Baby due - what to begin stock-piling

rio

Congratulations!!

If I were you, and if you have the energy I would make as many meals as possible and freeze them to use later. It is very easy to start snacking on rubbish, but knowing that you just have to warm up a hot nutricious meal should help stop the need to do this. Also when you're feeling knackered it gives you a boost to think that there is already something to eat and you don't have to start faffing around in the kitchen. Other than that I wouldn't really bother, you will be amazed by the stuff you get given. I had a lot of stuff passed onto me by other mothers who had bought too much stuff and never used it for their own babies. I would also recommend the online shop that someone else mentioned, if only so you don't have to struggle with baby, carseat and packets of nappies!

boothebirdy

My suggestions

Vaseline - When baby is first born, After changing baby's nappy smear some on their bums so next time you go to change them it makes cleaning the meconium (tmi but its like tar!) off so much easier

4-5 Packs of Size 1 Nappies - I felt I was constantly changing nappies the first few weeks You'd be surprised how many nappies you'll get through

Sensitive Wipes - For me a must, asda do boxes of 6 for around a fiver I'd stock up on a few boxes to tide you over as they last for ages

Cotton Wall Balls - Good for topping and tailing but my cat always seemed to get hold of them so I gave up after a while

I wouldn't get any baby toiletries, they don't need them for the first few weeks, water is just fine. My DS had eczema when he was tiny and we only used oilatum and aqueous cream as a soap in the bath which you can get free from your GP

A big box of Non - Bio Washing Powder - a must! You'll get through masses of washing the first few weeks, fabric conditioner isn't necessary I don't use it with my son's clothes under recommendation from my GP as it can irritate the skin so save yourself some money!

Some Flannels or Muslins - Great for mopping up baby sick, Roseby's do some really cheap flannels for around 50p each which can be used for when baby is older for cleaning up after meal times too

I wouldn't bother with a baby bath, just bring baby in the bath with you, much more fun

You can never have too many babygros either, I was getting through 2-3 each day at one point

Grobags are a brilliant invention I really recommend investing in 2, 2.5 tog ones great for all year around and keep baby from wriggling under the covers or kicking them off

Stock up on toiletries for you! Shampoos, Conditioners, Moisturisers etc its easy to forget to look after yourself when you've got a demanding newborn

I'd stock up on ready meals or batch cook before baby some meals you can just easily heat up in the microwave, you won't have the time or energy to do anything adventurous in the kitchen

If you do need to go food shopping shop online with tesco or asda, much easier than trying to get around a store with a baby

Big Knickers if you have a c section as has been already suggested, normal knickers will just irritate the scar, and if you do have a c section take it easy! No Hoovering or lifting anything heavier than your baby. The worst possible thing would be to over do it and end up reopening the scar or causing it to be infected _pale_

Ready Made Baby Milk, even if you're breastfeeding - I am still bf my son but it took a while for my milk to come in properly and the ready made milk really helped to keep him happy and me less frazzled until it did. I had only had around 4 hours sleep in as many days at that point I was so tired!

Thats all I can think of for the moment...

SammyD_2

Congrats...

I would just buy a few things, and save your money up instead...as others have said, the plan can rapidly change if your baby has a rash/sensitivity etc.

So stockpile money. And sleep. You can't get sleep at Tesco.

Lots of luck.

Jackiec09

tankgirl1 wrote:

oh- and as someone else said, most invaluble item to take into hospital is some HUUUUGE knickers!! :rotfl:

especially if you end up having a c-section as i did - normal knickers don't cover your scar, and you feel like your belly is going to fall out! :rotfl:

Mine nearly did. :eek: 12 weeks later and I'm still trying to keep it in.:rotfl: