Must Haves – 1 week with my newborn and here’s what I couldn’t live without

Having been home with LO one week, here are the things I have found absolutely wonderful to have – as well as some additions from the April birth sub reddit. Thought I’d pass it along for those getting close and those looking to add to their registry.car seat/ travel system – one that detaches from the base is greatbassinet (I have 2, one for the living room and one for our bedroom)sleep sacks, zip up swaddles (I have the Halo zip one and it is wonderful) or swaddling blankets or receiving blankets (recommended over swaddling as they can cover swaddling, burping, and blankey)diapers and wipes (Huggies are my preference)Vaseline (their first poops are like tar, so adding cream at each diaper change has helped ensure everything is easier to wipe down)sudocream (rash cream)baby soapbaby wash clothesmittens ( my guy likes to grab and scratch his face while feeding)breast pump/ milk storage bagsFormula – I like the ready-made bottles for nighttime feedings (I found out at the doctor’s this week I need to supplement with formula until my milk comes in)bottles and bottle cleaning brush/ bottle sterilizerbaby laundry detergentclothing for 0 – 3m and New Born (2 way zip onesies are a must for sleeping – you can unzip from the bottom to change, which helps keep them warm)hatsbreastfeeding tops and bras (I had none and man, do those things actually help)diaper bagsoothersglow baby app or something to track feedings and poops. Glow, let’s you share an account with another person, which is nice. -swing or bouncy seat to set them in so you can be hands-free (meal time, it is really nice)adult diapers (you bleed for 6 weeks after delivery, and honestly, it helps me feel secure about break through bleeding)peri bottle (one per bathroom)night light (I have a chargeable one from amazon that I use for night feedings and changes, so there doesn’t need to be bright lights that wake him)snot suckercolick water and the pacifier with the syringe attached to give medicationvitamin d dropsgarbage can for diapers (I have the diaper genie upstairs and a regular flip lid can in our bedroom, and I can say the regular can is my preference)change table/ u shaped change pad that can go on a dresserheating pads and lansinoh ice packs (for those breastfeeding – you may get engorged)nipple pads and creamAdditional infoIf you haven’t yet, I suggest signing up for Enfamil, Silmac, Huggies, and Pampers – they send you coupons- Enfamil sends you ones for free canisters of formula (worse case, if you dont use it you can donate it to a food bank or womens shelter).Also, Amazon gives a discount of 10% for non prime and 15% for prime members on unpurchased items, which is helpful.Hospital bags – track pants x 2 – nursing bras x2 – nursing tops ×2 – pj bottoms – socks x 3 – tooth brush – tooth paste – soap – towel – hair products (shampoo, conditioner) – hair ties – pads or adult diapers (the hospital may provide these for you, but they are bulky) – peri bottle (again one may be provided) – outfits for baby – the 2 way zip ones are great – diapers x4 – Vaseline – snacks for you and your partner via /r/pregnant https://ift.tt/52x6iBq