Official New Born Baby Thread

[AllTrac]

i use the tommee tippee thermos to carry hot water, its very convenient, especially the outer container that it comes with, i can use it to warm up puree food

[air wick]

yup the only con, is the size... small compared to other thermos...

[X_Factor]

The best mucus sucker....way safer than the bulb types

As a first time parent i bought bottles from avent, dr browns and playtex....

For me the dr browns glass worked well and now we use the playtex and avent.....as for nipples the standard size are all interchangable regardless of brand

[Mark!]

i does drink nestum

[UML]

I appreaciate your comment UML, but the wipes I use don't cause irritation.

I used the member's selection wipes from pricesmart.

ok. i was more referring to the rubbing action.



also most babies are allergic to Johnson & Johnson products so look out for it.

Glad to see this thread. Expecting my first child this week! Have a lot to learn about formula and all the other stuff. Doing alot of reading. Actually looking to buy a car seat today. Any recommendations?

buy the seats that are rear-facing AND forward-facing.

being a noob I bought the rear-facing one and had to buy a new one as the baby grew.

yea i still toting!!!

my newborn had almost rock hard stool from using enfamil. We switched to Similac.

Same except that happened with SMA gold...switched to similac for fussiness and gas worked like a charm. Not all brands of pampers fit the same. Had leaking issues with Pampers brand Huggies fit better IMHO.

because it is NOT natural. breast is best!!!

no complaints of constipation, gas or vomiting


currently using Huggies brand pampers

[X_Factor]

This was our travel pack in beginning...an easy pour thermos and the larger one with the portion container....the large on would remain the car and we would carry the smaller one in the bag

[UML]

Anyone uses Dr.Browns baby bottles was doing some research and found it helps with gas in baby stomach.
Amazon has it selling reasonable

Price mart memebers select wipes is good.

from my experience and ghetto analysis...powder is unnatural....the stomach is not accostam to it because of this and causes gas.

no bottle can help this because it isnt natural


My analysis is most likely wrong because my baby never used bottles......went straight to straw cup

yea u going to hate her just like u do me







2nd best advice.

Get a video baby monitor.

Order online. Overpriced and useless down here

PM if u want advice on it. No complaints with the one I have other than i had to replace it (cause wifey dropped it) got a brand new better one for FREE.

[X_Factor]

That whole gas thing has to be dealt with per child as it happens
..my son has been using formula from 3mths and we had the ocassional gripe issue....my co worker's child couldnt digest the mothers breast milk and would bawl, spit up vomit even after the mom only ate certain boiled foods....and tolerated the formula better

[UML]

yea my baby doc really said mothers really do make excuses not to breast feed.....so much easier to give powder.


breast milk is almost like water as compared to powder eh.

just saying.

[Ronaldo95163]

So much men it have on 2nr with no freedom

[Biggs3ne]

Ok guys, so I called Brydens today:

1 Case of Enfamil Refills for $641.00. The case has four boxes which usually has two refills.

Superpharm has the boxes $176 for one.

If you got a baby like me who drinks alot you should consider buying the case and save some $$$$ becasue Milk and Pampers ain't cheap.

[SmokeyGTi]

Didnt read other posts but be wary of Johnson's and Johnson's baby products. My child was allergic to the baby shampoo. Used aveeno baby and then dove when she got older.

Diapers and wipes have always been pampers brand. Bought the swaddlers ..real nice. Pricemart ftw. Milk has been largely the emfamil and enfagrow brand.

[Rainman]

Got a PM from a member asking about newborn baby gear, i figured i would post the info here as well in case anyone finds it useful.

rain man i have a few question for you im shopping for baby gear

where did you buy the recaro pro rideseat? if in trinidad apox price?
can this seat work for a new born?

which stroller did you get

what other items did you get for the baby

we are new to this
thanks bro

No problem, glad to help. The Recaro Pro-Ride is actually our second car seat. The first was a Graco snug-ride which has a range of 4-40 and was perfect for newborns, when my daughter turned two she weighed 25lbs and although she was within the weight range for the car seat she is taller than average which made it uncomfortable for her to stay in longer than 1/2 hour. We bought the Recaro on amazon and shipped it to our property in Florida during a promotion sale. We paid around 140USD, they usually retail for 200+ I can't imagine what it would cost but i think you would raped on the shipping charges.

A lot of people go nuts with the stroller, it all depends on your personal preference. The Graco came with a system that allowed us to snap the car seat into the stroller but it was extremely bulky, when your kid is able to hold his/her head upright you can buy a lightweight umbrella stroller which is ultra portable. Other gear i would recommend:

Thermometer
Pacifiers (if you choose)
Don't buy bottle sets until you find one he/she is comfortable with, then you can buy the set.
Bottle brush for cleaning bottles easier
Dreft laundry detergent because you wont know what dyes/materials they're allergic to
A microwave sterilizer for bottles and pacifiers
Burp rags and cloths
Bathtub
Hoodie towels make it easier to hold them properly when taking them out of the tub.
Onesies are the perfect go tos for newborns
Sunshade for the car window to keep the sun out of her eyes.
Mucus extractor
Thermos
Vicks vaporizer for when he/she develops a cold

These are in no particular order but feel free to hit me up if you have any questions.

[X_Factor]

Yeah, thats a pretty decent list
he can compare prices and brands locally and if he were to skybox them in to see where he will save a couple $$

car seats and strollers locally are unbelievably expensive for really basic stuff

buy basic clothes cause they grow out of them soo fast its amazing....we still have 3-6-9 mth stuff that has never been touched

other stuff
desatin
Lansinoh HPA Lanolin for the breast feeding mother----my wife said this did wonders!
breast pump

[Biggs3ne]

Where can I get the sun shades locally?

[X_Factor]

I saw some in superpharm

[AllTrac]

tips for those that flying for over 3 hours with babies 6+ months, i flew twice with my son recently, one flight 5 hours, the other was 6-7 hours combined (connecting) carry lots of new toys, stuff he has never seen before it would help them pass the time as it would stimulate their brain, if you have a fussy baby and can afford it go business class for the extra room, i booked a flight close to his sleeping time which is 6-7pm so he was already yawning while boarding, he slept the first 4 hours, Carry some puree vegetables or fruits to help with the ascend and descend or pop a breast in his mouth, get formula ready or use a pacifier so to help the pressure build up in ear, dont over feed them as the change in cabin pressure could make them throw up, i remember a lady was feeding her kid grapes while people were boarding till take off and while taking off as soon as the plan stabilized she brought it all up. Carry a change of clothes close by for both u and the baby. Dont worry about carrying alot of water bottles because even though its sealed some officers might make you throw it away when passing through immigration (some dont), the stewardess on the plane would get you some boiling water if you need to mix formula, Carry a small pillow. If you plan on travelling a couple times get a travel stroller, I have a britax stroller for home use, it has all the bells and whistles but its heavy and cumbersome even when folded, I bought a 10lbs travel stroller I carry around with me if im flying with him, it reclines enough for him to fall asleep and has a storage space, he is very comfortable in it, sat in it for 2 hours and dint complain, you can carry it as carry on luggage, it folds up using one hand.
This stroller, its pretty good:
http://www.amazon.com/Kolcraft-Cloud-Pl ... d+stroller

I also highly recommend this carrier, especially when running through airports and you need both hands free to sort out paperwork and passport and to pull your carry ons, its very comfortable for both baby and parent, evenly distributes the weight, Ive had my son in this for about an hour so far and he didnt complain, he didnt last 30 mins in other carriers plus its so easy to put on and remove by yourself

http://www.amazon.com/Jeep-Sport-Carrie ... by+Carrier

If they do start crying and sometimes they do and other stuff not working just get up with them and walk with them up and down the aisle, it works.

[UML]

I appreaciate your comment UML, but the wipes I use don't cause irritation.

I used the member's selection wipes from pricesmart.

ok. i was more referring to the rubbing action.



also most babies are allergic to Johnson & Johnson products so look out for it.

Didnt read other posts but be wary of Johnson's and Johnson's baby products. My child was allergic to the baby shampoo. Used aveeno baby and then dove when she got older.

Where can I get the sun shades locally?

if you referring to the ones that roll down, dont waste ur money, its useless because the car door glass it not "square" like the shade so the baby still gets sun. Just take a blanket or towel and stick it with the window.

[AllTrac]

if you referring to the ones that roll down, dont waste ur money, its useless because the car door glass it not "square" like the shade so the baby still gets sun. Just take a blanket or towel and stick it with the window.

yea that sheit useless, still end up using a blanket

[X_Factor]

i got a sun shade from a tuner here, with the suction cups, that worked pretty good and in addition to that we got these and those worked well, only thing we had to keep shifting it for the morning/evening sun
http://www.amazon.com/Britax-EZ-Cling-S ... +sun+shade

[redmanjp]

Breast milk is d best milk - after the mother go back to work from maternity leave, she can still use a breast pump. I believe a minimum of 6 months on breast milk is recommended.

[TiidaBanton]

This is a good thread...should also have a Facebook page. Fathers love their kids too...not just mothers

[X_Factor]

Breast milk is d best milk - after the mother go back to work from maternity leave, she can still use a breast pump. I believe a minimum of 6 months on breast milk is recommended.

we all know breast milk is the best milk and i will always advocate new moms to breast feed
but sometimes it doesnt alway work this way,
my wife stopped producing milk after about 13 weeks....so our alternative was formula...

[UML]

Was she breast-feeding consistently?

There will be exceptions but as far as I am aware once a baby is breast- feeding the mother produces milk.

[jm3]

Good thread.
We use enfamil gentle ease for my daughter as she has problems with the normal powder for those that mentioned they had problems.

[VexXx Dogg]

Lotsa travel coming up in August, first time on long haul for my 18month old little one.
Seattle and San Francisco.
Good tips there Trac.

Should I walk with my own car seat? Not visiting family, so we'll be travelling via cab/taxi for all ground trips once we touch down.

[AllTrac]

Lotsa travel coming up in August, first time on long haul for my 18month old little one.
Seattle and San Francisco.
Good tips there Trac.

Should I walk with my own car seat? Not visiting family, so we'll be travelling via cab/taxi for all ground trips once we touch down.

dogg, check the state law, i know NY and las Vegas taxis are exempt from the car seat law, so its legal to hold a child in the back seat of a taxi but from a safety standpoint you should use a car seat, i find it too cumbersome to carry one around, so when I had to take a cab from jfk i called the cab company and requested a cab with a child seat, not much more extra in price, the least things i have to move around with the better for me.

[air wick]

when i carried my daughter to Miami @15 months, she went well slept through most of it, On the way back she cried for almost 1 1/2 till she got tired and fell asleep...
In June is Toronto... hope she doesn't give much trouble... will try the new toys to simulate her brain... lol

[AllTrac]

my son is at the stage of creeping so on my return when the plane was about to descend he started crying, not because of pressure in ear, he just had enough of hand and he wanted to go on the floor to creep, he cried for like 10 mins, real dinosaur bawl lol I walked him up and down the isle and he stopped crying then it was time to buckle up, i pulled out a new toy and that kept him occupied until we landed. I told the people around me sorry for the noise, but they were all cool seeing as it was when we were landing and he was quiet for most of the flight, but those bawl down tho lol

[searchingone]

Great thread.

Slightly off-topic question:
Someone asked me to order a pregnancy pillow. Any recommendations?