Stuff we should get? Or features on some items?

Things to you wish you knew or had done before the baby arrived?

Any and all advice is welcome :)

  • Nate Cox@programming.dev
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    2 days ago

    Best advice I can think of: learn to breathe.

    Theres a lot of joy in having a baby but also a lot of stress on reduced sleep. Learning to acknowledge when you’re getting frustrated and take a minute will make everything so very much easier.

    Also buy a diaper genie.

    • i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      24 hours ago

      I always endeavor to get things that have multiple uses. At first, I pooh-poohed (heh) the idea of a diaper genie. A regular trash can should be sufficient, right?

      No. If you’re doing disposable diapers, get the diaper genie.

      • Trigger2_2000@sh.itjust.works
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        2 days ago

        Diaper Genie for the win!

        Also, a car seat that latches into its base (base stays in car). So much better than one you have to strap in/out of the car all the time.

        • SpikesOtherDog@ani.social
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          2 days ago

          My family called those pumpkin seats. I had a friend who left their kid in that seat too often and it ended up with a flat head. The kid needed a helmet. Poor guy was never the brightest.

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              10 hours ago

              The baby was only ever in the crib or the seat. It was a bit too late, but they started paying more attention once social services was involved. Definitely a middle child problem.

              I think he’s doing better now, but he’s practically an adult.