What do I need for baby?

Question

Ladies! My husband and I are in the middle of budgeting or monetary spring cleaning as we call it. While we're sprucing up our bills, we're planning what we need for our little guy's arrival in April. Please help me out! What are some must-haves, things you may have forgotten before baby arrived, things you wish you had, etc. I've got the big things like crib, dresser, mattress, car seat, and stroller. When it comes to clothes, how much do you really need for a new born? I'm a FTM so any and everything will help!

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I have an April baby too! She's 1.5 now. It was a little chili out in April. Diapers, diapers, diapers. They blow right through them. Literally. Not all of them hold a load. Pampers have been the best! You'd be surprised how much can come out of that little tiny body! 
Bottles just in case you need a break from breastfeeding (if you're breastfeeding). I highly recommend it bc it's very beneficial, such a bonding experience, & it's FREE! Formula is nearly $30 a can & it doesn't even last a week. 
Breastpads
Nursing bra (get one after your milk comes in bc you can gain a cup size) seriously. 
I never used wipe warmer, changing table, or diaper genie. Just throwing that out there. Walmart bag works fine for stinky diapers. 
Pacifier (my baby's favorite thing & puts too) paci clip so you can locate it and it doesn't drop on the floor.
I used a co-sleeper & LOVED it. It was convenient & I had a c-section so having her right next to my bed was a life saver. She wanted to eat a lot during the night. I also used a pack n' play for a long time! 
Onesies & sleepers are mostly what you need bc you won't feel like going out much at first. They soil their clothes often so always pack multiple outfits. 
Butt paste for sure. Desitin worked best for us.
Shampoo/body wash, wash clothes, & towels
I had a swing and bouncer but they grow out of the bouncers so fast, I wouldn't waste your $. 
Finger nail clippers & hand mitts 
While you're at the hospital, stock up on the pads they give you & keep the mesh panties they give you. They're ugly but very comfy after birth. Keep everything they give you bc your paying for EVERYTHING Even the baby blankets & nose suction thing.
Pack loose comfy clothes for the hospital. Slippers so you don't have to touch the floor & flip flops for the shower.

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Your best bet if you have the basics and major items is to put the money you are planning on spending in to savings for AFTER he is born. I guarantee you when the baby comes home you will realize there are thing a you need that you forgot, things you have that he doesn't like or don't work well for him. It is a lot less stressful when you have that money ready to go in savings.

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You'll need a beast pump too if you're breastfeed. You'll be so engorged at times & your baby may not be hungry so you'll need to pump. It's awful pain if you don't.

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I'm a FTM too and this is what I have most of so far: bibs with plastic backs, receiving blankets, crib sheets, socks, onesies, sleepers, diapers, wipes, soaps/lotions, books, hats, mittens.

Other things I have are: swing, bouncer, play mat, changing pad, high chair, walker, ergo carrier, snow suits, car seat cover, bottles, nursing pads, nipple cream, pacifiers

What do I need for baby?

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