OFF TOPIC: Birth Announcement
My son, Cheval, was born to us just after noon, Friday, February 18th, 2005. He was six pounds, nine ounces, twentyone inches long. He was four weeks early, but perfect and healthy, a bit thin, and looked like nothing more than a grumpy old man. Needless to say, I am proud as can be. Both mother and child are continuing to do well days later.
Of course this kind of thing places a family under quite considerable financial stress, so it is not entirely off topic. I'd love it if my readers could help by commenting with their best ideas for cheap baby stuff. Toys R Us could break the Trump fortune if a parent lets them.
Donations would also help... (ugh, I hate asking)
posted by Mobile Homemaker @ 12:15 PM
5 Comments:
Congratulations! :)
Go to www.freecycle.org to find your local freecycle list, and join it. :) I give away tons of baby stuff that way ... and it's okay to ask for specific things sometimes, too.
First, congradulations. Is this your first? There's nothing in the world like being a dad. Make sure you do your share of diaper changing. That's one task you'll want to be good at. Besides, there's something special about that time. You have the chance to see baby eye to eye.
Okay, here's one way to save money: make your own baby wipes. They are less harsh on baby's skin and so save not only on the cost per wipe, but on the cost of rash ointment. Here's the recipe...
1 Roll Bounty Paper Towels, Jumbo
1 Cup Water
1 TBSP Baby Oil
2 TBSP Baby Shampoo
While you are at the big-box store, pick up the Rubbermaid cylindrical container that fits 1/2 roll of the paper towels. You'll find it.
Start by cutting the roll of paper towels in half such that it makes 2 short rolls.
Put all liquid ingredients in to the container, cover, and shake until mixed. This won't take but 10 seconds.
Put 1/2 roll of paper towels into the container, cardboard tube and all. Cover and turn the container upside-down for 10 minutes.
When this is finished, the cardboard tube in the center will be softened enough to remove it without destroying the integrity of the roll. Pull wipes from center.
After a couple of days you may notice that the wipes are a bit too wet. Don't fret over this, just turn the container over for a couple of mintues to let things equalize again. You'll need the extra moisture towards the end of the roll, so don't drain it. Also, don't skimp on the brand of paper towel. This brand holds up well when wet and fits the container properly.
We find it convenient to write these directions on a 3x5 card, laminate it, and tape it to the side of the container.
These work well in a zip-lock baggie for on the road too.
This was a gift to us with our first (everything needed included in the gift). We have given it many times. I can't give this to you directly, but perhaps you'll find someone to share this with in the future.
Dean in Des Moines
Congrats, dear sir. For my small cousins, I've always found decent baby toys and other shit at thrift stories. You can buy the coolest baby stuff for $2. It's unreal.
Well, congratulations!
Guess what, your son has the same birthday as mine, Feb 18th!
I can say he'll be somebody you can trust that will love you throughout your life.
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