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Mom & Baby Needs Checklist |
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| Pregnancy
Products •Preggie pops - helps to relieve nausea from morning sickness |
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| Health
and Safety •digital thermometer •nasal aspirator •infant acetaminophen drops •baby monitor •night light |
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| Baby
Care Products •natural baby shampoo/body wash •diaper cream •baby nail clippers or safety scissors •natural baby oil or lotion •baby brush and comb •Gripe Water •a couple of pacifiers (even if you don't plan to use them!) •a baby bath tub • saline drops to help cure stuffy noses |
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| Layette
and Diapering •miracle blanket baby wrap •newborn diapers/cloth diapers/wraps or set up diaper service •baby wipes and/or extra baby washcloths •diaper pail •burp cloths or extra cloth diapers •gowns/kimonos or newborn sleepers (4-6) •receiving blankets (4-6) •crib blanket or quilt •newborn socks or booties (4-6 pair) •newborn cap (1-2) •hooded bath towels and wash cloths •4-6 T-shirts or all-in-ones •1-2 sweaters or bunting (depending upon season) |
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| Baby
Gear •baby carrier (sling and/or Baby Bjorn) •infant seat (have to bring it to the hospital!) •stroller or carriage •bouncer seat or swing •diaper bag •Baby Einstein activity playmat (customer recommendation) •Sound machine like the "Mommy and Me Bear" (customer recommendation) |
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| Furniture
and Accessories •co-sleeper/bassinet/cradle or crib •mattress, waterproof pads, at least two sheets and other bedding •changing table or other safe changing area •mobile for the crib and/or changing area •changing pad and 2 covers |
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| Nursing
Necessities •nursing pillow •washable or disposable nursing pads •rental, electric or manual breast pump and storage bottles or bags if you plan to pump milk •feeding bottles (2-4 4 oz to start), nipples, and bottle brush if you plan to use bottles (Dr. Browns bottles specifically recommended by Chouette Design customers) •sports-bottle for much-needed water! |
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Mother Care •post-partum bath herbs •big box of extra-long maxi pads for locchia •nursing nightgown or comfy cotton pajamas •small tube of modified lanolin for sore nipples (a pack of Soothies gel breast pads are also a great idea!) •nursing bras (1-2 comfy nursing bras plus a sleep bra to take to the hospital -- you can get more when your milk comes in, in case your size changes) |
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| Other
Good Ideas •pick out photo birth announcements :) •make a Belly Cast to remember this amazing time! •line up friends and family who will bring meals or come help you out at home after the baby is born (and a good friend to coordinate) and/or hire help |
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Photography
Links: Digital Photography Tips: Lisa's
Top 10 | How do I care for
my photos? | Framing Tips
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