This is a list of products and strategies that could help with having a new born.
You will be braindead a lot. When you are not braindead, make checklists that you can use when you are braindead. Stuff like "all of the daily chores at home" so when you are fried and awake you can look at it and then go "right, I should take out the trash" instead of just standing in your kitchen drooling.
The idea is to keep the number of things to buy as minimal as possible
| Item | New | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Crib | Try getting used | |
| Mattress | Buy new | |
| Fitted Sheets |
| Item | New | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diaper Pail | Can use a regular dustbin. Will come in handy if you live in small spaces, since it seems to keep the odor out | |
| Diaper Cream | ||
| Diapers | ||
| Diaper Bag | Can buy used | |
| Portable Diaper Bag | Not necessary, but can be helpful | |
| Diaper Caddy | A regular basket will also be useful |
| Item | New | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Drying rack | 19 | To dry those small parts |
| Breast Pump | Covered by the Afforable Care Act | |
| Breast Milk Storage | Buy something reusable that is compatible with the breast pump | |
| Bottles | It seems babies prefer certain types of bottles. Once that is narrowed down and if more bottles are needed, just buy the one that the baby is drinking from | |
| Pacifiers | 26 | |
| Bottle Sterilizer | 99.99 | Babybrezza |
| Bottle Cleaner | 8 | A regular bottle cleaner works if you don't have one. But you will need something to clean the small parts |
| Dapple Dish Soap | Order on amazon | |
| Nursing Pillow | 40 | Can manage without it. But seems to be useful as both a lounger and pillow |
| Nipple Pads | ||
| Nipple Cream | 10 | |
| Nursing Bras | Will probably not need this if working from home most of the time. Max count = 3 |