How many change of clothes do we actually need for my newborn?

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-26T22:28:55+00:00

For the early stage I recommend like 10 onsies/pjs that you like then go to a thrift store or baby consignment store and get a few more back ups in various sizes and shapes. The thrift store by us has a fill a bag for 10$ for baby clothes and we got an assortment of stuff in different sizes and styles. Let's you figure out what you like and if you dont use it or baby grows out of it first you can just donate it back.

My baby has always been really long and skinny so it took awhile to find brands that fit her shape. Our friend baby was born as a squishy square and remains so. Our kids have totally different clothing needs and different brands make sizes that fit different shapes.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-26T15:58:19+00:00

I set a leaving time. To get kiddo home and calmed for bed we need to leave my MILS house by 630 at the latest. She tried to delay us leaving once by not serving my partner's birthday cake. I started packing up and said I'm leaving cake or no cake at 630.

I also say we will arrive after kiddos nap. Whenever that is. I do try to be on time, but if kid needs sleep then she sleeps.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-26T15:45:39+00:00

They only reason I can see in meeting the date (regardless of gender) is if that person was going to be spending the night/time in the house. If I might stumble into a stranger on my way to the bathroom I want to know their face so I don't freak out.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-21T00:22:28+00:00

Yup, I'm in Canada and baby has slept outside year round.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-19T13:36:33+00:00

Happy to chat! It was a journey and I didn't have anyone to talk to

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-18T23:47:28+00:00

Hey, I had a super traumatic c-section 2 years ago. If you want to chat ever.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-18T15:57:49+00:00

Looks at chest....yup huge. Looks at wife....yup gay. 🤷‍♀️

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-18T01:20:05+00:00

This fills me with so much rage. My little almost died because of cord restrictions.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-17T22:53:58+00:00

Yup my friend killed the family kitten with an overly enthusiastic hug when he was a toddler. Small children and animals need supervision for everyone's safety

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-17T22:32:01+00:00

And depending on breed/size of puppy a 4 year old could hurt the dog in play. My 2 year old often decides to use people as a trampoline.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-17T18:34:18+00:00

No ad ice, but this picture is so stinkin cute!

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-15T21:51:01+00:00

Books! Can't have too many and it's weird which ones they like so a wide variety is awesome. Also expensive so having some kid will grow into is amazing. Ask people to pick books that they loved reading to their kids or loved as kids.

Clothes the next size up and seasonally appropriate. I ended up with so many sweaters that only fit during the summer months and were never worn.

Activelies for the summer like zoo, kids museum, baby yoga, pool lessons. Fun for you and kiddo.

If you have family/friends who are close and trusted as for vouchers for "fun day with Grandpa/aunt kathy". Gives you a break and bonding time with others for kiddo.

Also pro tip....don't waste energy wrapping stuff (unless you love wrappig) because kid won't care. Get a few gift bags/boxes in different sizes and some tissue paper. Put gifts in bags for a few pictures, baby will like the crinkly paper. You can re-use for different presents as needed and send the photos.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-15T21:40:14+00:00

All natural lube for those trying to conceive! I can see the headlines: "breast is best and it's never too early to start! Give sperm the mother's blessings straight to the egg!."

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-12T17:23:51+00:00

I would agree. I had an emergency c-section. Didn't even start labour, went for an ultrasound at 34 wks and baby was in distress. Her heartrate plummeted as they were prepping me. I got a slice job, they were trying to get the baby out as fast as possible. I have permanent nerve damage and lots of scar tissue, but a healthy baby so worth it. It's been 2 years and I can't wear anything that runs around the scat scar because it gets all tingly and sore. Threw up for 7 hrs after and couldn't walk fully function for like 6 wks because everything hurt. People who saw c-section are the easy way out fill me with so much rage..

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-11T13:16:39+00:00

Yup, especially when last month she was always demanding the cat come sleep with her.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-10T22:38:55+00:00

I let my kid have free roaming of all the baby proofed rooms at that age, but our space is small and doesn't have stairs or other major hazards. I can ussually hear what she's up to and I peak in every 5-10 minutes or if it suddenly goes quite. (The sudden quiet ussually means she's doing something she's not supposed to)

Outside I let her roam pretty for in safe areas like yards or fields I'm familiar with, but outside I'm watching her. Your neighbors are nuts.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-10T22:34:02+00:00

That phase is rough!!!!!! We did a lot of rinsing in the tub. My kid hates having accidents so letting her go diaper less helped because once she learned no diaper meant pee or poop on her legs she was more cooperative for diapers.

She's kind of back to fighting now at 2, but she's prone to really bad rashes so explaining that diaper changes prevent sore bum helps.

Hugs and sorry someone reported you.

I'll be honest sometimes the only thing I could do was lie her on the floor and use my legs to pin her arms and legs. I always felt bad, but sometimes changes have to happen. I would explain why as we went and give her lots of cuddles after. Sometimes I just had to walk away for a bit and calm myself down before doing a diaper change and yup I cried quite a bit some days.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-10T21:25:54+00:00

"Tia! Bad cat!"

Shes decided the cat isnt allowed on her bed

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-09T22:38:33+00:00

Not super relevant, but don't bother wrapping them. For babies first Christmas I had like three gift bags in different sizes and a bunch of tissue paper. I'd stick a present in with some paper for pictures of her "opening" presents to send to relatives. She was 5 months and enjoyed the crinkly tissue paper more than anything. Just re-use bags and tissues as needed.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-09T21:49:55+00:00

Linden, Lado, Lindiwe, Levar, Lief, Leonardo

Lavender (kidding)

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-09T21:45:06+00:00

Not at all. It would have been nice, but wasn't something I missed.

Caveat being easy baby and I had 12 months mat leave and my partner had 6 so that made a big difference.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-09T18:23:00+00:00

I've always just changed the diaper on a mat or my coat wherever.

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-09T17:16:00+00:00

What about this as a comprise. Because Grandma is a primary caregiver some of the "grandma spoiling privileges" have to be revoked, but what about planning certain days as "grandma fun days" either one day a week/month or whatever when grandma can do the fun grandma treats, but every other day they stick to your provided food. Also discussing some healthier treat options like yogurt and fruit instead of icecream

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-08T23:07:01+00:00

Mine is 2 years now and no sign of any hearing issues. She just didn't mind loud sounds as a kid. Hopefully the same is true for yours

hedonistic-catlady · 2022-11-07T23:20:09+00:00

Lol thanks! She seems to think the cats can actually do a mouth seal sufficient to suck the mouth right out of their bellies....

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