Post by serendipity731 on May 6, 2016 14:01:09 GMT -5
We still used the nightgowns after his cord fell off. I didn't realize they were for when it was on. I didn't like that it would always ride up on him but it was nice for diaper changes. When he still had his cord (and for the first few weeks, really) we put him in the side snap shirts and swaddled him. Maybe I'm a SS, but I prefer the button sleepers to the zippers. For diaper changes I liked that I just had to undo the bottom. Also, I don't like that the zipper goes down one leg so you have to bend and shove his other leg in the other side. That's just my personal preference though.
We still used the nightgowns after his cord fell off. I didn't realize they were for when it was on. I didn't like that it would always ride up on him but it was nice for diaper changes. When he still had his cord (and for the first few weeks, really) we put him in the side snap shirts and swaddled him. Maybe I'm a SS, but I prefer the button sleepers to the zippers. For diaper changes I liked that I just had to undo the bottom. Also, I don't like that the zipper goes down one leg so you have to bend and shove his other leg in the other side. That's just my personal preference though.
Glad I'm not the only who prefers the button ones. He would get all cold with the zipper ones. I just got a gown for this one. I only see advantages with diaper changes!
We still used the nightgowns after his cord fell off. I didn't realize they were for when it was on. I didn't like that it would always ride up on him but it was nice for diaper changes. When he still had his cord (and for the first few weeks, really) we put him in the side snap shirts and swaddled him. Maybe I'm a SS, but I prefer the button sleepers to the zippers. For diaper changes I liked that I just had to undo the bottom. Also, I don't like that the zipper goes down one leg so you have to bend and shove his other leg in the other side. That's just my personal preference though.
Glad I'm not the only who prefers the button ones. He would get all cold with the zipper ones. I just got a gown for this one. I only see advantages with diaper changes!
I also prefer snapped pj's because R would freak out having to get naked every diaper change in zippered pj's. I love that I could leave her chest covered in the snap ones and just undo the bottom part.
That's a lot of things. You won't need all that. 5 sleeping gowns??? My DS lost his cord thingy at 3 days and I had 0 gowns. You basically, in my opinion, just need pyjamas for the first weeks and outside stuff like little hats. Also, I had one waterproof mattress and it worked out fine. Anyway, I could go one, lol. It's a lot of things to buy. You can buy the essentials and get more when she gets here and you'll know your needs and her size.
Yea, I figured it was probably a bit *too* much stuff, but it was nice to have a starting place for essentials and just something to kind of check things off of as I go.
The list is good but I'd lower the quantity like sodapop said.
Post by serendipity731 on May 6, 2016 15:41:29 GMT -5
sodapop & mc13, yes totally! I liked that I could keep his chest warm during diaper changes. I'm glad I'm not the only one. Now, there were times when I would miss buttons or they'd be wonky but whatever lol
Post by serendipity731 on May 6, 2016 15:52:48 GMT -5
Oh, also, idk about anyone else, but I couldn't keep those damn mittens on DS. The long sleeve side snap shirts and sleepers had the fold over things that I used instead. Those only come on newborn sizes though.
Oh, also, idk about anyone else, but I couldn't keep those damn mittens on DS. The long sleeve side snap shirts and sleepers had the fold over things that I used instead. Those only come on newborn sizes though.
Yes, I also lost one in the washing machine that reapered like a year later in a discussing colour, lol. Newborn socks will also do as mittens.
Oh, also, idk about anyone else, but I couldn't keep those damn mittens on DS. The long sleeve side snap shirts and sleepers had the fold over things that I used instead. Those only come on newborn sizes though.
Yes, I also lost one in the washing machine that reapered like a year later in a discussing colour, lol. Newborn socks will also do as mittens.
I've never done this, but I saw somewhere that you can use one of those garment or bra bags to wash baby socks in to keep them all together. I'll probably try it this time.
Yes, I also lost one in the washing machine that reapered like a year later in a discussing colour, lol. Newborn socks will also do as mittens.
I've never done this, but I saw somewhere that you can use one of those garment or bra bags to wash baby socks in to keep them all together. I'll probably try it this time.
Yeah, I know better now, it was at the beginning...
Yes! super quick and easy. The traditional wraps looked overwhelming and tedious to me. You throw it on, put the kid in and wrap the sash around you.
Thanks for that. I had a wrap thingie that I never used because I found it too complicated. I've been thinking of getting the k'tan this time around. The pattern I want is not available in Canada though. I might have to have it send to a UPS store in the US and drive to get it.
This is my concern - it'll be too complicated and either a) I'll never use it or b) in a sleep deprived state I'll think it's wrapped correctly and the baby will fall out and I will feel like a horrible mother.
The second is obviously less rational than the first.
We still used the nightgowns after his cord fell off. I didn't realize they were for when it was on. I didn't like that it would always ride up on him but it was nice for diaper changes. When he still had his cord (and for the first few weeks, really) we put him in the side snap shirts and swaddled him. Maybe I'm a SS, but I prefer the button sleepers to the zippers. For diaper changes I liked that I just had to undo the bottom. Also, I don't like that the zipper goes down one leg so you have to bend and shove his other leg in the other side. That's just my personal preference though.
K, so, educate me on this whole thing with the cord. Because this is legit nothing I've ever thought of.
Yea, I figured it was probably a bit *too* much stuff, but it was nice to have a starting place for essentials and just something to kind of check things off of as I go.
The list is good but I'd lower the quantity like sodapop said.
Should I leave it at that level if I despise doing laundry?
We still used the nightgowns after his cord fell off. I didn't realize they were for when it was on. I didn't like that it would always ride up on him but it was nice for diaper changes. When he still had his cord (and for the first few weeks, really) we put him in the side snap shirts and swaddled him. Maybe I'm a SS, but I prefer the button sleepers to the zippers. For diaper changes I liked that I just had to undo the bottom. Also, I don't like that the zipper goes down one leg so you have to bend and shove his other leg in the other side. That's just my personal preference though.
K, so, educate me on this whole thing with the cord. Because this is legit nothing I've ever thought of.
So where the cut the cord and knot it up is like a healing scab. You just don't want things rubbing against it too much. The newborn size diapers have that little cut out there and sometimes you still have to fold it so it doesn't rub. The nurses in the hospital tell you how to care for it and what not. It's also the reason you do sponge baths at first and don't submerge them. I don't really remember doing anything specific to/for it besides leaving it alone. Luckily my DS's fell off pretty quickly, about a week, bc I couldn't use our snuza monitor until it did. And not using that monitor meant one of us didn't sleep and took turns staring at the baby lol
The list is good but I'd lower the quantity like sodapop said.
Should I leave it at that level if I despise doing laundry?
Haha! Depends on which part you hate about laundry. If it's the folding and putting away, you'll have more of that to do. We made sure to have lots of burp rags though or else we would've done laundry once a day, I feel like! DS spit up CONSTANTLY.
This is my concern - it'll be too complicated and either a) I'll never use it or b) in a sleep deprived state I'll think it's wrapped correctly and the baby will fall out and I will feel like a horrible mother.
The second is obviously less rational than the first.
This is also an irrational fear of mine. Glad I'm not alone!
Honestly, this drives a lot of my dithering back and forth on picking things. What if it's the *wrong* thing? Is there a safer version I should be getting?
On the snaps v zipper, the zipper is much nicer when they get a little older and start kicking and moving the whole time. We are zipper fans here. We just drape a burp cloth (which is usually already on our shoulder) over the chest to keep them warm during changes. Buttons in the middle of the night are incredibly frustrating to me.
While I'm here - someone tell me about the K'Tan. Is it really as easy to use as it looks?
I LOVED the k'tan early on. So easy to use and perfect for a newborn carry. We moved on to the ergo at about 3 months but I used the k'tan constantly up to that point and plan the use it with this one as well so it was well worth it.
I have to add this, we got it when DS was a couple months old and keep it in the back of my car. It's AMAZING how many times it's been used. Soooooo many places don't have changing stations so to have one in your car is a lifesaver!!! They come in a ton of different colors and the with the pouch, you always have extra wipes and dipes for backup!
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