Mothering Magazine had an article in the Jan-Feb 1998 issue (No. 86)
titled "Nursery? Not!  A Myth-Busting, Real-Mother Layette List" by
Heather Henderson.

The things she says you probably won't need include: a nursery, a
crib, a baby bath ("your body is a nonslip safety device"), a
playpen, sleepers ("intended for babies who sleep alone"), pacifiers,
and baby food/mini food grinder.

The list she wishes she'd had to begin with includes: phone numbers
of local LC and/or LLLL, cordless phone, several months of diaper
service, and extra (adult bed) bedding.

(This article appeared shortly before the birth of my first child,
and saved me from a number of needless purchases!  I've always
remembered it.)

Margaret
mom of 2 with a third on the way
LLLL
Longmont, CO

>Safety, warmth, food and love.  Life is pretty simple from a baby's
>point of view.
>
>Judith

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