tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795310030102618138.post794319487599799293..comments2023-06-15T05:05:38.193-06:00Comments on The Bevans Family: Snow/ 38 weeks....Mike and Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09786509470731714402noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795310030102618138.post-49403766783525707842009-12-10T10:50:05.519-07:002009-12-10T10:50:05.519-07:00Thanks for the advice guys! You all are awesome! A...Thanks for the advice guys! You all are awesome! And Julia- thanks for that heads up about that deal! Those covers can be so expensive!Mike and Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786509470731714402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795310030102618138.post-24649605451664199822009-12-09T18:24:18.221-07:002009-12-09T18:24:18.221-07:00My advice is before buying the "big" stu...My advice is before buying the "big" stuff (swing, bouncer seat, walker, etc.) borrow one from someone else and see how baby likes it. If she does and you've got room for it, find one of your own. If not, then skip it.<br /><br />Hang in there! We can't wait to see pictures of her!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187677330661816776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795310030102618138.post-13105077528617061732009-12-09T17:41:51.795-07:002009-12-09T17:41:51.795-07:00Brian's list: Crib, bottle, carrier, binky. C...Brian's list: Crib, bottle, carrier, binky. Changing stations are overrated (we used them a bit with the first few but found that it is easy to use the floor too). <br />Some of my list: I love having a bumbo (one with a tray would be nice) the kid can 'sit' in it from 3-6 months before they can really sit. My sister actually starts her kids in them before 3 months. I also love having a carrier we just bought a cheap one from walmart and I actually like it just as much as the expensive ones I have used. It can be worn on the front or back and the baby can face in or out. I also don't mind using mine in the water (for swimming) and it has a handy little pocket to put pacifiers in. Depending on the child a jumperoo is handy (the kind that sit on the floor are a lot more convenient than trying to get around the door hanging ones). Some of my kids love the jumperoo and some like the walkers. Those are both down the road a little way but they come up fast. I didn't bother getting a high chair (overrated in my mind) we just have a booster seat that has a tray (one that you attach to a chair). Nice to be able to have them right next to the table with you and then at the table with you since you can take the tray off and they can feel like part of the family. We also like to take these with us when camping or visiting family. <br />I haven't used a nursing cover before but got one recently. I have always used a blanket but this way you don't have try to keep that up with your chin. (currently there is a deal going on if you go to https://www.uddercovers.com/and enter the code "christmas" for your free nursing cover--all you pay is shipping (like $10). Oh the list of gear goes on and on doesn't it (I might think of more stuff later but those are some of my thoughts)!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422111343171919099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795310030102618138.post-91256285966032103532009-12-09T11:32:29.906-07:002009-12-09T11:32:29.906-07:00How exciting and nerve-racking all at the same tim...How exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time. Here's my list of things to absolutely have. A lot of hats, like beenies. Everytime you go outside, she will need a hat for at least the first month - and probably longer than that because it's freakishly cold in Provo in the winter. Burp cloths and a lot of them. Figuring out nursing can be a little messy. And then she may start spitting up. It's frustrating when you change them and they immediatly puke on their new shirt... not that I have experience with that! Our baby bouncer chair has been so helpful. We put him there while we eat - it's nice to use 2 hands every once in awhile. Oh also, they encouraged us not to put pants on him until the umbillical stump fell off so get a few pairs of little overalls or something to cover her legs. That's my advice. Also just remember that you can do it!!! The labor, the recovery, the new parenting... you can do it. Call me anytime you need anything!Devin, Melia, and Elihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809042293073698481noreply@blogger.com