Diapers- You can either choose to use cloth diapers or disposable ones. I've chosen to use disposable and I've found that Pampers have worked the best for me. It costs around $21.00 for a pack of 92 diapers(lasts 2-3 weeks depending on baby)(Up to 10lbs), which depending on how much your little one poops or pees can be used rather quickly. I usually purchase mine from Walmart or Target. Than you need to purchase wipes, getting bulk is the way to go this usually costs $14.00-$20.00 for a pack of 312 (lasts a few months depending on baby), I usually get the Huggies wipes. I don't mind the price on the diapers because I've used other diapers such as Huggies and non brand ones that have leaked many times. I found that Pampers is much more softer and absorbent for my daughter.
There are people that choose to use cloth diapers which in the long run will save you much more money, I'm not sure about all the details of using cloth diapers but I know that they range $7.00-$10.00 for a six pack.
Nipples- Your little one will most likely be using the nipples for (0-3mo) which are the slow drip nipples, I prefer to use the Evenflo nipples, since our little girl was so tiny we started off with the Gerber nipples but than she quickly outgrew them. You can get these at Walmart for around $3.00 for a pack of 4.
Formula Dispenser- This is a neat gadget to carry your formula in premeasured, instead of having to carry the clunky formula bottle. The way it works is, you measure the amount that your baby uses for each feeding and pour it into one slot and keep doing it for all the slots. The one I have is circular and carries enough for 3 feedings, easy to use when traveling. You can also get this at Walmart for around $3.00. This isn't the exact one but similar.
Bottles- It doesn't matter what kind of bottles you get and there are a lot of varieties out there. You can get a 3 pack with nipples and cap attached for around $3.00-$4.00 (Walmart or Kmart). The 5 ounce ones are the best ones to start on. You want to get a few cases of bottles, we have around 14+ bottles total, but don't worry as your little one gets older he/she will be using fewer bottles. The pic below isn't the exact one we have I believe the bottles we use are manufactured by Small Wonders.
BABY FOOD
We can't forget baby food! Breastmilk is the way to go, saves a lot of money and is healthy for the baby, provided you are eating healthy. If you can't do breastmilk, don't feel bad. There are also benefits to bottle feeding such as convenience and variety. I just want to stress, bottle feeding is not something you should feel bad about because I know when I wasn't able to breastfeed I felt horrible. If you can do supplementing breastmilk and formula that would be good also because your baby would still be getting nutrients from you. If you are thinking about breastfeeding or know you will breastfeed a breastpump would be a good investment.
BOTTLEFEEDING
There are many types of formula out there, the well known ones are: Similac, Enfamil,Nestle. We've tried Enfamil and Similac you can visit www.enfamil.com for more choices or www.similac.com. I believe it's common among little ones especially for those that are bottle fed to have more gas and constipation, there are formulas that help for those symptoms. Whichever one you choose is up to you. Enfamil for a 12.9 oz can is around $15.00-$20.00 or for the biggest one is a whopping $25-$30 and again we purchase the formula from either walmart or kmart. The more costly would be Nestle which we have not tried. The 12.9 oz usually lasts 2 weeks for our little one.
You are probably saying, I cannot afford that much to feed my baby! Well, there are coupons which are like checks that these manufactures will give. All you need to do is simply sign up at their site, pretty neat too:) You will also be sent formula samples (2 12.9 oz) to see which one your little one likes best.
Similac-They usually give you 3 or 4 checks a month that allow you to take off $5.00 off your formula purchase.
Enfamil-They give you a total of $9.00 a month so one $5.00 check and a $4.00 one which can be used up to the expiration date.
Feeding Patterns
When our little girl was first born she would eat every two ounces every two hours around the clock. YES around the clock, sorry to say the first few weeks you will NOT get any sleep but cherish these times because your little one will grow up fast!
References:
http://www.csnbaby.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=EVF1143&refid=XT51-EVF1143
http://www.mysimon.com/9015-11024_8-24049051.html
http://www.diapers.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=6702&From=Brand
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2919699
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/wic/about_us.shtml#desc
Ok, let's rewind back to the essentials. Let me tell you, it is true when they say having a baby is expensive so you want to make sure you are prepared for it. If not, there are certain state programs that will help you out.
Diapers- You can either choose to use cloth diapers or disposable ones. I've chosen to use disposable and I've found that Pampers have worked the best for me. It costs around $21.00 for a pack of 92 diapers(lasts 2-3 weeks depending on baby)(Up to 10lbs), which depending on how much your little one poops or pees can be used rather quickly. I usually purchase mine from Walmart or Target. Than you need to purchase wipes, getting bulk is the way to go this usually costs $14.00-$20.00 for a pack of 312 (lasts a few months depending on baby), I usually get the Huggies wipes. I don't mind the price on the diapers because I've used other diapers such as Huggies and non brand ones that have leaked many times. I found that Pampers is much more softer and absorbent for my daughter.
There are people that choose to use cloth diapers which in the long run will save you much more money, I'm not sure about all the details of using cloth diapers but I know that they range $7.00-$10.00 for a six pack.
Nipples- Your little one will most likely be using the nipples for (0-3mo) which are the slow drip nipples, I prefer to use the Evenflo nipples, since our little girl was so tiny we started off with the Gerber nipples but than she quickly outgrew them. You can get these at Walmart for around $3.00 for a pack of 4.
Formula Dispenser- This is a neat gadget to carry your formula in premeasured, instead of having to carry the clunky formula bottle. The way it works is, you measure the amount that your baby uses for each feeding and pour it into one slot and keep doing it for all the slots. The one I have is circular and carries enough for 3 feedings, easy to use when traveling. You can also get this at Walmart for around $3.00. This isn't the exact one but similar.
Bottles- It doesn't matter what kind of bottles you get and there are a lot of varieties out there. You can get a 3 pack with nipples and cap attached for around $3.00-$4.00 (Walmart or Kmart). The 5 ounce ones are the best ones to start on. You want to get a few cases of bottles, we have around 14+ bottles total, but don't worry as your little one gets older he/she will be using fewer bottles. The pic below isn't the exact one we have I believe the bottles we use are manufactured by Small Wonders.
BABY FOOD
We can't forget baby food! Breastmilk is the way to go, saves a lot of money and is healthy for the baby, provided you are eating healthy. If you can't do breastmilk, don't feel bad. There are also benefits to bottle feeding such as convenience and variety. I just want to stress, bottle feeding is not something you should feel bad about because I know when I wasn't able to breastfeed I felt horrible. If you can do supplementing breastmilk and formula that would be good also because your baby would still be getting nutrients from you. If you are thinking about breastfeeding or know you will breastfeed a breastpump would be a good investment.
BOTTLEFEEDING
There are many types of formula out there, the well known ones are: Similac, Enfamil,Nestle. We've tried Enfamil and Similac you can visit www.enfamil.com for more choices or www.similac.com. I believe it's common among little ones especially for those that are bottle fed to have more gas and constipation, there are formulas that help for those symptoms. Whichever one you choose is up to you. Enfamil for a 12.9 oz can is around $15.00-$20.00 or for the biggest one is a whopping $25-$30 and again we purchase the formula from either walmart or kmart. The more costly would be Nestle which we have not tried. The 12.9 oz usually lasts 2 weeks for our little one.
You are probably saying, I cannot afford that much to feed my baby! Well, there are coupons which are like checks that these manufactures will give. All you need to do is simply sign up at their site, pretty neat too:) You will also be sent formula samples (2 12.9 oz) to see which one your little one likes best.
Similac-They usually give you 3 or 4 checks a month that allow you to take off $5.00 off your formula purchase.
Enfamil-They give you a total of $9.00 a month so one $5.00 check and a $4.00 one which can be used up to the expiration date.
Feeding Patterns
When our little girl was first born she would eat every two ounces every two hours around the clock. YES around the clock, sorry to say the first few weeks you will NOT get any sleep but cherish these times because your little one will grow up fast!
References:
http://www.csnbaby.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=EVF1143&refid=XT51-EVF1143
http://www.mysimon.com/9015-11024_8-24049051.html
http://www.diapers.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=6702&From=Brand
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2919699
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/wic/about_us.shtml#desc
Diapers- You can either choose to use cloth diapers or disposable ones. I've chosen to use disposable and I've found that Pampers have worked the best for me. It costs around $21.00 for a pack of 92 diapers(lasts 2-3 weeks depending on baby)(Up to 10lbs), which depending on how much your little one poops or pees can be used rather quickly. I usually purchase mine from Walmart or Target. Than you need to purchase wipes, getting bulk is the way to go this usually costs $14.00-$20.00 for a pack of 312 (lasts a few months depending on baby), I usually get the Huggies wipes. I don't mind the price on the diapers because I've used other diapers such as Huggies and non brand ones that have leaked many times. I found that Pampers is much more softer and absorbent for my daughter.
There are people that choose to use cloth diapers which in the long run will save you much more money, I'm not sure about all the details of using cloth diapers but I know that they range $7.00-$10.00 for a six pack.
Nipples- Your little one will most likely be using the nipples for (0-3mo) which are the slow drip nipples, I prefer to use the Evenflo nipples, since our little girl was so tiny we started off with the Gerber nipples but than she quickly outgrew them. You can get these at Walmart for around $3.00 for a pack of 4.
Formula Dispenser- This is a neat gadget to carry your formula in premeasured, instead of having to carry the clunky formula bottle. The way it works is, you measure the amount that your baby uses for each feeding and pour it into one slot and keep doing it for all the slots. The one I have is circular and carries enough for 3 feedings, easy to use when traveling. You can also get this at Walmart for around $3.00. This isn't the exact one but similar.
Bottles- It doesn't matter what kind of bottles you get and there are a lot of varieties out there. You can get a 3 pack with nipples and cap attached for around $3.00-$4.00 (Walmart or Kmart). The 5 ounce ones are the best ones to start on. You want to get a few cases of bottles, we have around 14+ bottles total, but don't worry as your little one gets older he/she will be using fewer bottles. The pic below isn't the exact one we have I believe the bottles we use are manufactured by Small Wonders.
BABY FOOD
We can't forget baby food! Breastmilk is the way to go, saves a lot of money and is healthy for the baby, provided you are eating healthy. If you can't do breastmilk, don't feel bad. There are also benefits to bottle feeding such as convenience and variety. I just want to stress, bottle feeding is not something you should feel bad about because I know when I wasn't able to breastfeed I felt horrible. If you can do supplementing breastmilk and formula that would be good also because your baby would still be getting nutrients from you. If you are thinking about breastfeeding or know you will breastfeed a breastpump would be a good investment.
BOTTLEFEEDING
There are many types of formula out there, the well known ones are: Similac, Enfamil,Nestle. We've tried Enfamil and Similac you can visit www.enfamil.com for more choices or www.similac.com. I believe it's common among little ones especially for those that are bottle fed to have more gas and constipation, there are formulas that help for those symptoms. Whichever one you choose is up to you. Enfamil for a 12.9 oz can is around $15.00-$20.00 or for the biggest one is a whopping $25-$30 and again we purchase the formula from either walmart or kmart. The more costly would be Nestle which we have not tried. The 12.9 oz usually lasts 2 weeks for our little one.
You are probably saying, I cannot afford that much to feed my baby! Well, there are coupons which are like checks that these manufactures will give. All you need to do is simply sign up at their site, pretty neat too:) You will also be sent formula samples (2 12.9 oz) to see which one your little one likes best.
Similac-They usually give you 3 or 4 checks a month that allow you to take off $5.00 off your formula purchase.
Enfamil-They give you a total of $9.00 a month so one $5.00 check and a $4.00 one which can be used up to the expiration date.
Feeding Patterns
When our little girl was first born she would eat every two ounces every two hours around the clock. YES around the clock, sorry to say the first few weeks you will NOT get any sleep but cherish these times because your little one will grow up fast!
References:
http://www.csnbaby.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=EVF1143&refid=XT51-EVF1143
http://www.mysimon.com/9015-11024_8-24049051.html
http://www.diapers.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=6702&From=Brand
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2919699
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/wic/about_us.shtml#desc
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