A peek into the past few weeks of my life is a testimony to the amount of time and research I have done to order every single thing for my kid. Starting from the smallest such as a pillow to the biggest item that is the "CRIB!" Yes, I have spent numerous precious hours making list and sense of what is good for the unborn one.
I tell this to my sister and she laughs out loud saying all she had when she brought her son home was a cradle made of six yards of cloth, a bottle from which he never sucked milk, and some local cereal and of course ton of clothes. Well that was India and this is the US and apparently even India has hep moms who are now putting a lot of time and effort into buying things for their little one. My grand plan is to get the best of things at cheapest of price. And this means devoting unlimited number of hours on the internet trying to understand what beats all other brands and why?
To help future momies I have decided to record every single thing that I bought in the past for my kid.
Rule number one: First thing every pregnant mother should do is to register herself as amazon mom. This is one good way to get discounts on a lot many items and also get goods shipped (selected ones) for free. That's at least what I did.
Rule number two: Look out for safe products in Consumer reports.com. I chose the crib accordingly. Emily crib from Da Vinci is a decent and reasonable deal in amazon. I could not find any other site or store that could beat their prices plus it was free shipping.
Rule number three: Dressers are not but changing tables or trays are a must!!!! I have heard and read enough about mothers getting back pain as a result of bending more than required to change their baby from time to time.
Rule number four: Swings are important but not a priority. Somebody will surely gift swing, bath tub and other required things which can be used as is. Also a lot of friends and relative pitch in as in my case and offered me so many things which I would have had to have otherwise buy. For instance, bottle warmers, breast pumps, blankets, and so on.
Rule number five: It is very important that you spend good money on quality stroller and car seat. 90% of accidents of infants end up killing them or severely disable them for life. Hence durability and safety should be prority number one. We chose Chicco based on consumereports.com and did not regret one bit when we bought the product and checked it once we were home. It is so light and easy to use that I am already loving it.
Rule number six: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is rampant in the US and other develpoed nations because we use cribs which require bedding unlike other countries where the cloth craddle or wooden craddle do wonders. It is important that the bedding be firm preferably posturepedic or ultra rest and see to it that it does not sweat the baby. If you notice that the baby sweats more often then return the mattress immediately and order another one. Too much heat can prove fatal for the baby.
Rule number seven: Rocking chairs or gliders are optional but essential. I spoke to enough mothers who vote for this product as it helps them soothe the child and breast feed it efficiently. Although personally I am yet to order this product. Will update which one I go for.
Rule number eight: Dresser is generally cheaper if you chose Stockcraft and it is widely available for order in Wal-Mart. I am still contemplating whether or not to buy a dresser as I do have wardrobe facitlity in my baby's room.
Rule number nine: Buy Boopy belt for yourself. Right after sixth month my belly and pelvic area started stinging and hurting thanks to the weight the baby put on the ligaments. Once I started wearing this belt it all changed for good. Now I walk more often and faster. Though I have aches and pain it is not just as worse.
Rule number ten: Nursing bra with correct measurements are a must. Or else the sagging will suck the sex appeal out of your body forever. Not that your girls will look the same ever again nevertheless its better to have some perkiness than loose all forever.
Rule number eleven: Shea butter works magic for stretch marks. A bottle costs around $5 and lasts for over a month. They will not disappear overnight but will surely lighten than they should.
Rule number twelve: Buy Arm and Hammer pail for disposing diapers. They smell damn good and that wins half the battle for me.
Finally take your time to relax and enjoy pregnancy. No matter what I take massages every month and mini massages at my chiro every fortnight. The benefits of which go a long way in making one feel content and happy if not for long then atleast momentarily.
For now so far so good. Next blog will be about how to deal with Gestational Diabetes-A guide for vegeterians!
I tell this to my sister and she laughs out loud saying all she had when she brought her son home was a cradle made of six yards of cloth, a bottle from which he never sucked milk, and some local cereal and of course ton of clothes. Well that was India and this is the US and apparently even India has hep moms who are now putting a lot of time and effort into buying things for their little one. My grand plan is to get the best of things at cheapest of price. And this means devoting unlimited number of hours on the internet trying to understand what beats all other brands and why?
To help future momies I have decided to record every single thing that I bought in the past for my kid.
Rule number one: First thing every pregnant mother should do is to register herself as amazon mom. This is one good way to get discounts on a lot many items and also get goods shipped (selected ones) for free. That's at least what I did.
Rule number two: Look out for safe products in Consumer reports.com. I chose the crib accordingly. Emily crib from Da Vinci is a decent and reasonable deal in amazon. I could not find any other site or store that could beat their prices plus it was free shipping.
Rule number three: Dressers are not but changing tables or trays are a must!!!! I have heard and read enough about mothers getting back pain as a result of bending more than required to change their baby from time to time.
Rule number four: Swings are important but not a priority. Somebody will surely gift swing, bath tub and other required things which can be used as is. Also a lot of friends and relative pitch in as in my case and offered me so many things which I would have had to have otherwise buy. For instance, bottle warmers, breast pumps, blankets, and so on.
Rule number five: It is very important that you spend good money on quality stroller and car seat. 90% of accidents of infants end up killing them or severely disable them for life. Hence durability and safety should be prority number one. We chose Chicco based on consumereports.com and did not regret one bit when we bought the product and checked it once we were home. It is so light and easy to use that I am already loving it.
Rule number six: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is rampant in the US and other develpoed nations because we use cribs which require bedding unlike other countries where the cloth craddle or wooden craddle do wonders. It is important that the bedding be firm preferably posturepedic or ultra rest and see to it that it does not sweat the baby. If you notice that the baby sweats more often then return the mattress immediately and order another one. Too much heat can prove fatal for the baby.
Rule number seven: Rocking chairs or gliders are optional but essential. I spoke to enough mothers who vote for this product as it helps them soothe the child and breast feed it efficiently. Although personally I am yet to order this product. Will update which one I go for.
Rule number eight: Dresser is generally cheaper if you chose Stockcraft and it is widely available for order in Wal-Mart. I am still contemplating whether or not to buy a dresser as I do have wardrobe facitlity in my baby's room.
Rule number nine: Buy Boopy belt for yourself. Right after sixth month my belly and pelvic area started stinging and hurting thanks to the weight the baby put on the ligaments. Once I started wearing this belt it all changed for good. Now I walk more often and faster. Though I have aches and pain it is not just as worse.
Rule number ten: Nursing bra with correct measurements are a must. Or else the sagging will suck the sex appeal out of your body forever. Not that your girls will look the same ever again nevertheless its better to have some perkiness than loose all forever.
Rule number eleven: Shea butter works magic for stretch marks. A bottle costs around $5 and lasts for over a month. They will not disappear overnight but will surely lighten than they should.
Rule number twelve: Buy Arm and Hammer pail for disposing diapers. They smell damn good and that wins half the battle for me.
Finally take your time to relax and enjoy pregnancy. No matter what I take massages every month and mini massages at my chiro every fortnight. The benefits of which go a long way in making one feel content and happy if not for long then atleast momentarily.
For now so far so good. Next blog will be about how to deal with Gestational Diabetes-A guide for vegeterians!
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