[blparent] First time mom with many questions!

[Brandy W., with Discovery Toys]

Hi, As someone has cared for baby after baby for 20 years as a licensed foster parent and licensed childcare provider I can absolutely say you need almost nun of what people say you need. It can be made simple. Graco is the best infant seat. They have the Graco 40 which will come with a base, but it isn't needed as the car seat has the slits for the seatbelt to go over the seat to install in any car without the base. Next you will need a good baby carrier to where baby on your front and back when it is older which will make you not need a stroller as often. A beco, ergo, mae tie, Tula are all brands plus many many more. Try finding a natural baby store and they will let yu try them on. Next strollers many of us don't end up using them, but when we do many like the snap and go so you can snap the car seat on top for a less bulky stroller that has a place for your car seat once you get where you are going. Some like the city mini, or graco flip. I'd wouldn't be caught dead without some good swaddle blankets. minimum 40 by 40 inches to get a good swaddle for as long as you need it to. When the baby doesn't need it for swaddling it the blankets make great light weight toddler blankets. All those tiny cute receiving blankets that are useless after 3 months make absolutely awesome burp rags as you can drape it over your shoulder down your arm and back and save your shirt. As for the cute little outfits while pins are great when one is exhausted one can't bother to pin. My preferred solution is the cheap laundry bags people wash braws and such in. Stuff the whole in including the socks and dump in the laundry hamper. Now that is all I think you must have. I agree one piece outfits are easier, but I love my babies to be all dolled up so I use the laundry bag solution.

Things that are nice to have in my opinion are swing  bouncer and a play mat. I like the Fisher price cradle swing, the skip hop play mat although most are fine, and I prefer bouncers that lay back so the baby doesn't fall forward. Have fun and enjoy your little.

Reading reviews can be helpful, but so can going to a baby store and just explore all the floor models. Babies R us is usuallying to take things down for you to explore further.

Congratulations. Keep asking questions. There are many on here with a very wide variety of experiences.

Bran
   

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Briley O'Connor via blparent
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 11:00 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] First time mom with many questions!

Hi all,

My husband and I are expecting our first baby in April, and we’re super excited. I’ve been a member of the NFB most of my life and have had a good amount of experience with babies, but this preparing for baby thing is way more overwhelming than I thought. The internet almost makes it worse. There are about 3263 things I’m supposed to put on my registry, not to mention that most things don’t come with a “great for blind parents” disclaimer. Anyway, any tips about necessary gear or useful blindness specific products would be amazing! I’ll take any advice, but my numero uno priority is an infant carseat that’s light and sturdy without a base since neither of us drive, and a good stroller with an easy fold.

I’m excited to hear from everyone and to get to know you.

Best,
Briley
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