[blparent] coming home from the hospital

[Peggy]

Oh, wow, when I brought mine home almost 11 months ago now, hard to believe, 
what did we need.  As was said, a car seat and I would never buy a used one 
because the safety regulations change so often.  Diapers, lots and lots of 
diapers.  And I wouldn't buy the newborn ones with the belly button cut-outs 
in them, I'd buy the 1's and fold them down.  Otherwise you're going to have 
those belly button cutouts leftover and I think moisture comes out of them 
easier, just my opinion.  Breastfeeding: pump, snappys, breast pump, breast 
feeding pillow.  Bottle-feeding: formula, bottles.  Swalding blankets, my 
little one loved to be swalded for at least a couple months.  I had a 
bassinette for the baby to sleep close to me for the first three months or 
so.  We had a swing, which was nice and helped him sleep at first too. 
Sounds like a lot, I know but basically, diapers, bottles or boob and your 
set.  The other things are for the comfort of your baby ... and yourself 
because they can help.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Veronica Smith
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 12:20 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: [blparent] coming home from the hospital

You asked what things you will need when you and your baby come home from
the hospital.
That is such a broad question, the list could go on and on.  The first thing
you need is a good car seat/ carrier for your new born to be safe in.  I
will let the newer mother chime in here as my info would be old.
You, of course, need lots of diapers.  I love Pampers the best,  but this is
always a debate of which you like, there  there are so many different kinds
and styles.  Luv's with a plastic outside lining.  Pampers and Huggies and
of course there are store brands.  Every baby is shaped differently, so that
will depend on your baby.
Bottles to feed or if you are nursing, you'll probably need a pump and milk
packets.
Lots of blankies and swaddling clothes.
To mention just a few things. V


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