What are you "Must Haves" for a newborn?

Poem for adopted babies
Montpelier, Ohio
July 25, 2013 12:17pm CST
Well, I am going to have a newborn arriving in August. As much as I wanted a new baby, I have been unable to but my daughter is. She is still in school and she would like for me to raise him. As much as you prepare, I still feel like there is so much I need to do yet. We have refinished a room with new paint and flooring. The crib and bedding has been ordered and is on its way. I have a bassinet for my bedroom, as well as a swing, bouncer, car seats and stroller. His room will also have a changing table/dresser and rocking chair. We have a chair for his room that pulls out into a twin sized bed for sleepless nights! We have clothes, diapers, wipes, blankets, bathing items, bottles, and pacifiers. What were some of the items you purchased that helped you, comforted you and/or the baby? I just want to be over-prepared! I am so excited for his arrival. Also, anything I should pack for my daughter so that she is comfortable in the hospital would also be appreciated. I never went into labor, because both of my children we c-sections. Thanks in advance for all your help!
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• Aberdeen, Scotland
25 Jul 13
Gee whizz Well done you Not sure about the pacifier though Never used them at all with ours!
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@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
25 Jul 13
She would need a change of clothes for herself of course and an extra pair in case she has to stay the night. When I had my girls, the hospital gave all the moms a lot of things to care for their babies.
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Jul 13
Goodness, I think you pretty much have it all covered. Baby monitor? Onesies? I preferred pampers over huggies. As for being comfortable in the hospital, they make you take everything off anyway. They give you blankets, warm socks. Something to read for after the baby is born, maybe.
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@OreoBrownie (3755)
• Commerce, Georgia
25 Jul 13
Sounds like you have it all covered.. did you say diaper bag? They got some really cute ones out there. I can't think of anything else really. I'm going to be a great grandmother on October 1 or thereabouts. I'm going to get some receiving blankets and burp cloths and onesies for ours.
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