https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:53:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457173 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:50:40 +0000 Autumnmama79 2457173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Are saline drops/spray found at a regular drug store or is it a baby item? Never used with DD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457082 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:55:07 +0000 Foodnerd81 2457082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: @Autumnmama79: oh yes saline drops! That's the one thing I sent someone out to buy the first week! I spray it up her nose when she is stuffy. I only use the nose Frida snot suck if she seems really stuffed up but the spray is really helpful. Usually she sneezes some snot out right after and I can wipe it away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457064 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:47:27 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2457064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: I used the coconut oil as nipple cream the first few weeks. A nurse recommended that to me. Oh and the saline drops because DD got a bit of a stuffy nose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457058 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:44:27 +0000 Littlebit7 2457058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>amazon prime membership</p> <p>for those things you forgot or need and can't/won't/dont want to leave the house for. PRESTO 2 days later its there. or for 3.99 its there the same or next day (depending on where you live) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457051 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:38:31 +0000 Mrs D 2457051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here were my key items:</p> <p>-Boppy<br /> -Regular pillow (sometimes it worked better than boppy)<br /> -Nursing Tanks<br /> -Nursing Bra<br /> -Yoga Pants (maternity)<br /> -Lanolin<br /> -Nursing Pads (so the lanolin doesnt ruin your tanks)<br /> -Diapers<br /> -Diaper Cream<br /> -side snap shirts (for baby)<br /> -dress nightgowns (for baby)<br /> -swaddler or swaddle blanket<br /> -paci<br /> -Swing<br /> -RnP<br /> -burp clothes, blankets<br /> -bath supplies (foam frog + shampoo + lotion)<br /> -Back up formula<br /> -Back Up bottles<br /> -Pump (just in case)<br /> -Tylenol<br /> -Gas Relief<br /> -gripe water<br /> -Nose Freida<br /> -Basinett<br /> -Sound Machine<br /> -iPad...entertainment while nursing!<br /> -Pinterest...thank god for it!<br /> -Netflix...seriously...</p> <p>I think thats it?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457035 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:24:07 +0000 Autumnmama79 2457035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: Towels! Yes, thank you. What do you use the coconut oil and saline spray for?</p> <p>@Mrs. Champagne: Ya, maybe we'll wait. I remember they let me use one in hosp with DD to get my supply going. We can re-evaluate after that I guess? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457026 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:19:44 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2457026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: ugh pumps are so expensive here! I would just wait and see on that one. DH ran out and got one when needed. </p> <p>Padcicles saved my life! Kotex pads plus water and witch hazel. Folded back up and wrapped in Saran Wrap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457024 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:18:43 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2457024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's what I used in the first month. I think most if not all of it has already been mentioned.</p> <p>-Boppy<br /> -nursing pads<br /> -nursing tanks<br /> -coconut oil<br /> -footed sleepers with fold over hand covers<br /> -swaddlemes<br /> -diapers<br /> -wipes<br /> -diaper cream<br /> -saline spray<br /> -hooded towels<br /> -wash clothes<br /> -soap<br /> -lotion<br /> -infant tub<br /> -car seat<br /> -stroller<br /> -soft structured carrier<br /> -swing<br /> -bouncer<br /> -lightweight receiving blankets </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457020 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:16:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 2457020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: I never did use padsicles- never got around to making them but never needed ice down there after the first few days. They sound nice though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457015 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:14:11 +0000 Autumnmama79 2457015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I'm in Canada so right now its super expensive to have things shipped (most major retailers are in the US). But you're right, we could always run out and get something if it was needed. Phew!</p> <p>A pump seems to be the one thing our healthcare or extended health plans doesn't cover! Sheesh, and they are expensive! DD never took a bottle so I wonder what this monkey will do...</p> <p>Yes to the pads, good to have before hand as thats the last thing I want to be worrying about. I've heard 'padcicles' mentioned on here a few times too, do you recommend? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457006 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:09:26 +0000 Foodnerd81 2457006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and pads and panty liners for once you can stop wearing the ginormous hospital pads. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2457004 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:08:51 +0000 Foodnerd81 2457004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: don't forget you can have anything delivered in days! </p> <p>Are you in the U.S.? You can probably get a pump at no extra cost through your insurance. I stay home and EBF but it's still nice to be able to go out for a few hours and let Dh give her a bottle. And from what I'm told if you don't introduce the bottle before 6 weeks or so it can be a lot harder. But if you don't mind baby not taking a bottle that might not be a concern for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2456967 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:52:13 +0000 Autumnmama79 2456967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Yes for the pacifier, thank you! I'm on the fence about a pump. I was able to EBF last time but I know that may not always be the case... Maybe I should just get one and then return it if I don't need it?</p> <p>@Mrs.KMM: Yes, I'm thinking another carrier in addition to the ergo is a good idea.</p> <p>@Foodnerd81: Thank you for reminding me about the nipple cream and pads! And the diaper cream.</p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: Bathtub!! How could I forget this? Thank you.</p> <p>@gingerbebe: Yes to the nursing tanks and vaseline! Thank you.</p> <p>@Happygal: Right, theres a 'me' in this equation, so easy to forget. But having bottled water and easy snacks is a really good idea. Thanks for the reminder!</p> <p>Ok, now it feels like there is a ton to buy :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2456955 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:45:37 +0000 Happygal 2456955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't forget things for you! I wish I had thought to make things for breakfast in the morning b/c I would be so tired and wanted something easy, like a muffin. Breastfeeding made me so thirsty and hungry. I needed to change my clothes a lot, too b/c of all the things I had going on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2456902 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:24:36 +0000 gingerbebe 2456902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Zippered footed sleepers with built in foldover mits.<br /> Swaddle Me.<br /> Prefold diapers as burp cloths.<br /> Vaseline for the circ.<br /> Pampers Swaddlers.<br /> A lamp dimmer for MOTN diaper changes.<br /> Lanolin for BFing.<br /> Lansinoh disposable breast pads.<br /> Pump and pump bra.<br /> Nursing tanks<br /> Bath robes or nightgowns<br /> Long phone charger cord<br /> Eye mask and ear plugs<br /> Diapering supplies in baskets around the house<br /> Baby stations - PNP, RNP, bouncer - strewn around the house<br /> White noise machine<br /> Blackout curtains<br /> Bottles, nipples, back up formula<br /> 2-3 different kinds of pacis </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2456895 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:22:19 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2456895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is a month old on Friday.<br /> We have used...<br /> Car seat<br /> Stroller<br /> 0-3 pajamas<br /> One case of size one diapers<br /> Wipes<br /> Butt paste<br /> Swing<br /> Baby bath tub<br /> Washcloths<br /> Snot sucker<br /> Baby shampoo<br /> Baby lotion<br /> A&amp;A blankets<br /> Warm hat<br /> Bunting<br /> Zutano booties<br /> Ring sling</p> <p>That's it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2456806 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:49:48 +0000 Foodnerd81 2456806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am BFing, so if you are if also add:<br /> Nursing pillow (I prefer the Brest Friend)<br /> Nipple cream<br /> Nursing pads</p> <p>Diaper cream<br /> Rock and play (my LO sleeps best in it)<br /> Millions of burp cloths<br /> Wrap carrier for before baby is big enough for ergo (I love the solly wrap I'm borrowing)<br /> Pacifier<br /> Bottles and pump</p> <p>I have an almost 2 month old and I think that's basically all I've needed. I have a bouncy seat and a swing and she will use them but they aren't totally necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2456793 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:44:42 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2456793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bottles<br /> Carrier (for baby wearing)<br /> Stroller<br /> Rock N Play (not a necessity but DD LOVED hers and we used it a ton).<br /> Boppy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2456787 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:42:40 +0000 mediagirl 2456787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In addition to what you have:<br /> Pump<br /> Formula<br /> Bottles<br /> Pacifier<br /> Mobile on the bassinet (it vibrated the bassinet) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-use-in-the-first-month#post-2456783 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:41:49 +0000 Autumnmama79 2456783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's been a nerve wracking pregnancy and now at 28 weeks I still haven't bought anything for baby. All I have saved from DD is the bugaboo and the ergo. I can't recall all the things we used in first month, I need a refresher of what I'll need!</p> <p>So far I have:</p> <p>Car seat<br /> clothes<br /> swaddle blankets<br /> washcloths<br /> diapers<br /> wipes<br /> blankets<br /> crib and mattress<br /> crib bedding (fitted sheet)<br /> basinette<br /> hats<br /> scratch mitts<br /> glider for nursing<br /> bouncy chair or swing</p> <p>What am I missing from this list? </p>