Comments on: The bare-bones baby gear guide http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/ Tips on mommyhood from your favorite bloggers Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:53:30 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sara http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-1070 Sara Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:49:27 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-1070 This is awesome! I just found out I'm pregnant and we're trying to figure out a budget for the next nine months so we'll be able to afford all the baby stuff. I'm glad we have all summer to hit garage sales! Thanks for sharing your tips and experiences with the rest of us. This is awesome! I just found out I’m pregnant and we’re trying to figure out a budget for the next nine months so we’ll be able to afford all the baby stuff. I’m glad we have all summer to hit garage sales! Thanks for sharing your tips and experiences with the rest of us.

]]> By: katheryn http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-88 katheryn Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:56:13 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-88 where was this when I was having my babies!?! Soooooo helpful! Thanks LUVS!!! where was this when I was having my babies!?! Soooooo helpful! Thanks LUVS!!!

]]> By: Miechelle http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Miechelle Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:58:33 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-62 You really don't need all the crap that they try to tell you need to have. The only things you really need are: carseat, sling, diapers, wipes, & clothing (plus some toiletries). We owned a crib but never used it. All 3 of my kiddos were breastfed and slept with me until they were two. Which was about the time they drifted to their own beds (although I was kind of sad to see them go). You really don’t need all the crap that they try to tell you need to have.

The only things you really need are:
carseat, sling, diapers, wipes, & clothing (plus some toiletries).

We owned a crib but never used it. All 3 of my kiddos were breastfed and slept with me until they were two. Which was about the time they drifted to their own beds (although I was kind of sad to see them go).

]]> By: Liz http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Liz Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:58:21 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-50 Hi Julie - it's not a message board but a blog. Leave your question and I'm sure someone will get back to you! Hi Julie – it’s not a message board but a blog. Leave your question and I’m sure someone will get back to you!

]]> By: Julie http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Julie Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:18:32 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-44 Is anyone on now for a question? Is anyone on now for a question?

]]> By: Jana (sidetrack'd) http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Jana (sidetrack'd) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:25:54 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-43 This is a great list, Asha. I'm getting ready to rid my house of a few things we got/used with baby #1 that we aren't using with baby #2 (diaper pail, changing table, boppy, etc). I'll be passing this list along to some first-time expectant friends as well. This is a great list, Asha. I’m getting ready to rid my house of a few things we got/used with baby #1 that we aren’t using with baby #2 (diaper pail, changing table, boppy, etc). I’ll be passing this list along to some first-time expectant friends as well.

]]> By: Josie http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Josie Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:58:48 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-31 This is really great advice! I also tried to keep my gear to a bare minimum and found that you don't need most of the stuff that is pushed upon you as an expecting mother. I posted my gear list to my blog, <a href="http://organizedmommy.blogspot.com/2006/07/newborn-gear-list_09.html" rel="nofollow">OrganizedMommy.blogspot.com</a> This is really great advice! I also tried to keep my gear to a bare minimum and found that you don’t need most of the stuff that is pushed upon you as an expecting mother. I posted my gear list to my blog, OrganizedMommy.blogspot.com

]]> By: christine http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-24 christine Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:29:14 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-24 Great List -- However I have one change: Bathtub. I agree that the infant bathtubs are bulky and hard to store, however bathing a 0-3 month old in the sink isn't practical - they squirm, and are slippery little buggers. I would suggest hopping in the bathtub with your little one. You can easily cradle them in one arm and wash them with the other. Bonus: If your little one get's fussy (and you're nursing), you can conveniently feed them in the bath to soothe them. www.quinno.org Great List — However I have one change: Bathtub. I agree that the infant bathtubs are bulky and hard to store, however bathing a 0-3 month old in the sink isn’t practical – they squirm, and are slippery little buggers. I would suggest hopping in the bathtub with your little one. You can easily cradle them in one arm and wash them with the other. Bonus: If your little one get’s fussy (and you’re nursing), you can conveniently feed them in the bath to soothe them.

http://www.quinno.org

]]> By: Heather http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Heather Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:07:49 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-22 I would suggest asking what the hospital will provide for your baby. There were many items the hospital provided to us that we did not need to purchase. These included bulb syringes, comb/brush, manual breast pump, receiving blankets, pacifiers, milk storage bottles for pumping, side wrap t-shirts, etc. I know it varies from hospital to hospital but its worth asking. If you don't feel comfortable asking the hospital or nurses, ask a friend or colleague who may have delivered at the same hospital. I would suggest asking what the hospital will provide for your baby. There were many items the hospital provided to us that we did not need to purchase. These included bulb syringes, comb/brush, manual breast pump, receiving blankets, pacifiers, milk storage bottles for pumping, side wrap t-shirts, etc. I know it varies from hospital to hospital but its worth asking. If you don’t feel comfortable asking the hospital or nurses, ask a friend or colleague who may have delivered at the same hospital.

]]> By: mama2tlc http://themomspeak.com/2008/08/the-bare-bones-baby-gear-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-21 mama2tlc Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:43:23 +0000 http://thesavvymommies.com/?p=29#comment-21 Great list! Saw it on parent hacks. The only arguement I have is that burt's bees is luxe. When you consider the parabens and other potentially toxic ingredients in the regular baby washes and lotions, burts bees and other natural products are worth the investment. Great list! Saw it on parent hacks. The only arguement I have is that burt’s bees is luxe. When you consider the parabens and other potentially toxic ingredients in the regular baby washes and lotions, burts bees and other natural products are worth the investment.

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