OHbaby! Forums : Essentials https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:25:39 +0000 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:51:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37372 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Essentials : Muslin spew cloths...a must But...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1237904&title=essentials#1237904 Author: mizpix
Subject: 37372
Posted: 12 January 2011 at 9:51am

Muslin spew cloths...a must
But my most useful item was my tri pillow. Great for breast feeding, for holding baby in place when I put him down, and now good to help him sit up]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:51:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1237904&title=essentials#1237904 <![CDATA[Essentials : Snap N Go wheels for the capsule...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1237597&title=essentials#1237597 Author: JadeC
Subject: 37372
Posted: 11 January 2011 at 9:17pm

Snap N Go wheels for the capsule - love them!]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:17:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1237597&title=essentials#1237597 <![CDATA[Essentials : A plastic backed picnic rug. Wonderful...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1236573&title=essentials#1236573 Author: kandk
Subject: 37372
Posted: 10 January 2011 at 10:01pm

A plastic backed picnic rug. Wonderful for rolling around the floor on, dribbling and spewing on, now eating snacks on, anything really.

A front pack/ backpack. So handy for carrying him around when a buggy is awkward.]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:01:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1236573&title=essentials#1236573 <![CDATA[Essentials : My Moby wrap. In fact I&#039;d...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1236053&title=essentials#1236053 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 37372
Posted: 10 January 2011 at 1:40pm

My Moby wrap. In fact I'd probably have bought/made a cheaper version so that I could have 2 instead of standing in front of the tumble-dryer impatiently waiting for it to come out every time it needed a wash.]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:40:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1236053&title=essentials#1236053 <![CDATA[Essentials : I agree on pretty much all of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235949&title=essentials#1235949 Author: tiptoes
Subject: 37372
Posted: 10 January 2011 at 11:28am

I agree on pretty much all of those things, and the other thing I loved was our hammock. It helped a lot with our little catnapper. Plus it was portable, so I could take it with me and hang it in a doorway and he could go to sleep if he needed to.]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:28:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235949&title=essentials#1235949 <![CDATA[Essentials : Agree on the pads, I only wanted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235717&title=essentials#1235717 Author: busymum
Subject: 37372
Posted: 09 January 2011 at 10:32pm

Agree on the pads, I only wanted one pack of maternity before I was on supers. Maternity are okay when you are not so mobile and especially if you have stitches or other swelling down there, but after that the thinner pads are much more comfy.]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:32:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235717&title=essentials#1235717 <![CDATA[Essentials : we had a merino wrap that we used...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235653&title=essentials#1235653 Author: MrsJMcD
Subject: 37372
Posted: 09 January 2011 at 9:32pm

we had a merino wrap that we used for our boy in the hospital and then after he came home - kept him so snuggly warm and was great if he was going into a room that was cooler than the one he'd come from etc. so easy to wash and dried quite quickly too.

a bouncer or rocker is good to have from an early age (I thought they wouldn't be needed until months later, ha!), especailly if you have a reflux baby that doesn't like to lie flat.

we had a carry cot for our pram and it was awesome in the first few months - our wee guy was nice and snuggle warm and able to face us - which was more reassuring for me than him I'm sure!

]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 21:32:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235653&title=essentials#1235653 <![CDATA[Essentials : Agree on the pads! I had to get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235477&title=essentials#1235477 Author: Lillybetts
Subject: 37372
Posted: 09 January 2011 at 3:35pm

Agree on the pads! I had to get a friend to go to the supermarket for me as I couldn't drive after CS. I found that having both maternity, regular and light pads are good. everyone flow is different after giving birth, but it usually does fluctuate. And I personally hate wearing a big pad if it's such a small amount that day.]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:35:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235477&title=essentials#1235477 <![CDATA[Essentials : maternity/sanitary pads - I wasn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235231&title=essentials#1235231 Author: mummymonster
Subject: 37372
Posted: 09 January 2011 at 9:11am

maternity/sanitary pads - I wasn't driving post c-s and explaining to DH what to get was . . . difficult.
Frozen meals.
Those little blue bags to put stinky nappies in (we use disposables and without the bags we couldn't stand the smell from the weekly rubbish even though it's kept outside)
All-in-ones with feet.
Soft wool singlets (my fav is elfwear from babystar)
Eye mask (as in sleep mask - I can't nap in a bright room)]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 09:11:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235231&title=essentials#1235231 <![CDATA[Essentials : Wraps and a dummy ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235171&title=essentials#1235171 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 11:39pm

Wraps and a dummy ]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:39:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235171&title=essentials#1235171 <![CDATA[Essentials : Warm wraps. I&#039;d rather use...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235109&title=essentials#1235109 Author: busymum
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 9:50pm

Warm wraps. I'd rather use them for a newborn than fuss about with jerseys etc. Obviously if needed, I'll use both but it's also very cuddly to carry about a wrapped-up baby.]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:50:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235109&title=essentials#1235109 <![CDATA[Essentials : Yeah I agree old fashioned cloth...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235043&title=essentials#1235043 Author: Kalimirella
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 8:59pm

Yeah I agree old fashioned cloth nappies are great as spill cloths, for cleaning up after bubs, impromptu bibs (just tie around neck lol) and you can always revert back to good old nappies lol.

A thick change mat (like you have on a change table) but used on the coffee table and then floor. I found that so much safer with my overly mobile baby.

Cloth nappies!!! So easy and cheap (unless you get the hidden stash bug )]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:59:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235043&title=essentials#1235043 <![CDATA[Essentials : second and third old fashioned...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235034&title=essentials#1235034 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 8:47pm

second and third old fashioned cloth nappies have used them for everything, pop them under their heads in the cot/bassinet as babies spill/spew a lot and only have to change that not the whole bed

breast pads something I wish I'd known about whilst I was preggers as I would have stocked up on them go thru so many of them with bf]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:47:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235034&title=essentials#1235034 <![CDATA[Essentials : Best item? dunno if I should call...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235001&title=essentials#1235001 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 8:09pm

Best item? dunno if I should call him this, but my DH,without a doubt

otherwise,I found everything pretty useful,in one way or another ]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:09:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1235001&title=essentials#1235001 <![CDATA[Essentials : Im going to be different and say...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234984&title=essentials#1234984 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 7:51pm

Im going to be different and say Change Table.

I could hardly walk after id had DD. Our change table was so handy. Meant we wernt having to bed down heaps etc. And it was great height for DP too. We used it until DD was around 20 months.

Some people dont use them at all.

Also flat nappies are great. Definitely handy to have. Also to put down on the bassinet/cot under there head, if they spill you dont have to change the whole sheet

]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:51:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234984&title=essentials#1234984 <![CDATA[Essentials : Flat nappies, wrap me up swaddle,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234978&title=essentials#1234978 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 7:44pm

Flat nappies, wrap me up swaddle, dummies, and a good nappy cream]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:44:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234978&title=essentials#1234978 <![CDATA[Essentials : My moby wrap!!!! Might not be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234977&title=essentials#1234977 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 7:44pm

My moby wrap!!!! Might not be essentail to everyone but I couldn't of done without it.]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:44:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234977&title=essentials#1234977 <![CDATA[Essentials : Oh gosh yes, the spew cloths....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234966&title=essentials#1234966 Author: shadowfeet
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 7:08pm

Oh gosh yes, the spew cloths. I had 6 cloth flats to use as spill cloths and all were in use or in the wash at most times for the first 9 months. And another dozen or 2 of cloth flats for change table liners for messy changes

]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:08:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234966&title=essentials#1234966 <![CDATA[Essentials : Flat nappies and muslins (for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234965&title=essentials#1234965 Author: AuntieSarah
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 7:08pm

Flat nappies and muslins (for catching leaking milk - whether it's out of me or baby!) , breast pads, swaddling wraps, frozen meals!]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:08:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234965&title=essentials#1234965 <![CDATA[Essentials : Spew cloths!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234951&title=essentials#1234951 Author: Jaxnz1
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 6:48pm

Spew cloths!! ]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:48:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234951&title=essentials#1234951 <![CDATA[Essentials : miracle wrap and mum2mum dream...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234945&title=essentials#1234945 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 6:39pm

miracle wrap and mum2mum dream swaddle from the sleep store in fact which ever of their accessories that will help baby sleep in the first few weeks anything else is secondary
oh and a good nipple cream that doesn't need removing before feeding ]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:39:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234945&title=essentials#1234945 <![CDATA[Essentials : Apart from the obvious items (cot,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234912&title=essentials#1234912 Author: carys
Subject: 37372
Posted: 08 January 2011 at 5:25pm

Apart from the obvious items (cot, pram etc) what items could you not live without when bubs was born?]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:25:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37372&PID=1234912&title=essentials#1234912