Winter baby needs
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Topic: Winter baby needs
Posted By: bluebird
Subject: Winter baby needs
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 7:51pm
Hoping for some constructive feedback about my 'needs' list 
We don't have money to blow, so it is just a need list, rather then want, any ideas for money savers would be great too 
clothes will be a mix of cotton and merino. Haven't put much NB stuff as want to wait to see how big baby is first. Thanks for any help Clothes NB 0-3 4 Nighties 4 6 Singlets (long sleve) 4 6 Singlets (short sleeve/sleeveless) 4 6 Tops (long sleeve) 4 6 Pants 2 4 cardigans/jackets/jumpers 1 3 hats/bonnets 2 4 Grow suits/AIO 8 socks (pairs) 2 4 Booties (pairs) 4 Leg Warmers Feeding 12 Bibs 6 spill coths/upcycled old flats 6 Washable nursing pads (pairs) 1 Lanolin nipple ointment 1 Tri-pillow 8 Nurcing Bras Good books Nappies 24+ cloth nappies 10 booster liners 4 covers 12+ cloth wipes 2 packets newborn eco-friendly disposable nappies tea tree oil Bedding 1 Hammock 4 Hammock Sheets 4 Blankets (wool+cotton) 2 Wheat bag 3 Wraps (Merino) 1 Bassinet 1 Bassinet Matress 4 Bassinet/Cot Sheet sets Bathing 2 towels 6 wash cloths Toiletries - soap, powder, barrier cream, massage oil Bath thermometer (any ideas of good brands?) Out and About 2 Wrap (Carrier) 1 Buggie 1 Buggie sleeping bag thing 1 Carseat 2 Head support (buggie+carseat) 1 Nappy Bag 3 Dirty nappy bags 1 Change mat 1 Crawl mat/rug ------------- DD1 10/10/04 DD2 10/06/09 |
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 8:11pm
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I'm giving my POV from the dont' want to spend extra money POV.
Dunno about 8 nursing bras, I only have 4 now & only had 3 up til recently. Unless you can get them cheaply from an outlet. You dont need a buggy sleeping bag you can use blankets & if you have a rain cover/plastic cover they are like a little hot house anyway. Actually might quote your post & do it that way. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 8:22pm
Yep its called your arm  ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Beth wrote:Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 8:22pm
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hope this helps somewhat
Clothes presuming these are various sizes & you usually get given a bit of newborn clothing or the 000 size, I'd be inclined to get body suits to stop everything riding up. NB 0-3 4 Nighties 4 6 Singlets (long sleve) 4 6 Singlets (short sleeve/sleeveless) 4 6 Tops (long sleeve) 4 6 Pants 2 4 cardigans/jackets/jumpers 1 3 hats/bonnets 2 4 Grow suits/AIO go into baby factory have good special on these now 8 socks (pairs) 2 4 Booties (pairs) 4 Leg Warmers Feeding 12 Bibs 6 spill coths/upcycled old flats 6 Washable nursing pads (pairs) 1 Lanolin nipple ointment 1 Tri-pillow 8 Nurcing Bras Good books use the library Nappies 24+ cloth nappies 10 booster liners 4 covers 12+ cloth wipes 2 packets newborn eco-friendly disposable nappies tea tree oil Bedding if you want to save money you can shift bassinette from room to room 1 Hammock 4 Hammock Sheets 4 Blankets (wool+cotton) 2 Wheat bag 3 Wraps (Merino) 1 Bassinet 1 Bassinet Matress 4 Bassinet/Cot Sheet sets Bathing 2 towels use your own but get a couple of flat nappies to use as "liners" 6 wash cloths Toiletries - soap, powder, barrier cream, massage oil you might get giving this stuff 7 you get stuff in bounty bag as hospital which I'm still using. Baby powder isn't actually a good idea Bath thermometer (any ideas of good brands?) I use my wrist, but plunket might have free ones Out and About 2 Wrap (Carrier) you only need one, i didn't use one last time, only used the capsule, ths time no capsule but have a wrap instead 1 Buggie 1 Buggie sleeping bag thing see above post 1 Carseat 2 Head support (buggie+carseat) 1 Nappy Bag 3 Dirty nappy bags 1 Change mat comes with nappy bag usually 1 Crawl mat/rug ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: bluebird
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 8:35pm
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Thanks guys, lol.
Agree with all you've said so far, so keep ripping it apart  lol DP will be proud of you all
Some things like the bassinet are hand me downs so not costing anything... silly question, is 000 new born or 0000? can i just get 000 size stuff or will the baby be swimming in it? ------------- DD1 10/10/04 DD2 10/06/09 |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 8:55pm
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How big was Mia? & are you carrying the same sizeish as you were with her? might give you an indication of bubs to be's size?
Oh definitely utilise trademe. New born is 0000. 0-3 is 000, 3-6 is 00. If you are using cloth then you will basically need the next size up in bodysuits unless you get extenders. Oh your nursing pads, I'd think that 3 pairs would be enough? mind you depends on your boobs & what you were like last time. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 9:13pm
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Issy wore nb and it was huge on her (and she was average sized) .. so we have nb sizes for Elias.
I also wouldnt think you would need four sheets .. (or blankets) .. or three wraps lol Two of each would be plenty (IMO) Im not sure what a dirty nappy bag is .. we just used plastic bags lol Oh and we never had a crawl mat either .. if we were at home she was on her playgym mat .. and if we went out we made do with a blanket. ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 9:45pm
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OH even this time I got given at least 2 fleece blankets. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 9:47pm
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Oh and you get given hats & booties, if not I'm happy to send you some
I've had chocolate...brain is starting to work. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 9:53pm
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Hmmmm, rip it apart you say
Merino and cotton is a great idea, my winter baby lived in layers of both, and most of our swaddle wraps were merino for extra warmth. Nightgowns are brilliant, I wouldn't bother with tops and pants AND AIO's, choose one or the other or a combo of both but you really only need say 6 changes of clothes all up so maybe 3 top and pant sets and 3 AIO's? You can never have too many hats and socks - you can never find them when you need them. Booties are a waste of time, they don't stay on. Pillowcases make great hammock sheets. I disagree with lil fatty re: wraps - I had about 6 and I used them all, I found if she spilled it was usually the wrap that wore it. I never bothered with NB size clothes at all, even on Sienna who was only 6lb8oz - they all went straight into 000. It's not like it matters if it's a wee bit big, they're not exactly going to trip over it! Agree with lil fatty re: blankets - if you swaddle you will probably only need one or two blankets as the swaddle will keep baby warm. I wouldn't bother with long sleeve and short sleeve singlets, choose one or the other and 6 should be heaps. 2 cardigans is heaps. I found lil miss hardly needed cardigans/jackets etc as when we went out she was mostly swaddled and asleep. By the time she started being awake more (around 3 mths) it was warmer. Leg warmers are great and really funky but not a neccessity. I didn't put them on my babies till they were crawling. Agree with Aliasmum re: nursing bras. I only had 3 to start with, I now have 5 but I wanted to make sure I was going to stick with breastfeeding before I bought more. Baby carrier/wrap is a great idea, I love mine but maybe best to wait till baby has arrived before you buy one so you can try it out first as different people suit different things. Don't bother too much with toiletries, like ALiasmum said you'll get heaps of samples which will help you work out what suits your baby's skin. Hope this helps some. Oh and with my winter baby, the two best things I had were the (hired) snap and go wheels and the storm cover for the capsule. If it was pouring down I could put the cover on inside and put her in the car with it on then get the whole capsule out and snap it into the wheels while she stayed dry under the cover and it meant I wasn't fussing about with shifting her into the buggy in the rain. The snap and gos cost about $40 to hire and the storm cover was about $20. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: FreeSpirit
Date Posted: 31 March 2009 at 10:24pm
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If you are buying normal singlets, get them in a 00 - the only difference in sizes to start with is the length and having them long is handy in winter (plus you'll get twice the wear)
3 pairs of pants will be plenty Keep in mind - bubs isn't walking so socks won't get dirty, and you don't wear socks with AIO's much. Nighties are fantastic (even during the day with a cardigan over the top and leg warmers and socks) I'd choose between the hammock or the bassinet, I only used a bassinet with my girl. If you get 3 sets of cot sheets and 1 or 2 fitted bassinet sheets that will be heaps, a folded cot sheet threaded under the bassinet matress tucks in nicely around both sides making a lovely warm cocoon. I'd get 4 towels personally, I used 5 with my NB, sometimes you end up having 2 baths in a day thanks to poo explosions. I still don't use soap - I liked fragrance-free wash. Vaseline, other then that the bounty hamper had heaps in to start with. Never used a thermometer. Like the girls said, your wrist, or if your partner works with his hands the inside of the elbow. Oh ETA, go in to the warehouse website, and put maternity bras as a favourite item, then you'll get an email when they go on special! You can do this with most items, so if you have time and are a good saver it's a great way to things a bit cheaper. ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: bluebird
Date Posted: 01 April 2009 at 7:51am
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Thanks girls,
will scrap the extra bras and the thermometer, and sick with what ever I get given for NB clothing. I was planning on getting one nice blanket for the baby, and sticking with the hand me downs I've been given for the rest. The AIO are for DP, I hate them. So will happily cross them off the list and stick with the nighties. Mia was only 7 7, but differnt father, so I've been told may be very different. Thanks, I sound like a first timer, just feel like I've forgotten everything lol Hopefully it all comes back when the baby is born! ------------- DD1 10/10/04 DD2 10/06/09 |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 01 April 2009 at 6:15pm
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Oh if you are really interested there a tommy tipee bath ducks which have a fancy hot thing on them....$13.99..... ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: Lizze
Date Posted: 04 May 2009 at 2:26pm
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ooh i have a question, we're not due with our first until January so still the early days, but do we need both wraps and nighties for them to sleep in? or just one or the other? ------------- 
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 04 May 2009 at 3:22pm
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Haha that way organized list cracks me up! it's so something I would do lol. In fact I did! I had 3 bags of stuff each one had a list in the pocket of everything contained in that bag -------------  
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Posted By: Moochiecat
Date Posted: 05 May 2009 at 8:12am
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Hi - my thoughts on one item - try to buy all-in-ones with feet in them. And get the ones that do up the front - so you can quickly undo them and redress without having to fuss with tiny little t shirts and arms. Not the All-in-ones that only d up around the legs, as they are very long and ou have to get the whole baby in there like sauage - can be hard work at 3am with a wriggly little baby!
The kimono style all in ones are brilliant, I bought heaps of little tshirts and pants and never use them, cause the All-in-ones are way easier. Especially if they have feet. No little socks falling off all the time. Merino Kids, Farmers, Dimples, Nature Baby and Cotton on have good ones. All ranges from expensive to super cheap. Heres what I mean - hope this is helpful. http://www.naturebaby.co.nz/organic_baby_products/organic_cotton_baby_clothes/stretch_and_grow.html |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 05 May 2009 at 3:51pm
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Lizze, I used AIOs and also wrapped Jody when she was teeny weeny. There is a very logical reason for this but my brain is not with me right now....
I think it was good to keep her little chicken chest warm when she learnt to get her arms/shoulders out (which didn't take long to learn) I had WAY too many NB clothes for Jody, and she was 9lb 4oz, so a lot of brand new clothes were given away! -------------   
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Posted By: Ang84
Date Posted: 06 May 2009 at 8:01pm
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 06 May 2009 at 9:02pm
be careful of overheating your winter baby... i know it sounds silly...but its exactly what i did. It turned out it was the very nice and cosy looking velour all in one...
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Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 07 May 2009 at 11:59am
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on the mittens thing, as a newborn Ella's hands were too small for mittens so I ended up using newborn socks instead. also with the AIO with feet- i found Ella grew out of those a lot faster and the ones with no feet were better value for money. For nightime I used a merino nightie (domes at the bottom) and it was brilliant (Ella liked it so much it is now her blankie). ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: kmarie
Date Posted: 07 May 2009 at 7:42pm
Everyone else sounds really helpful, will try keep mine brief  -
12 bibs is prob too many to start with, usually babies don't need them until their taste buds come in at around 6wks old. I'd get a few beforehand (or stick with ones you're given) and buy more later if you find out your bubs is a dribbler (like mine - we have upwards of 15 bibs now and get through them all!!!) Breast pads - not sure how you found it last time, but I found that the cloth pads were useless in the first 6wks, I'd soak through one side while I fed on the other! I used disposables till my supply was more predictable, about 3mths. So maybe stick with your 3 cloth sets but also buy 1 pkt of disposable pads just in case? Buggy - if your buggy has a fully or almost-fully reclined position I wouldn't worry about a second headrest cuz you prob won't need it. Massage oil - just get almond oil from your local health shop or supermarket, it's highly recommended, all natural and FANTASTIC for putting on bub's bottom as well, esp in the early days as it make the meconium slide off easier! (If only they'd told me that in time, lol.) Also recommended as a massage oil for preg mums Oh yeah, when you take bubs for his/her 6week check up, ask the dr for a prescription for a tub of zinc & castor oil barrier cream - it's huge, lasts for ages, and best of all, it's free! We used papaya ointment before the dr got us on to this, as it's totally natural and also has antiseptic properties.
We didn't (and still don't) use any products in Bethany's bath, or after her bath. Every so often we soap her hair with good 'ole fashioned pears soap but that's all. (She's got very sensitive skin.) Oh but you can put a few drops of almond oil in the bath water too if you want
That's it from me! Happy getting ready! I love your list by the way
ETA - lol sorry that wasn't so brief after all!!! ------------- 
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Posted By: MrsH
Date Posted: 07 May 2009 at 8:33pm
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I'm lovin' this thread!!
I get confused about clothes too. There are so many cute NB outfits but they just seem so unpractical (or is that impractical?). I think my baby will be pretty much wearing AIOs and a wrap (and if no wrap then cardi's of some sort) for the first 3-4 months. I've heard that polar fleece or anything unnatural IYKWIM like polyester doesn't breathe and can cause baby to overheat so have stuck with cotton, wool and merino. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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