Baby Gear

What is the minimum amount of baby gear you would need for the first 6 months I live in a tiny place!?

I'm having a baby boy in August and was wanting to know what is the least amount of baby gear I can get by with. My friends are throwing a shower and I'm not sure what to ask for because my space is so small. (350 sq. ft small!) Would it be worth buying a high end stroller that doubles as a bassinet? (peg perego space model) Give me your ideas! Thanks so much!

I'd say get a travel system stroller/car seat set that way you have everything you need through toddler age.

As for a highchair, they make some that fold down to a very slim size, but I think folding and unfolding it every time would be a pain. They make the kind that strap into a normal dining room chair and they're smaller. Also, if you don't want to get a highchair right away you can just feed the baby in the car seat until he's too big for it.

If he's not going to sleep in your bed, I would opt for a pack n play sleep system. They're much smaller (and cheaper) than cribs and can double as a play pen and travel bed. Some even have a built in fold away changing table. Very handy.

As far as a changing table goes, you could just use the top of a dresser you already have in your home.

That's really all you NEED. If you want a swing, choose a table top travel swing so its small enough to put into the closet when you're not using it. If you're interested in a place to store the baby's clothes separate from your own dresser, get one of those hanging sweater shelves that hang in your closet. The slots are definitely big enough for baby's clothes and blankets and they run fairly cheap at target. Good luck!

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Checklist For Baby Gear

Here is a list of things you need of baby equipment for your newborn. You can buy almost all of this equipment used.

When the baby is born, many parents do not have the full overview for what they need for their baby. So we've put together a shopping list checklist that includes everything you need to see you through the first six weeks.

Remember that only two things you need to buy new is the car seat and the baby's mattress. Everything else - clothes, travel system, baby bath, etc. - all can be borrowed or bought up at a local NCT sale. And do not forget to write a wish list. Friends and family will shower you with gifts galore then steer them gently (but good!) towards what you really need.

Sites that Raising Kids, Think Baby, and Baby World has lots of advice and product reviews so before you splash out do your research!

And when you're ready to hit the stores makes life easier by doing it online. Our favorite stores like John Lewis, Mamas and Papas and Daisy and Tom have all the good sites with good customer service and return policies.

 

Baby Equipment List

What you need for your baby is:

Car seat, We have written about this in another article. It is important to the safety and isofix standard.

Baby Bed (including bedding, carpets and a new mattress) is essential. Bed sharing with the child is not recommended due to SIDS.

Stroller or a combination carriage, or carriage twin / triplet carriage if you have more.

Carrying Harness Such as baby björn baby carrier. It will make life easier.

Baby Monitor - That a monitoring of your child, often with video and sound surveilance.

Baby Clothes - You can buy cheap used or new at full price. It depends on whether you want to save money or whether you want new and good.

Breast pads Mom must have, if not it will be messy with milk.

To breastfeed just as well to give formula so you can use nursing bra for part-time, spending more bottle when you're out.

Breast Pump to pump the milk out of the chrysalis, especially when you are engaged in withdrawal of tit, then it may be an advantage.

Diapers does not cost as much as people assume. You can buy up a large stock of cheap diapers, and they work just as good as brand diapers.

Cotton Spinner is often good to have, but do not use the built in ear, as it can damage your baby`s hearing.

Bath Thermometer is not necessary but it can be an advantage. If not using just the elbow in the water, and know whether it is fit temperature. 35 degrees may be too much for some children.

Additional equipment such as nail scissors and brush with soft chamber. There is much you need, that's not listed here.

You will never have too much baby equipment. It is important to be early to buy all the necessary equipment, and await that not important.

About the Author

Anita Moen a expert of baby gear and baby care. Her personal site is babyutstyr