Parents.....baby help please!

[kaiser soze]

So with the kid on the way and Christmas coming, my girlfriend and I are only focused on preparing for the kid. We haven't even thought of ourselves for Christmas and my brother is bugging me asking what we need.

What are some of the little things needed for baby people overlook beyond the pure necessities?

Thanks in advanced!

[jennyb]

I'm sorry, I do not have any advice as I am without child but I just wanted to say *girly squeal* OMG CONGRATS! :)

[kaiser soze]

Thanks a bunch, it has gone swimmingly simple so far

We lucked out with the summer garage sales....so much nice clothing and accessories for dirt cheap.

But I know we're missing some things

Thanks again for the congrats!

[Adam]

nappies!

[kaiser soze]

nappy head?

The kid can decide on getting dreads....when he's out of my house!

I'll look into these nappies (y)

oh diapers!

[Adam]

dipers?
diapers?

What do you guys call 'em again?

Shit pants!

[ms.peachy]

You or someone else whom your wife is close to should get her a gift certificate to a day spa or some other girlie pampering 'treat' that she can indulge in a few months after the baby comes, when she will really appreciate a day to feel like a 'woman' (as distinct from 'a new mum'). If the budget will stretch, make is good for two people, so she can go with a girlfriend and just have a nice, indulgent, chick day.

[kaiser soze]

Excellent idea...she definitely deserves it! I try my best, but I'm not a pro :(

[ScarySquirrel]

Here (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2373422) you go.

[King PSYZ]

a wipey warmer, you'll only use it for a few months at most but the difference in the baby's temperment when changing diapers is worth it. Usually only about $17 too.

formula (if you're going that route), it's mighty expensive and has a great shelf life so stock up now while people are generous.

extra bottles, you can never have enough bottles...

boxes of diapers, they dont go bad so plan ahead with bigger sizes even.

desitin cream, teething tablets, baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby toys, little stuff for car rides and stuff.

and for god's sake, get as much sleep now while you can, cause you'll wish you had soon enough.

[abcdefz]

Fake I.D. (y)

[Knuckles]

A baby bjorn (http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=babybjorn&tag=googhydr-20&index=baby&hvadid=2343824301&ref=pd_sl_4tpmzmpyk_b) or a baby sling (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=baby+sling&x=0&y=0).

Seriously handy my friend.

[Randetica]

A baby bjorn (http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=babybjorn&tag=googhydr-20&index=baby&hvadid=2343824301&ref=pd_sl_4tpmzmpyk_b) or a baby sling (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=baby+sling&x=0&y=0).

Seriously handy my friend.

nice yes but you better dont fall

[Laver1969]

A good comfortable rocking/gliding chair with gliding foot rest.

[kaiser soze]

a wipey warmer

check...picked one up for $5 dollars

formula we're hoping breastfeeding works out

extra bottles, you can never have enough bottles...

boxes of diapers, they dont go bad so plan ahead with bigger sizes even. we have some but not enough!

desitin cream, teething tablets, baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby toys, little stuff for car rides and stuff. little bit here, a little bit there, my sister won a basket full of these things for $15, easily a $200 prize!

and for god's sake, get as much sleep now while you can, cause you'll wish you had soon enough.

Word up!

Thanks for the reminders!

[kaiser soze]

A baby bjorn (http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=babybjorn&tag=googhydr-20&index=baby&hvadid=2343824301&ref=pd_sl_4tpmzmpyk_b) or a baby sling (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=baby+sling&x=0&y=0).

Seriously handy my friend.

Got a Snugli on the registry, I hope it has the same european chique as a baby bjorn =)

I heard it's a great way to pick up chicks at the mall ;)

:rolleyes:

[jennyb]

oh yeah those baby slings look really cool but I tried it with my niece's daughter... (http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v264/178/35/596573116/n596573116_654125_3624.jpg) (yeah I'm a GREAT aunt :rolleyes:) and I couldn't find it in me to just let go and surrender to the sling, I felt like she was going to drop but then again a newborn in my clumsy hands, the sling was prolly good back up. They seemed to have no probs with it and loved it.

[kaiser soze]

How many registries should someone be one?

We're on two...is that too much or too little?

Any thoughts on humidifiers?

[marsdaddy]

Lots of wash cloths or burp towels. Coffee. Mylicon drops. Hyland's teething tablets. Baby tylenol. Baby-sitting coupons. Target or some other big box retailer gift certificates.

[Pike Bishop]

When a motherfucka steps outta place...he gets slapped in his motherfuckin face!

[kaiser soze]

Lots of wash cloths or burp towels. Coffee. Mylicon drops. Hyland's teething tablets. Baby tylenol. Baby-sitting coupons. Target or some other big box retailer gift certificates.

Thanks for the heads up on the baby meds (y)

[ms.peachy]

When a motherfucka steps outta place...he gets slapped in his motherfuckin face!

I think you'll find that, as parenting advice goes, this is the sort that may end up with Social Services coming round. Personally I'd say, try the Naughty Step technique first.

[taquitos]

is it a girl? little girls like ponies.

[fucktopgirl]

Most importantly you guys will need confidence in your abilities, patience and love. But you will find it easy to have those in practice. Baby are soooooo cuteeeeeeeeeee. Have fun!

[kaiser soze]

^ excellent advice and thanks!

It's a boy....they can like ponies too but I'm hoping he'll like snowboarding more

:)

[Lyman Zerga]

learn him to snowboard on a pony

[kaiser soze]

I will and we will become millionaires