Things to be bought before baby's arrival ?

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  1. Anushree

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    Shopping list for the one expected

    Hi All,

    I am expecting any time next month and dont know wht to shop for the baby or atleast keep the list ready for my hubby to shop after my delivery...

    Have no idea....please if someone could help me out with the list....I have noted down the basic things like baby soap, powder, nappies, towel...but I know I am missing out on many important ones....please help..........:bowdown
     
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    Re: Shopping list for the one exptected

    Hi Anushree,
    COngrats and All the best for your delivery!!

    Adding to your list....
    1. feeding bottle.
    2. couple of clothes for babies washed and dried.
    3. Petroleum jelly (use it to prevent diaper rash )
    4. At hospital itself they would give sample milk power etc.


    Don't worry, even if you miss out few.. you could ask your husband to get it.

    Take care,
    Punitha
     
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    Hi Anushree,
    You must be all excited/anxious about your delivery! Here is my list:
    - Clothes for baby - atleast 4 - 5 - the one-piece baby clothes are called jabalas. Get them ahead of time and wash a couple of times before use. Rinse very thoroughly. Try to buy only those which fasten from the front (nothing which has to be pulled over the head). No fancy lace at the neck or sleeves.
    - Nappies - one pack of disposables (Huggies/Pampers - small size)
    - cloth nappies. (I'm assuming you want to use cloth at home and disposables at night/outside.) atleast 20/25. There are tying and velcro kinds. Buy 3/4 of both initially, see what fits and then buy bulk. The thicker the better.
    - Baby wipes
    - Rubber/plastic sheet
    - Small cloths - for wiping etc. Buy or stitch yourself.
    - Two big towel/blanket type cloths (not very thick) to wrap baby in the early weeks. Easier for them to sleep if you wrap them properly.
    - For bath - tub (if you want to use one), soap (Johnsons), shampoo, soft towels
    - Baby oil/lotion (if you are planning to massage the baby, may help in winter to prevent dry skin)
    - Socks/mittens/cap - only 1 set initially
    - Powder and puff
    - Somewhere for baby to sleep - cradle/cloth cradle (You can keep him on your bed if you are comfortable with the idea).
    - Mosquito net
    - Baby bag

    That's all I can think of. Unless you plan to formula feed no need for feeding bottles or milk powder. For breastfeeding you only need a comfortable chair and maybe a pillow. You may find it easier with a nursing bra and feeding nightie. You don't need to buy everything immediately. But you wont be able to go shopping in the first few weeks. So unless you have someone to buy everything for you afterwards its better to buy atleast some things in advance.
    Hope this helps.

    Vanathi.
     
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    shopping list for expecting moms

    hi anushree, congratultions

    iam also expecting next month , so i made checklist of everything, for baby some ladies have given list. now for you, as its winter, shop for sweaters, cap, shawl, socks, and indoor slippers, take 3 pairs of front opening night gowns and salwar kameez front opening, nursing bras 4, keep some jelly for nipple sore, some sterile cotton for ear plug and cord cleaning of baby,big underwares with extra large sanitary pads, if you can find disposable underwares, that would be fine.keep stock of horlicks, complan, good biscuits.consult docter and keep medicine for fever and cold for both of you. for baby 3 sets of sweater with cap, socks, and thermometer, if you have forgot something dont worry your husband can always shop for baby, but first you shop your clothes for colour, and size.other main things for baby is cradle, sheets, some soft U shaped pillows. take care, all the best.

    shweta kiran:hatsoff
     
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    hello vanathi,

    Great going as a paed.....

    Having you in IL is very useful for new mothers, mothers-to-be
    keep posting your valuable advices for all mothers.

    Love
    Padma
     
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    Thanks to all of you for helping me with the list. It makes me feel that after all its not a big deal shopping for the baby :)

    Congratulations Shweta...have a safe delivery !!

    Thanks again
    Anushree
     
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    Hey Padma,

    Thank you so much. I hope to continue to be of help.

    Vanathi
     
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    Re: Shopping list for the one expected

    Dear Anushree,
    Congratulation ,
    In south India we use smooth cotten cloths will be used for baby for one monthor as we wish , U can shop snaggis, baby bed pillo, sweaters, small thin blanket ete... if anything u missed ur husband ,inlaws and parents will arrange
    All the best
    Radha
     
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    Thanks again to all of you Ilites :)
    Your suggestions really helped me prepare the list.

    Anushree
     

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