tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post8292855097734315047..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Most Useless Baby Stuff: Newborn EditionMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-75414404350595936892014-03-13T11:41:20.925-04:002014-03-13T11:41:20.925-04:00And I appreciate your point of view. As a soon-to-...And I appreciate your point of view. As a soon-to-be first time mom, self-proclaimed minimalist and anti-consumer, I need some serious help weeding through all of the unnecessary crap out there. I'm willing to concede there are many things I will need and would prefer not to, but every perspective adds insight.mi never would have considered the impact of winter on onesie use. Clearly, that may not apply to those in warmer climates, but that alone is a useful nugget.blipe27https://www.blogger.com/profile/05665920812438093698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-76310603355280132682013-07-12T00:43:32.131-04:002013-07-12T00:43:32.131-04:00I lived for my boppy, breastfeeding, tummy time, m...I lived for my boppy, breastfeeding, tummy time, my son learned to push himself up using it, he loved sitting in and observing, he was very observant. That was my best purchase. I live in Florida and my son wore onesies constantly the full body things were always practical in the heat and my family believes babies chests shouldn't be exposed (southern thing). My son is 15 and wears and undershirt daily. He could only use one detergent and it was a baby detergent because he had eczema sooooooo bad, another reason for the undershirt it protected him from irritants. I also used one brand of baby towels because I agree that most of them are useless but this one set was thick soft and I like the little head cover also because I didn't want to mix his laundry with stuff washed in other detergents they were easily identifiable. There weren't all these swaddle options back then I was taught to swaddle with the hospital blanket and it worked like a charm. Those blankets double as burb cloths and everything I made everything multipurpose. <br />This is a great post because it makes you see how what might be the greatest invention ever made (boppy) to you, someone else found it superfluous. (I can say the ones I've given as gifts everyone has loved it is my go to gift with instructions on all the uses lol).1reign (Mimi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05018118610629612972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-66982707623253015722013-07-11T16:27:24.108-04:002013-07-11T16:27:24.108-04:00This is hilarious because I would put a few of the...This is hilarious because I would put a few of these things on the must have list. :) Each mommy and baby is different. But just you wait till she gets older and eats a lot more foods. Those diapers are scary and need the pail. Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581901285534051155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-37576585640310926962013-06-13T12:56:28.341-04:002013-06-13T12:56:28.341-04:00By law in most states, poop goes in the toilet. BF...By law in most states, poop goes in the toilet. BFing poop doesn't really smell anyway, but anything solid does not belong in the trash.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714799691330256596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-52830403528718325412013-05-21T11:03:01.140-04:002013-05-21T11:03:01.140-04:00Clarifying statement: it was an extra freezer... ...Clarifying statement: it was an extra freezer... The beauty of the 'burbs might be a garage with room for an extra freezer. Nothing in there besides the diapers. Definitely no food. <br />Ha! Can you imagine??Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857351525884113810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-18400870943733995932013-05-20T22:48:00.138-04:002013-05-20T22:48:00.138-04:00I'm a mom to three boys and don't carry a ...I'm a mom to three boys and don't carry a diaper bag on a regular basis. I just carry my purse and attach the bundle from here: http://www.butibag.com. Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662811140771587969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-30996215009532216262013-05-18T18:54:30.873-04:002013-05-18T18:54:30.873-04:00A boppy is not at all useless. That is why we had ...A boppy is not at all useless. That is why we had three at the last preschool I worked at. Baby's use them for tummy time or just to set a baby in while you wash your hands. Mainly used them with the babies that couldn't sit yet. I do however agree they were useless to me for breastfeeding. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850304387642342815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-7600909507483797782013-05-18T18:54:23.998-04:002013-05-18T18:54:23.998-04:00A boppy is not at all useless. That is why we had ...A boppy is not at all useless. That is why we had three at the last preschool I worked at. Baby's use them for tummy time or just to set a baby in while you wash your hands. Mainly used them with the babies that couldn't sit yet. I do however agree they were useless to me for breastfeeding. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850304387642342815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-41048234679077574662013-05-18T09:01:48.490-04:002013-05-18T09:01:48.490-04:00I agree 90% with this list - the only thing I used...I agree 90% with this list - the only thing I used and only when my girls were newborns - were the onesies.I had 3 summer babies and A lot of summer rompers where thick material and you couldn't put them in just a diaper in the car seat because of the straps. For my winter baby, we discovered the zip up sleep sacks by Carters(must have - no putting legs in one at a time!) And I used a onesie under those.) I would add to this list... a changing table!!! Had one with my first and never used it. It became a catchall in her room. I found I changed the baby on my bed, in the living room... anywhere we were. gina parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03971106076895166601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10434706654410089402013-05-17T16:40:51.593-04:002013-05-17T16:40:51.593-04:00It is so hard to know what will work for a given b...It is so hard to know what will work for a given baby that I recommend borrowing as many items as you can, getting hand-me-downs and even thrift store stuff. (And it's great to be able to return big items, say a swing or exersaucer, and not have to store it at your house!) Then if there's something that works great and you want more (say a clothing or swaddle item) you know you won't be wasting money when you buy it. It's hard to resist the siren call to buy in the name of preparedness, though, and I've acquired things with each of mine that we didn't end up using. Maryannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674022115623396106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-6264135010007943672013-05-17T13:58:18.841-04:002013-05-17T13:58:18.841-04:00Never heard of the miracle blanket but will defini...Never heard of the miracle blanket but will definitely check it out!<br /><br />Can't believe you weren't IN LOVE with the Boppy tho! I understand it can't possibly work for everyone, but man - I couldn't live without mine! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083770183379712750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-11643458310801073112013-05-17T12:59:09.670-04:002013-05-17T12:59:09.670-04:00So true that it's different for everyone! I ha...So true that it's different for everyone! I have an Oct. baby and found the white onesies to be great as undershirts under cutesie two-piece outfits that she received. Now I use them as back-up outfits for her at daycare. We used the boppy a lot with both kids as infants but now it's just an unwelcomed pillow on our couch. I didn't have a BundleMe for my first (July baby) but found it to be a must for my 2nd. I've definitely done things differently with the 2nd; you learn your lessons!<br /><br />As for a diaper bag - I have two fancy ones I hardly used, and the one that's used the most is a DiaperDude messenger bag that I bought my husband for his first Father's Day. It isn't too bulky but holds the essentials.Laura@JourneyChichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666125309714547644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-88811061421055714332013-05-17T12:45:09.938-04:002013-05-17T12:45:09.938-04:00I knew this was going to get a lot of comments. Fu...I knew this was going to get a lot of comments. Funny how differewnt everyone is and their must haves. I too thought a diaper pail was a waste , the so awful smell that does exist no matter what what if they are used, outdoor went the poopy diapers right away. A diaper bag I hated those , never used one, way back when I used a back pack , it freed up my shoulders to hold babies easier. My kids lived in onsies , oh such cute onsies but not plain ones I liked cute ones girly ones, but they were summer babies. The boppy , well I loved it for nursing and it made a great sitting support, loved it. Never swaddled my kids they didn't like it , one of my kids was in an incubator for her first few days they don't usually swaddle babies with hook ups so I never did that. Hooded towels , oh I loved those it kept their little heads warm then I would layer a thicker towel over them, one of my kids still loves them. As for the detergent I personally would opt for a fragrance free dye free detergent always , some detergents contain so much garbage that over time can cause irritation and eczema, no one wants that. <br />There are so many great baby products out there, something for everyone. Chris Kauffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484823325531182507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-73329838157115327432013-05-17T12:30:04.061-04:002013-05-17T12:30:04.061-04:00I totally agree with you on diaper pails, the Happ...I totally agree with you on diaper pails, the Happiest Baby on the Block, any blanket other than the Miracle Blanket. We used onesies alot but I live in the South and Ella was born in April. Diaper bags are tough because I feel like so many have a million pockets and those pockets end up making it difficult to find anything. I think with the next one I'm buying a boat tote from LL Bean and calling it a day. I agree on the boppy as well but we did use it to help her sit up but probably only did that about 3 times. I use dishwasher baskets but for pacifiers mainly. I do like Dreft though but only for the smell. It's so sweet but not practical at all. I didn't keep Ella's clothes separate so I ended up washing my husband's clothes in Dreft. He did not appreciate that. :) Jessica @ Lavender and Lilieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09955472530244699295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-60210440438968165892013-05-17T11:40:43.032-04:002013-05-17T11:40:43.032-04:00Eh, a largish purse and ziplock bags and you'r...Eh, a largish purse and ziplock bags and you're good to go. Having a designated diaper bag is kind of useless. And this is coming from a mom of three who has no more in diapers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730357300430293050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-4373347016972525822013-05-17T11:38:37.421-04:002013-05-17T11:38:37.421-04:00Yeh, I never used onsies on my January baby (until...Yeh, I never used onsies on my January baby (until summer, and then she lived in those cute onsie dresses) but my May baby lived in them. And people should really try out nursing pillows before you buy (if you can). I loved my Boppy and used it for my three kids. I have a bad back and they saved me. But I know several other people who hated them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730357300430293050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-86382312975682909192013-05-17T09:19:54.910-04:002013-05-17T09:19:54.910-04:00having only had one stroller, Im not an expert at ...having only had one stroller, Im not an expert at all but we love our bugaboo bee - its small enough but has great shock absorption. But she is very rarely in the car so having a good walking stroller here is a must.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-6692727163405031432013-05-17T09:18:24.779-04:002013-05-17T09:18:24.779-04:00We do use onesies now but not at all when she was ...We do use onesies now but not at all when she was a newborn. Since I bought several packs of them before she was born, it was a total waste for me. If I was writing this list for a 4-6 month old, it would be different for sure.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-60530297879532051902013-05-17T09:17:08.973-04:002013-05-17T09:17:08.973-04:00Julia - I dont think I got the recommendation from...Julia - I dont think I got the recommendation from anyone on the blog - it was one of those books recommended on amazon (since I was reading other baby books). Not that I would blame anyone for recommending it - it just wasn't anything new to me. Maybe because I had babysat children before but I already knew the five Ss so I felt like it was a bit of a let down.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-82644400141263149952013-05-17T09:15:59.289-04:002013-05-17T09:15:59.289-04:00So many baby things that make me wonder how many p...So many baby things that make me wonder how many people are rolling in dough from these little improvements.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-84180563142487819882013-05-17T09:15:34.352-04:002013-05-17T09:15:34.352-04:00ha - we use baby lotion. not as a medical necessi...ha - we use baby lotion. not as a medical necessity but just as a way to help her spool down for sleep after a bath. her skin does get a little dry so the lotion helps although i dont think it needs to be baby lotion - im sure anything would accomplish the same result.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-12568189227541336752013-05-17T09:14:23.669-04:002013-05-17T09:14:23.669-04:00Yes agreed - some babies (and adults) have sensiti...Yes agreed - some babies (and adults) have sensitivity to regular detergent. I was prepared to get some dreft if needed but she never had any reaction. Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-62076363404164391862013-05-17T09:13:39.301-04:002013-05-17T09:13:39.301-04:00Yes we have the Woombie. (Im not joking when I say...Yes we have the Woombie. (Im not joking when I say I bought or was given EVERY kind of swaddle!) It does work in a sense that it keeps her in but she would always try to get her hands out near the top and then got stuck there and was very uncomfortable and couldnt sleep. So the woombie only worked if she had a particularly zonked out sleep (which was rare!)Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-14694768033245774832013-05-17T09:12:08.348-04:002013-05-17T09:12:08.348-04:00I saved the boppy thinking it might be useful now ...I saved the boppy thinking it might be useful now as she is learning to sit up but she just never liked being in it. I haven't thrown it away just yet since maybe she will enjoy it more later but its one of the few things that she wont tolerate being in so I dont use it much.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-92224761746197910032013-05-17T09:11:11.381-04:002013-05-17T09:11:11.381-04:00I have in fact done my research on this already. Y...I have in fact done my research on this already. Your information is not accurate - its one of the marketing ploys of dreft but there have been tests done that show its not true. Regular detergents do not have an adverse effect on the efficacy of fire retardent fabric. Fabric softeners do but I don't use them so its not an issue. Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.com