Baby due - what to begin stock-piling

Lydia.42

Hi guys

Not sure if this is the right place to post - please feel free to move.

My OH and i are over the moon to be expecting our first baby in May 2007. I currently have a habit of stock-piling BOGOFs like toilet roll, etc, much to my OH's amusment (we have approx. 250 loo rolls in the loft at the moment).

I would like to start buying baby BOGOFs as and when i see them, and also other bits that can be stored - to help spread the cost.

Could anyone advise me what i should be buying? I have heard that it is no longer advisable to use talc-powder, but is there anything i should be looking out for? Being new to it all i have no idea what i will use lots of, other than nappies :rotfl: (we plan to use re-useable).

I am also worried that if i buy lots of baby lotion/bath products that:
a) they may not be necessary,
b) i will be stuck with tonnes of the stuff if our baby is allergic to it for some reason.

Many thanks

alwaysonthego_2

In morrisons it is bogof on simple baby care toiletries which are sensitive for baby's skin, you can use these when your baby becomes a toddler, you need plenty of cotton wool, calpol, nappy rash cream, vests, socks,bibs congratulations and makesure you get plenty of film for your camera.

for you breast pads(I used sanitry towels at night)
maternity pads

Janepig

My top tip is to buy a washing-up bowl rather than a baby bath. Cheaper, easier to carry when full and can be used after the baby grows out of it - ours is a sick bowl (tmi - sorry).

We also used wipes rather than cotton wool and water, and I only buy those on bogof or when Asda have a "baby week" and sell a box of 5-6 pampers wipes for about £5. I also only buy nappies (I don't use re-usable - tut tut) which are on offer. A boots advantage card is also useful here as you can get triple points on huggies so get discount on the discount.

These sorts of threads allways bring up tons of useful info, but you'll also find that no two mums seem to agree on real/disposable nappies, what brand, etc.... so you may need to try afew before deciding on what suits you.

Oh, and my other top tip is to buy the cheap as chips Ikea high chair they use in the cafe (Antilop I think) we had a mega-bucks one with DD and it was awful, with bits of food in every nook and cranny but we stuck with it as it was so expensive. We now use the Ikea one with DS and it's brilliant. Easy to clean and he can get right up to the table.

Jxx

PS: Congratulations on your impending little one too!!!!!

clairec79

I wouldn't buy baths products etc, plain water is fantastic for the baby's skin and no risk of allergies/ drying babies skin etc.

In the bounty packs etc you'll get a couple of full size bottles free - I think I had one bottle of shampoo which lasted about 3 years (of course my babies tend to be bald for 15 months so I just rubbed a flannel over their heads)

lizzyb1812

Not sure what you should stockpile in the baby dept - especially given your point about allergies etc

Would it be easier to stockpile even more loo-rolls - or stuff adults will use? Then you use these things and have the cash to spend on baby stuff as and when it becomes necessary? And if you're using "proper" nappies you could get lots of the soap powder, sterilising stuff you will need for these.

But I would recommend you join the baby clubs in the supermarkets and take full advantage of all the offers/coupons/freebies available

And, if you can, stockpile time. You will find this in very short supply so a freezer full of stuff ready to reheat and serve, a really well decluttered house that's easy to keep clean, a low maintenance garden etc - all these will save you precious time and energy.

Good luck

lizzyb

badmumof1

congrats to you and your OH :")

i wouldnt stock pile on goods

but i would stock pile the money

everytime you think oh ill buy that for the baby put the money away
open an account especially for the baby
( if you are no good at saving it give it to someone you trust to put it away for you)

the money will soon mount up and then you can use it to buy what you need as and when you need it

good luck xx

badmumof1

posted twice

good luck xx

Milky_Mocha

Congratulations, OP! I love all baby topics / threads. I personally would not advise you to stock up on any baby stuff until he/she is born. I changed my mind on all brands so the items I bought for my hospital bag were brands I never bought again, e.g. I bought Tesco breast pads only to decide they are the most useless. I now stock up on Lansinoh, although I've recently discovered Tommy-Tippee ones are exactly the same, and cheaper.

Friends and family told me to buy loads of vests and babygro's cheap from Tesco's. I now feel that Vertbaudet ones are of superior quality and nice and soft. Some people think Vertbaudet are expensive but they aren't really. Their vests cost the same as Mothercare and are even cheaper with the many Vertbaudet discount codes available.

You're right about the allergy to foods/milk. I now stock up on Aptamil as that's what my baby loves. Our baby clinic were selling them at a £2 discount (i.e. about £4 each instead of over £6) so I bought about 20. They don't expire until 2008.

So sit back and enjoy and get the house ready instead as someone else suggested - declutter, get OH to spring-clean the house as you'll have no time for housework once the little cherub arrives. When the baby gets here you'll know exactly what you need/want.

Jackiec09

Stockpile loads and loads of baby wipes. They are usually bogof in most places. Keep packs on several rooms in the house, the changing bag and the car.

Another little tip. Keep some spare nappies in the car. Sometimes when you are getting ready to go out you forget to refill your changing bag so there are always some spare when you are out and about.

Good luck for May and Happy New Year

Jackie:T

bazza1603

Hi,

We are stock piling experts!!!

Whatever you stock pile, only stockpile 3-4 weeks worth as this will give you time to get your feet back on the ground!!.

Everyone has different opinions on nappies and whats best. I would test Pampers, Huggies and Asdas own brand George. Pampers is far the best in my opinion followed by Asda. Huggies have a better fit, but arenot very dry for the baby. Look on the pampers and Huggies websites for vouchers.

We stockpiled Johnsons wipes, only to find he came out in a rash. We now use Pampers sensitive.

I would recommend lots of cotton wool for cleaning babies bottom. Get good quality, as the cheaper stuff comes apart and sticks to wet skin.

I would really recommend a Foam bath support from Mothercare. Item number T1379-033. We have had to problems at all with my little ones behaver in the bath. In fact he has always loved bathtime. I put this down to the secure feeling we get with this support.

We bought stuff from Boots online, using Triple points offers and money off coupons and or 1000 extra points. You normally need to spend £75 before the discounts for this to be worthwhile.

Join all the Clubs possible. Tescos, Boots, Toysrus, Bounty, Pampers and Huggies

Good Luck and Enjoy!!!

Best Regards

Baz

vippymini

Congratulations i have just had my 5th andIve never really stock piled, but grab baby wipes when on offer you never have too many and have many uses,6 sleep suits,6 vests and one i like is the top to toe wash which i keep a couple of bottles off. Untill babys here you wont know what you really need then buy accordingly. Plus you then know how big baby is!:-)