Things to buy

mailamano · Jun 16th, 2008, 04:23 PM

Hi, I'm 11weeks pregnant now

Just wanted to ask what baby stuff I need to buy. I live on an island and the supplies here are pretty limited (and expensive). I still have to fly to the US to buy stuff. I'm making a list now of what I need. Thanks!

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jun 16th, 2008, 04:31 PM

when are you coming - how far along will you be?
Are you planning on buying furniture as well or pretty much all the basics. . . ?

mailamano · Jun 16th, 2008, 04:49 PM

I'm going to the US either on July or August. I'll be 4/5months pregnant by that time. I'm planning to buy all the basics (except for the crib which I might just buy here).

Mrs. MC · Jun 16th, 2008, 05:09 PM

congratulations ! I would take advantage of the end of summer sale stuff for next year. You can probably order stuff online from babygap etc. I wouldn't buy anything that will expire like formula or baby tylenol I would wait until closer to when the baby is born. I also wouldn't buy too many newborn diapers, as they outgrow them pretty quickly.

diana · Jun 16th, 2008, 07:50 PM

check out the book called Baby Bargains by Denise and Alan Fields, it includes stuff you'll need and has reviews/ratings...i highly recommend this book

cutter333 · Jun 16th, 2008, 08:30 PM

I second diana's recommendation of baby bargains. It lays out exactly what you need, don't need, and gives product reviews.

Elvawith · Jun 16th, 2008, 10:26 PM

I'm not OP but thank you for the book mention, I was looking for some thing along those lines..

Liya · Jun 16th, 2008, 10:37 PM

Also, the Babies R Us has a New Parents Checklist on their website. You don't necessarily need everything on their list, but its not a bad place to start.

Jun 16th, 2008, 04:23 PM	#1
mailamano Member Location: Cayman Islands	Things to buy Hi, I'm 11weeks pregnant now Just wanted to ask what baby stuff I need to buy. I live on an island and the supplies here are pretty limited (and expensive). I still have to fly to the US to buy stuff. I'm making a list now of what I need. Thanks!

Jun 16th, 2008, 04:31 PM	#2
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	when are you coming - how far along will you be? Are you planning on buying furniture as well or pretty much all the basics. . . ? __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jun 16th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#4
Mrs. MC Member	congratulations ! I would take advantage of the end of summer sale stuff for next year. You can probably order stuff online from babygap etc. I wouldn't buy anything that will expire like formula or baby tylenol I would wait until closer to when the baby is born. I also wouldn't buy too many newborn diapers, as they outgrow them pretty quickly. __________________

Jun 16th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#6
cutter333 Member	I second diana's recommendation of baby bargains. It lays out exactly what you need, don't need, and gives product reviews. __________________ Courtney

Jun 16th, 2008, 04:49 PM	#3
mailamano Member Location: Cayman Islands	I'm going to the US either on July or August. I'll be 4/5months pregnant by that time. I'm planning to buy all the basics (except for the crib which I might just buy here).

Jun 16th, 2008, 07:50 PM	#5
diana shopaholic Location: California	check out the book called Baby Bargains by Denise and Alan Fields, it includes stuff you'll need and has reviews/ratings...i highly recommend this book

Jun 16th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#7
Elvawith Member Location: New York/Connecticut	I'm not OP but thank you for the book mention, I was looking for some thing along those lines..

Jun 16th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#8
Liya In Need of a 12 Step	Also, the Babies R Us has a New Parents Checklist on their website. You don't necessarily need everything on their list, but its not a bad place to start.