what is the 1 thing you could not live without for a newborn?

[growingbelly]

i got asked the other day what i would reccomend for a baby shower gift. they wanted to get something useful not clothes etc... and the thing that came to mind was a good thermometer (ear one) because i used mine all the time and still do. anyway it got me thinking, what is the 1 thing you found most usefull/could not live without?:)

[beachlover09]

I absolutely loved my breast feeding pillow, they can be kinda expensive....
Also a room thermometer, someone gave us a grobag egg and we have used that everyday.

[confusd]

sleep :laughing:

id say a night light. i had DD in my room untill recently and my night light was my favourite thing. i could check on her without waking her up, and made breastfeeding easier (i needed some light to stay awake but the normal one was to bright)

[elwoodgal]

A hand b/f pump would have been good.
I also liked my b/f pillow.
A sling or a baby carrier (can't think of the proper name!) I had my DD in one often when she was a newborn to hang out washing etc.
I still do not own a thermometer.
A nappy bag but only if you know the person well & are sure they don't have one already.

[Kristy Anderson]

I'd have to say a baby monitor even if bubs isn't in their own room they will be soon enough and you get a good 2 maybe 3 years use out of it. Very handy when you have a party or people over with a bit of noise and you wouldn't hear baby crying.
AND most important your mum, they know everything!!!

[xkwzit]

A sling and large muslin wraps

[OneNowOneLater]

J's star (Tomy Starlight Dreamshow)... Its been a real lifesaver to me.... http://www.productreview.com.au/itemimage/55153

[Freya]

Boobs and a sling. Strap baby on in the morning and then could actually get things done during the day because he could just feed in the sling.

[growingbelly]

I'd have to say a baby monitor even if bubs isn't in their own room they will be soon enough and you get a good 2 maybe 3 years use out of it. Very handy when you have a party or people over with a bit of noise and you wouldn't hear baby crying.
AND most important your mum, they know everything!!!

yeh i would have been at a loss without my mum! pitty you casnt buy them at toys r us :laughing:

[Tristans_Mum]

The most useful thing for me both times was the baby swing. it was fantastic and they loved being in it. i was able to get some rest and things done both times :laughing:

[naebie]

Can I say 3?
-A sling/ baby carrier
-A manual breast pump
-An ABA membership

Obviously the 2nd and 3rd are more appropriate if planning to BF!

Adding a 4th- A nappy bag insert- The "Pouch Miss" is really good cos you can transfer it between larger regular bags!

[amandancooper]

A baby bath seat, i found once i started using the bath seat he would kick and splash alot more and have more fun. Water goes everywhere but watching them have a ball is priceless. And it also gives you two free hands.

I also use the bath thermometer alot too.

[telma]

nappies. i big box of them! they will always come in handy

[our little treasures]

A Sling!! The best investment we made :)

[PreetyInPink]

i have a few- bibs, spew rags, breast pads, muslin wraps and my vibrating bouncer.

[misskittyfantastico]

A baby carrier - I had a sling style and wrap style and both were invaluable.

Terry nappies - spew, spew and more spew.

Decent sized wraps

[Tam-I-Am]

Boobs and a sling. Strap baby on in the morning and then could actually get things done during the day because he could just feed in the sling.

:iagree:

[MountainGirl]

Boobs and a sling. Strap baby on in the morning and then could actually get things done during the day because he could just feed in the sling.

yup,.yup,..yup!

[Lil07]

Definitely a baby carrier :yes: