The "Bringing Baby Home" Checklist

I'm not sure why today, but definitely today I've become a ball of nerves.  It may possibly be because last night Dustin and I talked about all the things we had not purchased yet for the arrival of William. Things like a car-seat to bring William home from the hospital in.  Dustin jokingly stated, "Well you can just hold the baby on the way home from the hospital."  We both had a giggle.  Then it hit me, I've totally been focused on all the cutesy, fun baby stuff.  I've got the nursery pretty much together.  I've been through loads of clothes that have been passed down to me by my sisters.  Mom and I found William's coming home outfit.  I even have William's first tailgating outfit already! What I do not have yet are half of the items on the "Bringing Baby Home" checklist!  Let me just share this list:

Bringing Baby Home

Checklist

Wondering which newborn essentials you’ll want to have on

hand when bringing baby home? This checklist covers the

basics and helps you prepare for your little one’s arrival.

For your trip home (and out and about):Car seat: nope

 Baby outerwear (coat, hats, socks/booties, and bundling blankets): CHECK

Stroller and baby carrier: nope

Diaper bag: nope, but I registered for a really cute houndstooth one though ;) 

For your nursery needs

Crib, bassinet, or co-sleeper (and sheets):  check on the crib and bassinet, but only 1 sheet. I read somewhere that you should have like 4 sets of crib sheets.  That's more than we have for our own bed!

Swaddling blankets: a few

Clothes: Big CHECK

Diapers: a few, but this is Dustin's major concern.  I think the couple with $300 worth of diapers at Babies R Us has really sent him into panic mode. 

Wipes/cotton balls: nope

Diaper cream and lotion:nope

Diaper-disposal system: nope

For bath time

Baby bathtub: nope

Baby washcloths: nope

Baby towels: nope

For meal time (breastfeeding or bottle feeding):

Burp cloths: nope

Breast pump and accessories: nope - but I've been told that the hospital has the best breast-pump and new mothers can rent them.  I plan to do that I think. 

Bottles: nope

Nursing pads: nope

Nursing pillow: nope Nipple Cream: nope...but thinks makes me nervous totally different reasons!

For your medicine chest (I need a medicine chest??)

Baby digital rectal thermometer: nope

Infant acetaminophen: nope Fingernail clippers: nope

I guess at this point, the only good news I have for William is that he'll be voted best dressed baby by his buddies at daycare.  :) 

Dustin and I will head out bright and early on Saturday morning to attend our Preparing for Parenthood class.  This class takes place at St. Vincent's hospital and will last from 8:30-4:30 on Saturday.  I'm pretty anxious about it, but looking so forward to spending this time with Dustin as we learn about taking care of our precious baby boy. 

I'd like to wish Mike and Sharon Tucker a Happy Anniversary!!

I'd also like to wish Whitney Watson a Happy Birthday!! 

Love,

Julie

 

 

Baby wash and shampoo: nope

Changing table or pad: check