12 to 24 week pregnancy thread

mincepiemonster

If you breastfeed Mrs Bunny they suggest no bottles or dummies for 6 weeks as it can cause nipple confusion. By the time she was 6 weeks old my DD wouldn't take a dummy, which was frustrating when she just wanted to be at the breast all the time but is good now she's nearly 2 as she doesn't need to be weaned off it!

In the USA they give "pacificers" on the ward as a matter of routine due to research which shows they slightly reduce the risk of SIDS. However, breastfeeding also reduces the risk of SIDS so we didn't want to jeopardize that. It is a very personal decision but for the sake of £2 it may be worth having some in the house to try if LO is screaming for apparently no reason at 5am... Sometimes the feeling that you're trying something, anything!!!, helps psychologically.

Regarding equipment - Ebay, Ebay, Ebay! The only things which must be bought new are car seats and mattresses for safety reasons. I bought DD a bundle of clothes from Gumtree for £25 and hasn't need anything else other than a coat and a party dress for a wedding we went to since February! Also, we tried to remember that if there is anything you're desperate for, order it online on express delivery or pop to a 24 hour Tesco and you've got it by the next day.

Hope you all had a lovely weekend xxxx

Jox

My nephew is 2 and never had a dummy, that inspires me! Then again, he has a beautiful room full of mamas and papas furniture which he's never spent the night in, he's slept every night with my bro and his wife, much to their despair!

MrsBunny

thanks mincepiemonster.....I am planning on breastfeeding and I am sure DH would be the first to reach for the dummy to calm a crying baby as he has the patience of a wasp! Think I will get a couple in for those nights you described but not to use all the time.

I agree with ebay.....ive got quite a few things already, and car boot sales. The only things I want to buy new are pram, car seat and mattress and a few clothes. Pram - because I want to actually go into a shop and try the pram out and actually buy something new (plus mum will not allow me to have 2nd pram, shes stop nagging me now about everything else!), car seat and mattresses due to safety.

I won a lovely bedding set mamas and papas, duvet, sheet, cot bumper, light shade, mobile, cushion, changing matt, teddy, and couple of other things all the same 'characters' for £20, must of been at least £150+ new. Also got a john Lewis mosses basket for £5 - bargain and its as good as new. Picked up some lovely sleeping /gro bags from a car boot 50p each, m&s and after a wash they look even better! I have picked up a few new 'new born baby' things / 0-3 months babygrows that were in the sale in Matalan to see me through the first week too.

Those baby lists - I am sure my mum has them printed out....she has a baby box for me.....it must be full already as everytime I speak to hear she has bought something else! First grandchild so I will let her off! Least it saves me money!!

mincepiemonster

New Baby Bathing Essentials

• Infant Bathtub never used ours
• Soft Hooded Towels nice to have and inexpensive (Bounty pack has one in)
• Grooming Kit I bite DDs nails, and use a normal comb
• Slip resistant bath tub mats never had one
• Bathing Toys nice to have for 3 months plus
• Wash Cloths that's flannels, then?!
• Cotton Wool Balls and Cotton Buds meant to better for the skin than wipes until 4 weeks old
• Shampoo, Oil and Lotions still using our first bottle of baby shampoo, we used olive oil for baby massage / dry skin

New Baby Bedding Essentials

• Crib Bedding I'd say to start with you need 3 sheets for whatever size bed you're using, and 4 cellular blankets. At 10lb gro-bags or similar are great as can't be kicked off

Crib Fitted Sheets
Crib pad
Crib Blankets
Bassinett Sheets
Lightweight and Heavy BlanketsMattress PadsWaterproof Liners

• Changing Mat we have an upstairs and a downstairs one
• WallpaperCot quilt no quilts or pillows until at least 1 year old
• PillowCurtainsLamp and lampshadeChanging Table Cover !!!!!! even is half this stuff?!
• Changing Table PadAccessories

New Baby Clothing Essentials

I'd say around 8 babygros and 8 vests, a couple of cardis and a pramsuit / coat and hat is ok to begin with - buy more as you go on.

• Onesies or Bodysuits
• Sleepers or Nightgowns
• Socks and Booties babygros have feet in them but a pair of socks under the 'gro is good on cold days
• Light cap for night don't ever cover a baby's head when they're asleep! Jeeeez
• Baby Hat
• T-shirts (pullover and side-nap)
• Mittens
• Cotton shirts
• Pants (pull on, waterproof)
• Receiving or Swaddle Blankets
• Crib blanket or quilt
• Sweater / jacket
• Winter coat
• Shoes as SmlSave says, not recommended until walking
• Sleeveless vests / undershirts
• Rompers (footed and not)

New Baby Nappies Essentials


Disposable nappies

• Newborn nappies
• A supply of cloth nappies is also recommended why?

Cloth nappies (reusable)

• Cloth or reusable nappies
• Washable liners
• Waterproof protector
• Safety pins (or other ways to secure the nappy)

Baby ointment / cream / powder (against rashes)

• Baby wipes (disposable or washable)
• Nappy Pail (disposal system for soiled nappies) bag of nappy bags x 300 is 30p in Asda, and oh what's this big black wheeled item in the garden, oh it's a PERFECTLY OK BIN!!!
• Changing Mat or Changing table
• Nappy Bag (when travelling)

New Baby Feeding Essentials


Bottles

• Bottles (washable or disposable) If you're planning to breastfeed and end up needing bottles they're available at any supermarket! Some babies are particular about brand etc anyway so best not to buy too many!
• Nipples (fast and slow flow) buy the newborn ones to start with and more if needed
• Bibs, you'll need loads!
• Steriliser (Microwave, Electric, Boiling...)
• Bottle Brush
• Bottle Warmer
• Bottle Drying Rack
• Teethers Not until 3 months ish for most kids
• Bottle Caps
• Bottle Liner

Breast Feeding

• Breast Pump Set Hand expressing was most effective for me
• Breast Pads (washable or disposable)
• Breast milk Storage Bottle any sterile bottle will do!
• Nursing Pillow managed to BF for 15 months without this "essential item" lol
• Nursing Bras
• Privacy Shawl a normal scarf can be used if necessary
• Breast Shilds
• Nipple Lotion Lanisoh - pricey but the best!
• Nursing Foot Stool as per nursing pillow
• Nursing Shirts defo 1 or 2 are nice to have but ordinary cheap vest tops under a t shirt have the same outcome

Solid Feeds irrelevant for a newborn

• Feeding Fork and Spoon
• Feeding Bowl
• Food Blender and grinder
• Plastic sip cup
• Baby food and bottle warmer aka microwave or saucepan
• Jar holder irrelevant full stop

Baby Feeding Supplies

• Highchair
• Booster Seat
• Baby wipes (disposable or washable)
• Nappy Pail (disposal system for soiled nappies)
• Plastic spills mats (near the highchair)
• Cloths

New Baby Furniture Essentials

• Chest
• Dresser
• Crib and Pad
• Crib mattress and waterproof pads
• Changing Table and Pad
• Bassinet or Cradle
• Highchair
• Toy chest
• Rocking chair
• Heater

New Baby Health and Safety Essentials

• Thermometer for the nursery
• Ear Thermometer
• Nasal Aspirator
• Baby Monitor
• Safety Gate
• Night Light
• Healthcare Books
• Anti slip bath mat
• Cupboard Safety Locks
• Toilet Locks
• Appliance Locks
• Fireplace Bumpers
• Pacifiers
• Vaporiser
• Outlet Plugs
• Door stops
• Diaper rash lotions, oils, powders
• First-aid supplies
• Cotton Swabs
• Cotton Balls
• Fever Reducer
• Medicine spoon
• Medicine dropper
• Disinfecting hand soap
• Nose drops
• Teething gel
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Just get what you need as you go along / baby becomes more mobile!



New Baby Toys, Books and Music Essentials


Toys Essentials

• Bath toys
• Stroller toys
• Crib toys
• Soft toys
• Development and learning toys
• Rattles
• Playgym / Playmat
• Doorway jumper
• Swing
• Bouncer
• Toy chest

All nice to have but no baby needs all those toys ...



Music Essentials

• Lullaby music
• Bedtime music
• Classical music
• Educational music
• CD/tape player

Goodness me, my DD is seeming more deprived by the second!

Books Essentials

• Story books
• Reference books (eg healthcare, pregnancy...)
• Pregnancy calendar no
• Pregnancy journal no

New Baby Travelling Essentials

• Infant / Toddler Car Seat
• Booster car seat when they;re like, 5 !
• Stroller / pram / buggy (collapsable) or a sling
• Nappy bag / wipes / other diaper changing items
• Portable Playpen
• Baby crib (collapsable)
• Sun shades for car
• Soft Carrier
• Backpack carrier
• Baby blanket
• Washable bibs (water and juice)
• Bottles
• Toys
• Outdoor clothing
• Snack containers
• Sun protection (cream, hat, umbrella)
• Camera

mincepiemonster

Here is a revised list:

Somewhere for the baby to sleep, and bedding for that somewhere
A way to feed the baby
Something to catch wees and poos
A way to transport the baby, either a sling or a pushchair, and a car seat if you have a car
Things for the baby to wear
Things for the baby to look at or play with

I had good fun looking at the list, though!

MrsBunny

Jox wrote: »

My nephew is 2 and never had a dummy, that inspires me! Then again, he has a beautiful room full of mamas and papas furniture which he's never spent the night in, he's slept every night with my bro and his wife, much to their despair!

oh no Jox! I couldn't have that. DH wants our baby to go in their own room straight away but ive said no the first few months in our room then move once they are too big for the mosses basket.

Rummer

Evening all!

I had a mini melt down yesterday and hubby took me to Ikea to buy the mattress and I ordered the car seat remaining nappies online so I now have everything that I will need for the baby :j This is our second and I have been reasonably ruthless in what I have bought. Just to add to the lists here is mine, many things are from Ebay, Gumtree or have been given as gifts. Things bought new were on sale or offer :

For Baby
Cot and mattress
Bedding
Stretchy sling
Becco baby carrier
Cot top changing mat
Pram
Car seat
Co sleeper crib (hired)
Reusable Nappies and bucket
Reusable wipes
Cloths
Bibs

We have also ben given loads of clothes by friends and I think my mum has a selection of fun things waiting in the wings. I have also picked up some bits and pieces for me like Lansinoh and other post baby essentials.

claire16c

LannieDuck wrote: »

Sml - I agree almost 100% with your adapted list.

I would also cross out baby mits - mothercare babygros come with integral babymits that LO can't get off. An absolute lifesaver if your baby has razor sharp nails like mine did!

I would put nipplecream (Lansinoh) as an essential if you're BFing, if only needed for the first 2 weeks or so.

You will def need a non-slip bathmat, but not for some months.

And it's not an 'essential', but we wouldn't have been without out white noise machine. I bought a little 'gift' for DD1 (like a PP I didn't just want to buy the boring stuff!) - a Prince Lionheart Slumberbear - and it comes with a noisebox thing. The white noise was amazing at sending her to sleep.

That sounds great as my friend used to sit with the hair dryer on for ages, but that of course meant she couldn't go back to bed! I read you can also get white noise phone apps but don't know how long the battery would last!

faithhope

Smlsave - we have a bare bottomed toddler running around just now. Unfortunately not much has landed in the potty

Faerie - Big hugs for the funeral. Hope you're ok or as ok as you can be x. Quads! Omg how do they cope. It would be cute to visit them but pretty hard to have them full time.

Lannieduck- OMG white noise is an essential!! Keeps you sane by hypnotising screaming babies :rotfl: in saying that its not essential to pay for it. If you are with your baby you can press repeat on the 10 min session on youtube Baby Got Colic. There are various ones but I found this one to be the best played at full volume.

I agree with Mincepiemonster, cellular blankets are the best. They may not be the prettiest but keep babies cool when needed and warm when needed as they find it difficult to regulate their own temp. Those and sleeping bags are recommended for safe sleeping. Cot bumpers can restrict the airflow around the baby and should be avoided. I didn't know that but a woman visited our baby group once and scared the sh*t out of us with loads of info on SIDS.

SmlSave

DH wants our baby to go in their own room straight away but ive said no the first few months in our room then move once they are too big for the mosses basket.

Its recommended to have baby in your room for the first six months to reduce SIDS.

Plus if you plan to breastfeed I suggest that your DH gets used to having baby in your room or are you planning to go into another room every 2hrs for 30mins+ to feed the baby? Tell your DH he's more than welcome to sleep on the sofa

Re dummy's. We had a selection bought for us but DS refused them. In hindsight I'm glad he did.