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i think you need to calm down. no matter what you do, you will never fully be prepared for the baby. but that is ok. walmart is open 24-7.

no need for bottle warmer. they take forever. same with wipe warmer, they dry out the wipes. no need to separate laundry and use special soap unless he has extra sensitive skin. good luck getting a jacket on a new born, just add more blankets to the list. don’t need special towels. use your regular ones. you forgot the mobil. but you could skip it and get a CD player with relaxation music. and it is spelled onesies

GOOD LUCK
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Your not taking it too far… but you don’t need EVERYTHING before he arrives. Remember… you will be able to get out and get stuff as you need it too.

As for the things like baby lotion, oil and powder… I never used them. Just buy a sample size of each and see if you even use it. With baby body/hair wash… make sure you LOVE the smell… because one bottle lasts for MONTHS. Try to find a bottle with a pump on it… it’s easier to use when you’re trying to do things one-handed.

Oh… and you don’t need alcohol for the umbilical cord. Just wash gently and make sure you dry it well after bath time.
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Your list looks pretty good. You don’t need alcohol for the umbilical cord, you can just use alcohol wipes (the hospital sent me home with more than enough) but the cord generally falls off quicker without messing with it. Just make sure it stays dry at all times and stays clean. The bottle and wipes warmer isn’t a necessity by any means but a convenience that some people prefer. One of my absolute favorite things for my baby were the layettes we got for her. They make great pajamas until they are able to crawl. They look almost like a potato sack lol but its a 1piece pj that has arms and zips up the middle so that their feet don’t hang out, keeps all the babies body heat trapped in and keeps them snuggly warm Oh, definitely don’t forget the nose sucker thing you use to clean their lil noses out when they are sick and such. I’d also suggest a play pen as well as the crib (comes in handy if you need to do dishes or something else and you want the baby in the room with you but need to set him down) or maybe just get a bouncy seat for him. Also, you might consider a baby swing. Babies love rocking and you can get swings that play lullabies or classical music even that babies rather enjoy also. I think that’s about everything I can think of right now. Hope it helps you at least a little.
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You should get the "little remedies 1st time parents survival kit" it comes with gripe water, nasal decongestant, oral pain relief, saline drops, gas relief drops, nose bulb (a life saver), nail clipper, and baby rub (like vicks)… the kit is like around $20 and comes in a convenient plastic green case. This kit has been the best thing that I bought so far, because they are usually a little stuff the first couple of weeks and it helps them to be more comfortable. Its better to have it before you even need it. And don’t stess about people saying you’re going overboard because I did the same thing and I never have a moment when I wish I would a gotten anything else. I asume this is your 1st correct? Good luck hun
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Here’s what I think of your list (as the mother of two boys myself):
-You will need lots of diapers but I would recommend only one bag of newborn and then a bunch of sized one. He’ll wear newborn for two weeks, if that, but size one should last until he’s a few months old.
-I’ve never used hand mitts for either of my boys. If you keep his nails trimmed, there shouldn’t be a problem.
-Nail clippers are a definite essential. I like the kind that look like mini adult clippers, because the ones with the finger guard are hard to handle and you are more likely to cut the baby with the safety ones.
- Onesies are another essential. You need at least one weeks worth of each size. I don’t know where you live but I’m the mother of two boys born in the summer in FL so both of my boys lived in onesies. They’re great for layering when the weather gets cold too.
- Wipes: get as many as you want. You will be using them for the next few years. It’s cheaper to buy one tub and then refill it and get the scents to cover any smell. Trust me.
- Blankets depend on where you are. I have one thick one and a few thick receiving blankets. Thin receiving blankets don’t really do much.
-Burp cloths are something that I have never used. You never have one when you need it, so I just use a washcloth or a cloth diaper
- Diaper bags are optional. I have one but I found that it was easier to just throw a few extra things in my purse than it was to pack a whole other bag. I breastfed though so I didn’t need a lot to go out.
- I would not have survived without pacifiers. I like Avent Orthodontic, because they’re a good shape for the baby’s mouth and won’t effect how his teeth will grow in.
- wash cloths are another essential. You’ll need at least seven, depending on how often you wash them.
- Baby lotion is one of those things that you need to smell before you buy. I have bought some that you would have thought would smell good but ended up being horrible.
- I like the cream or gel baby oil instead of the liquid. It is a lot less mess.
- Vaseline is to prevent diaper rash but if you change his diaper often, it won’t be necessary. I rarely use it. But if you get it, get it in the tube. Much less mess.
- You should have one brush and one comb. Baby hair is pretty low maintainance.
- Baby powder is another diaper rash prevention method. I use it occasionally and I actually found a roll-on liquid baby powder that I love!
- Thermometer is a must have. I like the kind that reads the forehead, because you don’t have to fight with the baby to get and hold the other thermometers in place and you can check the temp when the baby is sleeping and not wake him up. I got mine at walgreens.
- When I have to use bottles, I like the Playtex drop in system. It was the only bottle that let you get the air out of the bottle so the baby doesn’t get gas. and clean up is so easy. Just throw the liner away and wash the nipple and you’re good to go. It’s the only bottle I use!
- Baby towels are only used for so long. It’s usually easier to use a thinner bath towel and the baby doesn’t mind as long as he gets dry.
- For a baby bath, look for simple design. Don’t go for baby bath slings, they are a pain in the butt and it’s easier to just use the tub. Look for a drain that is as close to the bottom as possible.
- A crib is not a must have. I know that a lot of parents use them but I never had the money for one and my boys didn’t have the patience for one. I used the bassinet attachment for my playpen and I loved having him right next to my bed. Then both boys went into the actual playpen, which made it really easy at nap time too. Then at around a year my eldest went into a toddler bed (still in my room though until he was two). I was one of those kids who would scream when I was put in a crib and my boys were the same way. But if you do get a crib, you’ll need a crib mattress cover, which is a padded sheet that softens the mattress and will soak up anything he messes on the bed. You don’t need a plastic sheet because the mattresses are already vinyl coated so anything just slips off of them.
-Socks are good to get in a variety of sizes. Your baby might not fit into newborn when he is born and need 0-3 months or even 3-6 months. My son had big feet and didn’t fit into any of his socks or shoes that were size newborn
-Definitely a coat for a winter baby. But I would say to get 0-3 months instead of newborn, because boys especially grow very fast in the first few months.
- A car seat is a necessity. They won’t let you leave the hospital without making sure you have one. I like the kind that have a base for in the car and also fit into a stroller (a travel system). I have a convertible car seat for my older boy and it has lasted him 2 1/2 years, so it’s a good investment if you want to go that route. FYI the convertible ones tend to be heavy and hard to move around.
- Hats definitely. Lots of caps, especially if he’ll be outside in the wi
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