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!
Category | Item | |
FURNITURE | ||
Crib | The "Vienne"Crib in Heirloom White @ Restoration Hardware | |
Crib Mattress | Simmons Organic Crib and Toddler Mattress @ Restoration Hardware | |
Glider | Dutailier Glider @ Bed Bath & Beyond (Available elsewhere too!) | |
Bassinet | Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper | |
BEDDING | ||
Crib Bedding Set | Appliqued 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 Pad | Babies 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 Seat | FULL Travel System with Carseat by Britax | |
Travel System | See link above | |
Lightweight Stroller | Haven't Purchased Yet | |
Diaper Bag | SkipHop Diaper Backpack | |
Car Seat Base | See link above for Travel System | |
Car Seat Toys | An Example -- DEFINITELY GET THESE! | |
Portable Swing / Rocker | This was a LIFESAVER for the first 2-4 weeks! | |
FEEDING | ||
Breast Pump | Medela Freestyle | |
Nursing Pads | Lansinoh, any variety | |
Breastmilk Storage (Bags) | Kiinde !!! | |
Nursing Covers (2) | Optional. You can also use receiving blankets for this, or a normal scarf. | |
Nursing Pillow | BOPPY, the original | |
Baby Support Pillow | Boppy Infant Lounger. This was a LIFESAVER. | |
Bottles | We use and LOVE the Kiinde system! | |
Slow Flow Nipples | Kiinde !!! | |
Medium Flow Nipples | Kiinde !!! | |
Fast Flow Nipples | Kiinde !!! | |
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 2 | Not 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 Swing | Fisher Price Chandelier Swing | |
Bouncer | Baby Bjorn Bouncer . Just splurge. Trust me. (May not use until around 9 week point) | |
Play Yard | HAVEN'T USED ONCE. | |
Play Yard Sheets (2-3) | See above. | |
Play Mat | Any playmat that allows you to add hanging toys! | |
Play Gym | See above. | |
Infant Toys (5) | THINGS THAT MAKE NOISE, that can hang on your playmat / gym! | |
Jumper | N/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 | ||
Diapers | Buy 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 & Ointment | We haven't needed | |
Diaper Pail & Refills | Diaper Dekor | |
Portable Changing Pad | Any will do, but you must have one. | |
BATHING | ||
Baby BathTub | If 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 Shampoo | I bought the California Baby super sensitive stuff, and she broke out. Switched to AVEENO, and we're golden. Depends on your baby. | |
Baby Body Wash | See above | |
Baby Lotion | Not 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 Storage | Again, she's 11 weeks. | |
HEALTH & SAFETY | ||
Grooming Kit | So far have only used a soft hairbrush | |
Baby Emery Board | Zoli Buzz B !! | |
Nasal Aspirator | Nose Frida....but haven't needed. You DO need the Saline Nasal drops. | |
Laundry Detergent | We use ECOS from Costco, and it's working beautifully on all of our clothes! | |
Dental Care | Haven't used yet | |
Baby Monitor | We use the Philips Home Network system, which was super easy to set up and use! |
Nice post!!
ReplyDeleteI have used nosefrida Nasal Aspirator and i just love this product!!!