What Gear Do You Really Need for Baby?

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Well, you'll definitely need a set of breasts! A bouncy seat so you can occasionally set down the baby (y'know, so you can pee), a nasal aspirator, a good thermometer, and a LOT of patience.

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Melissa F commented on October 22, 2009 - yes to all except the bouncy set. do you really need a special seat to set your baby down for a few minutes. a blanket on the floor works just fine.

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Brianna J commented on November 4, 2009 - I can't live w/o the bouncy seat! My last never took to the swing, but loved the bouncy seat! About the blanket on the floor comment.. Doesn't work when A, you have other kids around, B, some babys don't like to lay flat, but like the bouncy seat...

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Well, you'll definitely need a set of breasts! A bouncy seat so you can occasionally set down the baby (y'know, so you can pee), a nasal aspirator, a good thermometer, and a LOT of patience.

The baby carrier of your (and baby's) choice: sling, bjorn, ergo...

Stroller (so helpful at the mall, on walks in the park and in the airport).

Nursing pillow (if you are nursing) - beats stacking up regular pillows. A good baby monitor. Bouncy seat and (later) exersaucer (although I didn't believe the exersaucer at first).

Lots of spit cloths. Try gear at a friends house before buying (see what your baby likes), then buy on CraigsList (babies are gentle on their gear). Go to a place to try lots of carriers to find what works for you and your baby.Invest in a good diaper bag

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Gas drops were my must have item!

A good place to nurse the baby, baby swing, and enough onesies and diapers to make a load of each in the washer along with a lot of patience and a dash of nap when your baby naps.

Of all the things that we were given or bought, the one thing I would have spent lots of money on was a video baby monitor.

Sleep sacks

Well, there's not really any gear you NEED. Neccesities would be boobs and diapers. However, my favorite gear would probably be the boppy.

a large gymnastic ball, to sit and bounce on, while holding baby, or having baby in sling.

Don't forget a bouncer!!

Breasts, Patience and a sense of humor. Every thing else was a nice to have.

Aspirator, Ayr Saline Drops, Ayr Nose Gel for runny nosies, to stop mucus from forming crusts, Infant Tylenol, Humidifier/Cool Mist, Eucalyptus Oil (essential oil) few drops in baby's bath for breathing better or just California Baby Bubble Bath for Colds

Breasts, Cute Cloth Diapers, Safe Car Set, Comfy Baby Carrier and a Boppy. A few hand me down clothes in each size (way less than you think you'll need) too, since they grow so fast.

a bed. stroller,swing,tynol and motrin, thermoter,gas drops and colic drops, burp towels/rags(cloth diapers),desitin butt cream.

whatever you get...check out the baby and thrift stores first!! you will save tons! get online and check out free diapers, how to save money on diapers. I got 100'sof $ of free formula and diapers with sale/coupons. Breast feeding is free and is best!

The waterproof pad to cover the sheet and mattress. The kind with the sheet material on top is comfy yet protect from all sorts of liquid excretions!!

A stroller with big tires, the bigger the better. A crib. Baby laundry soap. A washer and dryer.

The Number 1 item is a light switch dimmer... in your baby's room and the room where you'll feed your baby at night. Lots and lots of burp cloths. The Bebe sounds nasal aspirator (Walmart), Braun ear thermometer, a humidifier, Highlands teething tablets.

Good set up for changing, laundry etc. Having everything close at hand makes it so much nicer.

A baby carrier (sling or wrap), car seat if you have a car, diapers (you can make flats out of an old flannel sheet) and/or bowl for EC, 4-5 infant gowns, and faith in your own instincts

multi-tasking laundry detergent--can be used for baby and eveyone else...who has time to do separate loads of laundry??? also a big bathing sponge (Target) goes in the kitchen/bath sink so you can bathe tiny baby. easier than separate tub

Your own mother (grandma to your babe) that you can call at any hour of the day or night for advice, comfort or just to vent (cry) to! (We had twins and zero sleep)

I think if I only had these four items I could get by: baby swing, pack n play w/ bassinet, convertible car seat and a stroller.

Absolute musts for me were: Mylecon gas drops, corn starch for diaper rash, aquaphor for everything!, bouncy seat, burp cloths, jump-a-roo! Oh, and I think the other comment about a washer and dryer is spot on... no pun intended! :)

Temporal thermometer (better than ear or rectal for ear infection and safety reasons), Boppy, Travel Stroller, Mylicon (total MUST!), gentian violet for thrush, mechanical swing, rear seat mirror, nasal aspirator, teethers and...infant Tylenol or Motrin!

The Ultimate Crib Sheet. This snaps to the crib rails and goes over the regular sheet and is waterproof. If baby wets in the night, unsnap sheet in 3 seconds and lay baby on sheet underneath!

An available baby sitter!

nosefrida- for that runny nose. Best find for us!

A bumbo chair has been really nice, a jumper, and a camera! Most things are extras and can be nice but your house gets very cluttered with things you use only for a little while

Front Carrier, Exesaucer (a must), Bottle Warmer, Paci wipes, Rain tent for stroller, pack and play w/ basinett, bouncer, carseat straps for shopping carts (a must), convertable carseat, baby medical kit (babysrus). Luck

I have a list of things that I/our son loved! My son LOVED his exersaucer, a strolle came in handy, a good monitor...(he is 5 and we still use it). My son also LOVED his pacifier (MAM)! My list could go on!

If you're nursing and cosleeping, you don't need much! A boppy pillow, a pacifier, a sling (New Native is my fave), a swaddler, baby gowns (no need for outfits for the first 3 months!), car seat, and TummyTub for those fussy evenings. That should be it!

Boobs, diapers, clothes. Everything else is just extra... but a lot of it is helpful! I love my ergo baby carrier, a nasal aspirator is really cool but we can suck better than they can, and baby wash is nice when they need a bath.

SLING SLING SLING!

MY Kidz Med Thermofocus 5-in-1 Non-Contact Thermometer - 100% accurate & you can take your childs temp without waking them up! You can even test the temp of food, bath water & formula - I have even used it on McDonalds coffee just for fun :) @ walgreens

A pack-n-play which doubled as my crib, aquaphor which doubled as diaper rash cream and moisturizer, a temporal thermometer since both my kids hated taking their temperature under their tongues, and I agree with the others items too.

Aquaphor - works for dry skin and diaper rash, swing, sling, blanket sleepers, dishwasher if you use bottles and a washer and dryer.

Absolute must haves were a sling or carrier, cloth diapers so I didn't have to keep buying disposibles. And a thermometer. And for the first few months with my daughter I needed a breast pump as she was premature and not gaining well but I didn't nee.

Snuggle spot...It is a baby bed/pillow that makes a baby feel like it is being held when you cant hold it. www.laneybug.net

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I have a list of things that I/our son loved! My son LOVED his exersaucer, a strolle came in handy, a good monitor...(he is 5 and we still use it). My son also LOVED his pacifier (MAM)! My list could go on!

Your own mother (grandma to your babe) that you can call at any hour of the day or night for advice, comfort or just to vent (cry) to! (We had twins and zero sleep)

Snuggle spot...It is a baby bed/pillow that makes a baby feel like it is being held when you cant hold it. www.laneybug.net

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