Stocking up on baby items?

[rylansmum]

I didnt actually buy anything for my DS until he was born..besides 3 outfits which i couldnt resist, but only 1 fit cause they were too big. I would reccomend buying 0000 because DS was 9ld 4oz and they still swam on him, 000 were enormous.
I recieved everything else at my baby shower and when he was born..nappies, wipes, baby bath, shampoo, cotton tips, singlets, clothes, powder, nappy sacks...you name i got it.
I got that much i have just given the last few bottles of lotions and stuff to my girlfriend for her baby shower..and DS is almost 3!!!

The most valuable item i recieved was a little 'Safety First" brand kit that included nail clippers, medicine measure thing (was long and skinny and they drank out the top), a nasal passage clearer (basically a little bulb that sucks the snot out lol) and a thermometer, i didnt use the medicine thing but the nail clippers and the snot sucker were awesome i stil use the clippers now...thank goodness DS will blow his nose now

Ohh and while i remember Muslin wraps were invaluable i wrapped DS from birth and they were a life saver i bought them in a 3 pack from Target for approx $11 and they are extra large approx 1mx1m...they did him during winter and then extra blankets ontop and then during summer when he didnt like being wrapped anymore i used them as a blanket....he still sleeps with his blankies to this very day so i have had to buy some more for my next baby.

What i can tell you is that you will lose count how many people ask 'what do you want' or 'what do you need' just tell them to get you wipes and stuff because those items are cheaper than some baby outfits people will buy you more of them and they will add up before you know it.

good luck

PS You can never have too much stuff!! lol