Cloth Nappy Tree Forum

Very organised.

• 30ish nappies (will have a mix of flat / fitted / probably some other things as well. Already have 6 terrys and I think 6 smalls from Nichola but like to have properly NB nappies as I dont' like too bulky - also have some prefolds will have to dig them out and see what I have)
• 5 PUL wraps (have already ordered 1 Nature babies small and already have a XS Rikki (need to find it and check the elastic etc is OK still))
• 4 shorties / soakers (have 2 smalls from Nicola so 2 to make)
  
• 6 sleepgowns (to make)
• 6 vests (to buy)
• 10 onsies / outfits (mix of make / buy. Have one little top already)
• 3 hats (already have 2 - will probably make another before baby arrives once I know the colour)
• 5 pairs of socks / booties
  
• Some muslin wraps for swaddling (very big here and I love love love it - it makes for very happy babies!!). Will make some if I can find some material (which I haven't spotted any I love yet) or buy.
• A new blanket (to )
• Burp cloths (to make - have seen very cute ones!)
  
• Crib - can have the one my little sis had - will probably need sanding and re-painting so not sure if I want to go that route! J is also quite keen on making one now he has his lathe.
• Slings - I'm thinking a stretchy and a woven. I think I'll make the stretchy and buy the woven.
• Parent facing pushchair (I already have a stroller for later but want to have a parent facing as the early one as I'll be doing school runs etc with it). I have whittled down to which one I want and they come up quite regualrly 2nd hand so I think I'll do that as I can't justify spending heaps when we will use a sling heaps and then go over to the stroller at some point (or perhaps mum can use that).
• Car seat - I'll get the birth to 4 type - won't bother with a capsule I don't think, I'll just use the pushchair and the sling.
• Breast pump

So from that lot I end up with a to buy and a to make list!
To make:

• 2 small soakers / shorties
• Some pretty prefolds (I'm sure I've already got some hanging around somewhere so I'll just make them cute!)
• 6 sleep gowns
• 5 onsies / outfits
• Crochet blanket
• Burp cloths
• Stretchy sling

To buy:

• 20 nappies
• 3 PUL wraps
• 6 vests
• 5 onsies/ outfits
• 5 pairs of socks
• Muslin wraps
• Sling
• Pushchair
• Car seat
• material and cotton yarn for blanket and wool for woolies
• Breast pump
• Milk storage pots

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I dont' have a breast pump yet but there was some Tommee Tippee breast milk storage containers down from $12 for 4 to $5 so we got 2 packs of that Other than that shopping still not going far as waiting for results of my test so I know what I'm having!

exciting!

IMO you don't need 5 pairs of socks, they never get dirty as they don't get walked on! Unless you want them in different colours to co-ordinate with outfits of course....!

Most important thing you do need is to stock up your freezer with as much bolognese/chilli/curry/pasta sauce/casseroles/frozen chips/fishfingers etc etc as you can fit in so you don't have to even think about cooking for at least 6 weeks. Best bit of organising I did before I had number 2 as you have to have dinner on the table for the kids, no matter how exhausted you are!

shinycat wrote:IMO you don't need 5 pairs of socks, they never get dirty as they don't get walked on! Unless you want them in different colours to co-ordinate with outfits of course....!

Weeeelllllll I do like matching

shinycat wrote:Most important thing you do need is to stock up your freezer with as much bolognese/chilli/curry/pasta sauce/casseroles/frozen chips/fishfingers etc etc as you can fit in so you don't have to even think about cooking for at least 6 weeks. Best bit of organising I did before I had number 2 as you have to have dinner on the table for the kids, no matter how exhausted you are!

That is a really really good point! Lots and lots of slow cooker mega cook ups when the time gets closer!

So just looking at my list and where I'm up to! I'm very aware I only have 5 paydays left until mat leave . I've bolded what I need to do / buy!

clothmama wrote:

• 30ish nappies (will have a mix of flat / fitted / probably some other things as well. Already have 6 terrys and I think 6 smalls from Nichola but like to have properly NB nappies as I dont' like too bulky - also have some prefolds will have to dig them out and see what I have) - do a proper dig out of all nappies and actually count what I have!
• 5 PUL wraps
  * 1 Nature babies small
  * XS Rikki
  * 1 home made fish NB
  * Make 2 small ones
• 4 shorties / soakers (have 2 smalls from Nicola so 2 to make)
  
• 6 sleepgowns (to make)
• 6 vests (to buy) bought
• 10 onsies / outfits (mix of make / buy. Have one little top already) To count - I think I have enough though as I know I'll get things from work, family etc
• 3 hats (already have 2 - will probably make another before baby arrives once I know the colour) Got a cute one from the basket that the lovely ladies make and bring to work, I rarely see one I like so grabbed it when I saw it
• 5 pairs of socks / booties - I think I have a 3 pack so maybe a couple more but may not bother until it gets cooler
  
• Some muslin wraps for swaddling (very big here and I love love love it - it makes for very happy babies!!). Will make some if I can find some material (which I haven't spotted any I love yet) or buy. Just buy one as one girl at work said that is what she is going to get me!
• A new blanket (to ) - to finish
• Burp cloths (to make - have seen very cute ones!)
  
• Crib - can have the one my little sis had - will probably need sanding and re-painting so not sure if I want to go that route! J is also quite keen on making one now he has his lathe. Get crib off sister and paint if needed and measure / order matress
• Slings - I'm thinking a stretchy and a woven. I think I'll make the stretchy and buy the woven. Make ring sling - have purchase stretchy.
• Parent facing pushchair (I already have a stroller for later but want to have a parent facing as the early one as I'll be doing school runs etc with it). I have whittled down to which one I want and they come up quite regualrly 2nd hand so I think I'll do that as I can't justify spending heaps when we will use a sling heaps and then go over to the stroller at some point (or perhaps mum can use that). All purchased happy new owner of P&T smart buggy
• Car seat - I'll get the birth to 4 type - won't bother with a capsule I don't think, I'll just use the pushchair and the sling.

So from that lot I end up with a to buy and a to make list!
To make:

• 2 small soakers / shorties
• Some pretty prefolds (I'm sure I've already got some hanging around somewhere so I'll just make them cute!) I have decided life is too short and I'm making cute covers which will be fine!
• 6 sleep gowns
• 5 onsies / outfits
• Crochet blanket - finish
• Burp cloths
• Stretchy sling Ring sling
• 2 PUL wraps
• 2 crochet wool soakers
• Small nappies - need to count what I have first
• Minki blanket/s

To buy:

• 20 nappies I think I'm doing OK and am going to DIY more than I had planned on - need to count and check
• 5 onsies/ outfits
• 5 pairs of socks
• Muslin wraps x 1
• Sling
• Pushchair
• Car seat
• material and cotton yarn for blanket and wool for woolies
• Breast pump - will get from UK

And when should I start washing everything?? I feel like such a newbie at all of this as it has been so long! And have I missed anything?

How are you doing for nappies? Ben has just reached tge end of his ll sz1 pockets. Id love to gift them to you if you'd like to try them @clothmama. They are meant to be 7-18lb I think but id say more like 9-20lb

You're missing breast pads from your list. I love mine from @littlesez x