Comments on Thy Hand Hath Provided: My Take on Baby Needs

We stuck to two basics: time and absorbing materia...

2012-01-23T05:16:30.044-05:00

We stuck to two basics: time and absorbing materials.
Really, everything else can't compare to those two.

I totally second the portable high chair (one that...

2012-01-22T07:24:30.344-05:00

I totally second the portable high chair (one that reclines) and a bobby- breastfeeding or not. I also could not have done without those little bouncy seat/papasan type things that you can put baby in while you shower/take a bath, or easily just move the thing to what ever room you want baby in, including outside in the yard. Great list! Oh- also super important- TRULY non-toxic baby products.

YAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

2012-01-21T15:47:22.115-05:00

YAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

i have a "top" list, too, as i have had ...

2012-01-20T23:48:41.553-05:00

i have a "top" list, too, as i have had a few friends who have recently had babies and asked for advice... :)
+i think swaddle blankets are amazing...a little pricy (you may be able to find the thin muslin-like material and make your own for cheaper), but i have used NOTHING but for the last 11+ months for my daughter... i love them - they are amazing.. :)
+noise machine..

I would add a few flat or pre-fold diapers. They ...

2012-01-20T20:34:19.850-05:00

I would add a few flat or pre-fold diapers. They can be used for everything from burp cloths to emergency diapers for the baby. When the baby is finished with them, they make great dust cloths. Don't discount baby gowns, for boys or girls. They are easier to change in the middle of the night than the one piece sleepers.

I can certainly agree with the high chair idea. W...

2012-01-20T19:00:36.493-05:00

I can certainly agree with the high chair idea. We were given a giant high chair and I've hated through three children, but I just couldn't justify buying something else when we had it for free. It's not being used right now and I think it will find itself being donated somewhere.

The perfect list. Now that #4 is on the way, thes...

2012-01-20T16:45:06.497-05:00

The perfect list. Now that #4 is on the way, these are all choices we have made as well. And I couldn't be happier with booster over high chair. As for breastfeeding, there's no comparison, but tell her to be strong and stick with it. I always hate when moms give up because they get discouraged.

This is great advice and as the Mom of an 18-month...

2012-01-20T12:35:33.283-05:00

This is great advice and as the Mom of an 18-month-old I especially SECOND the booster seat over high chair. And if you have a boy, keep a STACK of full-size washcloths by your side during diaper changes. They just can't help it ;-)

As a mom of 3 and now a Nana of 9 (3 of whom are 7...

2012-01-20T11:40:33.997-05:00

As a mom of 3 and now a Nana of 9 (3 of whom are 7 months and younger), your post is so, EVER so practical, very sound advice. Decked-out nurseries are usually for the parents, anyway. I bought a couple of booster seats with trays several years ago and would do the same if I was starting over. Very nice blog...

2012-01-20T11:37:52.786-05:00

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Your good,a simple way to raise babies and after m...

2012-01-20T11:32:14.492-05:00

Your good,a simple way to raise babies and after my mom had 14,i only had 3 ,i still learned you really just clutter up the house with non-essentials.I like your idea for the high chair too,our 1 year old[ yesterday ] grandson has been escaping his for awhile -[ watch "Please Don't Eat The Daises", ya ,its a OLD movie with Doris Day-don't know who she is,just watch the movie ]SO

How I wish I had known you when mine were still so...

2012-01-20T11:05:20.543-05:00

How I wish I had known you when mine were still so little. Especially for your recipes and making your own babyfood. There is not much I would change if I could go back in time and do things differently, but this is one. I always love how you put your ice cube trays to use!

Thank you for sharing this. It's really helpfu...

2012-01-20T10:23:25.416-05:00

Thank you for sharing this. It's really helpful! I find it so hard to narrow down all the choices. And we really don't want to end up all kinds of "stuff" that we didn't need. Wasting time and space (and money). Thanks again!