Here is a list of some of my favorite baby items! I have personally used all of these and
absolutely love them. Many of them I
find essential to have if you have more than one baby, particularly a toddler
and a new baby!
Binxy Baby Cart Hammock This product is really revolutionary for when you have 2 kids and need to use the actual "seat" part of the cart for your older child, but need somewhere to put the baby that won't compromise your ability to fit all your items in the cart!
City Select Stroller with Optional add second seat! I love this stroller because it accommodates the infant car seat and larger seat in either spot, and both the car seat and the larger seat can face either way. Many configurations, folds nicely, easy to use and easy to push!
2nd Carseat base for whatever carseat you
buy. I won’t make a car seat
recommendation simply because they’re all “safe” and meet the same testing
requirements. It depends on your vehicle
size, configuration of other kids in the car, your stroller, and even the size
of your baby.
Sophie the Giraffe Teething Toy- Initially I didn't buy the hype but thought I'd give it a whirl anyways. There is something about this toy that babies LOVE!
4moms Mamaroo This feels like a combination of a swing and bouncy chair! It's compact and easy to move from room to room if needed!
I really like the boppy pillow for those newborn bottle and breastfeeding days, but I really love that it doubles as a support for that dreaded tummy time, and my toddler now loves to use it while watching a movie.
I realize there are a number of high chairs out
there and this one might not fit everyone's
budget or space (heck, it didn't fit my budget
either but I couldn't pass up the functionality
and features!) I love that this chair lowers and
raises with the push of a foot button- I don't
even need a hand to raise it and can lower it
onehanded. It fits all of the tables in our
house, so our toddler now uses it as his chair
at the table. The base glides smoothly and because of the design, it doesn't tip. (Which
is a really important feature for our youngest
if you've ever met Kaleo the Wolverine!)
there and this one might not fit everyone's
budget or space (heck, it didn't fit my budget
either but I couldn't pass up the functionality
and features!) I love that this chair lowers and
raises with the push of a foot button- I don't
even need a hand to raise it and can lower it
onehanded. It fits all of the tables in our
house, so our toddler now uses it as his chair
at the table. The base glides smoothly and because of the design, it doesn't tip. (Which
is a really important feature for our youngest
if you've ever met Kaleo the Wolverine!)
Snuza This gives me peace of mind. I still follow all the ABC of safe sleep AAP sleep safe recommendations of baby sleeps Alone in bed, Back to bed (even if they can roll) and Clutter free (no blankets, no anything until a MINIMUM of 12 months), but this snuza allowed us to sleep a little better. And yes, it gave us 2 false alarms, but it also gave us 1 real alarm.
Sleep sacks of varying sizes
-As
my children have grown, we love the Halo brand
Halo Summer Weight (Muslin Sleepsack)
**I do not swaddle anymore because of the new AAP recommendations, so I do not recommend a swaddle brand. The AAP no
longer recommends swaddling past 8 weeks and I personally don’t see a point in
transitioning out around 6 weeks, that’s just so much work**
Nesting Days wrap- I wanted to love the moby so bad. But that dang thing brought me to tears and
the last thing I needed was more frustration and time consuming tasks. Nesting Days is not currently available on Amazon, but you can order them here.
Kinderpack Carrier (infant shown here)
I HIGHLY recommend you try a carrier out from a friend, a local mom's group (both of mine are on lend to moms from my local fb group!) where you can try it on first and see how it fits and feels on you. NOT all baby carriers fit ALL bodies the same!
Kinderpacks are not currently available on Amazon but you can order them here.
I also highly recommend the:
Rectal Thermometer I swear I've tried about 200 thermometers,
and this is the first reliable, QUICK thermometer I've found! It's accurate, it has a safety featureso you cannot insert it too far and it always takes about 30-45 seconds to give me a temperature reading- very important when you're dealing with a sick, fussy little one!
Cuticle clippers for your baby’s nails- Honestly, it’s
genius. I stumbled on it one day when I
couldn’t find the clippers and Makoa’s nails desperately needed to be
clipped. Much easier to angle, prevent
cutting and more accurate!
XL Disposable changing pads for the diaper bag. I know this is a bit of a "graphic" image, but this is the reality of life with a baby! I keep several of these in the diaper bag for public
changing tables and several in both
cars for things like this!
Diaper bag organizer insert
Playpen with attached changer We kept a playpen in our
living room, which was especially convenient for those
early days when the baby would cat nap anywhere and
now it's just mainly as a changing station.
Kaleo was about 2 months old in this photo and he is only on his stomach, with a blanket at his feet because he was being supervised by 2 sets of grandparents and lots of family on thanksgiving, as we DO follow the AAP safe sleep guidelines!
living room, which was especially convenient for those
early days when the baby would cat nap anywhere and
now it's just mainly as a changing station.
Kaleo was about 2 months old in this photo and he is only on his stomach, with a blanket at his feet because he was being supervised by 2 sets of grandparents and lots of family on thanksgiving, as we DO follow the AAP safe sleep guidelines!
Pop N Play Playard- So incredibly convenient. I can set this up by myself in under 5 minutes and it collapses nicely and fits into an over the shoulder carrying bag.
Exersaucer- I have a jumperoo AND an exersaucer
and if I had to recommend only one, it would be
the exersaucer. They both have very similar functions
and keep your baby busy, but the Exersaucer is much
more compact and portable. Heck, I even fold mine
flat and carry it one handed down to the park while
the older kids and toddler run around!
Furniture Safety Straps for book shelves, dressers, night stands...
Furniture Safety straps for TV’s- Make sure you secure the TV to the stand, and then secure the stand to the wall!
Full Coverage Bibs
Now, this is kind of a funny photo of Kaleo because we went to the Fire Station to have dinner with dad and I forgot his highchair, so I had to make a makeshift one out of his Kinderpack carrier. As such, I couldn't get the bib to actually fit around his neck- but I assure you it does when in a NORMAL highchair. I just couldn't resist sharing this real life photo
If you’re breastfeeding:
Kiinde breastmilk storage bags (they do NOT leak, are easy
to pour, stand up once frozen and can double as a food pouch
for older babies!)
for older babies!)
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