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In your opinion what baby care items are a must have for a new born?

i have a daughter but had gotten rid of all of her baby stuff so now i have to start over from scratch. the baby will be here in 3 months and i am getting everything i need next week out of income tax. i already have a crib, highchair, walker, and playpen but that is it. i even have to get clothes etc. what items do you recommend that you cannot go without?

Public Response to In your opinion what baby care items are a must have for a new born?

1. i would get a swing. my baby loves being in his swing. =]
2. Burp rags. Diapers. Wet wipes. Baby Powder. Baby Swing. Extra Blankets.
3. Absolute musts on my list: *Swing *Pacifier(s) *Baby Bjorn Carrier *Diapers, Diapers, and more Diapers...shoot if it were possible to know the exact size of the child and you could break it up into quarters I'd be stocked up for a lifetime *Also the thing that goes under the baby's sheet on top of the mattress, its like a soft cushion that is waterproof (sorry don't know the name)
4. for us it has been his bouncy seat...it has gotten him to sleep many times (when nothing else would work), relieved us all during supper so we could entertain him and allow us to all eat...and right now in general (for a little while longer at least) has been keeping him entertained some during the day so I can do some schoolwork...
5. Definitely a bouncer. That thing was a life saver for me until Lilah was about 5 months old! Other than that, just the "regular" basic stuff. Someone above me did a good job at that list. =) Good luck and congrats!
6. LOL too many to answer baby bjorn with lumbar support boppy bottles, brushes, drying racks passys diaper bags; big for long days, small for quickies formula if you ff boppy covers ultimate sheet saver gerber waterproof lap pads lots of diapers and wipes diaper genie 2; don't know what others do that say they smell, but ours sits a while sometimes before it is full bc i don't always change her there and there is NO smell... changing table with bins to organise things thermometer, clippers, nasal bulb tylenol, mylicon dr brown's formula pitcher infant carrier ..mosquito netting to cover it and keep strangers hands off play yard with bassinet crib and nursery furniture monitor soothie passys passy clips socks mittens swaddle me wraps by kiddopotamus toys mirror for car to see them when they are faced to the rear cloth diapers for burp cloths, bibs prince lionheart diaper depot and warmer to match...easy waterproof pads to go under sheets on crib and play yard piddle pads crib linens and play yard too changing table pad with covers covers for boppy fan for white noise and now for decreasing sids womb bear, she loves it sleepnplays or onesies depending on your climate a few cute outfits for going out somewhere to do tummy time, a blanket will do some way or a baby bath to wash baby; baby wash, towels and washcloths frag and dye free laundry detergent what to expect the first year,, good to read, good resource batteries for everything, bouncy chair, swing if u need them, etc....we get rechargeable ones if it is cold, thick blankets and a warm cover up receiving blankets baby hangers, regular and clips for outfits lingerie bag to keep the socks and such from disappearing in the wash board books baby book camera!!! car seat, stroller extra toy links, LOL; i am reaching here.....:) a small trash can for the wet diapers so u don't fill up the genie so fast and use less refills desitin, regular in the purple box; it has more zinc oxide, which is what you want ?mobile changing station if ur house is a lil on the big side so u don't have to go to the nursery all the time for a wet diaper... mobile for crib.. dish detergent and some rubber gloves if u will be washing bottles...lots! of course you can do without many of the things above, but they are really convenient...zipper sheets are nice too for crib.. ok, i am out of gas, hth; sorry it was a book....