Dont Want To Go Over The Top Buying For My Baby...

[FurMonster]

Im 29 weeks pregnant and tbh havent got a clue what i need.. I finish work in 6 weeks so would like to get as much as i can for my little boys first year (taking a 60% pay cut), so wont have much cash for anything until i go back to work.. but i dont want to get too much.. Anyone got any idea how much stuff ill need.. What sizes and how many of, what essentials do i need.. What kinda toys (first baby in the family for 17 years so things have changed a bit since the last ones).. I really dont have much of a clue..

[Eve]

Primark have some lovely baby basics too like bodysuits, vests etc...

I picked up some little body suits for one of my nephews in the sale the other day, 3 for £1 - I got some in in the next couple of sizes as they always come in useful and at that price I couldn't leave them, too good a bargain.

[coggles3]

Hello FurMonster.
You've had some great suggestions, particularly about pre-worn clothes etc. As long as clothes don't have loose buttons/bows/ties and have been washed, they are fine.
One thing I will say though, is that you can never have too many bibs! It is far easier to change bibs than to have to change outfits several times a day if your baby is particularly sicky or dribbly!
As long as your baby is happy and enjoying cuddles, it won't mind what it's wearing!
Good luck!

[Nini74]

i'm pretty sure there's a list in one of the pampers/bounce (?) packs that tells you everything. pram, car seat (if appropriate), blankets, babygrows, nappies, dummies (optional), bottles, steriliser unit unless breastfeeding, bouncer/rocking seat (again, optional), changing mat, baby monitor. I would wait until one of the supermarkets has one of their baby & toddler events as you can save a fortune on some of the more pricey things. Don't panic about getting everything in though - when baby arrives you'll still be able to go shopping - you don't need everything first! xx

[diddlydo]

Forget bottles, sterilisers etc - just breast feed. And get "real" nappies rather than disposibles - you'll save a fortune.

[dotty.]

'just breast feed' yeah, that's absolutely going to be a taken for granted success....