Question by : What "furniture" do I need for my baby? My first daughter is due in August and I have basically NO experience with human babies. Raised on a farm and don't have a problem with the cute furry ones. I have really no idea what I'm going to need for her. Trying to find a basic list online is hard. I know I need a crib, changing table, car seat, high chair... Could you tell me what was/is most useful to you? I plan on breast-feeding mostly, but I have to go to work, so she will be bottle fed some, and using cloth diapers. Any tips would be great. Thanks!! Best answer:
Answer by maccrew6
You actually need far less than you think. For instance, I have 5 kids and I've never owned a changing table. A high chair can wait for quite a while. Get the crib, and a bassinet if you have a 2 story house so you have somewhere for the baby downstairs so you can avoid the steps all day. Car seat, stroller or baby sling, nursing pads for you, a couple bottles, and then the usual stuff I'm sure you're already collecting.
Answer by G ranolaMom
We co-sleep, and never owned a crib. A changing table can be nice, but it's certainly not ncessary. We use a contoured changing pad on our bathroom counter, because there's room there. A car seat is definitely necessary if you baby is goingto be riding in a car. The high chair can wait until your bay can sit up. A dresser to keep baby's clothes in is nice, but it doesn't have to be fancy. Babies really don't need nearly as much as stores would like you to believe you need to buy!
Answer by Emoja
We have a crib, a carseat, a stroller, and a high chair. That's it. We changed our baby on top of our low dresser until he started rolling over, now we just get on the floor to change him.
Answer by bellatina
You need a crib &# 97;nd also a playpen would be helpful for her to nap in the living room. You need a Car seat. Also a swing and/or bouncy chair would be helpful. Bath tub. A Boppy is great to have also. A changing table is nice but not necessary you can change anywhere. You wont need things like a high chair or walker until after about eight months.
Answer by honeb1
Travel system, it's a car seat and pram together. My daughter loves me taking her out for a walk in it. Baby bouncers are useful, not a necessity. Some simple colourful toys for when she is a bit older. Hope some of these help. Good luck.
Answer by Brandeh
I didnt have much at all and I finally got a crib when my first child was six months we move around a lot my husband is in the army so i bought a pack n play love it high chair i have one dont ever use it he hates it but get bottles, bottle brush to clean them they are great to have and cheap, changing table dont have one dont need one car seat 11;f course ummm they have a lot of stuff out for babies but babies sometime hate the things you buy just depends on your baby my son also has a lot of covers but will only use one since he was born make sure you have a dresser and congrats on your baby!!!
Answer by shy_gal2
Well I don't have a changing table and I &# 114;eally do not need it. I don't have a crib either but it's because I have no room for it. I only have a playpen, a highchair, her dresser, stroller and carseat. I got a lot of bottles but unfortunately for me their no use because my baby is scarred of eating through the bottle or of me. (Tube fed) for now I hope. I have lots of clothes but because most of my cousins have daughters and they gave me their clothes. I haven't bought her clothes for right now or a long time. I do have diapers but you mentioned you'll use the cloth diapers. Just an opinion you might just in case get a box of diapers only because you might change your mind. I tried using cloth dia pers but it just didnt work out for me. Oh and you might need a small bath tub for your baby, baby lotion (try aveeno), johnsons baby wash (head to toe), wash clothes, a hair brush, a small nail clipper,Desitin in case of a diaper rash, baby oil(you just never know for what you'll need it) and baby wipes just in case. Fromula of course. Okay the stroller I do use but the high chair I don't think I'll start using till she's 6 or 7 months. The playpen I need it sometimes, but only because she's more comfy sleeping with me. Oh and you'll definitly need the soap dreft for baby's clothing and some recieving blankets to keep around and bibs.
Answer by Amy
A few basics for the first two months -Bassinet -One-piece outfits (onesies) -One-piece pajamas -Diapers and wipes (Lots!) -Breastpump & breastmilk storage bags -Diaper bag -Long Sleepers -Extra one piece outfits -Extra clothes -Extra socks & booties -Infant Swing (Best lifesaver!) -Bouncer Seat -Baby keepsake journals -Photo books -Vaporizer For the First Year: Baby Gear -Car Seats -Stroller -Highchair(Dont need till at least 6 months) Furniture -Crib -Crib Mattress -Playpen (Actually can be used instead of crib) -Dresser -Rocker In all honesty change table are really not necessary. You will fine yourself changing bum on the floor,couch, bed etc. Bathing -Baby Tub -Tub seat (when baby outgrows baby tub) -Slip resistant bath tub mats -Tub spout cover -Washcloths -Soaps & Lotions -Hooded towels Sleeping -Waterproof crib / mattress liner -Fitted Sheets for crib, bassinet or playard. -Bumpers for crib sides -Receiving blankets Safety -Baby Monitor -Smoke alarm / carbon monoxide detector for baby's room. -Ear thermometer -First Aid kit -Safety Gates -Outlet covers For Mom -Nursing bras -Breast pads -Breast shields -Cream for nipples -Panty liners / pads (only needed for first few weeks or so after birth) Most items only needed while breastfeeding Miscellaneous -Small lamp or nightlight for baby's room -Classical or Lullaby music -Reference books on safety issues, parenting, etc. -Books that you can read to your baby -Baby nail clippers -Nasal aspirator -Car seat & Stroller toys -Crib Toys -Dreft laundry soap (Doctors & parents alike recommend this very mild laundry detergent for washing your baby's clothes) http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/essential-baby-products-basics-twomonths.htm
Answer by Marissa C
A breast pump is a must if you intend on going back to work shortly after having her. Also, a stroller and a bouncer or a swing would be helpful. A boppy pillow would make feeding much easier. I still use mine and my little boy is 7 months old.
Answer by Allison C
some place for her to sleep or a co-sleeper since your breastfeeding. and a car seat. a breast pump so you can keep breast feeding her while your working. I had a changing table and NEVER used it. I change them whe& #114;e ever we happen to be.
Answer by Melissa V
Hi There! I'm a new mom, so I know exactly how you feel. Fortunately, I now have 8 months under my belt...so I've been able to figure out the 'must -haves" and the "get by withouts." As far as furniture for the nursery you'll obviously need a crib, changing table, and I suggest, a rocker/glider. Depending on how big your nursery is you could get a dresser/changing table combo, an armoire or a taller dresser. Here's an article that might help you even more with baby furniture. http://www.ehow.com/how_4900929_buy-baby-furniture-small-nursery.html I am still breastfeeding and I used the Medela double pump. It's fast (10 minutes total) and the pump is still going strong! I would suggest a boppy pillow, bumpo w/ tray, onesies in all sizes, bibs, stroller (depending on your needs you might want more than one - jogger, travel system, umbrella, etc), diaper genie, changing table pad, pack n play, car seat, and extra car seat base, playmat, bottle drying rack, bottle sterilizer. If your baby is going to daycare you'll need extra sheets, bibs, clothes to keep t& #104;ere as well. There are tons of baby products you can get, but these are what I think are the essentials. Here's another article that might help you start building a baby registry or just give you more ideas of what you might want to get. http://www.ehow.com/how_4823565_build-baby-registry.html Good luck! I've also listed a few links you might find helpful in the sources section.
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