Your new baby shopping list?

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Jamaican P

What does your new baby shopping list look like? Include books too

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Baby Gear
Stroller
Soft carrier
Backpack carrier
Rear-facing car seat
Portable crib
Playpen
Stroller cup holder
Car seat head support
Travel booster seat
Sunshade
Bouncer seat
Swing
Rattles
Gym or play mat
Jumper
Mobile for nursery

Nursery
Crib or bassinet
Waterproof crib liner
Crib mattress
Mattress pad (2)
Fitted sheets
Crib bedding set
Crib blankets
Crib lights
Receiving blankets
Changing table
Changing pads
Rocking chair or gliding rocker
Ottoman or nursing stool
Hamper
Nursery monitor
Mobile

Safety
Baby monitor
Safety gate
Nightlights
Carbon monoxide detector
Outlet covers
Corner covers
Doorknob covers
Cabinet locks
Toilet seat locks
Baby harness
Fireplace cover

Diapering
Diapers
Diaper bag
Diaper pail and liners
Rash ointment and powders
Wipes
Travel pack wipes

Clothing/Layette (for newborn to 6 months)
Pullover T-shirts
Side-snap T-shirts
Bodysuits
Sleeping gowns or stretchies
Footed rompers
Top and pant sets
Mittens
Blankets
Baby laundry detergent
Lightweight cotton sweaters
Booties and socks
Shoes (2 pairs)
Snowsuit
Warm hats
Baby hangers

Bath
Infant tub
Tub splash seat
Baby wash
Baby lotion
Baby oil
Baby shampoo
Bath toys
Tub toy pouch

Feeding
Plastic bottles
(4 and 8 oz.), nipples
and nipple covers
Bottle sterilizer
Bottle liners
Breast pads, shields and cream
Nursing bras (4)
Nursing shirts (2)
Breast pump kit
Lap pads and burp cloths
Nursing pillow
Case(s) of formula
Bibs (6-10)
Teethers
Feeding spoons (4)
Training (spill-proof)
cups (3-4)
High chair
Pacifiers
Dishwasher-safe nipples
Bottle drying rack
Bowls
Bottle brush
Bottle warmer
High chair splat mat
Dishwasher nipple basket
Travel formula dispenser
Milk storage bags
Gas relief drops

Hope this helps!! :))

Searching to buy a guard dog - what breed would be the best for me?

ArmywifeCF

Hello,
We are about to move to the new house, and we need to buy a dog to guard the property. So far I would like a German shepherd and my husband would like a Rottweiler but it is not a definite choice- maybe some other breed too. I have to have in count the following:
- Dog has to be strong enough to stop intruders from approaching the house (the whole property is well fenced)
- Has to be able to live outside in his own house (here temperatures never fall below 2-3 C )
- Should obey both myself and my husband (especially in the matter of allowing visitors to enter)
- We have a 5 yr old cat that lives in the house with us but should not be harmed if accidentally goes out
- We have no and do not plan children

Thanks
edit:dog has to live outside because we are home only nights and weekends, not because we don't want to interact-of course we will

Answer
If you can't house your lone dog inside with your family, you are not prepared to have a dog and should not have one. Dogs are pack animals and rely on the attention, affection and interaction they get from you. Unless you plan to have multiple dogs that will provide the attention and interaction a dog requires to each other, leaving a dog outside and alone is cruel and often results in behavioral problems like barking, digging and aggression. Since outdoor dogs bark so much, people tend to ignore them anyway. My neighbor had one that barked all the time, which did not endear him to the neighborhood. Nobody payed attention and things were stolen from the alley all the time. Someone even got past the dog and stole a motor scooter right out of his yard!

If you are just looking for a way to protect your home, there are plenty of other options. You can get a security system - these can now be fully integrated with motion sensors that will not pick up your cat, glass breakage detectors, fire and carbon monoxide detectors, remote monitoring, mobile panic buttons for police and medical, cameras, DVRs, etc. Mine even has wireless signal (so you can't cut it off by cutting my phone line). You or your husband is in the military, right? You guys must have guns around and know how to use them, or if he does and you don't, have him teach you and get you a 38 or a 9 - good man stoppers with not much recoil. If you can't stand the thought of a gun, and a high tech security system just isn't enough, get a panic room.

Even the cheapest security system is better security than an outdoor dog that feels unloved and abandoned. If you have a townhouse, the solution is simple - break in from the front yard. If you have a single fence for your whole house, often dogs that feel abandoned and alone will roll over on the owners for a piece of meat and a scratch behind the ears. A professional will generally case your house for a while, and may even befriend your outdoor dog while you are out. If your dog becomes aggressive due to the extended solitude, that is a liability for you. Dogs love to dig, and can make quick work of the dirt under a fence if they want to. Children and teens can often be cruel to outdoor dogs, provoking them further. If your outdoor dog escapes while you are out all day and attacks somebody (who is not going to admit they teased your dog for the past month), that is your liability. I could keep listing off reasons why you should never keep a dog outside its whole life, but I suggest you start with the articles below and then speak to some animal rescues about responsible dog ownership, then determine if you are willing to make room in your family home for one more or if a different security solution would be better for your family.

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