She's not buying things yet, guys, she's making out her gift registry. I would say don't buy anything until after the shower, so you can fill in what you didn't receive as gifts.
So we're all pretty much in agreement on:
- Boppy
- onesies
- sturdy stroller
- car seat--most hospitals around here will not let you leave the hospital w/o one.
- jumpy chair or bouncy chair
- bassinette
- crib
- cloth diapers, perfect for burp rags
- diaper bag--Target has these Eddie Bauer ones that look like a backpack. Very chic.
- Any toys/outfits, etc that you think would be cute
- baby cereal & feeding bowls, spoons, and bottles
You can also ask for books for you, books for the baby, lotions for YOU!!!
, lotions for the baby, washcloths, towels, a big sponge to sit the baby in in your bathtub, tubby toys, etc. I especially like the lavender-scented baby products.
The one thing I did want to caution you about
: BABY CLOTHES RUN SMALLLLLLL. I don't know if they do this on purpose to make the new mother feel really great that her baby is growing so fast--ie "He's already in 9 months clothes!" or if they have never really changed the baby model from years ago when babies were smaller. Who knows. Just know that you won't need a lot of newborn-sized clothes for very long. My best friend had a 9 pound baby who, after the first week, wasn't able to wear any of her "Newborn" clothes.
Also, I don't know how you are about this, some people don't like hand-me-downs or rummage sale clothes, but girlfriend rummage sale season is coming, and that is the best place to find cheap "new" clothes for a rapidly growing child. It's also a good way to make some money & meet your neighbors once your baby has grown out of things.
My former roommate had never cared for a baby before either. Here are 2 things I wanted to tell you about her. Diapers go with the tabs next to the baby's hips. Laugh if you want to, but she was babysitting her niece & I came home to poor Angelique w/a backwards diaper on her butt. Also, the diaper cream goes ON the baby's butt, NOT on the inside of the diaper.
I know you will be a great Mom, Kimberlie.