Not sure that I have replied to this one before so I'll have a go here
Things I couldn't live without:
1. A packet of flanelette flat nappies to use as chuck rags, line the change table when I used it and for nappy off time.
2. Sleeping bags.
3. Bodysuits.
4. Cordless phone.
5. Gorgeous teddy that plays classical music called Brainy Baby.
Things I could do without:
1. Change table because I ended up doing most changes on the floor (under a flanny flat nappy )
2. Big bulky pram.
3. Baby shoes. Socks were enough!
1. hab for when ds was first born, wore it to parties, out to dinner, everywhere!
2. ergo carrier- using it right now- best settling technique i've got!
3. breasfeeding pillow- puts ds at exactly the right height to feed properly. really helped me when i was establishing bfing.
4. bonds wondersuits- awesome!
5. rainforest swing- great for when i'm making dinner or something.
could have lived without:
1. cot- we've been co-sleeping since ds was born, cot has not been touched yet!
2. size 000 clothing- lasted all of two weeks. i've still got stuff with the tag on
5 things I couldnt live without:
- Dummy
- Grobags
- Electric steraliser
- Formula dispenser for going out and about
- FP rainforest gym
3 things I didnt need:
- Baby bath. We used the kitchen sink and now the normal bath.
- Bought too many cute but way too impractical clothing
- Same as raven with the pram, a stroller is so much easier
things I needed
1. Terry squares, used as spew towels. She went through a really spewy stage where she'd do a huge spew after or during each feed.
2. Sleeping bag - she hate having a sheet/blanket over her so sleeping bag was great in winter. We also got one with holes in it for the pram straps and it always kept her nice and warm in the pram.
3. Baby carrier . We had a babybjorn, but I think any carrier would have been so handy for when she was grumpy and wanted to be held for long periods, or if I wanted to go for a quick walk without getting the pram out.
4. Rocker - good for when she was grumpy and wanted to be rocked and my arms were sore. She also slept in it during the day for a while. She would also get grumpy if I was hving a shower and she wasnt in the bathroom too, so I'd pop her in the rocker and sing to her while I was in the shower and she'd just smile and laugh at me.
5. Wraps. She liked being wrapped till about 5-6 months and we also used them as play-mats for when we were out at someones house.
6. Nappy sacks. Very handy for when we were out and Claire did a monster poo that was hard to contain in the nappy.
things I could have done without
1. baby bath. She got too wiggly for it really quickly, and there would be water absolutely everywhere, so we just ended up using the big bath. I still do use the baby bath but we only use it as a toy - I take it outside and put water in it and them put some floaty toys into the water.
2. Shoes. I cant see the point in wearing shoes if she isnt walking. Socks were fine to keeep her feet warm.
3. Suits that do up at the back, or the ones that only have two or three buttons at the top. I found these types of outfits sooo impossible to get on her. When she was newborn, the easiest outfits I had for her were wondersuits.
1. Good pram - spend a bit extra to get the perfect one!
2. Nappy Wrapper Bin - although i don't use it now for DD, it was the best present for before she was walking.
3. Bouncer - great when you need time to cook or just go to the toilet without a crying baby!
4. Change table/bath centre - although I didn't use the bath for long, it was great while DD was small enough for it as we have a corner spa and its just too big! The change table is definatley a godsend for your back!
5. Burb cloths - I bought a packet of flanelette nappies and they were great actually the best, not only for burbing bub but my DD was quite chuckie, and we used to put one folded up under her head in her bassinette/cot or when she was on the floor.... saved many, many loads of washing!
3 things I didn't use
1. Neutral clothes - once we knew she was a girl, she was in nothing but pink!
2. Bassinette - ended up putting her in her cot at around 2 weeks!
3. BF rocking chair... I didn't buy ine, but friends that have never use it...
5. Camera - thank God for digital
4. Change table
3. Cot with babyhood mossie net - keeps the cat out of the bed too.
2. Condoms - I like my children close in age but not that close!
1. Rocker - Portable, great for having next to the bath/shower when you have a wet baby and a toddler. So many uses.
3 things I could do without
3. Baby bath - too heavy, my big babies outgrew them in about 4 weeks.
2. Bassinette - outgrew too fast. A portacot is a much better investment.
1. Baby lotions - they don't really need them
5 things:
- old flanny nappies for chuck rugs, with a refluxer they were essential
- bassinette that fitted the jogger stroller. Angus slept in it for months, was fabulous out and about and easy to put in stroller for walks etc
- musical mobile, still excellent even now as Angus enjoys turning the music on for himself in the morning
- lots of wraps
- radio to keep me going for those long long night feeds
3 things
- fancy newborn clothes, only wore some of them once. one outfit would have done, the rest in wondersuits
- cheapo dodgy socks, they never stayed on Angus' legs, the Bonds ones were ok
- tiny knitted things from rellies with ribbons on, look lovely but terrible to get on and so much washing with a reflux baby
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