Baby stuff - whats needed - a bit premature but just wondering

[Jaycee]

I would get some wondersuits (long sleeve) as even during summer you still get the odd cool night.

[Brunette01]

Oh also one more thing... a nappy stacker... does it just do what it says on the tin? I've only seen them packaged in shops so cant work out what their purpose is? Is it just for the clean nappies?

[puppies]

I still need the following:
- nappy bag (for the pram)
- bottle carrier
- car window shade
- car mirror so I can see bump without having to turn around
- grooming set
- bottles & teats
- breast pump
- first aid kit for babies
- book of childhood illness
- wedge matt incase he has reflux and needs to lay a bit upright
Still so much and still have to finish DH Christmas shopping and his Bday which will be January 8th! Aggrrhh!

[teruteru]

nth wrong with askin in advance im still in the process of makin sure ive got everything even thou bub is already 2mths (oops). Still need to find a way to store/organise my cloth nappies...Sposies just stay in the pack until i pull them out to use. The stacker just makes everything neater i spose

anywyz i found havin a hand sanitiser (the dettol ones) handy as bub like to feed a bit more after changin so dont have to run to the bathroom and also bum cream (lucky the bounty bag had a sample so i didnt hv to make a mad dash to the supermarket)

[tutmae]

Brunette01- I have the web adddress of a place where you can get awesome slings for about $70. You can use them for ages, so personally I think they're totally worth it. They're far better than the front carrying ones. Let me know if you want the address and I'll pm it through.

[aussienic]

Wraps.. I seriously coudln't get enough of them.. I used them to cover bub when outdoors to protect from wind and sun.. Over her car seat, in bed due to it being summer and not needing a blanket

I have one of those tommee tippee bins but unless you have a proper change area set up I think they are more annoying then anything. they are good though and the refills last for ages..

a high chair. for when bub just wants to see you.. Wheel it thru the house and it can go at your level..

A decent rocker or swing type thing.. but I recommend waiting till bub is here for a swing so you can go to the baby shop and try it out.. putting bub in and out I mean

oh and one for you.. nice smelling bath soap. good handwash (lots of handwashing required) and definetly a decent handcream. sorbelene did the job for me.. my poor hands tok weeks to stop getting cracked

[Kazbah]

Dressing gown for yourself & dh! Something easy to wash.
Thermometer for bub.
The childhood illness book I was given is like a bible to me.

Basinnett sheets & waterproof barriers - I bought a really expensive brand but well worth it as its "staydry" for the baby.

baby monitor + breathing monitor (I'm a bit paranoid) - it let me rest a bit better

Floor waterproof rug for playtime.
playgym for playtime.

Film & batteries for camera

[NaeNae]

Wow ladies some great suggestions there some I would never had thought of too I do have a Medela breast pump (needed it to express for Niki) its a little ripper but spent $$$$ for it I guess its an investment for the future.

We loved the hand sanitizer the that NICU dept used that we have a stash of it, I was also training to become a Nail Tech so have plenty of hand sanitizer stored away in the cupboard.

I figured that because I have lots of furnishing things that I could wait and tell people singles, wraps, bibs etc for pressies when we get to that stage I can't buy everything I s'pose

Keep the ideas/suggestions coming I am creating a "needs list based on your info and I am sure others will be grateful for the suggestions also

Nae x x