Hi again. I'm going shopping in the USA (South Florida) for my first baby (a boy) in a couple of weeks and am working on a budget. I've had good responses to all my questions thus far but here's another one for you experienced parents out there:
How many of the following items should I buy?
* Bibs
* Bottles (I plan to breastfeed at least 6 months)
* Burp cloths
* Changing pads
* Cloth diapers (he'll wear these at home for the first few weeks)
* Cotton hats
* Lap pads
* Onesies - 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months
* Other Outfits (he'll be going to church - casual dress - every week and other outings now and then) 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months
* Receiving blankets
* Scratch mittens
* Socks
* Soft shoes
* Towels
* Wash rags
Also, how many diapers (cloth or disposable) and how many wipes will he go through in a day?
Another baby needs question for my shopping trip!?
Buy tons of cloth diapers--they go through a lot of them! I used them mostly for burp rags because I work outside the home and it would not be fair to ask the sitter to change cloth diapers. Also, I would say to start off with 2-3 bottles of 4 oz and 8 oz sizes. Bibs aren't really that important until they start to eat baby food (about 4 months) or start teething. After a while you won't even use them except for in public! Lap pads don't generally get used after the first week of them being home (you're so tired you won't care) and I would just buy 0-3 and 3-6 month onsies right now and buy as many as you can. You will go through at least 2 outfits a day (on a good day) if you have one that spits up a lot! Hats never stay on so I suggest 6 hats (2 3 packs) and the same with mittens. Also, buy tons of socks and a lingerie bag to wash them in so that they don't get lost! Shoes aren't really important until they are able to remove their socks (about 4-5 month) so I wouldn't buy them until then because you don't know what size he will be in. As for towels, wash cloths, and blankets--as many as possible! you will go through them like there is no tomorrow. Babies like to pee on their towels after bath when they are newborns! :) Newborn babies are supposed to have at least 8-10 wet diapers a day and 1-3 dirty diapers. The best disposable newborn diapers that I found are the Pampers Swaddlers--they are great. I hope I helped. Good luck and congrats!
Reply:You probably won't need bibs until your son is about six months old or so, if that's when you plan to stop breastfeeding, but having one or two around shouldn't hurt. I breastfed my second for a month, but then had to stop because of a medication I had to take. I bought three bottles that were packaged together and used those. She's in bigger bottles now, but I still only have three. That's really all you need.
Buy at least a pack of five burp cloths, although cloth diapers work just as good, if not better, and are less expensive most places. Changing pads are a lifesaver if you use them on your changing table, especially since breastfed babies have a tendency to have runny poops, and I learned that the hard way. But you really don't need them otherwise if you have one that came with your diaper bag. I would buy just one or two hats (keep in mind you'll get one or two in the hospital for free). Start out with just a package of three or four onesies and a package of three or four sleepers to start out with. I loaded up on 0-3 months clothes for my first daughter, and when she was born she was only able to wear them for two weeks! And then when my second daughter was born, I didn't get as many 0-3 months, and she ended up needing newborn sizes until she was about two months old! So don't overindulge on the clothes. Just get enough for now, and then see what he needs from there.
As far as other outfits, just buy two or so at a time, since they grow so fast. I still have lots of clothes with tags because I bought too many of a certain size and they grew right through that size too quickly to wear them!
You'll get a receiving blanket at the hospital (which also makes a good burp cloth), but if you live in FL, I wouldn't buy but two. You probably will only need it at night. We usually bundle mine up in one, and drape the other over the top of the carrier to keep the wind from getting to her.
I only used scratch mittens for about a week, and I bought a package of two for like three dollars, and they worked great. I didn't even use the other pair. Buy a couple towels and wash rags, but lots of them come in packages with the two together, and usually in bulk (like three or four washcloths and two towels, or something like that). You can't bathe them in the tub until their umbilical cord falls off anyway, so it's not essential right now.
At almost three months, my daughter goes through about five or six diapers a day, from 7 in the morning until about 2 in the morning. Wipes seem to last forever if you buy them in those big boxes, and just replace them in the container when you need new ones. Make sure to buy the kind for sensitive skin, since you don't know if he'll have any allergies or not, and it would be a waste if you got the wrong kind.
Congratulations! I'm sorry it was so long, but I wanted to answer your question thoroughly. Good luck to you!
Reply:First of all - congratulations! Second - wait untill baby shower then decide what to buy ( if you cannot wait - try to take " sneek-peek" at the gifts- be honest with person who organizes it that you are going shopping and you want to know what you are getting so you can get the needy but missing things). See what your friends and family can do with hand-me-downs. Quite often you will get enough to last first few months and all you really need to buy is a few things, so save your money for diapers - you will need a lot!
* Bibs - not untill you start introducing solids ( can wait another few months)
* Bottles - get few just in case ( you may use them to store excess milk or need them for feeding if your son refuses to breastfeed / you could not for any reason: sore and cracked nipples, too painfull)
* Burp cloths - use receiving blankets or hand towels; why waste money
* Changing pads - 2 reusable should be enough
* Cloth diapers (he'll wear these at home for the first few weeks) - newborns may need 10 or so changes during first few months so up to your discretion and speed of your washing machine.
* Cotton hats - 3/4 then upgrade for bigger
* Lap pads - use soft, cozy towels
* Onesies - 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months - 5/7
* Other Outfits (he'll be going to church - casual dress - every week and other outings now and then) 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months - don't look at the tags - see how big is(will be) your boy and go by that. My daughter is 9 months and wears clothing between 3-6 months and 18 months! one church/ better outing outfit is fine - he will outgrow it in no time!, casual - 4 that you can mix and match
* Receiving blankets - 7 ( can be doubled up as burp cloth, lap pad, blankie on the "non-baby" surface)
* Scratch mittens - use baby socks, work the same
* Socks - about 5 - even if some get lost - they would be probably too small after 2-3 months
* Soft shoes - not really needed in summer, socks will do
* Towels - assorted 5 ( for beginnig try those hooded ones - work great!)
* Wash rags - 5
* Wipes - non-messy diapers may need 1, messy - use your immagination and experience! to save some money - use plain soft face cloth to clean after pee-pee diaper adn disposable ones for big messes.
Smart buys: nipple cream (Lansinoh), DIAPERS, DIAPERS, DIAPERS,
Good luck and enjoy motherhood!
Reply:wow lots of answers! ill save time and say dont forget baby bath tub!
Reply:you will need 5-6 diapers a day- AT LEAST!!!
DOn't bother buying bottles if you are going to nurse- at 6 mos you can train to a sippy cup.
10 bibs
10 burp cloths
2 changing pads
5 hats
skip cloth diapers- the detergents and wetness will cause diaper rash
5 lap pads
For the rest it depends on how pften you wnat to do laundry!
Reply:Plan on needing to change diapers 5-6 times a day (always safe to estimate even higher than that), so plan on lots of diapers. You'll also want to have at least 6 bibs, so you can keep using clean ones. As the baby gets older, you might want to invest in even more bibs when the baby starts trying solid foods. They get MESSY! It's good to have plenty of onesies. Carter's sells 5-packs of onesies, which you can get a Khol's for pretty inexpensive. They have plain white as well as multi-color packs. I would definately keep at least 15 of each size, because you'll be changing them regularly, and washing them often. Hats aren't going to get as messy, so you'll probably only need a couple, but remember that as the baby gets more aware, you may lose a couple, so have a spare or two. I'd say have 2 or 3 receiving blankets in case of a major spit-up or diaper leak. For your sanity, I'd have 10 bottles or so, so you don't have to wash them each time you want to feed the baby. You can wash them all at once when the baby is napping. Again, socks are something that aren't going to get messy as easily, so you don't need a ton, but maybe a few pairs. Keep plenty of wipes on hand. You can go to places like Costco or BJs and buy in bulk, which helps keep the cost down. In the beginning, you may want a couple of nicer outfits, like for church and such, but really, the baby will be more comfortable in onesies or sleep %26amp; plays. You want to keep plenty of the comfy stuff around as you'll want to plan on changing outfits at least once a day between spit-up and diaper leaks. Good luck with the new baby, and congrats!
Reply:* Bibs
10 little ones, my baby leaked milk out of her mouth while breastfeeding. The litte terry cloth ones are best.
* Bottles (I plan to breastfeed at least 6 months)
a six pack of the larger bottles, and get the NB nipples separate.
* Burp cloths
All burp clothes are is pretty cloth diapers. So you can buy a package of the old fashion pre-folds
* Changing pads- 2
* Cloth diapers (he'll wear these at home for the first few weeks)
About 8-10 diapers a day, so it depends on how often you plan on doing wash.
* Cotton hats
3 they don't wear or fit in these long
* Lap pads
We never used these
* Onesies - 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months
For 0-3 month about 6 since this is what he will be in all the time. My daughter was a March baby in the North and wore feety jammies all the time.
* Other Outfits (he'll be going to church - casual dress - every week and other outings now and then) 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months
For 0-3 months 4, again they out grow these quickly. You might want to consider getting a couple of Newborn sized ones since the 0-3 month stuff looks huge on a Newborn
* Receiving blankets
I had 7 and still ran out of clean ones sometimes
* Scratch mittens
Buy the onesies with the fold over sleeves. The mittens don't stay on. And get a pair of baby nail clippers.
* Socks
10 pairs, and remove them before changing a poopy diaper. My daughter would always get poo on them. Buy a mesh zippered lingerie bag to wash them in, because they are so small that they can get sucked into your washer's pump and break it.
* Soft shoes
We just used booties and cute sock. Soft shoes are really necessary. So as many as you want.
* Towels
2-3 hooded towels
* Wash rags
A six pack or gerber wash clothes
We went through about 8-10 diapers a day the first few weeks, probably 6-8 a day for the first year. And about 2 tubs of wipes.
Other things, a good electric breast pump. And a can of soy formula just in case.
Good Luck and enjoy you little one.
Reply:First get pampers and wipes that's number 1 get the off brand wipes like the target kind its the same thing like the name brand ones trust me. Also whats good are in footsie's like the whole outfit with the zipper and dont 4-get the one pieces the ones that button in the middle of their legs. Also at target they have the value pack of socks its like 8 per pack for $5.99. Get stuff 3-6 months trust me. HAPPY SHOPPING its really fun.
Reply:Every baby is different but I will let you know how mine is. It depends a lot on how busy you are and how often you plan on doing things (like laundry or washing the baby, etc)
*Bibs- I didn’t use any since she’s breastfed she was good about little spit up so all I did was put a shirt on that was a little bit bigger than the size she was in, this kept the cost down plus I have a shirt I can use when she’s bigger.
* Bottles (I plan to breastfeed at least 6 months) - I would buy around 9 (at least that’s what I have).
* Burp cloths – I actually use the cloth diapers
* Changing pads- I have only one, and two covers (one for use, one in the wash)
* Cloth diapers (he'll wear these at home for the first few weeks) - You tend to change diapers more with cloth, depends on how good you are with doing laundry and how big of a wetter he is. I would say buy 3-4 packages (they usually come in packages of 6)
•Cotton hats - When are you due? I would say about 5, but some outfits will come with hats.
* Lap pads - use the cloth diapers
* Onesies - 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months - this is all personal preference plus how much of a mess he makes, I would say 10 should be good.
* Other Outfits (he'll be going to church - casual dress - every week and other outings now and then) 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months -- same as above
* Receiving blankets - I love my receiving blankets, but I use a lot of them for cover ups when I am breastfeeding. I would say 5-10, you can also use them for burp cloths or lap pads as well. Plus if your baby is colic or just likes to be swaddled they are wonderful for that.
* Scratch mittens – I had a pair but they didn’t work out well. One of my friends just put socks over her baby’s hands and that worked well for her.
* Socks --- my baby socks are always gobbled up by the gremlins in the wash, so I would say a couple dozen (although my baby had big feet, so stay away from small ones we never fit into 0-3 month old and she was only 7 lbs at birth)
* Soft shoes – not needed and if you want some, they sometimes come with outfits, although I have one pair of white ones.
* Towels --- I actually only have 3 and that seems to work out well for me, but I do laundry quite often
* Wash rags – a few more than towels depending on how much you do laundry
Also, how many diapers (cloth or disposable) and how many wipes will he go through in a day? Breastfed babies have less bowel movements, so you will go through less. Cloth you have to change more because they aren’t as absorbant. I would say 7-10 disposables and 15-20 cloth per day. Wipes, I’m still on my first really big box bought from a discount store. So it’s hard to say I never really noticed.
Best of luck! Happy Shopping!
Reply:Bibs - for when you start actually feeding the baby, you'll be AMAZED how many you go through ... so honestly ... you can't have too many. I had 35 bibs given to me during my pregnancy and i thought it was ridiculous ... but now that I'm feeding baby foods ... I'm grateful I had them all!!!
* Bottles (I plan to breastfeed at least 6 months) - although you plan to breastfeed, remember it's YOUR plan. Sometimes baby won't take to it, sometimes it's just too hard, or sometimes neither you or the baby will have a choice (as was in my case because my daughter was born too small and NEEDED to eat ASAP and couldn't wait to learn to latch) and you'll HAVE to supplement with a bottle. I say 6 bottles would be good. Also, you might want to consider buying opaque bottles or glass. Regular plastic bottles release a chemical called bisphenol-A into the formula when heated in a bottle warmer or washed with hot water that may cause retardation.
* Burp cloths ... again, you can't have too many. If you plan on washing laundry every week, I'd say instead of burp cloths, buy TONS of receiving blankets. Some to wrap baby boy in, and some to place under his neck for spit ups ... there's more area on receiving blankets and you can use the clean part for the next feeding. 20 + receiving blankets.
* Changing pads - I have only one and it's sufficient for outings to the mall, supermarket, other peoples' homes ... etc
* Cloth diapers (he'll wear these at home for the first few weeks) - can't help you here
* Cotton hats - hats also go by size, and depending on when you're due ... you may need more summer like hats for baby boy ... 10 would be good ... cotton/summer hats ... for each size ... and buy some that match outfits
* Lap pads - never had one ... don't think it's necessary
* Onesies -
0-3 months - you can never have too many and you go through them like it's going out of style ... either from spitups or from diaper leakage
3-6 months - at this point you'll be a little more experienced ... 12
6-9 months - same - 12
* Other Outfits (he'll be going to church - casual dress - every week and other outings now and then) 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months ---- be very careful with this ... because I had way too many outfits and never even got a chance to put them on my daughter before she was already too big for them. I'd say 7 casual outfits, maybe 4 church like outfits, and 3 or so outfits for other outings. For each size range ... again, careful ... you may end up with outfits that will never get worn.
* Receiving blankets - can't have too many
* Scratch mittens - some babies don't scratch, but if yours does ... buy tons because you'll want to change them after he's been sticking them in his mouth and gets them soaked
* Socks - TONS and these also go by size
* Soft shoes - this is really optional and I would suggest only getting one or two (you might want more to match outfits)
* Towels - 2
* Wash rags - four ... don't just use it once and then put it in with the laundry ... so long as you're washing laundry once a week ... buy 4
Reply:Bibs- You can never have enough!
Bottles- I was totally stressed out about having enough bottles and then it struck me "Duh! I am going to breastfeed!" Anyway, I am with my daughter pretty much all the time so I only need bottles for when I go out for a few hours. 4 would be enough. If you are going back to work, I'd say 10 or more.
Burp cloths- All of your clothes with become burp cloths. I hardly use the ones I have, actually, because they become a hassle.
Changing pads- I have one pad in the nursery, one in her diaper bag, and one spare.
Cloth diapers- If he's only wearing these at home for the first few weeks, then they can double as burp cloths after that. My daughter went through 12 diapers a day in the first month. I am not even exaggerating. She had a bowel movement at every feeding.
Cotton hats- Most kids I know hate having a hat on their heads. We used 1 or 2 on cold days.
Onesies- Just like bibs: You can never have enough. At least 7 to get you through a week.
Outfits- Bet on your baby wearing at least 2 outfits a day and a sleeper to bed. Depending on how frequently you want to do laundry, I would suggest at least 15 day outfits total.
Receiving blankets- These, too, can double as burp cloths. If your baby likes to be swaddled you probably want at least 5. If not, then they grow out of their usefulness very quickly.
Scratch mittens- I don't know a single baby that ever kept a pair of scratch mittens on for more than a minute.
Socks- Like the outfits, at least 15 pair in each size. And get the kind that have a cuff. They are more likely to stay on little feet that way.
Soft shoes- Buy sizes 0,1, and 2. At least one pair each size because they won't really get worn out, but you may want more to match different outfits.
Towels- 5 or more
Wash rags- 5 or more
Like I said, my daughter went through 12 diapers a day in the first month. Now she is down to 4 or 5 every day. Breastfed babies have a much cleaner bowel movement than their formula fed counterparts, so you probably won't use more than 3 wipes at each change. If it's just urine, 1 wipe is fine.
Good luck with your little bundle of joy!
Reply:There are several things on here you do not need right away - like bibs.
Bottles, I wouldn't use them at all (esp the first 6 weeks) if you're breastfeeding. Buy 2 and put them away until you need them. Using a bottle while baby is learning to breastfeed causes nipple confusion sometimes and he could refuse to nurse. Bottles are easier for babies and breastfeeding takes more effort...
Burp cloths - 6-10 (I used regular cloth diapers - they work great!)
Changing Pads - 2 or 3
Cloth Diapers (Check into a diaper service in your area - I've used one and I've washed my own, expensewise, it's about the same) Otherwise - buy enough to get through 2-3 days (24-30) plus 6-10 diaper covers.
2 cotton hats
Onesies - you need 6-10 in 0-3 (he will outgrow these the fastest), about 10 in 3-6 and 10 in 6-9
Figure 2-3 outfits per day plus pajamas. How often are you going to do laundry? I would have no less than 3 sets of pjs (footie/sleeper kind). Buy only up to size 6 mos now. You can get more later as he gets bigger! Newborn to 3 mos is the shortest phase!
Receiving Blankets - at least 5 (and go for natural fabrics and bigger sizes - little ones won't last long)
Socks - at least 10 pair
Mittens - 1-2 pair
Shoes - 1-3 pair
Towels with hoods - 2-3
Wash Clothes - 5 (you will use wipes for everything minor!)
Diapers for breastfed babies can be up to 15 a day. Mine went through about 10-12 I would say. Wipes - usually 1-3 per changing. If he's wet, 1 is fine, if more - it just depends!
I hope I could help! Best Wishes!
Reply:* Bibs- You never get enough bibs..
* Bottles- I had 14....
* Burp cloths-Really not necessary, but 7 days is good
* Changing pads-Not many
* Cloth diapers-Lots....
* Cotton hats.. Summer is coming, so not many
* Lap pads..Not necessary
* Onesies - 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months-These are lifesavers..So as many as you want!
* Other Outfits (he'll be going to church - casual dress - every week and other outings now and then) 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months..I wouldnt invest so much in "outfits", but maybe one or two in each category...
* Receiving blankets..Never enough
* Scratch mittens..Not many, you can recycle those and keep nails trim...
* Socks..Lots, they always get lost in the wash
* Soft shoes..Not many as babies dont walk
* Towels..Never enough
* Wash rags..Never enough
Good luck!!
I would say stock up on onesies, diapers and bibs... Everything else is secondary!
Reply:Congratulations on your new baby! You will need at least 6 to 10 diapers a day until you can figure out your baby' schedule. Even though your breast feeding I would still get about 6 bottles to start with. You never know. get about 12 bibs, 12 burp cloths, 6 changing pads 3 or 4 hats lap pads you don't really need you will need about 10 onies. Outfits are going to very depending on where you go and do. Receiving blankets I would get about 6. Scratch mittens you won't need if you keep the fingernails trimmed. Socks I would get one pair for every outfit you buy. You don't need the soft shoes unless you want to but they are not necessary. Towels you will need one for each bath But get about 6 extra wash rags. Have fun with the new baby.
Reply:breastfed babies poo and pee a lot more often than bottle fed babies, so I'd get a LOT of diapers. I wouldn't waste my money on changing pads, most diaper bags come with a plastic one that is good for changing them in public places. Back when I had my son there were no such things as those baby changing tables in every bathroom, so I'd have to lay him on the counter to change him, so that plastic pad came in handy. I also wouldn't get very many burp cloths, a few will do, as you can use anything to wipe baby's mouth, and accidents will happen on your clothes even if you have a burp cloth on. Cotton hats are very important, but since you live in South Florida it is probably already warm there. They are only important in the winter time, but you should probably keep a little hat on his head for a few weeks. Onesies are GREAT, I'd get two packages of the newborn size, since he'll be growing very fast, he'll grow out of those quickly. The 3-6 month size will last much longer, so get more of those. If you're having a baby shower you will usually get TONS of clothes, more than the baby can use. When I go to a baby shower I get clothes a little bigger, because everyone buys newborn clothes, and they grow out of those so fast, before they can wear them all, so I like for the mom to have clothes for when the baby gets a little bigger. If you're not having a shower, then get a few newborn outfits and if people ask what you need for the baby tell them bigger sizes. Scratch mittens, a couple pairs of those will do, as his hands will outgrow them quickly. If you keep baby's nails trimmed he shouldn't scratch too much. Socks are great, ones by Baby gap stay on the best, so get socks to match every outfit. Shoes, get him one dress pair and one tennis shoes, size 1's. I'd get the bigger bottles because by the time you stop breastfeeding, he'll be out of the smaller ones, but get one package of small ones just in case (I wanted so badly to breastfeed but my son wouldn't take to it at all) sometimes things happen. Good luck and have fun shopping for baby!
Reply:pacifers you will miss place these, baby swing(gotta have one of these) lots of diapers you will use 6-10 of these a day, sleepers, mlycon gas drops,childrens tylenol, baby bath tub, a heavy blanket for cold days, diaper bag.
Reply:I would honestly say that you'll need 6 diapers or more a day for a newborn.
Reply:Did you already have your shower? YOu will probably get alot of this at the shower...if you can, wait until after and "fill in" what you didn't get.
Babies can go thru 6-10 diapers a day. Just depends on them. Maybe a box of wipes every 2 weeks or less
sometimes they can do 2 or 3 outfits a day too...especially if they spit up alot or have accidents.
Oh - and Bibs - I think at a time it was 5 or 6 a day!!
Scratch mittens? Well - I used little baby socks. Cheaper and easier to grab them than top search for the mittens!
Reply:you will need at least 3/4 diapers a day.
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