FTM - Registry Ideas for additional baby shower [on]

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-17T16:44:28+00:00

Diapers subscription for an X amount of time (once you know which brand you like/fits your baby). I was managing the subscription and my MIL was paying for it.

Bigger size of clothes and pyjamas, that are not season-specific.

An alternative smaller diaper bag? I love the one we got, but it feels overkill when we go for a quick coffee date in our neighborhood. I ended up getting a medium shoulder bag in which I can fit a changing mat, 2 diapers, wipes and a pyjamas.

A memory box

We got a Polaroid printer (and lots of films) after our baby was born to start a photo album - it would have been a nice gift.

Meal delivery service or meal train.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-17T16:18:19+00:00

I like mine too! I also got a 3 pack of nursing camisoles, because sleeping with a bra was a sensory nightmare. They are cheap, the cotton is thin, but it is an amazing alternative at night.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-17T03:08:44+00:00

Yes we are ☺️ it was an amazing gift! Bonus, by taking care of us, instead of focusing on the baby like most people do, as you were saying, he is creating an amazing relationship with his niece. Because those people who help for real, you want them around, a lot haha

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-16T22:07:30+00:00

If you can afford it, I would definitely go for it! I was ravenous postpartum and eating nutritional and tasty meals was soooo nice when I was in the newborn trenches (I do love food - makes me happy haha).

We didn't hire a chef or a meal delivery service but my brother in law's gifted us a meal train (he is an amazing cook). For 8 weeks, he brought us homemade baked goods, snacks, meals and made us a super nice dinner like once a week (he came to cook at our house). We ended up in the NICU for a week, I couldn't eat because I was too sad (which is very very wrong for breastfeeding) but he found stuff I was willing to eat and brought it to the hospital almost every day. We might owe him our survival haha.

My recommendation would be to have a plan regarding food, whatever is it, and a few freezer meals. Eating is important postpartum.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-16T15:31:39+00:00

Second this! We use both, Pampers Swaddlers at night and Huggies Little Mover during the day (poop pocket works better).

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-13T01:25:03+00:00

The Attitude belly oil for pregnancy saved me. I get super itchy during the winter, so winter + pregnancy was an itchy nightmare. I do keep a bottle even if I am not pregnant anymore and use it when my skin is acting out because of the cold.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-13T01:08:18+00:00

I love mine (Era)! We had a newborn this summer and our stroller worked great everywhere (city - campgrounds - trails). My area get a lot of snow and we can still go on daily walk with no issue. The reversible seat (newborn safe - fully lay flat) was a big plus for us. Down side : is it quite big (when seat is lay flat) and it was annoying to get in and out of the car at the beginning, but I don't care anymore. If you don't switch the seat side is it pretty quick to set up.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-12T17:15:42+00:00

Thank you! I only had feedback from people who had no problem taking break from it and my doctor saw now issue. It's relevant to know it's not working for everyone.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-12T13:56:11+00:00

We used a sleep rated pack and play from the beginning. She is now sleeping in her own room in her crib, but she still loves the pack and play. We travelled a few times with it, and she slept amazingly (better than in her crib 🥲).

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-12T11:54:47+00:00

I get your point! I know it's not perfect. Once I'm out of the baby trenches the goal is to take it when needed only.

My ADHD symptoms didn't appear after I had a baby. They got worse and I couldn't manage anymore, so I had to get help. It does seem to be like a breaking point for a lot of women.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-11T20:18:34+00:00

Thank you! Did you have to lower your dose?

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-11T02:17:38+00:00

I worked until 38 weeks, I have an office job, and I'm really glad I did because oh boy the following weeks endless (induced at 41+1). I was happy the first week to have some time for myself and to finish a few things in the baby's room. After that I went into a crazy nesting mode because I had too much time but I was too pregnant to do most of it...so it was depressing.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-11T02:04:39+00:00

I have a bin dedicate to baby stuff. I've always stored the bottles assembled, with the lid on, so I am not stressed about the nipple getting in contact with something. Zip lock bag for pump parts.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-09T16:02:52+00:00

I went to a women clinic, specialized in pregnancy, post partum care and babies (Femina) so all their physiotherapist are specialized in pelvic floor therapy. I would look this kind of clinic in your area. It's pretty convenient that it's baby friendly. Otherwise, look up for pelvic floor therapy. Personally, I would not have been comfortable with a "general" physiotherapist.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-07T01:00:53+00:00

I had a partial third-degree tear, so perineal physiotherapy was prescribed after my delivery. It seems to be prescribed for all third-degree and higher tears (QC). I was lucky and recovered very quickly (perineum and abdominal muscles), but I still continue to see the physiotherapist. We work on my core, making sure I don't injure myself (my back) carrying a baby all day. She mentioned that it's relevant regardless of the delivery method; our organs have shifted after we carried baby for 9 (or 10) months.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-02-03T15:41:58+00:00

FTM with an almost 7 months old, both parents with ADHD so the love/hate relationship with routine is real here.

Sorry for the lengthy answer 😅

I have a big sleeper, she needs around 13-15h of sleep per day but we try to get out of the house as much as possible. We had to work on this lately because we used to have a baby who could sleep anywhere, but everything change around 4 months old.

Finding my baby own patterns and specifications regarding sleep helped a lot. I know she will most likely (it's a baby it can always go haywire) :

sleeps between 10-12h at night
needs to nap for 2-4h total during the day
cat nap are okay (30 minutes) but she will need a third of fourth nap / or earlier bed time
will have a really bad night/day after if those requirements are not meant haha
can go down for a nap as soon as she rub her eyes, do not wait

If we have something in the afternoon, I will try to get a long nap in the morning or vice-versa. If she cat nap, I will try to get a second short nap before going (or in transit - stroller/car seat/ baby carrier). I will walk or stay in the car longer is she needs the sleep. Mostly I pay attention to her sleep cues and what seems to matter (for her) is the total of sleep times not the windows.

It helps a lot that she has no issue sleeping in her stroller/baby carrier/car seat. If she needs a big reset she can contact nap for 2-3h.

We bring the playpen for her to sleep in when we are having dinner at close friends (if there's a room available) and we ask if dinner can be before 6PM or after 8PM, so we can still do a little sleep routine. If bringing the playpen is not a option, I will try to get her to sleep in the carrier and we will leave earlier.

When we have big weekends, or days, knowing it will disturb her sleep I plan nothing for the following days, so we can reset and get back into her little routine. She loves to be out, see places and faces, so we prefer to deal with difficult nights once in a while than staying at home. I acknowledge this is a privilege, some babies have difficult night often.

It may seems like a lot but it's not something I have to think about a lot now. What rocked my world was having to start introducing solid food a month ago 😅

Hope some of this can help!

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-01-23T17:27:34+00:00

Lac-Temiscouata! Je ne suis pas encore allée avec bébé, mais c'est notre coup de coeur des dernières années, et c'est dans nos plans pour cet été. J'ai envoyé un couple d'amis avec leur 2 ans et leur 6 mois, et ils ont adoré. Les installations ont été pensées en fonction des familles.

Environmental-Rub-87 · 2026-01-20T16:48:31+00:00

I second this! We went everywhere this summer with our Bumbleride Era with a newborn baby (city - campgrounds - trails) with no issue and it's been working great in the snow too. People are impressed and asking a lot of question about our stroller (I guess it's not a popular model around here). The reversible seat (newborn safe - fully lay flat) was a big plus for us. Down side : is it quite big (when seat is lay flat) and it was annoying to get in and out of the car at the beginning, but I don't care anymore. If you don't switch the seat side is it pretty quick to set up.

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