Stickers Newborn

New Baby Essentials

First time parents have a ridiculous amount of new ideas to think about, so to be as organised as possible before the birth of the baby is not just helpful, but essential.  As a new parent, and not knowing whether to expect a girl or a boy, it can be difficult to decide what can be bought before the birth.  The list that follows has been compiled by new mum's, and is designed so that these items can be bought before the baby is born, leaving more time to enjoy those first months of mother (and father) hood without the added stress of shopping for essentials.

 

Nursery

 

The nursery should be decorated with baby in mind and contain the furniture s/he needs such as a wardrobe and changing mat.  A pretty lampshade, some pictures and a mobile above the cot are ideal decorations to keep baby amused and happy in a nurturing environment.

Cot / Cot Bed / Bassinette or Moses Basket

Linen & blankets for the bed, that can be removed or added according to temperature

Hypoallergenic mattress and cover

Nightlight

Mobile

Teddies ETC

Thermometer

 

Out & About

 

Car Seat

Pram/Buggy with rain cover and accessories

Changing Bag – ensure in it is wipes, spare nappies and feeding equipment

Travel Changing Mat

Blankets and /or fleece

 

Safety

 

"Baby On Board" sticker for the car

Baby Monitor

Bath thermometer

Fireguard and plug protectors will become more important as baby grows

 

Bath time

 

Baby Bath

Lots of soft fluffy towels

Sponge and flannels

Rubber Ducky and bath toys

 

Feeding

 

Bottles

Dummy/Comforter

Teats

Breast Pump

Breast Pads

Sterilising Equipment

 

Education/Play/Chilling Time

 

Play Mat / Play Pen

Bouncy Chair / Swing

Colourful and noisy toys to simulate development and drive a tired mum and dad insane

Book – start reading to baby early this will soothe them as they are already used to mum and dad's voice from hearing it in the womb.

 

Baby Products

 

Nappies & Nappy Sacks – disposable nappies or cloth nappies are making a comeback

Towels (Lots of them)

Cotton Wool & Cotton Wool Buds

Baby Bath Products - a gentle brand

Baby Wipes – Preferably ultra sensitive

Infracol  - which is colic treatment for babies

Sudocream / Nappy Rash Cream

nail clippers

Nasal Saline Drops

 

Products For Mum

 

Nursing Bra /Breast pads/ Nipple Cream

Sanitary Towels or Maternity Pads / Disposable Knickers

Eye Cream

 

Clothing (For First Few Weeks)

 

Children's clothes are an expense, generally to the extent to which parent's wish they could buy their babies togs at wholesale prices.  Baby will grow at an alarming rate, but it is important to dress your child in gentle hardwearing materials, that they can grow and play in.

Baby hats

Booties

Babygros

Scratch mittens

Baby Vests

Snow suits (if it is cold)

 

All of these items can, of course, be expensive, so it might be an idea to have a Baby Shower wish list, where friends bring baby-based gifts to expectant mothers, although it is important to keep this list within reason.   Items can be bought online for wholesale prices, and remember to look out for freebies and discounts when joining new parenting clubs online and in stores.

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For parents who have dealt with difficult nights with toddler.?

I have a 3 1/2 year old, and for the last four months, putting her to bed at night has become hell. We've tried everything, stickers, squirt bottle to keep away the "wuggies," story time. Nothing is working with her. Our 1 1/2 year old is a snap to get to sleep, and we don't know what to do with our oldest. I'm so frazzled because now we have a newborn, and my husband is getting to the point where he doesn't want to put our oldest to bed, so now I'm having to put three kids to bed by myself. Has anyone ever experienced this, and what worked for you? I'm going crazy and my nerves can't take it anymore after spending 12 hours a day with kids.

I have a 3.5 year old as well, and also a 2 year old, with one more on the way in a couple of months!!!

My oldest daughter is VERY challenging, and she keeps changing her personality about sleeping, so I keep changing my ways. Here is what has worked the past 3 weeks....

Remind her a good two hours before bed that 'it will be bedtime soon, and "you are going to do so good going to sleep!." Then talk about bedtime over and over, and how she is going to go to bed no problem! Give her a hug when you say it. Right before a book or before bath or whatever, tell her how after this book, bath etc, that she is going to go to bed and sleep allllll night long. Just bring it up over and over again.

I know it sounds nuts, but my daughter started getting sort of excited about it. There was no reward system, just me telling her how awesome it was she was going to bed so well and sleeping through the night. When I put her to bed, I tell her a bit about what we are going to do tomorrow and how much fun she will have.

That is working for now. Before that we did different things, like what you are doing, stickers, rewards, the spray bottle for monsters....of course! (we still do the spray).

But everything tends to wear off, and for people with kids who are challenging (which actually is another word for too smart for normal methods), we have to keep on our toes and keep coming up with new things that may wear off.

If she sleeps for 1-2 weeks with a new method, it is a successful method. It just needs to change a little. We have to keep on our toes for new (and eventually old) ways to entertain. We really are just their entertainment. The better and more creative and excited (but not angry) we are, so far, the better my gal has responded.

I know there really seems to be no time for that silliness, but hey, a nights sleep is worth ....oh-my-god....so much.

Good luck!!

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