My Newborn List: Splurges, Must Haves & Helpful Additions

Disclaimer: Babies don't need a lot of things. My main reason for buying baby related items or trying a new product is mostly because I want it. A small percent is an actual need. Seriously, babies do not need a $20-30 dollar outfit they are only going to wear once or a small handful of times. I bought my first child so many clothes, I only got through most, because I changed her every time she spits up (or had a blow out diapers when we were doing disposables) to feel like I was using all those pink dresses, rompers, and onesies. Another thing, to remember is only some baby items need to be brand new, such as car seats. Some baby items like clothes can be gently used and previously owned or hand me downs from family members and previous kids. The best part of the money I spend for a product is when I get my money's worth, for me, that is when it is a product I can use for multiple children and / or use long term with a child.

Intro: This is just my list of things I used for the first few weeks (some longer) for a newborn as a mom who just had her third. Everyone's preferences will be different based on how much they like a product or how frequently they use a product. You may even find some of these items make your own list. I included links below and these items are not listed in any particular order, although I am trying to organize them into categories.

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To Gather, Before Baby Comes:

(1) Diapers

(2) Basic Clothing

(3) Car Seats

(4) Breastfeeding & Feeding

(5) Sleeping Gear

(6) Baby Carriers

Items You Will Eventually Need When Baby Comes

Medicine

Humidifier

Grooming

Baby Toys

Puj Infant Sink Tub

First, I will say I choose to do delayed bathing. I did not allow the hospital to bathe my newborn after birth. I waited to do baby's first bath at 8 days old in the shower with me (the umbilical stump seemed pretty healed after our visit with the pediatrician when my baby was 5 days old). The second bath was at 11 days old in a baby bath tub. Since my newborn sling for my Fisher Price 4 in 1 Sling n, Sit baby tub came defective and my new one never sent, I decided to use the Puj tub I bought since I had my first baby and have used with every kid so far. I can't say enough great things about this tub. I've had it over 5 years, used for 3 kids and it still works great. The only downside is it doesn't grow with baby.

* Puj Tub

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