What else does baby need ?

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Ladies, any FTM mommies or Multiple times mommies I need help. I'm 24 weeks and For whatever reason I thought my baby had enough stuff, when I looked at it all, he doesn't. All I've bought him so far is 8 bottles and 2 pacifiers, 10 onesies, 3 pair of socks/hats and 3 pair of mittens as well as the diaper bag and 3 packs of diapers. I'm going to buy him a stroller/car seat and a crib and some diapers in the next upcoming weeks but what else do I need?? I need more clothes too right ?? Sorry to sound so dumb but it's my first , no ones telling me .

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Baby doesn't need much at first. You'll have plenty of time to figure it out. onesies with built in mittens are the best. A sleep sack is also good if it's cold where you are (Halo brand makes a great swaddle that can be used as both a swaddle and sleep sack).

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You'll definitely need more clothes and sleepers.

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You need lots if sizes of cloths. A baby wash tub wash cloths baby wash diaper cream bassinet receiving  blankets bibs burp cloths blankets baby monitor.  Baby powder I'm also a FTM and this is what everyone told me I needed

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Get a bottle cleaner that has the sponge on the top, much more effective

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I'd recommend more socks, you'd be surprised how often they get wet, pooped our peed on. I'd just buy the big cases of diapers one of the first three sizes and when you get low on one size decide if you need to go up in size or buy another case. A big case of wipes (12ct) and when you get down to the last two packs buy another case. I recommend just one big bottle of baby shampoo wash (the kind with the pump is easiest) it'll last a long time. One big tube of diaper cream/ointment (my fav was A&D ointment). I think you'll want a minimum of 12 bottles it's pretty easy to get behind on washing them. I'd get two more "emergency" pacifiers. I kept one in the car and one in the diaper bag at all times. Burp rags are nice to have, I just used those flannel feeling receiving blankets. Thermometer, definitely get a quick read you never know when you're going to need it and trust me when I say a minute feels like forever when your trying to get a baby's temp. As far as clothes I think you'll want at least 10 onsie, bottom, sleeper combinations and a few little outfits that come with sweaters/sweatshirts with them because then you can layer it on top of t shirts and not have to worry about them being too cold. Get a range of sizes as well because they grow way too fast. Good luck!

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Formula just incase.

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Invest in a wrap (I love my boba!). The bopping longer has been awesome. Swaddleme swaddles. And I would be lost without my camelback water bottle... seems silly but a bottle that doesn't sweat/leak and has a straw/mouth piece so you can drink while laying.. seriously awesome while breastfeeding and trapped under a baby 😉

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Maybe get a bassinet to keep baby by your bed?  Before I had my son, I was the "Put baby in crib in their room and go sleep in your own room" mentally. When he finally arrived, at wanted him right next to me. I would have mild panic attacks if he wasn't next to me.

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Get a swing!! My daughter napped for so long in the swing!!

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wipes, burp rags, towel,wash cloths,soap, baby tub, blankets,changing pad, more socks, diaper genie.

What else does baby need ?

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