[blparent] [Bulk] Items you couldn't live without

Tue Oct 13 20:39:44 UTC 2009

Hi, Melissa,

Thanks for the tip about the rocking chair.

What brand of baby bath tub did you use?  I'm trying to make a list 
of product recommendations.  Does the sling kind of hang, or how does it work?

Thanks,
Angela

At 09:38 AM 10/13/2009, you wrote:
>Hello Angela and list,
>         I agree with most of what has all ready been said.  The only thing I
>would add, that was an absolutely must have for me and the baby, is a really
>comfortable rocking chair.  I actually bought a very nice wooden chair with
>an audaman which also rocks for my feet.  The chair reclines also, and
>actually still rocks when it is reclined, so I could lean back and close my
>eyes and still rock Austin when he was fussy.  For me this was the best
>place to nurse Austin at night, especially in the middle of the night, first
>thing in the morning, and at naptime.  I also sat and rocked in the chair a
>bit when I was pregnant.  They say that babies can feel this motion in the
>womb and often respond even better to being rocked after they are born if
>they are rocked inside.  So, once in a while I would sit and put my feet up,
>rock and relax.  Sometimes I would even read to the baby, or my husband
>would read to the baby while I rocked.  It was a great way for me to relax.
>After Austin was born I used the chair everyday until he was about 2, and
>even now he wants to be rocked occasionally.  So, the chair was definitely a
>big purchase, but I have never regretted it.  Also, once I don't have any
>babies to rock in the chair I will still be able to use it as a nice place
>to sit, read, crochet, etc.  As with every big purchase, go to stores and
>try out chairs to see which one is the most comfortable for you.  As soon as
>I sat in mine I knew it was the right one.  The price tag was definitely
>shocking, so I didn't purchase it right away, but I kept coming back to it
>and finally just broke down and made the purchase.  The chairs often have
>some cool features as well.  Mine has pockets on the sides which were great
>for burp rags, pascifiers, and other small things in the beginning, and
>books, small toys, etc. now.  The audaman also has a special stool which
>pulls out from the bottom.  It's an additional place to put your feet for
>different nursing positions as the baby gets bigger.  I definitely used
>this, but it's probably not necessary.  It just depends on what you're
>looking for.  If you all ready have a comfortable rocker, then you're ahead
>of the game.  If you don't, it should be something you really consider
>purchasing.
>         One more thing I loved was my baby bathtub which had a mesh sling
>Austin laid on when he was young.  This supported him and give me both hands
>free for bathing him.  When he got older the bathtub had a seat with a ring
>so Austin could sit with support and I could wash him.  Then we got a blow
>up duck which actually quacked that he could be bathed in; he loved it.  I
>know there are tons of bathtubs out there, and tons of ways to bath your
>baby, but the mesh sling really worked well for us and I don't think anyone
>else has mentioned it.
>         Just one more thing...  Remember that your family and friends will
>probably be as excited about your baby as you are.  This means baby showers,
>baby gifts, and gift cards for you to spend for the baby.  We were very
>lucky to receive our stroller, highchair, play gym, and swing and exersaucer
>as shower gifts.  Even our rockingchair was partly purchased with a very
>generous gift card from my coworkers.  So you may not need to purchase as
>much in the beginning for the baby depending on those gifts.  I would
>definitely register for things you want so people know what to buy.
>         I hope some of this helps.
>Melissa
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Angela Frederick
>Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:06 AM
>To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>Subject: Re: [blparent] [Bulk] Items you couldn't live without
>
>Thanks, everyone, for your must haves and shouldn't have bought
>lists.  This will help me with a good start in figuring out how much
>a baby would cost for the first year.  Also, we will be living in an
>apartment for at least another two years, so I really don't want a
>lot of bulky items that turn out to be poor purchases anyway.
>
>Tammy, what is the name of those squeezy spoons, and where can you
>find them?  This is an interesting concept.
>
>Pipi, if you can find your lists without much inconvenience, I would
>love to see them.
>
>Thanks,
>Angela
>
>
>At 09:45 PM 10/10/2009, you wrote:
> >Hi,
> >
> >In answer to your first question, I am so happy I spent the extra
> >money on the sit n stroll.  It's so much easier then using just a
> >carseat with the base and stroller system when you don't have a
> >car.  Also, our baby sling has been very useful when I've needed to
> >get things done but the baby needed attention.  One more is the
> >feeding spoon I have that you can put food in and just squeeze it
> >out.  I've actually bought another one just in case one's in the
> >dish washer when I need one.
> >Now on to your second question...I found that buying a full-size
> >high chair was a bit of a waste.  In fact mine's sitting down in the
> >basement because I don't really have room for it up in the
> >kitchen.  It was a gift though, so I actually didn't spend the money
> >for it myself.  But I have a booster seat that reclines that I have
> >on a chair at the table, and Remus sits with us and eats his food
> >too.  I guess that will only work if there are only 4 of you, and a
> >high chair might come in handy for my next one, but for now, it's a
> >bit of a space waster.
> >
> >hth
> >
> >Tammy
> >----- Original Message ----- From: "Angela Frederick"
> ><angelahoward at mail.utexas.edu>
> >To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> >Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:47 AM
> >Subject: [Bulk] [blparent] Items you couldn't live without
> >
> >
> >>Hi, everybody,
> >>
> >>Okay, so I am a huge nerd and have been trying to figure out what
> >>our family budget could be if we succeed in getting pregnant.  I've
> >>been looking at baby items and their costs and wondering what is
> >>really necessary and worth spending money on.
> >>
> >>So, I would like to know from all of you who have kids:
> >>
> >>1. What baby items do you consider a necessity or a life-saver?
> >>
> >>and
> >>
> >>2. What baby items do you wish you hadn't spent money on?
> >>
> >>Thanks for the feedback!
> >>Angela
> >>
> >>
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