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From: gpw@ihlpf.UUCP (Wilkin)
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Subject: Re: What supplies do I need for newborn?
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Date: Fri, 3-Jan-86 12:57:51 EST
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> > 
> > I need some help from parents who have gone through their
> > first delivery already.  This is our first child.  It is
 Mike Clifford writes:
> + SAFETY CAR SEAT FOR THE BABY:  If the baby is going to spend any time in
> a car, buy a safety car seat.  There are the kinds for newborns to six months
> and the kind which works for newborns to 40 lbs.  There are advantages and 

I agree that a car seat is vital, you should know that most of the large seats
are a real pain for small children. You should check your hospital and see if
they rent infant seats, we're going to do that with our next(on the way).
Cost is around 5-15$ for 3mos, which is long enough to transfer to a larger
seat.

> + Yes, you need bottles.  And a sterilizer kit, perhaps.
If you have hard water where you live it might be better to get disposable
bottle/liner combinations. 

 + In addition, if you do have hard water, don't forget bottled water, tap
water and small children do not do well together(my experience only).
This also includes mixes which add water.

> + We have found cloth diapers more economical and better for Lauren's skin
> then disposables.
We were very lazy(also tired :-) )  and used disposibles, do not stock up now!
Your baby may hate/react/whatever to serveral of the brands(hint:some contain
perfume/scents) find out what works and then buy two weeks worth. Babies
change their reactions quickly sometimes. Always keep cloth diapers around,
they are very necessary.

Also get a few receiving blankets, 5 weren't enough for us.

> + Baby carriage/stroller: buy the kind that converts to carriage to stroller.
> A newborn needs a carriage as he/she cannot sit up yet.

My vote for this look for a double carriage/stroller. one that can have a
baby up front and a tot in back. At 50-100$ for a stroller it's a real
choice now.
gpw
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