hey erveryone,
i know each of u hv a list but i m not sure if one was posted on this msg board..
please tell me if i hv missed any stuff and if i need more of whats listed here!
thanks

Nursing:
formula
breast pump
breast pads
breast cream
nursing pillow (also called boppy)
6-12 cloth diapers
6-8 bottles
8-12 bibs
rattles
pacifiers

Baby Care:
nail clippers (hospital kit might hv this)
brush/comb
armpit & ear theromometers
first aid kit
diapers (two sizes)
baby wipes
diaper cream
diaper bag
diaper changing mat

Bath:
tub
sponge/wash cloth
4-5 hooded towels
bucket & cup
water thermometer

Toiletries:
body wash
shampoo
lotion
baby oil
alcohol swabs (hospital?)
diaper ointment
petroleum jelly

Baby Gear:
Baby monitor
Infant car seat
stroller
baby sling
strap covers
blanket
head support for new borns
sunshade for car windows
car seat toys

Nursery
cradle/crib
swing
extra bed covers
plastic/vinyl sheet for bed wetting
changing table
2-4 blanket for night
2-4 waterproof pads
4-6 receiving blankets (mom frm cbe)
4-6 swaddling blanket (for newborns)

Apparals:
9-12 body suits/onesies
2-4 cap and booties set
4-6 side/back snap shirt/pjs set
3-6 cotton overalls
4-6 stretch sleep n play
socks
4-5 outer wear
3-5 gowns if girl
jacket

for a little later:
teething ring
high chair
play gym
vsoni replied. Hi,

Just wanted to say one thing, that choose your pediatrician and ask him/her what thermometer you should buy because generally for infants doctor prefer rectal temp, so you should buy a rectal thermometer neetu replied. For my first one I used zinc oxide cream (I think I remember it correctly) instead on regular diaper cream.

Bye
Neetu purnima replied. hi,
i m also going to breast feed. but i m planning to give formula once during the night feeding- baby will sleep for 4-6 hrs instead of waking up after 2 hrs it seems..

pertoleum jelly is used on baby's butt instead of diaper rash cream.

alchol swabs are for the umblical cord hanging outside baby's tummy after delivery, to disinfect it..dont worry hospital usually gives it to u and they also teach u how to use it.

if ur baby is sleeping in the bedroom, u can patiently cook if u hv a baby monitor..or if u wanna go to restroom, u can..without worring if ur baby is gonna wake up..cos u ll hear it!

my husband wants to use a baby sling when we go for walks or shopping..

stroller is a must in USA!! imagine carrying ur little one around in the big shopping malls for hrs!!

if u dont use diapercream everytime u change ur baby's diaper, he'll get rashes on his butt!! and doctor will prescribe ointments to apply..

i think just for first 2 weeks, i m planning to use both cloth and disposable ones...then switch to disposables

jus like u, i m also worried about buying too much. but, i rather have it, and not use it then desperately need it and mot have it!! u can always return unused stuff if u save the receipts hello ! replied. Purnima

How did you come up with such an exhaustive list?When I read it ,I was wondering if I had atleast 50% of what yo have liste !!!.But gr8 job.I need to save it.
Mine is not going to be an addition to your list.I think youve covered all.I might think of not getting some of these immediately and make decision once the baby is here.
I plan to exclusively breastfeed for the first 8 months(keeping m fingers crossed).So Im not going for formula and other related stuff.If you are going to be a SAHM ,you could consider bf as well.
Why do you need petroleum jelly and alcohol swabs?
Do we really need a baby monitor?If yes,Id add that to my list.We live in an apartment and I was wondering if it was needed.
And why baby sling and stroller?
And why diper cream and ointment?
Also do we need cloth diapers?

Im a first timer and I have no clue on what to buy.Im sorry if my comments were dumb.I think the first time we all tend to go overboard and buy plenty of things to realise that not all were needed.I think second time moms are the best bet on these.

Second time moms,across all boards,if you happen to read this post,please help first timers.(Nila on our baord -share expereinces)