Starting from scratch, List of things to get?

[bellelass]

I just read your first post so maybe I'm listing things other people have mentioned-

Thermometer shaped like a dummy

Breastpump (comes in so handy I didn't have one at first, mine is a tommiee tippee manual and it is good)

Bottles even if you intend to breastfeed. 3 or 4 should be good. Again, I used Tommee Tippee Back to Basics and my baby has had no problem switching from breast to bottle and back.

Grobags are good after they are a few months old. So good. Buy them online from Britain, that's the cheapest new I've found. My babe didn't like hers until about 3 months but since then its been indispensable. The 2.5 weight is good for weather right now (I live in Brissie, mind) and the lighter ones are good for summertime.

ETA- Blueiris, if you're buying a change table from Ikea, their Leksvik is a wonderful brand. We liked our change table so much we went back and bought a chest of drawers and bedside table in the same line. I'm trying to convince DH to get the bed, too. Beautiful timber, easy to work with, very attractive.

[Aimz]

Have PM'd you melly!

[tsgirl]

Hi amysarah, I'd love a copy of that list but I can't figure out how to pm you. If I click on your name there is nowhere for me to pm. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong

[Aimz]

Hi tsgirl, I can't PM you either! It may have something to do with you still being a newbie. Ask the mods (in the FAQ's forum) and I'm sure someone will be able to help you. Once its sorted I will be happy to PM you my email address.

[Shanti]

GREAT thread girls! I've been taking notes! Thank you....

Is it rude having a baby wish list for the baby shower? I'm thinking of having one myself (making a list for people) but wasn't sure if that's what people do.... suppose it's just like a wedding wish list really hey?? Are they common?

[Phteven]

Ren, some of the baby shops do a baby registry (I know babies galore does it). If you use one you can make sure that people don't double up. Same as a wedding it's kind to make sure that you have a wide range of options for prices so that if someone is struggling a bit they don't need to break the budget.

[Shanti]

okies thanks Dach, i'll keep that in mind for when we have the baby shower!
And yep very important to have gifts ranging from probably $5 right up to $60 i guess! i wouldnt want ppl spending much anyway. just want them coming to the baby shower really!

[tsgirl]

Hi tsgirl, I can't PM you either! It may have something to do with you still being a newbie. Ask the mods (in the FAQ's forum) and I'm sure someone will be able to help you. Once its sorted I will be happy to PM you my email address.

Thanks for the tip amysarah. It seems I need to have 25 posts before I can access PM's.

Was suggested I post my email in here, then when you have it I could delete it, but as I'm not sure if you're around now I'm thinking seeing as I have PLENTY of time to sort this stuff out I could just wait until I've posted enough then PM you.

Thanks for your help

[blueiris]

ETA- Blueiris, if you're buying a change table from Ikea, their Leksvik is a wonderful brand. We liked our change table so much we went back and bought a chest of drawers and bedside table in the same line. I'm trying to convince DH to get the bed, too. Beautiful timber, easy to work with, very attractive.

Thanks for the feedback on this. I really like the fact that you get your money's worth with this item. I really like the look of this piece too.I also thought that having all the wipes,nappies etc safely tucked away in drawers will save me from having to clean up after baby decides to pull everything off of open shelves.