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Baby Necessities
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 1:24pm
   i am having my second child and was wondering what other parents (or grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc0 feel is great to have or can't do without. obviously there are some essentials (a baby swing, butt paste, and boppy -this is my second=) ) but this being number two, hands will be full, maybe there are things out there that are better or that i dont know about. it can be clothes, foods, toys, books, nursery, anything.... so what baby items do you have to have?
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 3:24pm
#2
I am Luvin TheGuG
from Sweet Side of California
 
Re: Baby Necessities
I loved the naval wrap, but be careful regarding the quarter~ I have a friend who did this, and the quarter actually caused the baby's cord to become infected. We think it was because the quarter might not have been totally sterilized. Is there a way to fully sterilize a quarter? Not sure, but careful none the less. My favorite thing were the disposable waterproof pads. You can use them anywhere!
.......Cherish today as if it were your last!
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 3:28pm
#3
Re: Baby Necessities
There is a small pocket (quarter sized) in the middle of the wrap, I don't know how the baby got infected unless they didn't wash the wrap.
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 7:35pm
#4
I am Luvin TheGuG
from Sweet Side of California
Re: Baby Necessities
I don't know how the baby got infected unless they didn't wash the wrap.
I know my friend washed the wrap~ we think that when her son urinated during a nap and his diaper leaked is when the wrap & quarter got wet, therefore making the wet wrap with the enclosed quarter contact the vulnerable umb. cord. .......Cherish today as if it were your last!
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 8:58pm
#5
Re: Baby Necessities
Then it wasn't the quarter's fault, a simple wash of the quarter with antibacterial soap should do the trick. I was going to say the wrap got wet from urine or milk but even that's not enough to infect the umbilical cord. I remember how much I had to apply alcohol to the stump, it could of been that. Anyway it's a product I recommend highly.
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 2:07pm
#6
Re: Baby Necessities
Ivory Snow laundry detergent Cold cabbage leaves for you if you are not planning to breast feed. The cabbage dries up the milk, you should know where to place them. A naval wrap for the baby, they sell them in certain ethnic stores. You put a quarter in the middle of the wrap and tie it around the baby's tummy to prevent an outie. Baby sling. CONGRATS!
Fri, 11/06/2009 - 7:18pm
#7
Re: Baby Necessities
where can you get a naval wrap? haven't seen one in years? /levi's grandmother
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 3:04pm
#8
Re: Baby Necessities
Ivory Snow laundry detergent Cold cabbage leaves for you if you are not planning to breast feed. The cabbage dries up the milk, you should know where to place them. A naval wrap for the baby, they sell them in certain ethnic stores. You put a quarter in the middle of the wrap and tie it around the baby's tummy to prevent an outie. Baby sling. CONGRATS!
i have heard about the cabbage leaves and that they work great but i am planning on breast feeding. so i guess i need a pump again too.... lol and i have never heard of the naval wrap. thats great! i know so far this thread has helped me ...i hope it can help other moms out there too!
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 3:30pm
#9
Re: Baby Necessities
The cabbage has a certain chemical in it that dries up breast milk. After my first born they gave me a pill that dried it up but two years later they discontinued the medication because it gave lactating women heart attacks. Cabbage is an old wives tell that actually works and I swear by it.
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 1:34pm
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Re: Baby Necessities
so what baby items do you have to have?
here is what i come up with, now keep in mind this is someone's preference. as you gain experience, you will learn what your new baby needs are: nasal aspirator diaper rash ointment 2 packages of disposable diapers or 2 dozen cloth diapers gentle baby soap no tears shampoo 2-4 pacifiers (you will lose them) blunt baby nail scissors baby brush and comb set alcohol wipes (for the cord) 4-6 bottles (4 and 8 ounce size) bottle brush 2 nursing bras (if nursing) breast pads (if nursing) breast pump (if nursing) 6 bibs 2-4 hooded bath towels 4-6 wash clothes 4 bassinet sheets 2 waterproof mattress pads 2 quilted crib pads 3-4 crib sheets crib bumper 2 comforters (depending on season) 2 crib blankets (depending on season) 6-8 snap t-shirts or onesies 4-6 lightweight sleepers 6-8 receiving blankets 6-8 baby gowns with pull-ties 4 pairs of booties or socks 1 sweater 1 snowsuit (depending on season)
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Fri, 11/21/2008 - 3:01pm
#11
Re: Baby Necessities
thanks tuna! you gave me a whole shopping list! luckily i have a lot of left overs from the 1st kiddo. (and only 6 bibs? ha!) |
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