Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Oh, Hi! The ONLY New Baby Checklist you will EVER need.

First of all...

Hey Y'all!  It's been a month since I posted. But guess what?  When you have an 11 week old ,sometimes it takes 4 weeks to finish a blog post.



This one is worth the wait though.  I've built a COMPLETE spreadsheet, just for you, to help you prep for your new baby.

On this list is everything we have needed, used, and loved for the first 11 weeks of B's life.  I linked where I could, so just click and order!

Where I didn't link....again, I have an 11 week old.  In order to be able to post, I had to speed up the process a bit.

Enjoy!

If you have anything to add, email me at alliemjaffe@gmail.com!

CategoryItem
FURNITURE
Crib The "Vienne"Crib in Heirloom White @ Restoration Hardware
Crib MattressSimmons Organic Crib and Toddler Mattress @ Restoration Hardware
GliderDutailier Glider @ Bed Bath & Beyond (Available elsewhere too!)
BassinetArm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper
BEDDING
Crib Bedding SetAppliqued Rosette Voile in White @ Restoration Hardware
Fitted Crib Sheets (6)Natural and Organic Crib Sheets @ Babies R Us
Waterproof Mattress Pads (2)Waterproof Mattress Covers @ Babies R Us
Changing Table PadBabies R Us Changing Table Pad
Changing Table Pad Covers (4)Changing Pad Covers
Receiving / Swaddle Blankets (8)Aden + Anais Swaddle Blankets
Wearable Blankets (4)Halo Sleep Sack
Bassinet Sheets Bassinet Sheets - Basic - MAKE SURE you order the right size to fit YOUR Bassinet
Crib Mobile Basic Wind Up Mobile...Just depends on what fits your crib!
ON THE GO
Infant Car SeatFULL Travel System with Carseat by Britax
Travel SystemSee link above
Lightweight StrollerHaven't Purchased Yet
Diaper Bag SkipHop Diaper Backpack
Car Seat BaseSee link above for Travel System
Car Seat ToysAn Example -- DEFINITELY GET THESE!
Portable Swing / RockerThis was a LIFESAVER for the first 2-4 weeks!
FEEDING
Breast PumpMedela Freestyle
Nursing PadsLansinoh, any variety
Breastmilk Storage (Bags)Kiinde !!!
Nursing Covers (2)Optional. You can also use receiving blankets for this, or a normal scarf.
Nursing PillowBOPPY, the original
Baby Support PillowBoppy Infant Lounger. This was a LIFESAVER.
BottlesWe use and LOVE the Kiinde system!
Slow Flow NipplesKiinde !!!
Medium Flow NipplesKiinde !!!
Fast Flow NipplesKiinde !!!
Bibs (8-12)You may not use these right away, but when you hit the spit up / drool phase (for us about 6 weeks in)....You'll use them all day EVERYDAY.
Burping Cloths (6-12)Again, these will become invaluable. We also use receiving blankets, paper towels, and bibs for this here and there.
Pacifiers (6-8)Our baby hated the pacifier thing. She is 11 weeks old as I'm typing and she still has never actually used one past 10 minutes.
Pacifier Holders 2Not necessary unless your baby is a paci baby. Wait and see how that goes.
Teethers (4)? Not a newborn necessity. Haven't needed yet at 11 weeks.
PLAY TIME
Infant SwingFisher Price Chandelier Swing
BouncerBaby Bjorn Bouncer . Just splurge. Trust me. (May not use until around 9 week point)
Play YardHAVEN'T USED ONCE.
Play Yard Sheets (2-3)See above.
Play MatAny playmat that allows you to add hanging toys!
Play GymSee above.
Infant Toys (5)THINGS THAT MAKE NOISE, that can hang on your playmat / gym!
JumperN/A.
Books (3)Your Choice
CLOTHING
Bodysuits (12)About clothing, buy NEWBORN and 0-3 month. Take the tags off of just enough items
Sleep & Play (8)of each size to get yourself through the first week or so. LEAVE the tags on the rest.
Side Snap Shirts (6)Our 8lb 4oz baby wore newborn sizes for about 3 weeks, but then has quickly progressed
Gowns (4-6)straight through her 3 month and 3-6 month outfits straight into 6month sizes, and she's
Pants (8)only 11 weeks at this point! I was SO HAPPY I left tags on so many items because
Hats (2)I have been able to return/exchange as she has grown.
Mittens (2)Oh, and buy Carter's sleepers. There is NO REASON to buy fancy schmancy PJs.
Booties (2)At $7-$15 per sleeper on average, you can't go wrong, and won't be sad when they
Socks (8)wear it exactly twice before they grow out of it.
Shoes
DIAPERING
DiapersBuy 1 box of Newborn and 1 box of size 1. DO NOT bulk order yet. We're in size 3 at 11 weeks.
PAMPERS brand. Swaddlers at first and then progress to Baby Dry.
Baby Wipes (4 Value Boxes)WATER WIPES. These are your only option. PERIOD.
Diaper Cream & OintmentWe haven't needed
Diaper Pail & RefillsDiaper Dekor
Portable Changing PadAny will do, but you must have one.
BATHING
Baby BathTubIf you plan to use your bathtub...this is it. You can lay a receiving blanket on top when they're brand new to make it more comfy.
Towels (8)
Washcloths (12)Seriously, a washcloth is a washcloth at this stage. BUT the Burt's Bees brand are SUPER SOFT.
Baby ShampooI bought the California Baby super sensitive stuff, and she broke out. Switched to AVEENO, and we're golden. Depends on your baby.
Baby Body WashSee above
Baby LotionNot really necessary -- but if you plan to use this will depend on your baby.
Bath Accessories? All we need in the bath is a plastic cup to help rinse, a few extra washcloths to lay on B's chest to help her stay warm, and towels for after
Bath Toys and StorageAgain, she's 11 weeks.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Grooming KitSo far have only used a soft hairbrush
Baby Emery BoardZoli Buzz B !!
Nasal AspiratorNose Frida....but haven't needed. You DO need the Saline Nasal drops.
Laundry DetergentWe use ECOS from Costco, and it's working beautifully on all of our clothes!
Dental CareHaven't used yet
Baby MonitorWe use the Philips Home Network system, which was super easy to set up and use!

1 comment:

  1. Nice post!!
    I have used nosefrida Nasal Aspirator and i just love this product!!!

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