The Only 10 Things You NEED For Your Baby
You don’t know what you need before you need it. With so many baby products, gadgets, and geegaws of every brand available now, it can be hard to know what you really need. I’m breaking it down for you now. This is the last place you need to check before you head off to the hospital to deliver your bundle of joy!
All product recommendations are based on my own personal experience with my twins. These are my top 10.
- My Brest Friend Breast Feeding Pillow
Pros:
- Super comfy
- Cover is changeable/washable
- Pocket for your water
- Having twins? We got that!
- Watch the demo here!
Price: $34.95
2. NoseFrida
Pros:
- My twins are almost 6 and I still use it on them
- It REALLY clears their nose out more than those blue bulb thingys
- Perfect for infants and kids- lets face it, kids can’t always blow their nose that hard
- Watch the demo here!
Price: $17.99
3. Dr. Brown’s Formula Mixing Pitcher
Pros:
- Omg, so amazing!
- If you have to supplement or formula feed, you can’t live without this
- Make an entire batch of formula in 30 seconds
- Watch the demo here!
Price: $12.17
4. The Honest Company Diapers
Pros:
- For the price, environmental concerns and design- these are the best!
- Fit is great
- Absorbency excellent
- The CUTEST designs
Price: $10.49 for 40 newborn diapers
5. HALO Sleep Sack
Pros:
- Comes in cotton or fleece
- Comes with swaddler for newborns
- Comes in sizes newborn to toddler/small kids
- I kept my kids in them as long as I could (~2–3 yrs old)
- Helped prevent my kids from climbing out of cribs
- Was part of the sleeping routine
Price: $20.59
6. Huggies One and Done Wipes
Pros:
- Let’s get basic here: don’t waste your time on any other wipe
- These are thick wipes
- They won’t leave behind any soapy residue on the skin
- One and done- it’s true
- I still carry them with me for everything
- They are good around the house for just about everything- wiping counters, cleaning up marker off floor or rug, cleaning stains out of shirts…shall I continue?
Price: $14.97 (or $14.22 if you subscribe and save)
7. Johnny Jump Up
Pros:
- Literally kept my babies busy and entertained for HOURS
- Allowed me to cook dinner while they happily bounced
- Only stopped using it because they got too big
- Hangs on any door jam
- For children 5.5 to 25 lbs
Price: $37.00
8. Amazon Prime Membership
Pros:
- I literally cannot live without this and I’m not just saying that
- I put all of my baby items on subscribe and save, and they just show up at my door
- Free music and videos (for kids or grown ups!)
- Get free 2-day shipping
- $99 per year, but try it for 30 days for free!
9. Muslin Swaddle Blankets
Pros:
- So comfy and cozy
- Perfect for swaddling your newborn into a little bundle
- Good for covering your baby in the stroller or car seat
- My kids still use theirs for rest time in kindergarten
Price: $20.99 for package of 3
10. Angel Dear Lovie
Pros:
- Transitional objects help calm your child (start out with this when they are newborn- first lay it beside them; once a few months old you can lay it on their chest)
- Each of my boys has 3 or 4 of these and they still sleep with them every night (6 yrs old)
- Super soft and comfy
- Washed ours many times with no problems in durability
- Many different animals to choose from!
Price: $10.40
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