That's how much we have left in the baby fund. Last night we went shopping, and I think we done quite well. We bought:
- an electric steam steriliser
- six bottles
- 2 big packs of newborn nappies (81 nappies in each pack)
- a changing mat
- 3 outfits
- pack of bodysuits
- a bouncy chair
- a set with baby nail clippers etc
- a box full of baby toiletries
I had two coupons for £1 off each box of nappies. All in all, we spent £110.50.
We've still got more to get. I need to check the list that I have to see what else we need.
I'll need to take some more money out of savings soon. Hubby thought he had enough money to cover everything when he input it on his spreadsheet but it didn't count all the columns. The money will be replaced soon though.
Speaking of spreadsheets, hubby set up one for MIL. He showed me it today when we were over. The first thing I noticed when I looked at it is that she's only included her bills in her monthly expenses, nowhere on the list did I see her budgeting for food shopping or petrol. I told hubby he may want to mention it to her. (I also noticed she's not saving anything each month but I kept quiet about that one)
Hubby told me that, without BIL's money, MIL would be struggling. Apparently with just her wages she's overspent by £40. It must be more than that though since she hasn't budgeted for everything. Not my problem though.
I went for a growth scan today, and baby is doing well. Right now baby weighs 4lb 6oz, at the last scan he/she was 3lb. That was four weeks ago.
I'm off to read your blogs now 
£62.50
January 19th, 2012 at 04:35 pm
January 19th, 2012 at 05:42 pm 1326994927
-Blankets (if you can get a swaddler that you can zip the baby right into, that was great too)
-Baby sunblock
-Diaper rash cream (although fresh air's the best cure)
-Lotion for after baths
-Something to bathe baby (we just had a little foam mat that lay in the bath)
-Cotton swabs or pads for the first few baths
-Wipes
-Pacifiers (dummies?)
-Hats (ours wore 'em almost constantly for the first couple weeks; their body temperature regulation is poor to begin with)
-Burp cloths (we kept them lying around in all parts of the house because you never know when spit-up is coming)
-Nursing pillow (if you'll be breastfeeding); this made it much easier on my back because it straps to your waist and gives the baby some support
-Bassinet (or some small portable bed; we used a "Moses basket") so baby can nap anywhere (even in the bathroom while you shower!)
-Stroller/pram (which I think you already have maybe?)
Yep, that plus what you listed was pretty much my whole universe for the first couple months! Seriously, the bouncy chair and the nursing pillow were lifesavers I wouldn't have thought to get. And I didn't realize just how many burp cloths I'd go through in a week, so I was really glad people gave us piles of them.
Sorry for the long reply; I know too many people give too much advice around this time.
January 19th, 2012 at 07:55 pm 1327002943
Thanks
I have about 5 hats so far. I need to buy muslin squares (burp cloths?)
We need to buy in bath stuff and nappy cream. I bought a pillow from mothercare so I think I can use that when feeding the baby. I think there's lotion in the toiletry set.
I never thought about baby sunblock but I think that's cause I live in Scotland and we're not known for having sun, however he/she will be a spring baby.
January 26th, 2012 at 06:14 pm 1327601686