we living in two near by state and me driving 750 miles an week on average to be with wife, still deciding on the hospital to deliver our baby, and lot of other things going on life
STILL, we are very excited to welcome our baby girl in April.
Now what I/we should get prepared in terms of must have items to buy till must know stuff?
We are on our own with couple of supporting friends.
I know a lot of retailers/online give you option on baby registries, but dont know which one we should get (we right now thinking amazon).
Also how much expense we should look forward on normal vs C? (I have a ppo plan with 1300 deductible, not sure I am reading it right).
Is there any advice for her to get fit in 8/9 th month (she was 240lbs when she got pregnant, thats the time she was trying to shed some weight to become preg, lol).
-----------------------------------------------Update:
02/13/2019Wife is taking atleast 8 month break from work, from end of Feb.
So we can negate the mental tensions on the last minute and planned doctor visits in my place until due date.
We got below items as we see good prices when we cruised
1.
Car seat:
http://www.gracobaby.com/en-US/snugride-click-connect-30-infant-car-seat-103546 from wally for $35 on clearence
2.
Co-sleeper:
https://www.amazon.com/SwaddleMe-By-Your-Side-Sleeper/dp/B00YBADM1O from FB Marketplace for $8
we planned to sleep baby next to mama for first year so she can feed her without much struggle. At the same time, we want baby to be in her own safe box. lol.
3. Crib:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Delta-Children-Brookside-4-in-1-Convertible-Crib-White/33669977 for $79 on clearence
(we got this, as used one cost about $50 on FB Mktplace. We arent planning to open until we need it. Otherwise will return to wally.)
4. Stroller:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Urbini-Swiftli-Stroller-Electric/44656180 for $17 from wally. But mostly will need to give it back as it doesnt seem to 'Click' graco. May find one on FB
Wife doesnt like idea of getting second hand cloth. She is okay with all other items except for cloths from strangers (we dont have many friends who had a baby yet. Our big family, is not from USA)
Other items we think we need
1. Pack n Play - mostly from FB
2. Cloth diapers - New
3. Breast pump - PPO Insurance covers for full set, I plan to get one mechanical for travel as out of pocket
4. Bloppy pillow - saw in FB, yet to decide on it.
5. Muslin blankets - checking for new in FB Marketplace, there are few postings on new
6. Disposable Diapers - we plan to use both cloth (day time) and disposable (night time or outside house). There are few people on FB sells NB or size 1 diapers claiming they are unopened pampers/huggies
7. Sleep sack/swaddle - i saw new ones posted for about 5 or 10 bucks. I read that new borns love to be in them for first couple months. What you guys think?
8. Digital thermometer - new
9. Nasal cleaner - new
10. Bottle warmer - for night time ($5 on FB Mktplace), will get when there is a need though
11. Feeding Bottles (glass bottles)
12. Playing mat - FB Marketplace (saw some for $10)
13. Stroller - I am thinking about just getting a light weight, collapsible graco stroller (not full size) as we currently live in an apartment.
There are about 5 or 6 friends who like to buy stuff for us. They will not be happy if i say they don't need to buy anything for our baby. Each would atleast want to spare $50.
I am drawing blank here as in our list, the ones which we need to buy as new wont cost much.
What are other things that we may need in first two years for the baby? What kind of first aid box supplies or outdoor necessities needed (we plan to camp after 5th month).
We plan a long flight trip (20 hour flight) - anything we need on that front? Outside country?