During one of our lunch chats, Diane mentioned that she was already starting to buy a pack of diapers every time she went grocery shopping so it wouldn’t be such a big expense once the baby comes. So we took advantage of the new annual membership that BJ’s Wholesale Club sent my way, to help her stock up on a few things. BJ’s is so convenient, and they have some of the very best deals on top brands.
Diapers and strollers and outfits, oh my!
We stocked up on diapers and wipes. Before we know it, we’ll be wrapping baby’s itty bitty bum in these Pampers Swaddlers. We opted for just one box of newborn size, because Brandon was a big baby (10 pounds!) so they’re likely to have a somewhat big baby, too. But we bought a gigantic box of Pampers Sensitive wipes.
Brandon didn’t want to miss the fun, so he came, too! He said this Pack-n-Play we saw was a good deal, so we might come back to get it later.
Look at how he drives that stroller. This guy is going to be a great daddy.
Some of the other grandparents started buying baby things as soon as Brandon and Diane shared their news, but the practical gal in me wanted to wait until I knew what they’d need. Diane recently had an ultrasound to determine the gender of the baby and it looks like a BOY!
I couldn’t resist buying a couple of baby outfits. Seriously, y’all: the cuteness. Earlier in the week, Diane saw some cute baby outfits but refrained from buying them because they were priced too high; I bought one of the same outfits at BJ’s for a great price!
1st purchase for my 1st grandbaby!
My first purchase for my first grandbaby was practical, but a whole lot of fun! Yep, that’s a whale on the striped shirt; I’ve warned Diane I’ll be brainwashing the kid into loving the ocean from infancy. 😉
There’s an extra reason we like this particular brand of baby clothes. Look closely and you might get a clue what his name will be. {ahem: look at the tag}
BJ’s has a variety of brands we use and trust (like Pantene, Bounty, Charmin, and more) but the prices make it worthwhile to try new things sometimes, too. I stocked up on shampoo for all the kids, a few healthy snacks, toilet paper, and even bought a whole pineapple just because it’s fun and I know the kids will get a kick out of it.
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166 responses to “Getting ready for the Baby!”
We are awaiting baby number 6, but our first purchase is always to start stocking up on diapers!
The (practical) first purchase would be the diapers! Christian and I received the advice to buy a pack a diapers every paycheck we got to have a stockpile by the time baby Caleb was here! Just a little tip….those Pampers Swaddlers size newborn fit for about 2 days before you need the size up! Size 1 is what they give you in the hospital and because they are larger they don’t leak! As Brandon and Diane stockpile and once baby boy is here and growing it is good to keep in mind that If you take an unopened box or bag of Pampers back to the store they are happy to trade out sizes for you! So nice!
I bought a beautiful carved wooden high chair at an antique place when pregnant with my first. Had no idea how hard it would be to scrub food out of those little crevices!!
I think I’d start with cloth diapers and the cool new diaper wraps they have. Cloth diapers have come a LONG way since I had my girls! The new wraps are adorable, washable, and adjustable. That suits the practical mommy in me. Cloth diapers are more expensive initially, but long term they can save a bundle. Disposables are good for church or baby sitters or day care when required, but I’m a big fan of cloth.
My first purchase was a changing table for his bedroom.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/582920314767691776
The day after my positive pregnancy test for Hannah my mom came over and we went shopping : ) We had waited so long for her and now we weren’t wasting any time buying cute things! Our first stop was the kid’s consignment shop in town – where we mostly bought girl clothes, not being able to resist the adorableness (having NO idea whether it would actually BE a girl) ……. we saved the receipts just in case.
The first thing I bought for my new little guy was an outfit with puppy dogs on it. His big sister said the ultrasound picture looked like a puppy dog, and the nickname stuck!
We’re currently expecting our 5th, but with our first, my first purchase was BumGenius cloth diapers. I couldn’t WAIT to get my hands on those! After that I think it was a car seat.
A fabulous stroller!
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/583309751670345728
we are years away from first grandbabies, but diapers are going to be on the “first buy” list!
For my own baby my first purchase was a crib I didn’t know that he would end up sleeping with us for almost his whole first year:)
I would buy a stroller or sling carrier
my tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/584329174145335298
The first thing I would buy is a travel system. I’m expecting #4 in September but I had given away all of my baby gear after #3.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/584338607814664192
Greetings Jamie,
The first thing we bought when we found out we were pregnant, was a baby Bible, and a Treasure Book to help us record the entire pregnancy and birth. The coolest thing I’ve ever seen because there was space for pictures, thoughts, demographics, family tree, small envelopes to collect baby’s umbilical cord (little stump), baby’s lock of hair from first haircut, and so much more.
Today, she is 15 years old, and at least twice a year we bring it out together with our home videos and relive that precious time … and we fall in love, all over again!
Blessings!
I believe it was either an outfit with foxes on it (Fantastic Mr. Fox, ya know) or a stuffed badger from Ikea…wonderfully soft.
I haven’t bought anything myself yet (and I’m more than fourteen weeks along already!), but other people have. We have a onesie, socks, and a book already. 🙂 I’m not sure what I’ll buy first… maybe diapers, but probably a cute outfit once we know the gender! 🙂
The first thing you bought for my baby was a baby carrier.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/584455460280868864
I would say a car seat and diapers
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/584486577482702851
The first thing I bought my son was a blankie.
The first thing I bought my grandson was a quilt that my daughter saw and fell in love with.
The first thing I bought for my first son was a bedding set. I had been looking at them for months but wanted to wait until I found out the gender. I was so excited to pick a set out when I finally found out I was having a boy.
Tweeted https://twitter.com/MomOF2Boysz/status/584935964092538880
A children’s Bible.
We just had our third son. The first thing was his very own Bible…… Second thing was to have someone make him a blanket. Each one of my boys has a handmade blanket and I wanted to make sure this little guy had the same.
We bought diapers and clothing.
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/585154430175203328
https://twitter.com/leighanne000/status/585209630026047488
The first thing I would buy is some cute clothes;) Makes me ready ready ready!!!
The first thing I bought when I found out I was going to be a mom, was the book, “What To Expect When You’re Expecting”. 🙂
My tweet — https://twitter.com/bbdream34/status/585287882522365952 🙂
Baby clothes, diapers, children’s Bible…I know I’d be bad!:)
Baby clothes….’cause they’re just so fun to buy!!!
Tweet – https://twitter.com/GirlstoGrow/status/585769867015544834
Gosh, I can’t remember! I think it was either a little onesie or a crib. I wanted to wait until we knew the sex.
I would stock up on a large box of diapers for sure! Thanks for the chance to win!
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/585950132878843904
The first thing is definitely the crib.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/587025324057165824
I would buy a Pack-n-Play. They always come in so handy.
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/587071218773180416
The first thing I would buy would be a cradle or bassinet!
I tweeted https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/587366641224192000
This would be for my wife since she is having her 4th baby and well i always stock up on diapers..
First thing would be a crib
A cute green outfit i still have
https://twitter.com/Attea2d/status/588312395606585344
First thing was a beautiful cradle. Thanks so much.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/588333758731919360
I’d buy a Baby Bjorn carrier. I loved having one when I had an infant!
the first thing to buy for baby is a quality car seat.
The first thing I bought for my niece was diapers.
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The very first thing I’d buy is a cute outfit to bring the baby home in! And a blanket… and diapers… Really, I’d just want to go on a shopping spree for all the essentials! Cute clothes first though, because they’re just so much fun to pick out 🙂
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/588386313784569856
The first thing I bought were Onesies.
The first thing I would buy is diapers-lots of diapers!
The first thing would be some cute outfits.
I think I would go with a crib.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/flowergirl523/status/588449894106402816
Since my greatgrandson’s name is Joey, I bought him a small kangaroo.
I would purchase a bumbo seat. I loved it when mine were little.
The first thing I bought was clothes and diapers.
bouncy chair – a savior!
tvollowitz at aol dot com
all the grandkids got there own mini blankie and recordable book and sound and light Soothing Sleep Machine
https://twitter.com/TheresaJenkins/status/588573535167057920
My first purchase was the bassinet,
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/588647549315198976
A fabulous new car sear
The first thing I would buy would be clothes.
Diapers-you can never have enough of them and if they do outgrow that size you can always donate them
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/589065368456560642
The first thing I bought was an adorable outfit. Baby clothes are so cute!
The first thing I bought form my grand daughter was the cutest girly sleeper.
thank you
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/589205414685892608
I bought a gender neutral blanket after my first ultrasound.
The first thing we bought was the crib!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/589229479689592832
One of the first things I bought after she was born was a life insurance policy. I’m an agent, what can I say? 🙂
I would definitely have to buy some adorable clothes first!
The first thing I bought was a car seat.
The first thing I bought for my baby was a little green onesy. Thanks for the giveaway!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/PuffyBiggler/status/590243954374750208
The first thing I bought was an outfit.
Cute clothing. I can’t resist despite them growing so fast.
The first thing I would buy is furniture for the baby’s room — a crib, changing table, etc.
The first thing we bought was onesies
tweet https://twitter.com/iamdadtastic/status/591250138145783810
When i was paper-pregnant for my middle daughter, the first thing i bought for her was the most adorable outfit i had ever seen! It was a cute little pant and top outfit complete with ladybugs, which are good luck for adoptive parents. ???? We took it with us in our adoption trip, and she looked perfect in it.
the first thing i bought for my 1st child was a Very Hungry Caterpillar sleeper pryfamily5@gmail.com
i tweeted https://twitter.com/thepryfamily2/status/592031023258558464 pryfamily5@gmail.com
The first thing I would buy would be a car seat.
kport207 at gmail dot com
A car seat
Clothes… I’m sure of it. They’re too darn cute to resist!
Twittered too! https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/592121965164400640
teeny tiny cute shoes
i would buy a cute outfit
i posted a tweet: https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/592313548941832192
cute outfits!
I bought a beautiful crib blanket for my grandson as the first gift from me.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/Janetfaye/status/592516791722729472
A book was the actual first thing I bought.
i will buy diapers
The first thing I would buy : clothes and diapers !
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/593037628284510210
Cute new clothes and toys for baby!
We just recently had our first granddaughter. It was a big deal after 3 sons and two grandsons. My husband and I had a blast on our first shopping trip. let’s just say out room looked like an explosion of pink and purple. We bought lots of little frilly girly outfits.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/593108236686860288
I would buy a crib for my grandbaby
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/593117782826479618
I bought a huge package of diapers and a pack n play.
Diapers!
I have two sons, so when we found out that we are expecting a little girl in July the first thing I ran out to buy was some cute little girl dresses and shoes. So much fun!
The first thing we bought before my son was born was a good carseat. You can make do with everything else, but you can’t get your baby home without a carseat 😉
Tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/593234847457349632
I would buy a crib first
tweet
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/593369574030057472
Diapers and clothes .
Diapers were the first purchase. My children were born before disposables became popular so we had lots of the cloth diapers. In fact, I was thrilled when the first cloth diapers had extra layers in the center!!
Now I would still get cloth because they save so much money in the long run.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/593462368190996480
furniture, crib changing table rocking chair
The first thing I bought was a car seat.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/593480714143866882
Onesies!
I think the first thing I bought which was just last year, was a bottle set for my daughter’s baby shower.
I bought a christening outfit for my grand baby! ky_grandma40@yahoo.com
A crib.
I would buy a baby monitor and swing. I think they are must haves.
I always have to buy onesies and shoes!
I sent out a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/593552513829240832
The first thing I bought for my baby was a cute outfit.
The first thing I bought is a car seat.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/593593919570628608
The first thing I bought for my baby was a car seat
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/593602126686879744
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
The first thing we bought was her crib so that we could start decorating the nursery!
I’m thinking it was onesies. I think started buying them before we even got pregnant. Thank you!!
The first thing i bought was an outfit to come home in from the hospital
The first thing I bought was a little outfit! It made it so real bringing the outfit home!
https://twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/593783369667899392
I don’t have any grandchildren so I’ll have to imagine, and I’m afraid I’ll be one of those crazy, practical gift givers that bring down the baby shower – I could see myself buying stock or starting a savings account or something similar for any grandchild of mine. Boring to unwrap but the benefits will last much longer than a baby monitor or a carseat.
I would love to use the gift card to purchase a car set.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/593800015824302080
Onesies! 🙂
Tweet!
https://twitter.com/KaizenFashion/status/593814028012552192
i would a car seat
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/593838924545548288
This may be morbid or boring, but, if I ever found myself pregnant and having a baby, the first thing I would buy would be health insurance for that baby. 😀
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/593846502855987200
First thing is a car seat for when we come from hospital!
https://twitter.com/SeymaShabbir/status/593852998884917248
I would buy Pampers.
A car seat
I’d buy diapers. Never have enough.
Thanks for the contest.
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/593885415255343104
The first thing I bought for baby, withholding name, was a onesy.
I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/593889275642564608
I bought yarn to crochet blankets, hats, booties etc for my grandson.
Tweeted https://twitter.com/dddiva/status/593903957153488896
A crib was the first thing that I bought for my new baby.
First thing we bought? Had to be cute little booties!
Tweeted – https://twitter.com/ilovetoclap/status/593927357171429376