I have had a few inquiries into what kind of baby stuff we already have and what stuff do we need. Here is a list of the few things we have already.

  • Pack n’ play (with baby blanket)
  • Baby bathtub
  • Baby bjorn
  • Baby swing
  • Toddler car seat
  • Nursing pillow
  • Co-sleeper baby pad
  • 3-4 swaddling blankets
  • Organizer for diaper, wipes, etc. for door/side of crib
  • A few onesies & sleepers for newborns, 0-3 months, 3-6 months

We created a baby registry at Target for all the things we will actually need when the baby comes. The bedding on the registry is “nice-to-have” but we’ll probably purchase the cheaper one if we don’t have anything a few weeks before the baby is due. Of course, you can buy whatever you want, or nothing at all if you want to!! No one should feel obligated to buy something. We understand the financial difficulties life brings and Hyrum and I have been saving in anticipation of preparing for the financial necessities of a baby. We’ll make it work!

We are planning on purchasing diapers a few weeks before the baby is due via Amazon and their great deals. By waiting until we get closer we’ll have a better sense of how big this baby is (maybe…) and we’ll have a better idea of how many newborn diapers to buy or if we should just load up on size 1 & 2 diapers. I don’t know. Of course, advice is always appreciated!

The few items below are larger items that Hyrum and I are purchasing because they cost more and we don’t want to put that price tag anyone else’s shoulders. But if people want to get together and pool their money to help with one of these larger items that’s WONDERFUL too! We’re moving into a two-bedroom apartment come the end of Sept or beginning of Oct so we’ll have more room for everything.

  • Crib
  • Jogging stroller-double (I have lots of running plans after the baby comes) 
  • Car seat (match with stroller)

Can some of you please take a look at the items listed in this post and visit our Target registry as well and see if we are missing any item that you feel is important to have? Or maybe if a “nice-to-have”? I would really appreciate it!! I would really like to spend the last few weeks, reading, exercising and relaxing in preparation for the birth (besides going to work of course). So I’d like to have all I need by mid-August if I can. We’ll see how things go!

So this is a rather lengthy response to the question of, “what do you need.” I guess that’s because beyond the basics, which I’ll get whatever else I need in August, I don’t know what I’ll need necessarily. I’m trying to relax and not worry too much. I’m just getting the basics and a few “luxury” items that we can have for a LONG time.

Thanks for all your help!!

Love,

Bean & Rum