the bag:
Fawn Design - Gray
This is my first backpack style diaper bag, i have heard that is essential when trying to manage a toddler and newborn at once. I am excited and scared to see how I like it, once I start using it regularly. I love the look of it and the few times I have taken it out for a test run, I have received tons of compliments. I just loved my StorkSak Tania (now worn out from 2.5 years of constant use) so much, it will be hard for another diaper bag to rise as high in my esteem, but I think this one has a shot.
to dress the baby:
When I my son, I only brought going home clothes for him, one outfit in newborn and another in 0-3 mo. size.
I wished I had our own stuff to dress him in at the hospital, especially when we had guest passing him around and taking pictures. This time, I am bringing what I want to make sure this baby can be dressed cuter and more covered than with just what the hospital will provide. I am also bringing newborn size things only, as my son was 6lb 1oz at full term and swimming in the newborn stuff by the time he lost 10% of his weight right after birth. I am guessing even if this baby is a bit bigger, she won't be too big for Newborn sized stuff.
• 2 Footed "Sleep & Play" Bodysuit, Size: Newborn
These have fold over hand covers, which I may be glad to have if she starts scratching her face. I am not even going to try cutting her nails in those first few days. Otherwise, I don't know if we will dress her in these to sleep, like we will at home or just when we have guest or if it is cold. She may not fit them at all. My son couldn't wear his for a few weeks, his legs would get sucked up inside them.
• 3 Onesies, Size: "Up to 7lbs"
Watch this baby girl be 8 lbs.
• 3 Pairs of Soft Leggings/Pants, Size: Newborn
3 outfits in addition to the footed sleepers, is totally more that I anticipate using, and I don't know if she will wear pants, if it is really hot. But I like having back ups and options.
• 2 Hats and 1 Bow, Size: "Up to 7lbs". (Hats) and One Size (Bow)
I am really excited to put her in her own, much cuter than what the hospital will give her, hat. The bow is for pictures, and was one of the first "girl" things I purchased for her.
• 1 Pair of Socks, Size: 0-6 months
Jusy incase we want them for either her feet or her hands.
to wrap the baby:
• Muslin Swaddles
One of these is cotton, like all the others I have had and loved before and the other is bamboo rayon, a material I not had this type of blanket out of before. It is silky soft, though I have heard it can snag more easily. Being summertime, these are the only type of blankets I think I will want, they are light, large and versatile.
diapering:
Diapers and Wipes - Honest Co. And 7th Generation. I am bringing our prefered, unscented diapers and wipes incase either the baby or I arw bothered by the hospital provided ones.
feeding:
• Nursing Cover
By no means do I feel obligated to cover up for other people's comfort, but sometimes I would like to for my own. I am actually pretty excited about this cover as it can also be used as a shopping gcart or car seat cover and seems like it may actually cover better than others styles I have previously tried.
• Soothie Gel Pads
These seriously kept me going last time in the early days of breastfeeding. So, I want to have Them on hand right at the start.
• Nipple Baulm
I have a tube of lanolin as well as a few samples of other kinds to try.
• Re-Usable Breast Pads
I never really had a problem with leaking, I am bringing these to protect my clothes from the nipple Baulm.
misc:
• Wet Bag
For bringing home her dirty clothes.
• Pacifiers
Two different kinds, I am really hoping she will like one of them. I am not worried about nipple confusion as much as I am about nipple damage fatigue getting in the way of breastfeeding.
• Small Note Pad and Pen
Seems like the kind of thing to have on hand in hospital.
• Hand Sanitizer Gel and Wipes
I find a new baby as great reason to embrace my germaphobia. The pump bottle is to have at the ready for guest before they hold the baby.
• Baby Tracker Pages
To help us keep tracking the first few days, when the doctor and nursed will want to known about the baby's intake and output.
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