Anonymous
09/15/2020 06:26
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
Sleep. Had to nap daily to function at half capacity.
Anonymous
09/15/2020 06:25
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
Anonymous wrote:We have a regular old changing pad with a waterproof cover than can just be wiped clean. I don’t understand all these complicated changing pad antics with chux/puppy pads/$$$ changing pads. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TZRK99Q?tag=mlb-changing-pad-covers-20 it was a hand me down.
+1 I had some cheap thing that came with a diaper bag. It wiped down and went in the to washer. Used it for 2 kids.
Anonymous
09/15/2020 05:55
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
Anonymous wrote:A helpful grandparent (didn’t happen for my second because of COVID), although she came for three weeks during month 3. Having an extra person for laundry, meals, holding the baby etc. is the best.
A good washing machine and dryer. So much laundry from poop and spit up.
A big supply of burp cloths if your baby spits up regularly.
For 8 weeks to 4.5 (?) months - the Snoo if you can rent/afford it. It really helps to stretch out sleep.
For nursing — nursing tanks, bamboo washable nursing pads, a big water bottle, nipple cream if needed, foods you can eat with one hand
For swaddles I really like the swaddle strap that lets their legs be free. We used that with a swaddle blanket for warmth. Tried lots of other swaddles with my first.
If you have a partner — a clear understanding that they will do 50%+ of the housework
Baby wearing — first 60 days Solly wrap. Older baby I liked the Beco Gemini.
Have a rectal thermometer and infant Tylenol on hand in case the baby gets a fever. Don’t give them the Tylenol unless the doctor says to do so, but you need to have it in case of an emergency.
And Baby 411 as a reference guide.
Anonymous
09/15/2020 05:54
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
A helpful grandparent (didn’t happen for my second because of COVID), although she came for three weeks during month 3. Having an extra person for laundry, meals, holding the baby etc. is the best.
A good washing machine and dryer. So much laundry from poop and spit up.
A big supply of burp cloths if your baby spits up regularly.
For 8 weeks to 4.5 (?) months - the Snoo if you can rent/afford it. It really helps to stretch out sleep.
For nursing — nursing tanks, bamboo washable nursing pads, a big water bottle, nipple cream if needed, foods you can eat with one hand
For swaddles I really like the swaddle strap that lets their legs be free. We used that with a swaddle blanket for warmth. Tried lots of other swaddles with my first.
If you have a partner — a clear understanding that they will do 50%+ of the housework
Baby wearing — first 60 days Solly wrap. Older baby I liked the Beco Gemini.
Have a rectal thermometer and infant Tylenol on hand in case the baby gets a fever. Don’t give them the Tylenol unless the doctor says to do so, but you need to have it in case of an emergency.
A good washing machine and dryer. So much laundry from poop and spit up.
A big supply of burp cloths if your baby spits up regularly.
For 8 weeks to 4.5 (?) months - the Snoo if you can rent/afford it. It really helps to stretch out sleep.
For nursing — nursing tanks, bamboo washable nursing pads, a big water bottle, nipple cream if needed, foods you can eat with one hand
For swaddles I really like the swaddle strap that lets their legs be free. We used that with a swaddle blanket for warmth. Tried lots of other swaddles with my first.
If you have a partner — a clear understanding that they will do 50%+ of the housework
Baby wearing — first 60 days Solly wrap. Older baby I liked the Beco Gemini.
Have a rectal thermometer and infant Tylenol on hand in case the baby gets a fever. Don’t give them the Tylenol unless the doctor says to do so, but you need to have it in case of an emergency.
Anonymous
09/14/2020 23:27
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
All the Boob/nipple stuff. My boobs were on fire for 12 weeks (I ep from 6 weeks on and still had pain).
Make sure you get discharged with APNO.
Make sure you get discharged with APNO.
Anonymous
09/14/2020 23:12
Subject: Re:What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
Anonymous wrote:Hands down a night nanny. I didn't have one for my first and the lack of sleep destroyed me. With my second I had one 2 nights a week and knowing that I could get a good stretch of sleep made the first two months enjoyable with both kids!
NP- if you're intimidated by the words night nanny you can also call it/search for a night doula. We paid $30/hour twice a week for a month. It was a pretty big expense but definitely worth it and we prioritized it.
Anonymous
09/14/2020 22:31
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
White noise machine!!!
Anonymous
09/14/2020 21:53
Subject: Re:What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
Dock-a-tot (baby sleeps in it in our bed). We also have a halo but if she fussed in the night I can calm her w/o getting up.
If breastfeeding the Medela gel pads
Swaddles or sleep sacks (we like Aden and Anais)
If you live in a house, somewhere for the baby sleep on the first floor during the day - we use our uppababy bassinet.
Once your baby settles on a pacifier (We bought a few different brands at the start) get a bunch bc they go missing so easily.
Finger nail clippers
If breastfeeding the Medela gel pads
Swaddles or sleep sacks (we like Aden and Anais)
If you live in a house, somewhere for the baby sleep on the first floor during the day - we use our uppababy bassinet.
Once your baby settles on a pacifier (We bought a few different brands at the start) get a bunch bc they go missing so easily.
Finger nail clippers
Anonymous
09/14/2020 21:36
Subject: Re:What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
Hands down a night nanny. I didn't have one for my first and the lack of sleep destroyed me. With my second I had one 2 nights a week and knowing that I could get a good stretch of sleep made the first two months enjoyable with both kids!
Anonymous
09/14/2020 15:24
Subject: Re:What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
Anonymous wrote:Portable sound machine
Taking Cara Babies sleep course
Snoo
A few different kinds of pacifiers
Postpartum clothes - yoga pants, good nursing/pumping bras, tanks, cardigans, outfit for newborn/family photos if you plan to do them, easy slip-on shoes
Nanny / doula / relative
Meal train
Nipple shields
Car seat cover (if winter baby)
Oh and agree with PP - having ready to feed formula and Dr. Brown's bottles with preemie nipples ready even if plan to breastfeed
Anonymous
09/14/2020 15:23
Subject: Re:What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
Portable sound machine
Taking Cara Babies sleep course
Snoo
A few different kinds of pacifiers
Postpartum clothes - yoga pants, good nursing/pumping bras, tanks, cardigans, outfit for newborn/family photos if you plan to do them, easy slip-on shoes
Nanny / doula / relative
Meal train
Nipple shields
Car seat cover (if winter baby)
Taking Cara Babies sleep course
Snoo
A few different kinds of pacifiers
Postpartum clothes - yoga pants, good nursing/pumping bras, tanks, cardigans, outfit for newborn/family photos if you plan to do them, easy slip-on shoes
Nanny / doula / relative
Meal train
Nipple shields
Car seat cover (if winter baby)
Anonymous
09/14/2020 14:17
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
SNOO. and formula.
Anonymous
09/14/2020 14:05
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
Anonymous wrote:I am thinking strictly 1st 60 days
disposable Diapers
Onesies
Sleepnplays
cloth diapers (for spit up) and those infant blankets (you can not have too many--they get gross constantly)
bottles
pacifiers
infant car seat
stroller
ergobaby baby carrier
bouncy seat (you have to have somewhere to put the baby!)
snap on snap off waterproof crib sheets https://www.summerinfant.com/bedding-sets-sheets/the-ultimate-crib-sheet
miracle blanket swaddling blankets
breast pump (if you are breast feeding)
glider rocker for nursery
baby monitor
As a counterpoint baby is almost exactly 60 days old and we have yet to use our stroller or baby monitor. Went straight for a convertible car seat so no infant seat. But, yeah, never enough receiving blankets!
Anonymous
09/14/2020 14:04
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
A Woombie swaddle. It's like a zip-up potato sack. It's amazing because you don't have to worry about trying to fold a wiggly infant into a swaddle.
Anonymous
09/14/2020 14:01
Subject: What couldn’t you live without the first 60 days with a newborn?
We have a regular old changing pad with a waterproof cover than can just be wiped clean. I don’t understand all these complicated changing pad antics with chux/puppy pads/$$$ changing pads. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TZRK99Q?tag=mlb-changing-pad-covers-20 it was a hand me down.