[blparent] Items you couldn't live without

Wed Oct 14 22:13:05 UTC 2009

Thanks so much everyone for all of your suggestions.  I think I have 
the longest to buy and not to buy lists of anyone who isn't pregnant 
yet.:)  Thanks for indulging me.

Warmly,
Angela

At 02:05 PM 10/14/2009, you wrote:
>I just got a portable changing pad with cloth covers that can be 
>removed and washed.  I set up the changing pad on the bar between my 
>kitchen and dining room--well away from where food is prepared--so I 
>don't have to go upstairs every time Sarah needs to be 
>changed.  Then I got two square wicker baskets for diapers and wipes 
>and such.  Except for the fact that the baskets tend to get 
>cluttered with shoes and hats and things that don't need to be 
>there, the setup is very nice.  That foam changing pad, which is 
>contoured to help keep the child in place, was one of the best 
>things I registered for a and received as a gift.
>
>Jo Elizabeth
>
>Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always 
>glorify the hunters.--African Proverb
>
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>From: "Melissa Ann Riccobono" <melissa at riccobono.us>
>Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:25 PM
>To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>Subject: Re: [blparent] Items you couldn't live without
>
>>I agree with the fact that a changing table is a very nice thing to have.
>>Mine is actually a long dresser that comes a little past my waist.  It has
>>drawers for clothes and a cubbert for wipes, diapers, blankets, etc.  I have
>>a pad on top for the baby to lay on.  Any dresser or counter will do, as
>>long as it is sturdy and the right height.  I really did not prefer to
>>change Austin on the floor in the beginning because it hurt to have to bend
>>down when I first got home from the hospital.  Then, when Austin started
>>crawling changing him on the floor was almost impossible because he would
>>just roll or crawl away, or at least try his hardest to do so.  Sometimes it
>>was hard enough changing him on the table--let alone on the floor.  Now that
>>he's older, and, I hope, nearing the end of his diaper wearing time I do
>>change him on the floor occasionally, but still prefer the table, especially
>>with very messy diapers.
>>My pack and play actually has an attachment that is a changing
>>surface.  It was really nice because I was able to have it set up downstairs
>>and not have to take Austin upstairs every time he needed his diaper
>>changed.  It ws also great on trips to have a changing "table" in hotel
>>rooms or at other people's houses.  Of course, if you have an apartment and
>>don't plan to take your baby traveling a lot with a Pack and Play then this
>>is probably unnecessary.  Just wanted to let you know the option was out
>>there.  My Pack and Play also has the bassinette attachment someone else
>>mentioned.  Again, it was nice to have Austin sleeping downstairs nearer to
>>me at times instead of always having to carry him upstairs for a nap.
>>Melissa
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)
>>Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 1:55 PM
>>To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>Subject: Re: [blparent] Items you couldn't live without
>>
>>I found a changing table very necessary. It hurt me physically to use
>>the floor.. Know that changing tables are only specced for 30 pounds, so
>>your best option is to buy a dresser, bracket it to the wall and use
>>that with a changing pad. Get one that is between waist and chest hight,
>>you don't want one taller or shorter then that zone.
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>On Behalf Of Eva Adams
>>Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 12:12 AM
>>To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>Subject: Re: [blparent] Items you couldn't live without
>>
>>I would say the items that were a life saver would be the bouncy chair,
>>this
>>gave us a place to put our daughter if we needed to do something. The
>>vibrating of the chair would help sooth her, and the mobile on it
>>provided
>>her with some entertainment. Some type of carrying device such as the
>>snugli.
>>
>>The swing is one item we didn't use at all. My daughter didn't like the
>>swing for some reason, so it ended up taking up room in our small
>>apartment.
>>I would save our changing table wasn't necessary either. I liked having
>>it,
>>but it is just as easy to lay a blanket on the floor and change the
>>baby.
>>
>>Eva
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Angela Frederick" 
>><angelahoward at mail.utexas.edu>
>>To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 10:47 AM
>>Subject: [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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