Friends & Family,
I know my lists seem like a pain in the ass, but I’m really trying to avoid the mass consumerism that is typically associated with babies. I am also trying to leave as light of a footprint on our lovely planet as possible, hence no plastic and a relatively small list of baby items. I prefer used items (in good condition) so feel free to shop on Craigslist! Just be sure it doesn’t come from a smoking household.
I know my lists seem like a pain in the ass, but I’m really trying to avoid the mass consumerism that is typically associated with babies. I am also trying to leave as light of a footprint on our lovely planet as possible, hence no plastic and a relatively small list of baby items. I prefer used items (in good condition) so feel free to shop on Craigslist! Just be sure it doesn’t come from a smoking household.
What I DON’T WANT…please!
Plastic! Toys, games, bottle warmers, etc.
DVDs or anything TV related
Parenting magazines/books, baby ‘how to’ books
Stuffed animals
Soaps, shampoos, lotions, diaper rash stuff, etc.
Play pen or child gates
These items have already been purchased!"My Breast Friend"
Dr. Seuss "Horton Hatches the Egg"
"Gus was a friendly Ghost"
Mama Sling
Baby Backpack
Mama Sling
Baby Backpack
4 weeks of house cleaning
Midwife,
Birthing Tub,
Birth Classes
Dr Seuss "Oh the places you'll go"
Midwife,
Birthing Tub,
Birth Classes
Dr Seuss "Oh the places you'll go"
What I need/want….
Car camping tent (see Rob Everett…he’s got a great hookup)
Solarveil Sling found at http://www.tentoes.com/
Washable Diaper bag (medium size)
Wood or cloth baby toys
Wood musical instruments (rattles, drums, etc.)
Anything you knit or sew yourself
Used clothing is preferred (Just wash it first so I don’t have to.)
Ice cube trays (so I can freeze homemade food for baby)
Bibs
Organic/Unbleached, soft cotton washcloths
Gift certificates at Elephant Pharmacy (Berkeley) so I can buy natural remedies for baby and me when we get sick
“Boppy” breastfeeding pillow
Cotton receiving blankets
Hyland Teething Tablets
Infant silicon toothbrush
“Safety First” potty chair (2 please – one for work and one for home)
Pink Taco Customer Service Ideas
Prepared meals for the weeks after baby is born (things I can put in the oven to heat up are great)
Laundry for the weeks after baby is born
6 used clean bath towels (for birth)
Organic cotton pre-fold cloth diapers (4 dozen)
Glass baby bottles
Solarveil Sling found at http://www.tentoes.com/
Washable Diaper bag (medium size)
Wood or cloth baby toys
Wood musical instruments (rattles, drums, etc.)
Anything you knit or sew yourself
Used clothing is preferred (Just wash it first so I don’t have to.)
Ice cube trays (so I can freeze homemade food for baby)
Bibs
Organic/Unbleached, soft cotton washcloths
Gift certificates at Elephant Pharmacy (Berkeley) so I can buy natural remedies for baby and me when we get sick
“Boppy” breastfeeding pillow
Cotton receiving blankets
Hyland Teething Tablets
Infant silicon toothbrush
“Safety First” potty chair (2 please – one for work and one for home)
Pink Taco Customer Service Ideas
Prepared meals for the weeks after baby is born (things I can put in the oven to heat up are great)
Laundry for the weeks after baby is born
6 used clean bath towels (for birth)
Organic cotton pre-fold cloth diapers (4 dozen)
Glass baby bottles
Witchay Woman Items
Whenever possible I would like to use medicinal herbs for ailments for me and baby (teething, colds/flu, stress, etc.) Here’s a list of items I would love to add to my herbal medicine chest. Good places to shop for herbs are Rainbow Grocery & Scarlet Sage in San Francisco or Lhasa Karnak & Elephant Pharmacy in Berkeley.
Dried Herb List
Lavender flowers
Catnip leaves
Comfrey
Yarrow
Nettle (1-2 pounds)
Raspberry Leaf (1-2 pounds)
Slippery Elm Bark
Dandelion
Blessed Thistle
Tincture List
Echinacea
Catnip
Calendula
Chamomile
Lemon Balm
Lavender
Bach Rescue Remedy
Books I want: (Amazon has great deals on used books - No Disney please)
Anything by Shel Silverstein
Anything by Dr. Seuss
“The Little Prince” by Antoine St. Exupery in English and French
If You are Afraid of the Dark, Remember the Night Rainbow
Children’s books on CD (Peter & the Wolf, 3 Billy Goats Gruff, etc.)
“The Baby Book” by William & Martha Sears
Books that were special to you during your childhood
Yes, quite a list I know...but hey, a woman only has her first born once...
Love, Mango Mama
