Recommended Baby Items for 1St Time Momma

Congratulations! In addition to the baby gear others have suggested I recommend buying the book "What to Expect the First Year".I think you'll find it to be helpful w/advice and info on everything for breastfeeding,diaper rashes,growth and development,health issues.(Also,off topic but helpful-the major brands of diapers and formula(if you choose to bottle feed)all offer some great coupons if you sign up for their newsletters.Those diapers add up!)

I would suggest you go to babies r us and try out the different types of slings and carriers and find one that is comfortable for both you and your husband, changing tables are worthless, I like the fisher price tub with the newborn insert, I found the swing to be more helpful than the vibrating bouncers, and I also like the new jumperoos better than the actvity saucers my oldest flipped an activity saucer plus the jumperoos go to a higher height and are more stable, if you are going to be out walking this summer a bug net to cover your stroller is a must, a baby gym that also allow tummy time is good, a boppy pillow especially if nursing, my sister had one of those bumbo seats and she has gotten a lot of use the type she has converts to a booster seat my little guy uses it when we go over to visit while her little one is in the high chair. I hoped this helps you out.
R.

HAAHAHA DIAPERS!!!!!! No, seriously though, diapers and wipes. I know it sounds cheesy, but they will be your biggest expense for the next 2-3 years. Also, if you're going to nurse, a breast pump, and a Boppy pillow, these were my best friends. Diaper Genie (if you will be using disposable diapers) and a sling or baby carrier. (Great for nursing as well) and "taking care of you baby and child" books for quick reference when they shove Play-Doh up their nose! Pack and Plays are great, I looove mine for going on trips- portable crib and child containment system for non-baby proofed relatives houses all in one. Window shades, and mirrors for the car. The best gift I got from my mom was a box chock full of a myriad of childproofing gadgets for my house. (outlet plugs, cabinet locks, cord wind-ups, etc.) Also, a baby first aid/grooming kit with a thermometer- the ear ones are wonderful. I could go on and on about clothes, and whatever too, but the former were the best and most helpful things I never thought of myself :).

Hi M.! Congratulations!! You must be so excited! I remember my first pregnancy... so many emotions. In response to your request, I work at Babies R Us and when you register with them, they give you a list of must haves. It's like a check list of things you'll need. I just like to reiterate that if you plan on breast feeding then you should register for some of the things you'll need. Like a breast pump. (It's a big price tag item.) Also a boppy is a must have. The baby will rest on it while feeding and later it's great for tummy time. I also recomend an infant to toddler chair. Good luck and best wishes!!

I would register for an infant baby bjorn carrier and (if you have room for storage)a baby bjorn potty chair for later. Register for small items too like desitin, aveeno baby wash, baby wash cloths, two baby changing pads (one for the bedroom and one for your main living area -- my son is now 20 months old and we still use the one in the living room. Register for some bibs (both big and small). Register for size 1 and 2 diapers. Size two is the one you will probably use the most of. Register for a pak n play (if you travel) and an exersaucer (that round thing the babies sit in and play in). Register for some fall and winter clothes in size 6 - 9 months for the winter. A car seat cover (snuggle blanket for winter). I would get the car seat that you can remove from base and insert into the stroller. Register for some Robeez shoes (probably size 6 months). A baby swing if you like to have your hands free during the day. And for you and baby -- a glider chair (I lived in mine for a year) and it was the best purchase ever! Good luck and best wishes!!

if you go to babies r us they have alist of what newborns will need most of

It is totally overhwelming at first, I know!! You have a good head start knowing what the beasics are, and if you go to Babies R Us they do have a printout of suggestions for all the other essentials you'll need. Keep in mind that a lot of what you'll need and use you might not even know you will need until after the baby is born! For now, stick to more basics (I'm thinking of all the things I couldn't have survived without with my two girls) - swing, bouncy seat, Bumbo seat, storage baskets, Butt Paste and Aquaphor, a GOOD digital thermometer (I recommend the Braun ear thermometer, which you can use when the baby is a couple of months old), first aid kit, towels with a little hood, and lost of crib sheets and blankets. The play gym for the floor is awesome not only for tummy time, but also for them to see bright colors and objects above them. Definitely find a baby sling or carrier you like so you can "wear" the baby hands free from time to time. I also loved the doorway jumper and exersaucer; my youngest pratically lived in the jumper when she was 5-6 months old! Plain, basic onesies are great for summer babies so they can sleep in them, then you can use them under other shirts as layers in the fall. Good luck and have fun... my oldest was born July 12 and it's a great time of year to have a baby!!