[qman]

Just wondering what people have done to make caring for babies a little easier. Specifically

1. A cot with the ability to roll under to make lifting easier,
2. Bathing,
3. change table.

and anything else you recommend.

[Lucydog]

I use a crib as long as possible, depends how quickly they become mobile, then look for a cot that has a side that will go all the way down.

We never bathe them in a baby bath. I always hold them while Im in the bath, we have a bath lift, and my huasband helps. You can also use a sink if you have one large enough.

Chnage them where ever is easiest for you. Forget about changing tables I usually use the sofa.

You dont need most of the baby gear you are being told you do so save your money!

[KarenFerguson]

Hubby & I have been on the prowl for baby stuff that will work for us - and with twins on the way, it's twice as fun! Anyway, I've been analyzing cribs and the best bet I've found are drop sides. Unfortunately, they're kind of hard to find because of new safety issues. But you can still find them if you look around. We also thought of just sawing off the legs of a crib, but for me I like having the mattress relatively high so I don't have to bend over too much.

As for bathing, we might try the sink but will probably stick with a baby bath.

We analyzed changing tables, and are probably going to put a table (with changing pad) in their nursery that's easy for us to roll under.

One other thing that I think will be crucial for us, are slings or baby Bjorns so we can carry them and still have our hands free.

[wheeliebear75]

I can't tell you how invaluable those are for getting kids from one room to the next. I liked the sling style for the 1st couple of months as I didn't go to far anyway & it made it convenient to nurse, the down side to it was the baby was able to wriggle so not a good idea once they start wanting to look around. There are some that you can have the baby face forwards or backwards & I think it was from one of those expensive baby magazines......which are now probably on line seeing as that was the 90's. I never had to bathe them completely on my own.......so I'm afraid I can't help you much there. I changed them on my lap, couch, bed or floor......I 2nd what Lucy said about saving your money & you can use the space for a nice rocking chair or recliner. ;)

[momsonwheels.net]

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[guyd]

cot - BRIO - side lifts up or drops down, matrass height is adjustable. No longer made, so ebay or similar is your best hope

[Miss sunshine]

Can anyone reccommend where I can get a Best slings/carriers to carry your baby in? Would be ideal while I'm pushing myself around.

[guyd]

Miss sunshine, on 10 October 2010 - 06:52 PM, said:

Can anyone reccommend where I can get a Best slings/carriers to carry your baby in? Would be ideal while I'm pushing myself around.

my mrs uses a baby k'tan - which is horribly overpriced for a few tubes of (admittedly nice soft good quality) cotton.

http://www.babyktan.com/why.html

50 quid UK

its lightweight, and adaptable to various baby posistions, and most importantly its thin and doesnt get in the way of her arms when pushing.

she also uses a 'mybreastfriend' http://www.mybrestfriend.com/ which is just a bit of foam cut into a '@' shape or 'g' shape - with the 'tail' going round the back and the platform creating a support in front. However, it failed in about 30 seconds, and she uses the broken off 'tail' as a support on top of her knees, to lift the platform up to the right height. the platform is secured with a long strap right round the platform and her waist.

As an AB husband / engineer I am effing apalled at the lack of kit available. Grr. Maybe I should make some.