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Dr. Robert Rinaldi
Fountainville
215-345-1122

He has been great. you'll never feel like you are bothering him... EVER... he does not prescribe antibotics on a wim at all. He's a single practicioner. We have been to group practices and have waited and waited. Here, i think the most we have ever waited (once only) was about 20 minutes.

We also go to another woman for Sarah since dr rinaldi didn't do great with her anxiety. 

Dr cyrvil navaro

Doylestown

215-348-2258

Dr Navarro is great. She's an older doctor who uses no nurses, doesn't wear a white coat- key for us and down to earth. Sarah walked in with ease and loved her. She isn't great with babies I jVe found but great with my older kids. 

Kressly Peds

1432 Easton rd

Warrington, pa

215-343-5520

There are 2 doctors in this office. They are really wonderful. Office is bright, clean and office staff is wonderful. I would change all my kids there except they are a little far from me for a quick sick run. 

baby shoes

Should babies wear shoes? They should? they can't walk!

Well, i have found (with other people's children) that if babies aren't wearing shoes before they can walk, they are more likely not to want to wear shoes at all. Besides, they are so cute! Sock and shoes do NOT stay on their feet too well. We have found robeez to work really well for us. You can use them with or without socks and they have sandels too! While they are kinda pricey, knock offs can be found at Target.

hospital bag

ok, so i WAY over packed for Sarah and did JUST right for Kate. Take the stuff you need. EXTRA granny panties! the hospital's panties are gross! to say the least! LOTS o pads, and one or two comfy clothes for you (you'll be in a gown for probably the first day- at least).

They give you everything you need for the baby... especally the diapers! take all the diapers home you can.. don't forget to look in the drawer of the bassinet.. goodies! Take with you an outfit for the picture, your own wipes (you have wet theirs- ew) and maybe a take home outfit. I'm pretty sure we took comfy stuff for both girls. Also a cute blanket or 2 for pictures. Don't take a sleeper bag, you can't buckle them into the carseat well (we did that with sarah) and of course don't forget the carseat. Bring your boppy and pump... the lactation consultant will help you with the pump-  hospital grade one.
Take your computer- free WiFi

bassinet

ok, with Sarah we used the bassinet feature on our pack n play. it worked out fine- though very large it was ok. You may need it on a second floor of your house though. If you decide to get a bassinet, get one that has a fold down side. This has easier access to the baby from your bed. No need for it to rock or anything. We had one that rocked and it didn't REALLY rock...

registry

I would put on all carseats you may need for this kid.. they are expensive! Swing, boppy, bumbo, bumbo tray, diaper bag for you and him (see later post), bottles, even if you aren't going to use them-you might, bibs, bouncer, saucer, travel system and/or deluxe umbrella stroller, pack n play, crib mattress, rattles, sippy cups, thermotor-digital, bath tub, DIAPERS, nursing stuff, paci (if you are going to use them), carseat cover (to protect your seat), rear view mirror, booster seat, rocker, crib, changing table, changing pad(with curve), changing pad covers, monitor, we loved the aquarium fish crib attachment...hmmm....

diaper bags

it's worth the extra money.. really.. i've had SEVERAL, let's leave it at that.. several diaper bags and the one i have kept is my SkipHop bag. this one is pretty close to the one i have www.skiphop.com/product/20000.html and i just loved it. It has an attachment for the stroller which we used ALOT. you can go to amazon.com and go to wish list and baby registry and select the option for the univeral button, which allows you to add items from any website onto one registry.. NICE!
We also liked our eddie bauer backpack.. that came in real handy!