, Rattles & More
Rattles/Teethers
Toys for 0-12 Months
Stuffed Animals
Crib Mirror
Crib Toys
Car Seat & Stroller Toys
Feeding
Breast Pump
Nursing Pillow & Nursing Stool
Breast Pads, Shields & Cream
Bibs, Burp Cloths and Lap Pads
Bottles and Nipples
Bottle Sterilizer
High Chair
Feeding Sets
Infant Spoons



Bath & Potty
Bath Tub
Bath Toys
Washcloths & Hooded Towels
Gentle Shampoo or Body Wash
Baby Lotion
Bath Accessories


Books, Music & More
Pregnancy & Childbirth Books
Breastfeeding & Parenting Books
Colorful Board Books for Baby
Classical or Lullaby Music
Camera (digital, video, or film)
Baby Book or Journal
Personalized Gifts
Gift Sets


Travel & Weather
Snap 'N Go Stroller Frame
Stroller Blanket Bag
Stroller Rain Shield
Baby Backpack
Portable Feeding Seats




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