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CaliPink
Me and my bf have been going round and round about when would be a right time and after much debate we have decides there is no better time than now. Just wondering if anyone has tips on planning what to expect in the first year financially, breast feeding over bottel, cloth diapers over disposable all the questions it seems ppl answer after they have had a kid. Any input would be great.
Ps I am old enough to have a kid well vested in our careers 5+ years each.
Answer
Financially:
Unless you have amazing insurance, the birth itself is expensive. If your baby has any issues after birth, that can get expensive. I bought many things used and still spent over $1000 on my baby's furniture/supplies. If you use disposables and formula, that's more expense. If youll need daycare/a babysitter, thats suuuper expensive, ill be paying $600 a month for a young infant which is actually on the low side. Also, it was an extra $400 a month to add her to my insurance (luckily my company decided to cover most of it).
Breastfeeding vs bottle:
Breastfeeding has a toooooooon of health benefits over formula. Its free. Its much easier to whip out a boob then deal with making/cleaning bottles. If you ever need the convenience of a bottle, just pump some extra milk and there you go.
Cloth diapers vs disposable:
I wanted to use cloth but my baby was too small for the ones I bought. So I got used to disposables and prefer them because theyre easier to deal with and my baby seems more comfortable in them. I think if I had bought more expensive cloth diapers (instead of the cheap yet bulky cover/prefold method I went with) I would have liked them better.
Financially:
Unless you have amazing insurance, the birth itself is expensive. If your baby has any issues after birth, that can get expensive. I bought many things used and still spent over $1000 on my baby's furniture/supplies. If you use disposables and formula, that's more expense. If youll need daycare/a babysitter, thats suuuper expensive, ill be paying $600 a month for a young infant which is actually on the low side. Also, it was an extra $400 a month to add her to my insurance (luckily my company decided to cover most of it).
Breastfeeding vs bottle:
Breastfeeding has a toooooooon of health benefits over formula. Its free. Its much easier to whip out a boob then deal with making/cleaning bottles. If you ever need the convenience of a bottle, just pump some extra milk and there you go.
Cloth diapers vs disposable:
I wanted to use cloth but my baby was too small for the ones I bought. So I got used to disposables and prefer them because theyre easier to deal with and my baby seems more comfortable in them. I think if I had bought more expensive cloth diapers (instead of the cheap yet bulky cover/prefold method I went with) I would have liked them better.
what is everything i need to put on my list for my newborn, i don't want to forget anything?
LoveInH
as far as furniture, toys, all the necessities!
Answer
Infant safety seat/baby capsule for car transport
Stroller/pram
Rain cover for stroller/pram
Moses basket or bassinet for when baby is first born
Crib/ cot ( see hints under Reduce the risk of SIDS)
Baby bath
Baby Change-table
Diaper bag/Nappy bag including change mat
Night light
Very comfortable chair for night-time feeding
2 pkts Newborn size
Wipes â disposable or washable
Baby ointment/barrier cream to prevent rash
Pail for soiled diapers
6 Onesies (lightweight, short sleeve, poppers over diaper area)
4 Sleepers/Grow suits (long sleeve, and legs, with poppers opening over diaper area â weight depends on climate)
6 Pairs socks or booties (booties tend to fall off all the time)
5 Baby Sleepers or nightgowns
2 Newborn hats (depending on climate)
2 Washable bibs
Cardigans (depending on season)
6 Singlet/sleeveless vests/undershirts - for hotter climates
Outing clothes (preferably donât have to be pulled over the head)
3 Receiving blankets (lightweight blankets)
2 Swaddling blankets (cotton or muslin)
2 Blankets (according to season)
2 Soft washcloths
2 Soft towels (with hood if preferred)
"Baby bath" solution or mild soap and shampoo - also OK
Baby hair brush and comb
Baby nail scissors or clippers
Baby massage oil
Cotton wool balls
Cotton buds (baby ones with one end enlarged so cannot be pushed too far and do damage)
Bath thermometer (optional)
Pacifiers /dummies
thermometer
Nasal aspirator (ear syringe can also be used
Breast-feeding
Breast pads
V-shaped cushion
Breast-pump or something for hand expressing â including containers for expressed breast milk
Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)
Bottle-feeding
6 bottles and 6 nipples(teats)
Nipple brush
Bottle brush
Salt for cleaning nipples(teats)
Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)
Formula (check with your Health Care Professional re which one)
Thermal bottle carrier
AND OF COURSE AS U GO ON...U CAN ADD MORE AND MORE TOO UR SUPPILES
ENJOY UR NEW BABY AND CONGRADS! :)
Infant safety seat/baby capsule for car transport
Stroller/pram
Rain cover for stroller/pram
Moses basket or bassinet for when baby is first born
Crib/ cot ( see hints under Reduce the risk of SIDS)
Baby bath
Baby Change-table
Diaper bag/Nappy bag including change mat
Night light
Very comfortable chair for night-time feeding
2 pkts Newborn size
Wipes â disposable or washable
Baby ointment/barrier cream to prevent rash
Pail for soiled diapers
6 Onesies (lightweight, short sleeve, poppers over diaper area)
4 Sleepers/Grow suits (long sleeve, and legs, with poppers opening over diaper area â weight depends on climate)
6 Pairs socks or booties (booties tend to fall off all the time)
5 Baby Sleepers or nightgowns
2 Newborn hats (depending on climate)
2 Washable bibs
Cardigans (depending on season)
6 Singlet/sleeveless vests/undershirts - for hotter climates
Outing clothes (preferably donât have to be pulled over the head)
3 Receiving blankets (lightweight blankets)
2 Swaddling blankets (cotton or muslin)
2 Blankets (according to season)
2 Soft washcloths
2 Soft towels (with hood if preferred)
"Baby bath" solution or mild soap and shampoo - also OK
Baby hair brush and comb
Baby nail scissors or clippers
Baby massage oil
Cotton wool balls
Cotton buds (baby ones with one end enlarged so cannot be pushed too far and do damage)
Bath thermometer (optional)
Pacifiers /dummies
thermometer
Nasal aspirator (ear syringe can also be used
Breast-feeding
Breast pads
V-shaped cushion
Breast-pump or something for hand expressing â including containers for expressed breast milk
Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)
Bottle-feeding
6 bottles and 6 nipples(teats)
Nipple brush
Bottle brush
Salt for cleaning nipples(teats)
Sterilizing equipment (Microwave, Electric, Chemical or boiling)
Formula (check with your Health Care Professional re which one)
Thermal bottle carrier
AND OF COURSE AS U GO ON...U CAN ADD MORE AND MORE TOO UR SUPPILES
ENJOY UR NEW BABY AND CONGRADS! :)
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