Briona
Answer
For bathing:
-Baby towel
-soft brush (for if they have hair)
-baby lotion
-baby soap (more for when they are a little older)
-infant bath tub (or a sink works fine)
-washcloths
Changing:
-Diapers
-wipes
-Rash cream
-small changing pads
-Diaper disposer
Feeding (for breast feeding):
-Breast pads
-breast pump
-burp cloths
-pacifier (I didn't use one because I didn't want them to form that habit)
-nipple cream
-bottles an nipples (even if you are breast feeding)
Feeding (formula):
-obviously formula
-bottles and nipples
-water (be sure its safe)
-bottle warmer
-Bottle brush, buy a few because in my experience they don't last for long.
Feeding after 6 months:
-Bib
-baby spoons - plastic coated ones are the best
-sippy cup - I like the ones with handles for first time drinkers
-baby food and cereal also plain mashed potato flakes are easy to fix and cheap
-Juice
-High Chair
Sleeping:
-Crib
-receiving blankets
-sheets (at least two in case baby throws up or something)
-baby monitor (I like the Angelcare - Deluxe Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor Angelcare -Deluxe Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor we bought the 2 parent monitor yes it is expensive but it is wonderful!)
-sleep suits
-waterproof mattress pads
Car basics:
-Car seat (I had mine installed at the fire station for safety)
-sun screen for the car window
-If you want you could buy one of those baby mirrors
-It helps if you keep a few extra supplies in your car just in case you forget something ;)
clothes - don't buy too many you will receive a lot of 0-3 month clothes at your baby shower
- If you get too many which you probably will take them back and buy a bigger size. Figure out how old your child will be the next time the season comes around and buy that size
- pajamas - buy lots of these, 4 to 6 pairs, because they are easy to change and keep your newborn warm
-socks (LOTS OF THEM!!!!)
-onesies
-Warmer sweater or fleece shirts are great for winter
-Hat
Great extras:
-swing - some children love these and some don't
-stroller - I used to take my son on walks for exercise.
-bassinet - this is nice because you can keep the baby closer for the first month
- rocking chair - babies love the rocking motion
-Teething ring (more for when your baby is older.)
-Pack and Plays are amazing for when you travel!
-Car seat & Stroller toys
Medical supplies/safety:
-thermometer - I prefer digital thermometers over mercury ones.
-infant ibuprofen, Tylenol, or both - You don't want to be running to the drugstore when your child is sick.
-teething tablets
-nail clippers - the scissor kind is worthless, get small clippers that look like adult ones
-fire alarm
-carbon monoxide detector
-safety gates
-outlet covers
-toilet seat latches
-stove and oven guards
-Cabinet & drawer latches
-Bumpers (for sharp cornered objects)
-Nasal aspirator
-saline drops
Things for in your diaper bag----
-cell phone (I have a cheap prepaid one in case of an emergency)
-change of clothes (for you and your baby)
-6-8 diapers
-travel container of wipes
-changing pad
-ziplock bags for soiled clothing and diaper disposal
-rash cream
-hand sanitizer
-first aid kit
-extra hats, mittens and, socks
-blanket teething ring
-a couple of toys
-burp cloths
-an index card with your phone number and your hubby's and your pediatrician or any other important numbers
-Suction Bulb for Nose/Saline Drops/Kleenex
-Baby Medications (Fever Reducer, Teething Ointment, Etc.)
As you can see it is A LOT of stuff!!! Hope this helps!
For bathing:
-Baby towel
-soft brush (for if they have hair)
-baby lotion
-baby soap (more for when they are a little older)
-infant bath tub (or a sink works fine)
-washcloths
Changing:
-Diapers
-wipes
-Rash cream
-small changing pads
-Diaper disposer
Feeding (for breast feeding):
-Breast pads
-breast pump
-burp cloths
-pacifier (I didn't use one because I didn't want them to form that habit)
-nipple cream
-bottles an nipples (even if you are breast feeding)
Feeding (formula):
-obviously formula
-bottles and nipples
-water (be sure its safe)
-bottle warmer
-Bottle brush, buy a few because in my experience they don't last for long.
Feeding after 6 months:
-Bib
-baby spoons - plastic coated ones are the best
-sippy cup - I like the ones with handles for first time drinkers
-baby food and cereal also plain mashed potato flakes are easy to fix and cheap
-Juice
-High Chair
Sleeping:
-Crib
-receiving blankets
-sheets (at least two in case baby throws up or something)
-baby monitor (I like the Angelcare - Deluxe Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor Angelcare -Deluxe Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor we bought the 2 parent monitor yes it is expensive but it is wonderful!)
-sleep suits
-waterproof mattress pads
Car basics:
-Car seat (I had mine installed at the fire station for safety)
-sun screen for the car window
-If you want you could buy one of those baby mirrors
-It helps if you keep a few extra supplies in your car just in case you forget something ;)
clothes - don't buy too many you will receive a lot of 0-3 month clothes at your baby shower
- If you get too many which you probably will take them back and buy a bigger size. Figure out how old your child will be the next time the season comes around and buy that size
- pajamas - buy lots of these, 4 to 6 pairs, because they are easy to change and keep your newborn warm
-socks (LOTS OF THEM!!!!)
-onesies
-Warmer sweater or fleece shirts are great for winter
-Hat
Great extras:
-swing - some children love these and some don't
-stroller - I used to take my son on walks for exercise.
-bassinet - this is nice because you can keep the baby closer for the first month
- rocking chair - babies love the rocking motion
-Teething ring (more for when your baby is older.)
-Pack and Plays are amazing for when you travel!
-Car seat & Stroller toys
Medical supplies/safety:
-thermometer - I prefer digital thermometers over mercury ones.
-infant ibuprofen, Tylenol, or both - You don't want to be running to the drugstore when your child is sick.
-teething tablets
-nail clippers - the scissor kind is worthless, get small clippers that look like adult ones
-fire alarm
-carbon monoxide detector
-safety gates
-outlet covers
-toilet seat latches
-stove and oven guards
-Cabinet & drawer latches
-Bumpers (for sharp cornered objects)
-Nasal aspirator
-saline drops
Things for in your diaper bag----
-cell phone (I have a cheap prepaid one in case of an emergency)
-change of clothes (for you and your baby)
-6-8 diapers
-travel container of wipes
-changing pad
-ziplock bags for soiled clothing and diaper disposal
-rash cream
-hand sanitizer
-first aid kit
-extra hats, mittens and, socks
-blanket teething ring
-a couple of toys
-burp cloths
-an index card with your phone number and your hubby's and your pediatrician or any other important numbers
-Suction Bulb for Nose/Saline Drops/Kleenex
-Baby Medications (Fever Reducer, Teething Ointment, Etc.)
As you can see it is A LOT of stuff!!! 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.
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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