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A few quick comments: * Don't waste too much money on the stroller, babies grow out of it fast. Go with a ~$150 Greco one (with integrated car seat) * Definit

by Jun8 13y ago

A few quick comments: * Don't waste too much money on the stroller, babies grow out of it fast. Go with a ~$150 Greco one (with integrated car seat) * Definitely get the Itzbeen (http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=itzbeen&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=4031695931&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7068666821538814329&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3s9c4izw7y_b http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=itzbeen&tag=googhy...) a true lifesaver in the first weeks to track milk and poop times. As a side projects, you can try to rig it so that you can access and download the data it collects over BT. * Another must is the microwave bottle cleaner, you'll love it when cleaning bottles at 2am * The classic What to Expect book is good. I would refrain from hitting too many websites, etc., you can get overwhelmed really quick. * I suggest not using pacifiers. These work great in the baby stage but then becomes a problem as you try to ween them off of it. The GPS chip is way out, I'd say don't make any decisions for the child that may affect him/her in the future (circumcision may be one exception, depending on your religion). It's not bad, especially if you can get some help from family in the first 1-2 weeks. You just need to roll with.

jaboutboul 13y ago
Thanks. How did you decide on a Graco stroller versus something like the Snap n Go that just the frame that you can snap the car seat into? I would think I prefer that because it seems more efficient and eliminates the need for a separate car seat and additional bulk, no?
- benjohnson 13y ago
  Get the Snap n Go - there's a 50% chance you can transfer the child to it without waking them up. This is worth it. Also, buy a portable crib that you can stick in your luggage. It lets you go on a quick trips as a family without lugging a huge crib arroud: Phil and Ted make a good one - they call it a travel cot.
- Jun8 13y ago
  The Snap n Go thing looked weird to me, but its definitely an option (and I believe it's cheaper, too). Getting the baby out the car without them waking up is key, so we got one of those stroller+car seat+crib thingie combos.
  - jaboutboul 13y ago
    Which company/model? Can you post a link?
Jun8 13y ago
Also, getting a Costco membership if there's a store in your vicinity is a good idea, their wipes are great and the diapers are cheap. If you do decide to go with a breast pump, don't buy it, rent instead. A lot of women find that after they get it they cannot really use due to different reasons, or their milk is not adequate.

by Jun8 13y ago

jaboutboul 13y ago

Thanks. How did you decide on a Graco stroller versus something like the Snap n Go that just the frame that you can snap the car seat into? I would think I prefer that because it seems more efficient and eliminates the need for a separate car seat and additional bulk, no?

benjohnson 13y ago
Get the Snap n Go - there's a 50% chance you can transfer the child to it without waking them up. This is worth it. Also, buy a portable crib that you can stick in your luggage. It lets you go on a quick trips as a family without lugging a huge crib arroud: Phil and Ted make a good one - they call it a travel cot.
Jun8 13y ago
The Snap n Go thing looked weird to me, but its definitely an option (and I believe it's cheaper, too). Getting the baby out the car without them waking up is key, so we got one of those stroller+car seat+crib thingie combos.
- jaboutboul 13y ago
  Which company/model? Can you post a link?

Jun8 13y ago

Also, getting a Costco membership if there's a store in your vicinity is a good idea, their wipes are great and the diapers are cheap. If you do decide to go with a breast pump, don't buy it, rent instead. A lot of women find that after they get it they cannot really use due to different reasons, or their milk is not adequate.