Your new baby shopping list?

Jamaican P

What does your new baby shopping list look like? Include books too

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Baby Gear
Stroller
Soft carrier
Backpack carrier
Rear-facing car seat
Portable crib
Playpen
Stroller cup holder
Car seat head support
Travel booster seat
Sunshade
Bouncer seat
Swing
Rattles
Gym or play mat
Jumper
Mobile for nursery

Nursery
Crib or bassinet
Waterproof crib liner
Crib mattress
Mattress pad (2)
Fitted sheets
Crib bedding set
Crib blankets
Crib lights
Receiving blankets
Changing table
Changing pads
Rocking chair or gliding rocker
Ottoman or nursing stool
Hamper
Nursery monitor
Mobile

Safety
Baby monitor
Safety gate
Nightlights
Carbon monoxide detector
Outlet covers
Corner covers
Doorknob covers
Cabinet locks
Toilet seat locks
Baby harness
Fireplace cover

Diapering
Diapers
Diaper bag
Diaper pail and liners
Rash ointment and powders
Wipes
Travel pack wipes

Clothing/Layette (for newborn to 6 months)
Pullover T-shirts
Side-snap T-shirts
Bodysuits
Sleeping gowns or stretchies
Footed rompers
Top and pant sets
Mittens
Blankets
Baby laundry detergent
Lightweight cotton sweaters
Booties and socks
Shoes (2 pairs)
Snowsuit
Warm hats
Baby hangers

Bath
Infant tub
Tub splash seat
Baby wash
Baby lotion
Baby oil
Baby shampoo
Bath toys
Tub toy pouch

Feeding
Plastic bottles
(4 and 8 oz.), nipples
and nipple covers
Bottle sterilizer
Bottle liners
Breast pads, shields and cream
Nursing bras (4)
Nursing shirts (2)
Breast pump kit
Lap pads and burp cloths
Nursing pillow
Case(s) of formula
Bibs (6-10)
Teethers
Feeding spoons (4)
Training (spill-proof)
cups (3-4)
High chair
Pacifiers
Dishwasher-safe nipples
Bottle drying rack
Bowls
Bottle brush
Bottle warmer
High chair splat mat
Dishwasher nipple basket
Travel formula dispenser
Milk storage bags
Gas relief drops

Hope this helps!! :))

Best Baby/Infant carrier for pluz size parent?

Sam's mom

Looking at a hiking-style framed backpack for when we go to Disneyworld in March. Have seen a few on Amazon (we live in Dubai), however, don't know how much 'give' the waist belt etc. has and neither of us are on the small side! H wears a XXXL tee, so is concerned that it will not fit. Any advice from those with experience in this area (unfortunately diet is not an option as there isn't long enough!).

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I'm very plus sized. I have a sling...an "over the shoulder baby holder" to be exact. Very comfortable. You can order them online. To be more comfortable you should get the custom made size. I just got the Long one instead of the custom size and my sling could actually be bigger to fit me better but it still works and isn't uncomfortable (I wear a XXXL). there are tons of other brands out there too. I like slings so much better than carriers or backpacks (had both). You can sit the baby up, you can lay the baby down, The baby can face forward (just cross their legs indian style inside the sling), the baby can face your chest (let the legs dangle out), you can hold the baby on your hip, you can put the baby on your back...all with the same sling...and it can be used on toddlers too.

But, to be honest, you'd be much more comfortable using a rental stroller at the park than a carrier. I just looked it up...stroller rentals at Disney World are $10 a day for single passenger and $18 per day for double passenger strollers. You get a discount if you need to rent a stroller for more than one day. The rentals I have seen at parks are usually roomy and have a place to hold water bottles in the back for parents. You'd probably have to place the diaper bag in the stroller. The ones I saw at Six Flags looked different than traditional strollers....they were oval in shape, wide, low to the ground, with sides and a top and had bottle/cup holders in the back under the push handle. Not sure what Disney's strollers look like. Have fun.

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what is the best baby carrier ....?

A.

In your opinion what is the best baby carrier? We are looking for something that we can use for long, in different ways, comfort for parents, sturdy and that is comfortable for a baby boys special parts too of course... very important. (Infantico, Ergo, Baby K'Tan.... etc)

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You will find across the board the ergo comes out on top, and I agree too. We tried a maya ring sling and a mei tai before the ergo and both were faffy and complicated to use. We found them uncomfortable and really difficult to tie and get our daughter in the right position. So after great frustration we went with the ergo. Oh how we love it. In fact we love it so much we now exclusively baby wear and have sold our stroller. Its so comfortable, it just feels like a backpack that has a few books in it. We have our ten month old in it and she weighs around 24 lbs so she's no lightweight but she doesn't hurt our backs at all, we can barely feel anything and we carry her around all day long when we're out and about. Its a really comfortable carrier for both baby and parent and best of all- easy to use! No faffing with tying and such. She falls asleep in it regularly and sleeps comfortably, she loves being in it as she can see the world around her and gets the fresh air. Yeah, the ergo is the best thing we invested in.

what should i get for my baby?

Expecting

Or put on the baby registry? I know i need a crib, diapers, stroller, clothes but i cant think of anything else. Any help for a first time mom w| a baby boy?

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I would have you look at my registry but I actually just deleted everything I've gotten off of it the other day. I'm going to try and remember everything for you though....here it goes:

*car seat
*stroller
*carrier (sling or backpack type)
*crib
*mattress
*mattress pads (at least 2)
*crib sheets (at least 2)
*crib bedding set
*diapers (sizes newborn, 1, 2 3, 4, 5)
*wipes (preferably unscented so baby's skin isn't irritated)
*infant tub (there are some great infant to toddler tubs so you don't have to buy two different tubs)
*highchair
*booster seat
*playmat
*bouncer/bouncy seat
*swing
*changing table
*walker
*dresser or other place to store baby's clothes and stuff
*mobile (optional)
*nursing bras, tank tops, lanolin nipple cream, breast pump, breast pads, etc for yourself if you are nursing
*bottles (even if you are nursing it is always good to have a few on hand in case you want to pump at all or in case you become ill and can't breastfeed for a few days)
*pack n play
*sheets or pad for pack n play (at least 2)
*bassinet (optional)
*sheets for bassinet (only if getting a bassinet of course)
*blankets (definitely some receiving blankets, maybe some swaddling blankets, etc)
*clothing, bibs, hats, shoes, snowsuit if needed, etc.
*bottle cleaning brush
*pacifiers (optional)
*thermometer (rectal for sure because most doctors will ask you to take the baby's temperature that way when they are sick, underarm or another thermometer for other times when calling a doctor isn't necessary)
*grooming supplies (nail clippers, aspirator, brush, etc.)
*medication dispenser for infants
*gas relief drops and fever reducer
*diaper stacker and hamper (optional)
*diaper pail and liners (optional)
*bottle drying rack (optional)
*child-proofing supplies and safety gates if needed
*changing pad and changing pad covers (at least 2 covers)
*diaper bag
*diaper rash cream
*baby shampoo, body wash, lotion, baby powder, etc.
*activity gym
*those shade things for car windows
*baby monitors (they have motion sensor ones, just audio, or audio/video)
*first aid kits (preferably one for at least home and the car)
*boppy pillow (they are good for breastfeeding but are also good for propping baby up before he can sit on his own, tummy time, etc)
*baby mittens so he doesn't scratch himself
*cotton balls to clean his eyes, ears, his little fat rolls, and the umbilical stump if needed
*baby robe, washcloths, and hooded towels (optional but very cute!)
*toys and teethers
*laundry detergent

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Flying with an infant...long trip. Any tips or tricks from others?

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Xanadu

And "don't" is not a tip or a trick...it's an opinion.

Can we bring a stroller on the plane?

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I'm a former Flight Attendant. I fly with my kids long haul about twice a year, since each was 4 months old plus other flights.

First of all, the stroller; you will get a "gate-check" tag put on it when you check in. While they'll take your other bags, you get to keep your stroller. If you have a car seat with you, do NOT check it as luggage. Throw it on your stroller and either use it on board or check it at the gate with the stroller. Car seats are often lost and/or broken in transit and you never should use a rental car company seat (old, dirty, yukky, missing parts, wrong size, need I go on??) Take your own, but don't check it!

Actually, using the car seat on board is the only way to fly safely with a baby. But air travel itself is so safe, there is little chance of anything going wrong. If you have your car seat on board, ask nicely at check-in if you can get an extra seat for the car seat if you didn't buy a seat for your baby. They often do this for families but be nice! It's a big favor.

Bring your gang to through security and push the stroller (with perhaps the car seat) to the gate. When you get to the door of the plane, pop the baby into your baby carrier (a must for traveling with your baby!) and fold the stroller. Bring a bungee cord to double secure it because it can get damaged if it pops open en route. Don't make some baggage guy try to refold your stroller. Most only have flimsy latches so bind the bungee cord around it, bag it if you want (good idea if it's raining) and leave it at the door of the plane, with the tag showing.

When you check-in, be sure to ask about how your stroller will be returned to you. Most put them at the jetway or air stairs as you left them when you arrive. Some make you go to baggage claim (remember the baby carrier!) If it's a big plane, they'll use more than one exit door so ask which one has the strollers. If you go out the wrong door, you might have a long walk back to retrieve it.

Bring extra clothes and consider dressing him in a sleep suit. More comfortable and easier to pack! Pack about 1/3 more diapers than he usually needs in that period of time. Some parents like "nighttime" diapers for travel, to reduce changes. Lots of diaper cream!! Wrap bulky diapers and clothes in plastic bags and bind with rubber bands to give you more space in your diaper bag.

Use a backpack as a diaper bag so that you can keep your hands free. I even skip a purse and put a little bag with the essentials around my neck. The diaper bag doubles as my purse for the rest.

On board, if you brought the car seat, the baby must be in it for take-off and landing but you can hold him at most other times. If you don't manage it, make sure he's loose in your lap during those times and not attached to you in any way (if he's in the baby carrier, just unhook it). Don't worry about his ears. It's a myth that they have to suck on something during take-off and landing. The AAP simply suggests that the baby be awake at the top of descent (landing is too late). I took my children to the doctor's before flying (just scheduled a well-baby visit this way) and had their ears checked. Healthy ears can handle pressurization changes. I never do anything and my kids have always been fine during those times.

Since you didn't mention the baby's age, I wont talk about food and entertainment. I did write an article about 9 years ago, going into more detail on all aspects of flying with children, which goes into detail on these subjects too. It's totally non-commercial (no ads even) and parents from around the world have contributed. It's appeared on several websites but this is the latest version;
http://flyingwithchildren1.blogspot.com

Have a good trip!

Best Baby/Infant carrier for pluz size parent?

Sam's mom

Looking at a hiking-style framed backpack for when we go to Disneyworld in March. Have seen a few on Amazon (we live in Dubai), however, don't know how much 'give' the waist belt etc. has and neither of us are on the small side! H wears a XXXL tee, so is concerned that it will not fit. Any advice from those with experience in this area (unfortunately diet is not an option as there isn't long enough!).

Answer
I'm very plus sized. I have a sling...an "over the shoulder baby holder" to be exact. Very comfortable. You can order them online. To be more comfortable you should get the custom made size. I just got the Long one instead of the custom size and my sling could actually be bigger to fit me better but it still works and isn't uncomfortable (I wear a XXXL). there are tons of other brands out there too. I like slings so much better than carriers or backpacks (had both). You can sit the baby up, you can lay the baby down, The baby can face forward (just cross their legs indian style inside the sling), the baby can face your chest (let the legs dangle out), you can hold the baby on your hip, you can put the baby on your back...all with the same sling...and it can be used on toddlers too.

But, to be honest, you'd be much more comfortable using a rental stroller at the park than a carrier. I just looked it up...stroller rentals at Disney World are $10 a day for single passenger and $18 per day for double passenger strollers. You get a discount if you need to rent a stroller for more than one day. The rentals I have seen at parks are usually roomy and have a place to hold water bottles in the back for parents. You'd probably have to place the diaper bag in the stroller. The ones I saw at Six Flags looked different than traditional strollers....they were oval in shape, wide, low to the ground, with sides and a top and had bottle/cup holders in the back under the push handle. Not sure what Disney's strollers look like. Have fun.

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How do I handle all the baggage and my child when flying alone?

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Amanda R

I am going to be flying non-stop to Colorado from St. Louis in a couple weeks. I will be flying alone with my one year old. I need to take his carseat(checking) and stroller(would like to keep it so I can use it in the airport so I guess it is like a carryon but it will be held at the front of the plane), and a suitcase (will be checking), and a diaperbag that I will be carrying on. My question is how am I going to handle all of this stuff when I pick it up at baggage claim and until I check it through? Will there be people that can help me get my bags or not?
Will they let me check the stroller so I can have it plane side?

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I'm an ex-F/A who flies now alone with my three between Europe and California about every six months since each was about 4 months old. We also take shorter trips a lot.

1. I don't take a purse. I take a small fanny pack or long strapped small bag with my essentials and a backpack. It's a bit bigger than the standard size (I have one just for flying) and fits the onboard limits. With just one child, consider leaving or packing the diaper bag.

2. Attach the carseat to the stroller. Use bungee cords and perhaps try them back-to-back. Another option is to check/leave the stroller and put the carseat on "wheelie" cart. Make sure it's all metal and there is a gadget sold that fits several carseats. http://www.amazon.com/Gogo-Kidz-Travelmate/dp/B000MWZWV8 It's available on other sites too but that's just to show you what it is. I've done fine with an *all metal* cart and extra bungee cords. My old wheelie from my first airline found a second life by carting carseats!

3. Make sure you have a good carrier for your baby. Forget those fiddly Bjorns and use a wrap, sling or pouch. A Mei Tai or something like an Ergo carrier works well too. Carriers should last to at least 2 years. My 3 year old can still go in her sling. Great for calming babies onboard or getting sleeping children off the aircraft. Check out http://www.peppermint.com or http://www.kangarookorner.com for ideas (I don't work for those sites-they actually represent multiple companies).

4. In baggage claim, load the bags, put the carseat on the top along with any hand luggage and the stroller and push it *all* while the baby goes in the carrier. I've managed alone through customs and two other children this way.

For the record, I've never used a skycap. They're not used for international but use one if available. Tip well so that they'll be nice to the next family ;)

What I do with the backpack is that I wrap diapers, extra clothes, etc. and rubber band them to make room. I bring a cloth bag (the kind you buy in grocery stores as an alternative to plastic and paper) and use that onboard for diaper changes, etc. (so I'm not hauling the whole backpack around). I simply put what I need for each trip to the lav.

I have an article on flying with children that I put on a blog to share with other parents. It's totally non-commercial and sort of my own personal Mitvah. Feel free to check out;
http://flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com for more details on carseats, packing, booking and other tips.

Otherwise, have a good trip (and be grateful you don't have to face Customs!)

How to pack a good baby diaper bag ?

Bambi

I have entered many websites about baby diaper bag like nacobabydiaperbag.com,but which style is a better choice I have no ideas.

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it depends on how you live, and how you'll use it the most. As in if you'll be having it on your pram, if you'll be carrying it like a tote bag, if you'll be wanting a backpack, and if you want an in-built bottle carrier or a separate one, and if you want it to include a change-mat, or have a separate one. And on top of that there's personal style and taste to consider, as well as budget. On top of that, you can buy portable change mats or change mat wallets that have pockets for wipes, diapers and creams etc so you can just carry that for short trips, or if you're going out with someone else they can look after the big diaper bag and you just take the wallet and baby for a change. It's always good to get one that can fit a blanket, a spare set of clothes or 2, a couple of bibs, a spare pacifier, some toys as well as changing and feeding equipment. One that's easy to clean is a plus. And getting a wetbag for dirty cloth diapers if you're using them, or clothes/blankets that have been spat up on, or a diaper blowout/leak is always useful so everything else doesn't get stinky and dirty.

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