How many diapers should I have on hand before baby? We have a pack of newborns and a box of size 1, I don't want to overdo it and have tons of extra or have to deal with trying to return them but I also don't want to be making a panicked last minute run to the store with a newborn
We got like 400 size 1 diapers from a friend (worked at a hospital) for our shower. Clara was tiny and needed newborn size diapers for 2 months. We had a handful of number 1s left by the time it was time to move to number 2s. My suggestion is get a few more boxes of number 1s. If the baby is small take all you can from the hospital. It will get through to hopefully your first appointment at the pedi's office so if you have to get more you can then.
For those of you who live in two story homes, what did you feel was important to have one of on each floor? Our nursery is upstairs but I spend the majority of the day downstairs in the living room, office, kitchen, etc
I mentioned this before but I thought it was important to have postpartum supplies (pads, meds, etc.) on both floors. I also tried to keep a breastfeeding basket on each floor, with things like lanolin, breast pads, burp clothes, and a bottle of water.
For the baby, I set up our PnP on the main level with the changing pad attachment. I put diapers, wipes, clean sleepers and blankets in the PnP. You're changing the baby a lot those first few weeks so it was important to me that I didn't have to run upstairs every time. This only works if you're not using the PnP for nighttime sleep, but it worked for us!
Post by moutonrouge on Jan 3, 2017 12:43:26 GMT -5
For diapers, I had seen a suggestion of getting few newborn size, and a box of size 1. You can order another box easily if you need it, but since they're only up to 14 lbs if you have a big baby then they might size out and you'll wish you hadn't bought so many. But Target apparently will let you return their diapers for up to a year, so if you're down with the Up&Up brand, maybe stock up on size 1s there if you feel the urge.
You will be changing a lot of diapers in the newborn phase so I'd grab plenty of NB. Just dont hastily open any packaging because you can always exchange unopened ones for the next size. You also wont know if your LO will have a reaction to a certain brand or not. Huggies were awful for us so we switched to pampers early on, then discovered cloth at around 3m.
As long as you keep and eye on your supply (lol) you shouldn't have to worry about last minute dashes to the store for diapers. Amazon Prime is awesome for diapers and wipes. You can use subscribe & save and set it up for as frequently as you are comfortable with.
Stairs are a bitch after delivery. The nurses told me to avoid going up/down them more than twice a day. For this reason alone I had everything I needed nearby on the first floor.
I would keep everything you could possibly need on the first floor where it is easily accessible (ie. Where you love sitting the most).
Have a diaper for every hour you will be in either location and you will likely have more than enough.
For those of you who live in two story homes, what did you feel was important to have one of on each floor? Our nursery is upstairs but I spend the majority of the day downstairs in the living room, office, kitchen, etc
we did not have a 2 story house with DD but we do now. on the main floor we are setting up a twin PnP and a changing table filled with diapers, wipes, extra clothes, RnP, etc.
I would go with just one box of NB and one size 1 in case your baby doesn't do well with a certain brand. Huggies did not work for DS, way too many leaks. If you want to buy more to have on hand, maybe a second box in each size but in a different brand so you can test them out.
+1 to limiting stairs in the first little bit, stairs are brutal. Our old apartment was on the second floor (no elevator) so I actually didn't leave the house until DS was 8 days old (we came home 4 hours after he was born with our MW).
I feel like there will a mad dash to the store at some point regardless lol. We had sooo many mad dashes in that first month
We are probs starting off with 2 NB boxes and a size 1 box. Fx that this kid does well with the same brands that #1 does.
It really is inevitable. But, if it is happening every time you run out of diapers then you should reevaluate your system One of our mad dashes was for formula because we had no idea how much a baby would eat and we were so tired it just didnt register that we had used the last bottle. Thank jaysus for 24hr pharmacies.
Post by madameovary on Jan 3, 2017 16:17:31 GMT -5
When we had upstairs configuration (main living area downstairs), I kept pack n play with napper (it freaked me out so I barely used it, opting instead for just bassinet part), burp cloths, changing pads, diapers, nursing pillow, extra outfits, portable swing, and nipple cream downstairs. Avoided stairs at all costs. The first two weeks I couldn't even carry him upstairs myself because my hips hurt so badly.
Another disposable diaper question, how often do you empty your diaper pail? We have an Ubbi and I was assuming every other day or so just because the thought of it sitting there kind of grosses me out but my H thinks I'm crazy
My h and i usually shove as much in as possible tbh.
It does a good job with the smell (though iirc newborn poop doesn't smell terrible).
Eta: the bag rips if it is too full btw. Speaking from (plenty) of experience.
Another disposable diaper question, how often do you empty your diaper pail? We have an Ubbi and I was assuming every other day or so just because the thought of it sitting there kind of grosses me out but my H thinks I'm crazy
It might depend on the brand and I forget for the newborn stage but right now we do it weekly but she is at daycare during the day
Another disposable diaper question, how often do you empty your diaper pail? We have an Ubbi and I was assuming every other day or so just because the thought of it sitting there kind of grosses me out but my H thinks I'm crazy
I don't know what an ubbi is, but I'm pretty sure the answer is "empty it when it's full." It won't smell like an open trash can. Don't make more work for yourself.
Along with the how many diapers question, how much formula would be good to have on hand, just in case breast feeding just doesn't work for us? We're a ways away from town, so a quick run for anything is at least 2 hours round trip. And no to 24 hour anything, anywhere within reason.
Along with the how many diapers question, how much formula would be good to have on hand, just in case breast feeding just doesn't work for us? We're a ways away from town, so a quick run for anything is at least 2 hours round trip. And no to 24 hour anything, anywhere within reason.
I used to only grocery shop twice a month and I would get three big cans. I was usually more than enough but I'd rather have to much than not enough.
Along with the how many diapers question, how much formula would be good to have on hand, just in case breast feeding just doesn't work for us? We're a ways away from town, so a quick run for anything is at least 2 hours round trip. And no to 24 hour anything, anywhere within reason.
I used to only grocery shop twice a month and I would get three big cans. I was usually more than enough but I'd rather have to much than not enough.
6 big cans a month? Wow, I didn't realize how much they went through. Add research basic formula feeding to my to-do list. Should I have a couple different brands on hand in case they don't like a certain brand? (Thinking a couple/three small cans would be ok to have in stock, enough to last a couple days to order in/go buy more should the occasion arise.)
Post by madameovary on Jan 3, 2017 19:34:27 GMT -5
Ubbi pail we emptied every few days in newborn days. We never had a bag rip (you pick your own garbage bags), but if it gets too stuffed it is a bit harder to pull out. I think it does good job with smell. In toddler era we do about twice a week.
Ubbi is priced the same across stores, so best bet is buy buy baby / bed bath beyond with 20% off coupon.
For diapers, I had seen a suggestion of getting few newborn size, and a box of size 1. You can order another box easily if you need it, but since they're only up to 14 lbs if you have a big baby then they might size out and you'll wish you hadn't bought so many. But Target apparently will let you return their diapers for up to a year, so if you're down with the Up&Up brand, maybe stock up on size 1s there if you feel the urge.
To go along with this, DD never reached the "max weight" of any diaper size before we had to size up, so don't always trust the suggested range
+1 to sizing up before reaching the max weight. It's a good guideline but for us I usually went a size up after more than one leak. I would finish the current pack then go up. Once I figured we were getting close to a new size I would just stop stocking more than one box ahead.
Post by erinshelley21 on Jan 3, 2017 19:51:31 GMT -5
Diaper pail - empty when you can't possibly shove another diaper in there. Just in case formula - samples will be coming in the mail soon. Those were enough for us while we worked out the kinks of bf'ing and even when my supply took a major hit in the first few weeks.
Along with the how many diapers question, how much formula would be good to have on hand, just in case breast feeding just doesn't work for us? We're a ways away from town, so a quick run for anything is at least 2 hours round trip. And no to 24 hour anything, anywhere within reason.
Most of the big names will send samples. You and YH should send sign up to get some. If BF isn't working right away the hospital should have some pre made formula bottles they can send home with you.
For those worried about having formula on hand, ask your pedi! They generally have a ton of samples. You usually have an appointment within a couple of days of discharge, so you could ask for a few cans then.
I used to only grocery shop twice a month and I would get three big cans. I was usually more than enough but I'd rather have to much than not enough.
6 big cans a month? Wow, I didn't realize how much they went through. Add research basic formula feeding to my to-do list. Should I have a couple different brands on hand in case they don't like a certain brand? (Thinking a couple/three small cans would be ok to have in stock, enough to last a couple days to order in/go buy more should the occasion arise.)
To be fai, I thought on this some more an my DS actually went through way more than average.
The on base pediatrician was pro feed on demand but I think having two big cans would probably be enough for a newborn.
Also, I know no one asked this but I thought I'd share. My son actually seemed to prefer the target brand formula. We started him on that around 4 months I think? I happened to mention how expensive it was because of the amount he ate and the pediatrician suggested it. Otherwise it would have never crossed my mind.
For those planning to breastfeed, I would suggest just going with signing up for samples on formula and not worrying about brand, etc. unless it doesn't work out. Definitely good to have a little on hand for if you need it, my milk took a long time to come in so we had to give DS a couple top ups the one day to get him through, but I would have hated spending a lot of money on it when we only needed about 30 ml total.
For those planning to breastfeed, I would suggest just going with signing up for samples on formula and not worrying about brand, etc. unless it doesn't work out. Definitely good to have a little on hand for if you need it, my milk took a long time to come in so we had to give DS a couple top ups the one day to get him through, but I would have hated spending a lot of money on it when we only needed about 30 ml total.
Where does one sign up for samples? The company's websites?
ETA: I'm googling, so I'll answer my own question then share!
ETA2: I signed up for Similac's rewards, but it will take 48 hours for my points to become available? Hoping that means I can get free samples at that point too. ]
ETA3: Signed up on Enfamil's site, and you automatically get free milestones stickers. You can choose month, holiday or regular milestones (which I assume is "first tooth" or "rolled over"). They say they send you timed formula samples and coupons, but are vague as to when and how often and how much. Hoping random stuff appears in the mail I guess.
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