Okay, this may be long, but I am a 16 year girl who WAS thinking about having a baby. Not anymore, or, for a long time. I used to think, when I have my baby, she is going to be HOOKED UP! But, yeah, this may look impossible, but I added up everything that the baby would need, and included some things that would be used to spoil her. And I forgot to add toys but this is how much for all of these things…

Changing pad
changing pad cover
infant-todler baby bath
baby room curtains
playtex bottles
playtex bottle nipples for one year
pacifiers for two months
Formula for eight months
food of all kinds, 0-4 years
potty top (a dora seat for about 2-4 year olds)
potty
baby wipes for about a year (want 2 potty train early)
baby utensils
bibs
high chair
3-in-1 car seat
infant seat
infant seat base
stroller
diapers for about two years
diaper bag
crib bedding set
crib matress/pad
rail cover
soother
Dresser for room-quantity:2
baby gum cleanser
baby toothbrush
ear thermometer
aspirator
baby Q-tips
baby brush and comb
UV ray hat
onsies set
baby wrap
pajamas
baby bodyuits
dreft baby detergent
baby socks (gets more specific)
outfits(gets more specific)
elmo bath set
wash cloths
bubble bath
baby washes
baby lotions
baby powders
baby sunblock
baby faceblock
diaper rash cream
night pull up’s for about 10 months
day pull up’s for about 10 months
baby shampoo rise cup
baby shampoo
baby detangler
baby hair dress (i’m black, for black babies)
snuggle blanket
baby nail clippers
baby gum massager

Okay, here is what I bought(for fake)

three dresses
12 outfits
14 shirts
3 sweater/jackets
7 bottoms/pants/jeans
3 packages of socks
11 pairs of shoes
1 extra special suit
16 pairs of earrings (EXPENSIVE!!!!)
2 bracelets (VERY EXPENSIVE, 300 dollars each)
2 rings (OKAY PIRCE)
and 2 necklaces (A LITTLE EXPENSIVE)

And now, for the price of ALL of that, once again it may look impossible but it’s very possible!!!

6,863,314,395.27 !!!!!!!!!!!!

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This has been bugging me: I keep finding things like blankets with feet, bulky infant snowsuits, strap covers, bundle me covers with pads that go under baby, and head positioners to be used in infant car seats. It doesn’t make sense since car seat companies and the safety researchers say no. So many parents assume that because it’s sold and the package says it’s safe, then it must be. And, why not? I’d believe it, too, if I didn’t know any better.

Shouldn’t it be illegal for them to even be sold in the first place?
I do live in a cold weather climate–we use Kidopotomos covers that have elastic going around the entire outside of the seat which doesn’t interfere with the way the seat works at all. Snowsuits are unnecessary–use a blanket over the baby.
I’m not talking the head positioner that comes with the Graco seat–I’m talking about the ones that you buy separately (snuzzler, etc). The ones that haven’t been crash tested.

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My Girlfriend Is 16 years old and I am 17 years old and We have a 3 year old and a baby that is 4 months old. We found out we are going to have twins. Back when we were 13 years old we did stupid stuff. We live with my parents my 6 younger sisters. We have taken parenting classes. I work a full time job and a part time job. I just finish high school in December. I took a test and passed it. It let me graduate earlier. I started taking online classes. She is in school but right now she has tutors coming to our house. So she can stay home.
My parents are supportive they love me my girl friend and there grandchildren. To be honest being a father has made me a better person. I am taking care of my kids and girlfriend. I have insurance for my kids and my girlfriend and I feed them.
I am nervous and I am happy about having twins. I love being a dad. I know I can afford another it. I don’t waste money.
My girlfriend loves being a mom I love being a dad. She is a good mom. My GF is excited about having twins. I am excited do. Our kids are healthy. We put our kids needs first. I am taking care of my kids they are happy and healthy. We love being parents. Yes we are young.
We did have a baby shower. Instead of people buying stuff for us we told them to give us money. Right now my parents, my 6 younger sisters, My girl friend, my 2 children and I are in a hotel. We been in a hotel for 3 months. My parents were building a house and It got delayed. Tomorrow it will be finished. It is a big house So we are

Also tomorrow My girl friend and I are going to the store and buy baby stuff, So we are going to by extra stuff. We do not get any help for the government or my parents. It is my job to get stuff for my kids.

Here is our list. My girl friend made it. I know it is a lot.

10 packs of newborn diapers,
3 diaper bags,
5 diaper pails
30 containers of baby wipes,
30 bottles of diaper rash ointment,
30 bottles baby powder
100 baby bottles
2 bottle dry rack
4 swing
2 bouncer
2 sling
2 soft carrier
2 stroller
2 high chairs
6 infant car seat ( 2 for each car)
2 exerciser
4 changing table
40 door knob locks
100 soft corner protectors
100 electrical outlet covers
40 baby gates
15 baby monitors
10 pacifiers
20 baby blankets
4 crib mattress,
8 crib sheets,
? bumpers
4 bassinet,
4 cribs
4 play pens
1 play yard.
10 baby hooded towels,
1000 washcloths
100 bibs
2 Plastic Spill mats for around highchair.
10 Plastic bowls
10 Plastic sip cups
10 Rubber tipped baby spoons
also
Toilet seat latches_
Stove & Oven guards_
30 Cabinet & drawer latches
Baby Tub_
Tub seat (when baby outgrows baby tub)_
Slip resistant bath tub mats_
Tub spout cover

lots and lots of
sleepwear, wearable blanket sleeper
daytime outfits
baby hat
one piece outfits, undershirts
jacket, sweater
soft shoes & socks
Receiving blankets

Do I need anything else. I want to get anything that I will need for awhile tomorrow. I have the money for it.

Anything else?

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My Girlfriend Is 16 years old and I am 17 years old and We have a 3 year old and a baby that is 4 months old. We found out we are going to have twins. Back when we were 13 years old we did stupid stuff. We live with my parents my 6 younger sisters. We have taken parenting classes. I work a full time job and a part time job. I just finish high school in December. I took a test and passed it. It let me graduate earlier. I started taking online classes. She is in school but right now she has tutors coming to our house. So she can stay home.
My parents are supportive they love me my girl friend and there grandchildren. To be honest being a father has made me a better person. I am taking care of my kids and girlfriend. I have insurance for my kids and my girlfriend and I feed them.
I am nervous and I am happy about having twins. I love being a dad. I know I can afford another it. I don’t waste money.
My girlfriend loves being a mom I love being a dad. She is a good mom. My GF is excited about having twins. I am excited do. Our kids are healthy. We put our kids needs first. I am taking care of my kids they are happy and healthy. We love being parents. Yes we are young.
We did have a baby shower. Instead of people buying stuff for us we told them to give us money. Right now my parents, my 6 younger sisters, My girl friend, my 2 children and I are in a hotel. We been in a hotel for 3 months. My parents were building a house and It got delayed. Tomorrow it will be finished. It is a big house So we are

Also tomorrow My girl friend and I are going to the store and buy baby stuff, So we are going to by extra stuff. We do not get any help for the government or my parents. It is my job to get stuff for my kids.

Here is our list. My girl friend made it. I know it is a lot.

10 packs of newborn diapers,
3 diaper bags,
5 diaper pails
30 containers of baby wipes,
30 bottles of diaper rash ointment,
30 bottles baby powder
100 baby bottles
2 bottle dry rack
4 swing
2 bouncer
2 sling
2 soft carrier
2 stroller
2 high chairs
6 infant car seat ( 2 for each car)
2 exerciser
4 changing table
40 door knob locks
100 soft corner protectors
100 electrical outlet covers
40 baby gates
15 baby monitors
10 pacifiers
20 baby blankets
4 crib mattress,
8 crib sheets,
? bumpers
4 bassinet,
4 cribs
4 play pens
1 play yard.
10 baby hooded towels,
1000 washcloths
100 bibs
2 Plastic Spill mats for around highchair.
10 Plastic bowls
10 Plastic sip cups
10 Rubber tipped baby spoons
also
Toilet seat latches_
Stove & Oven guards_
30 Cabinet & drawer latches
Baby Tub_
Tub seat (when baby outgrows baby tub)_
Slip resistant bath tub mats_
Tub spout cover

lots and lots of
sleepwear, wearable blanket sleeper
daytime outfits
baby hat
one piece outfits, undershirts
jacket, sweater
soft shoes & socks
Receiving blankets

Do I need anything else. I want to get anything that I will need for awhile tomorrow. I have the money for it.

Anything else?

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My new niece(in-law) is having a baby shower very soon.
It is to be thrown by a family member who does not know her well, since she’s new to the family, and she has decided against registering for any gifts. I’m only 23, myself, none of my friends have babies, so I just do not know what I am doing.

I’m going in on a gift with my mother, BUT she is having an operation and going to be laid up during our shopping time.
Basically I know she’s covered with crib, bedding, changing table, traveling changing table, diaper bag, car seat, front/back baby carrier, bassinet, high chair, stroller, decorations, a baby book, and every other general "big-buy" for a baby gift. My mother and I were thinking of a "big buy" gift, but short of the obnoxious (it’s how we feel and we’d rather not do it) giant-load of diapers, wipes, creams, bottles, and pacifiers, we are at a loss.

Since I am in charge of the gift buying I am hoping the ages of every mother I know makes them out of touch with what new mothers WANT/need.

Is there anything people don’t usually think of that is necessary, or are we going with the basket of clothes and bulk items?

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For insurance reasons, I have to be a student this semester, or the birth of my daughter is not covered. So, I enrolled for a one hour class that meets 3 days a week. However, I have to bring my baby with me, because no one can watch her for this time period. Should I carry her around in a snugli? What about during class? Should I just bring her stroller or car seat every day? Has anyone else attempted this before?

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Our baby will be about 4 weeks old on his first fathers day. i got him a card but i’m not really sure what to write in it. and also should i sign it from me as well ie, lots of love from mummy and baby?

also with presents i was wanting to do something sentimental like photo frame with pictures etc.
he also just got his first car and i was thinking about getting him car seat covers which would be a fair bit of money at the moment. what do you think i should do??

THANK YOU!!!!! =] =]

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Project for health class in school.. also…
How much is parental care, diagnostic ultrasound, doctor charges for the 9 mos. of pregnancy!?
How much is labor/ delivery cost?
How much does a pediatrician for a year cost? (well/sick visits, all immunizations)
Food costs for one year?
How much does it cost to furnish a nursery?
Child care for 9 months?
Stroller cost, car seat cost, outlet covers, high chair, etc.?
Diapers?
Infant and toddler clothing costs?!?
Misc….!!!
Thanks, I apreciate it!!

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I have experience with the infant car seat all-in-one stroller and I HATED the stroller. It was a nice stroller but once I was done with the baby seat (5 months) using the stroller portion was horrible. Here’s why: The handle bar was too low and it HURT my back. There was no cup holder for my son. It was very lite — thus not very sturdy. I liked that I had a cup holder though and I liked it when it when it carried the baby car seat. That whole package cost me about 5 (9 years ago).

So I bought another stroller. I liked: the snack/cup tray for my son; the "boot"/cover that kept him warm; it was reversible so it faced me or away from me; nice size storage bag underneath the seat; it layed flat like a bassinet; it was sturdy but didn’t fold down very small. I also disliked that it had no cup holder for me and the after-market ones were a joke. This cost me about 0 (8 years ago) and I had to purchase a toddler seat for about 0 (8 years ago). I also had a miserable umbrella stroller for short, quick needs.

In all I paid 0 for the whole traveling package for my son and we used the latter three products for about 4 years.

NOW I’m having another baby and have found a few options but can’t decide. I’ve included the links and would love opinions. Yes, they are a LOT of money so I’m taking my sweet ol’ time and searching eBay too. Thanks for your input:

Orbit comes with a baby seat for 0. Toddler seat is another 0 but it’s also a toddler car seat. You can get a lighter weight toddler seat for the stroller only & it is 0. The bassinet is 0 and it works as a bassinet in the house too. TOTAL: 20 (OUCH!)

http://www.orbitbaby.com/products/index.html

Peg Perego is 0 but an additional 0 for the baby car seat = 0

http://www.pegperego.com/page.php?sid=8972cc3a9f5cb36e14b9212b2860607a&pageid=UJVNL001&idf=08&idp=0000000161&cl=N

Chicco is about 0-400 depending on the location & the type.
http://www.chiccousa.com/product.php?productid=293&cat=18&page=1

If you have any other suggestions, please share =)

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Am I going to hurt my baby……….shes 5 days old?
I have to do alot of this tomorrow…as in running errands. My hubby is going to go with me. But see I dont want her ina bunch of places, SO ONE OF US was just GOING TO STAY in the car with her, so she isnt taken out. Well if i need to take her in somewhere, she will stay in her car seat and stay covered..will this be ok? I didnt want to take her out, but I have alot to do, and cant leave her for to long due to me breast feeding and I dnt have a pump yet. but will me having to take her out hurt her?

HINTS THE CAPS…..hello…and yea the ac will be on and i have a expedition with limo tent..so it will be very cool in the car…

so now try and answer please
-those of you who actually read and answered, thank u.
hahaha,,,still people not reading..lol…wow. so much i want to say…
no he cant go…hate to say but he gets side track …too often and will forget or mess things up..plus i have to go to my doc office ect,….i didnt kno i needed to detail WHAT all i needed to do

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In my family studies class, we have to find out how much a new born baby would cost for a month. we have to fill in this sheet, so how much would these supplies cost for a newborn baby for one month:

baby wipes
diapers
diaper rash cream
plastic vinyl pants
waterproof mattress cover
shoes
i hat and mitts
6 outfits
4 sleepers
1 snowsuit
4 pairs of socks
6 undershirts6 receiveing blankets
2 blankets
2 scratch mitts
cotton ball
laundry saop
baby lotion/ oil
baby shampoo
2 bath towels
6 wash cloths
diaper bag
brush
nail clippers
bath tub
baby carrier
bassinette
car seat
2 thermal blankets
5 lightweight receiving blankets
4 fitted crib sheets
high chair
play pen
stroller
baby swing
camera
toys
crib moblie

thanks so much!!!!!!!!

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Ok, so my family has to go on an unexpected trip to seattle from Iowa it’s a 6 hour flight! and I have never traveled with a baby before. My daughter is ten months old. I would like to have some suggestions on how to make this as peacefull as possible. Any suggestions on quite toys besides book’s. Which I already have planned to take. and hand puppets.
Also has anyone ever used the car seat cover/carrier’s that have straps on them to place it on your shoulders and the wheels to move it "easily" through the airport. should I even buy one or will it be a wast of my time and money? And what should I expect from the airlines. Are they normally pretty good with passangers and young children. I guess since that family got kicked off the flight for thier daughter crying to much a few weeks ago it has made me nervous. We will be flying alsakan airlines and no I am sorry I dont’ have a choice on leaveing my daughter at home. I know some people are very against taking babys on flights. Thanks
thank you so much for the help and encuragment. Abby has just gotten tubes put in her ears yesterday and the doc said that she should do fine and wont have a prob with the ears poping. also she does pretty good in the car. she we coo for a while and then fall asleep after a while.
ooh and i read the airlines things on baby’s but it didn’t say if I needed to have her ss card or her birthcertificate. do I need those for her? since we need form of ID does she ?

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FOR BABY:
Cot
firm mattress
mattress protector x2
Sheet sets x2
cotton cot blanket (summer)
polar fleece blanket (winter)
baby monitor
night light
5 pk vests x2
wondersuits x5
2pk bodysuit x2
beanie x3
socks x5 pairs
short sleeve bodysuit x2
long sleeve bodysuit x2
mittens x2 pairs
coverall’s x5
sleeping bag x3
going home outfit x1
cotton baby wraps x10
cuddlerugsx2
cloth nappies x24
nappy treatment
disposable nappies
baby wipes
baby powder
cotton balls and buds
nappy cream
nappy pail
nappy wrapper tub and refills
change mat
pilchers
baby bath and stand
baby wash/shampoo
baby oil
hooded towel x2
face washerx4
bath support
bath thermometer
non-slip bath mats
stroller
convertible car seat and straps
baby carrier
nappy bag
wet weather pram cover
pram mosquito net
travel wrap
baby on board sign
baby view mirror
feeding bottles x6
teats x6
steriliser
breast pump
bottle and teat brush
pacifiers x4
bibs
highchair or reclining seat
formula
formula dispenser
baby food
storage containers for milk/food
nail clippers
thermometer
baby medicine dispenser
grooming set
teething jel
safety gate
powerpoint plug guards
cupboard latches
cot mobile
bouncer
playmat
FOR MUM:
skin care products
sorbolene cream
bubble bath
maternity underwear and bra’s
maternity clothes
breast pads
relaxation cd’s
baby name book
assorted parenting dvd’s fot the dad and mum
baby name book
baby record book
pregnancy baby guides
digital or disposable camera
photo album and frame i hope this helps someone
i am a 3rd time mum well soon to be and gave everything away with the other 2 so i have had to do alot of shopping but i am almost at the bottom of the list i wish you a very safe delivery and i did find i needed more things then they listed aswell but i suppose they need to stay with someone who has a baby and they will change their numbers lol

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My baby is a little over 2 months old . up until now whenever i took her anywhere, I always covered her car seat with a blanket so no germs from other people can get to her. this might be a bit neurotic . im not sure. Im a first time mom obviously. Anyways my question is , is this still necessary since it is cold and flu season , not to mention the Swine flu is going around. Im just worried. I’m wondering when is it safe to take her out to a public place without covering her car seat? Please dont be rude. thanks

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hello, i am currently waiting for af, i just gotoff b/c and we are going to start ttc when af arrives. anyways, i just want to know that i am not alone. i have been a cry baby lately, evrytime i see someone happy with their baby i get jelous and my eyes swell up. i have had three m/c recently so ttc is getting really difficult. i want to know what everyone thinks… am i just being a big baby? or is this normal, can u ladies please share ur experiences? and also for example, this lady was in the resturaunt yesterday with her baby, the baby was in the car seat all covered then the baby began to cry, so she took her baby out, and he was just so small. i looked at my husband and just began to wail. well thank you for reading.

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