1. highchair (hopefully wooden)
2. baby socks
3. slanted stool for breast-feeding in a chair
4. car seat/carrier (I think nowadays they're two-in-one? I'm unsure tho)
5. grade-a, top-of-the-line, super comfy baby sling (D thinks she would like to provide this)
6. jumperoo
7. baby swing
8. kid books! I live to read
9. biodegradable wipes
10. plastic mat-type-thing to protect mattress under baby during early phases of natural infant hygiene
11. foot-powered trike (no pedals)
12. stroller
13. bathing system for baby (need advice from moms on this one- is it unnecessary or way to convenient/safe to pass up)
14. video recording device (maybe I could borrow one?)
15. earth-friendly bath soaps
16. a dresser for baby clothes
17. diapers. WE DONT WANT ANY. We are practicing Natural Infant Hygiene- a process by which older family members are able to tune into the signs and signals from the baby that imply a need for evacuation. Humans are fully aware of their bodies from birth and are inclined to pee and poop in a place that is away from places of rest, other humans, and the body. Why spend 3 years denying this natural desire?
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This seems to be a pretty complete list! As a mom,I do have some suggestions:
ReplyDelete~We never got one of the newborn tubs, or anything, we just put a towel down in the sink. It did fine for several months.
~We also did natural infant hygiene! Ali's started going in the potty when he was 2 weeks old. It is totally do-able, but you will probably want to get a bunch of prefolds. They also make good burp cloths. We're going to do it again for our new little one! Hope all is well with you guys!
~Miranda
I am so glad you guys didn't put Ali in diapers!!! 2 weeks is our goal to have some sort of system. I will take your advice on the prefolds. So good to have info from a real-live mom. you guys going to get a midwife? see ya when I see ya
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