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can anyone give me a list of what i need for a newborn?

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Question by leilani77peru: can me a of what i for a ?
i know i need
carseat.
diapers.
bottles.
bathtub.
clothes.
formula.
food.
what else do i need i think i have missed somthing
im found out im 28 weeks preg onley 20yrs.
and dont have anyone to ask for advice
the father ran away 6mths ago.
please any advice
u can email me at Leilani77peru@yahoo.com

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Answer by chelebeee
Really, all you need is a carseat, diapers, breastmilk or formula, some blankets, clothes, and a cozy place for your baby to . Otherwise, most of the stuff they tell you that you need in the books is absolute hogwash. All a newborn wants to do is eat, and poop. I wish you a lot of luck.

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For those who were told to have their newborn sleep on an incline, how did you safely manage this?

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Question by Mommy to Boys: For who were told to have sleep on an , how did you safely ?
Right now he in my in a graco pack n play. Rolled up towels didn’t seem to work. I’ve been using this pillow thing that I had from pregnancy (Boppy pregnancy wedge) and it works great, but I’m concerned that it could become dangerous. He is 2wks old right now, and we use a sleep positioner plus he sleeps swaddled so as of right now he wakes up and everything is as undisturbed as when he was put to bed. I’m not sure if we will have to continue the incline sleeping to an age where he can move around more though and would like a safer alternative.

Right now he is sleeping on an incline because he gags on his back. He sleeps on his side during the day and on an incline at night. His pediatrician said this should clear up after he’s had some time to clear out his lungs a little more, and we SHOULD be able to let him sleep normally by 1 month, but we never know.
If anyone is curious, this is the pillow we use…

http://www.target.com/Boppy-Pregnancy-Comfort-Wedge/dp/B00063EDF4/sr=1-1/qid=1215454167/ref=sr_1_1/602-8528988-0960615?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Apregnancy%20wedge&page=1

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Answer by Inked M♥mmy
In his we always put a pillow on one end of the bed under the mattress..works wonderful
Our is now 6 months and it has never been a problem or dangerous, of course we stopped doing that a few months ago being that he never had reflux but we did it in case…

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Recommended Newborn Equipment?

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Question by J: ?
I have a new on the way and I was looking for some opinions on Car Seats, Strollers, Pack&Plays, etc. Please let me know what you think!

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Answer by boneheaderss
I have a ton of information about car seats.

There are two types of car seats that you can get for a newborn. You can get an infant seat- that comes with a separate base that you install in the car and you are able to click the carrier in and out. Or, you can opt for the convertible car seat. Convertible car seats stay installed in the car. You can get a convertible car seat for a newborn provided that the harness straps can be adjusted at or slightly below baby’s shoulders. This means that the lowest available harness slots to be low enough to fit your baby’s torso- slots less than 7 or 8 inches will fit a full term newborn fine.

Some convertibles come with infant inserts that you place either on or underneath the cover. These inserts are used to lift a baby up for a better harness fit. Always follow the height/ weight guidelines on these inserts.

For infant car seats, I would recommend the:
-Chicco KeyFit 30
- Snugride 30, 32, or 35 model
-Britax B-Safe
-Britax Chaperone
-Dorel Comfy Carry Elite ( be ELITE or ELITE PLUS model)
-Evenflo Embrace 35
-Safety 1st Onboard

Safety 1st/ Cosco/ Maxi Cosi/ Dorel are all the same brand so you may see the Comfy Carry Elite under other brand sames. I really highly recommend the Dorel Comfy Carry Elite as it has low slots of 5 1/2 inches and is very affordable (about $ 80- $ 90). Here is a review of the Dorel Comfy Carry Elite Plus; this review was written by a child passenger safety technician (CPST): http://carseatblog.com/10346/dorel-safety-1st-comfy-carry-elite-plus-infant-carseat-review/

Infant car seats don’t last a long time, even the higher weight infant car seats that go up to 30 and 35 lbs. This is because children will outgrow these seats by height before coming near the weight limit. Some children can outgrow their infant seats from as early as 6 of use to as much as a year a a half of use. I don’t want it to be a surprise if you expected more use out of it!

Personally, I would only get an infant car seat if I to have a baby born in the winter months because it is nice to be able to have a warm car seat and have blankets overtop of baby!

Some convertibles that I recommend for full-term newborns:
-Maxi Cosi Pria 70
-Graco My Ride 65
-Graco Size4Me 70
-Diono Radian R100/ R120/ RXT model
-Evenflo Symphony 65 e3 model
-Evenflo Triumph 65

The Cosco Apt/ Cosco Scenera/ and Evenflo Tribute are also great convertible car seats for newborns because they have low slots. You will eventually need to get another harnessed car seat after your child outgrows this one because of the low top slots (when you do use the forward facing function of a convertible, the harness straps need to be at or above the child’s shoulders). These seats generally last until a child is 3-4.

The Maxi Cosi Pria has very low slots that will fit a newborn baby really well, even a preemie. Also, because of the tiny-fit system, the “big seat” doesn’t need to be installed at 45 degrees, giving you more front-to-back in the car. Here is a review on the Maxi Cosi Pria 70: http://carseatblog.com/11231/draft-dorel-maxi-cosi-pria-70-convertible-review/

The Graco Size4Me 70 is a convertible that has the highest height limits- it has a super tall shell, meaning it is highly likely that a child will be able to rear face up to 40 lbs in this car seat (when most other convertibles, children will outgrow by height before hitting the rear facing weight limit). For example, here is a two year old in the Size4Me 70: http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=223506

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What all do i need for a newborn?

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Question by Dara!: What all do i for a ?
Here’s my :

Diapers
wipes
Bibs
fingernail clippers
hairbrush
sleepers
bottles
bottle/nipple brushes
shampoo/soap and lotion
diaper rash cream
q tips
mittens
socks
hats
gas reliever
thermometer
booger sucker
diaper bag
onesies (long sleeved? he’ll be born in november.)
hooded towels
coat or snowsuit

how many onesies, sleepers, bibs, blankets, socks, hats, and mittens should i get?

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Answer by Timid Women Rarely Make History
Don’t bother with nail clippers. Babies fingers are so small you risk cutting them. A nurse at my hospital some small emery boards. I got a pack of 10 for over a $ 1 at Babies R Us.

Also a suction bulb,I already bought one,but was the hospital would send one with us.

Also some covers for the thermometer and some lubricant for rectal temperature taking. Like Vaseline or KY Jelly.

As far as clothes. I wouldn’t get too many right now. If you’re having a shower chances are people will buy you quite a few of things.

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Can I just get a crib for ym newborn? or do all newborns in the first couple of months have to sleep in a bass

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Question by Munchkin’sMa-ma!: Can I get a for ym ? or do all in the couple of have to in a
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ym meant my

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Answer by -N-
Yes! You don’t a bassinet, they are handy because you can move them easily into any .

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what will i need for my newborn?

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Question by claridy: what will i for my ?
i need a of things ill need for my newborn. shes due aug 24th. we have collected a few things from friends and ffamily but need a of everything well need so i can make sure we are ready for her to come . if you could list the things ill need id really appreciate it!

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Answer by Amy M
diapers, bottles, blankets, socks clothes wipes lotion bath stuff powder i very much recommend a bouncy seat and a swing although are strickly optional bed car seat

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bringing home baby- newborn must haves pt 3

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bringing home baby- newborn must haves pt 3

1 pack of socks (fold over tops stay on best!) one small bottle of wash will last you. babies don’t even soap at first. see link for more washing tips www.mayoclinic.com 1 pack washclothes 1 pack burp cloths no chemical ointments on or on cloth diapers. olive oil is a safe barrier oil for diaper rash or “red butt” 1 aspirator saline drops nail clippers thermometer ring-a-links musical toy (if you want a toy your newborn will be aware of) 1 bassinet or cosleeper sheet if that’s where baby is going to 2 crib sheets waterproof mattress pad sheet saver (the one I showed is Koala Baby from Babiesrus) babybook breastpads – buy a small pack to start, you may hate them or not even need them pacifier wipes – not a necessity but a good product car seat – front accessible strap adjustment
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Baby sleeps where? Anyone have their newborn sleep in the nursery room instead of with parents?

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Question by LFM: Baby where? Anyone have in the room instead of with ?
How did it work for you?

The nursery room is right by our master bedroom (not even 10 steps) and I’m not planning to buy a bassinet. I’ve purchased the and a play yard with the bassinet level.

Should I put the play yard in our master and crib in nursery and try to adjust the baby to sleep in nursery from the beginning? Or vice versa?

Should I get a moses basket OR a co-sleeper also? AND put that inside the crib/play yard so as a newborn the baby feels more tight/secure?

Thanks for the answers :)

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Answer by Pippin
It’s really the most sensible to keep baby close by in the early weeks. He will be nursing a LOT during the first couple of months, and when you’re exhausted, even 10 steps will feel like a mile. So much easier to reach over and pick him up, or roll over and latch him on. You can certainly use the crib for naps so he can get used to it.

But if you feel strongly about starting out with the crib, and you’re willing to get up 2-4 times at night, (or hubby’s willing to get up and bring you the baby and put him back to bed), then by all means give it a try. (But also be aware that some BABIES won’t sleep well in the crib, or out of sight/smell of mama.)

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Graco Sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center?

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Question by PennyLane: ?
Does have or know who has this?

We have it and recently the music starting cutting out for a few seconds on and off while the swing is on and the music is playing.

It’s getting kind of ridiculous and I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem or knows of anyone else having this problem.

I’d love to take it back to the store but it’s been five since we got it so I don’t know if that’s possible.

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Answer by Shelby
Hello,
Yes…we had this “cadillac” of swings! We actually loved it, but there was a point when it would STOP swinging and make the sound as if it was trying to “crank”…. so I called the company (which I had registered the product when I got it) and they sent me out an entirely new base unit (the part that stands up). No questions asked. I assume that they have a number of complaints… so them a call. Tell them that it’s only 5 months old (which half of that time was probably spent in the box!) and hopefully they’ll stand by product and send that out to you. I was NOT happy that I had to do that with something that cost so much … but you have to admit, it’s a nice swing! (assuming it works properly!) I just hope it works for our next one! Good luck!

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