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Most useful stuff for a new mom
By an Amazon.com customer
My Brest Friend Light Green Deluxe PillowMy Brest Friend Light Green Deluxe Pillow
Buy new: $40.49
Much better than the Boppy pillow
Coast Innovations Itzbeen Baby Care TimerCoast Innovations Itzbeen Baby Care Timer
Buy new: $24.99
Great for keeping track of feedings, comes in very handy when you are sleep deprived and can't remember which breast you last fed from.
BébéSounds Angelcare® Deluxe Movement Sensor with Sound MonitorBébéSounds Angelcare® Deluxe Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor
Buy new: $130.23
Works nicely, this model is a bit more expensive, but has rechargeable parent units. The older less expensive model uses batteries in the parent units. Another nice thing is that this one doesn't seem to get interference from my video monitor.
Skip Hop Splash - WhiteSkip Hop Splash - White
Buy new: $28.00
Great drying rack, and looks more attractive sitting out on the counter than all of the other ones.
Baby Delight Inc. Supreme Snuggle Nest With Incline BeigeBaby Delight Inc. Supreme Snuggle Nest With Incline Beige
Buy new: $59.99
We have used this so much. We had the baby sleeping in it on the bed with us at first, now he sleeps in it in the co-sleeper. It has a little night light built in so its easy to check on him.
Fisher-Price Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Waterfall SootherFisher-Price Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Waterfall Soother
Buy new: $36.68
It is so cute and plays very nice music and sounds. Baby loves it!
Fisher-Price Rainforest BouncerFisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer
Buy new: $39.00
Great bouncer. Baby loves it.
Original Co-Sleeper - Solid ToffeeOriginal Co-Sleeper - Solid Toffee
Buy new: $189.99
Very nice to have in the bedroom, and you can take it apart to store it or travel with it, unlike a traditional bassinet. It is a bit large though (same size as a pack-n-play), so if your bedroom is small, they make a mini co-sleeper.
The First Years Breastflow Starter KitThe First Years Breastflow Starter Kit
Buy new: $17.99
Nipple simulates the breast more closely, so its easier for them to switch back and forth more easily.
Gerber BLUE 3PK ZIP FRONT SLEEP N PLAY - 6-9MGerber BLUE 3PK ZIP FRONT SLEEP N PLAY - 6-9M
These zip front sleepers are much easier than dealing with snaps. It is nice that they have built in feet, so you don't have to mess with socks that tend to fall off easily. I have used these so much.
Boppy Green Changing PadBoppy Green Changing Pad
Buy new: $19.99
This pad is great because it has the separate terry cloth pad over the top, so you can wash it easily without having to change out the whole cover.
The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition)The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition) by James Sears
Buy used from: $9.23
Lots of great information in this book. Easy to find what you are looking for in it.
Philips Avent iQ Bottle WarmerPhilips Avent iQ Bottle Warmer
Buy new: $59.99
Great bottle warmer. It will also work with frozen milk if you frozen in the cups, not the bags. You can also use it to heat up baby food when they are older.
Mustela Nursing Comfort Balm 1.07ozMustela Nursing Comfort Balm 1.07oz
Buy new: $13.95
Must have for sore nipples. In the early nursing days, you definitely need lanolin cream also.
Brava Seamless Nursing Bra - Basic ColorBrava Seamless Nursing Bra - Basic Color
Buy new: $44.50 - $49.00
Comfortable & supportive, fastens in the back so you don't have to pull it over your head.
Bravado ""Basic"" Original Nursing Bra Style 1011Bravado ""Basic"" Original Nursing Bra Style 1011
Buy new: $35.00
Super comfortable for every day and to sleep in. This one you have to pull over your head.
Conair SU1W Sound Therapy, SilverConair SU1W Sound Therapy, Silver
Buy new: $13.99
Good for the baby's room.
Gerber Weave Flatfold Cloth Diapers - 12 pk.Gerber Weave Flatfold Cloth Diapers - 12 pk.
Buy new: $10.29
You can never have too many of these!
Hooter Hider Nursing Cover ChocolatHooter Hider Nursing Cover Chocolat
Buy new: $35.02
Great to have so you can feed when company is around or if you have to do it in public. Kind of pricey, but it is very nice & has a built in wire type thing, so you can peek down & look at baby.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Diaper Rash Cream - 1.8 OzAveeno Baby Soothing Relief Diaper Rash Cream - 1.8 Oz
Buy new: $6.49
Works great and doesn't have the nasty odor like Desitin.
Pampers Swaddlers, Newborn, Value Pack, 96 SwaddlersPampers Swaddlers, Newborn, Value Pack, 96 Swaddlers
Very soft and absorbent.
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes, Unscented, 80-Count Tubs (Pack of 8) (640 Wipes)Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes, Unscented, 80-Count Tubs (Pack of 8) (640 Wipes)
Buy new: $26.78
Good size, thick wipes with no odor.
MOBI MobiCam Ultra 900 MHz Monitoring System with SW PowerMOBI MobiCam Ultra 900 MHz Monitoring System with SW Power
Buy new: $129.00
(Available much cheaper elsewhere.)
Easy Expression Hands Free Bustier Nursing BraEasy Expression Hands Free Bustier Nursing Bra
Buy new: $20.00 - $27.00
Must have for pumping. It is nice b/c you don't have to remove your bra, it just zips on over it.
Mylicon Infants Gas Relief Drops, Non-Staining Formula - 1 Oz (30 ml)Mylicon Infants Gas Relief Drops, Non-Staining Formula - 1 Oz (30 ml)
Buy new: $12.91
Definitely have this on hand in the early days.
Blairex Simply Saline Nasal Mist Baby - 1.5 OzBlairex Simply Saline Nasal Mist Baby - 1.5 Oz
Buy new: $4.94
Has a great tip on the nozzle so its easy to get into baby's nose.
Baby Trend Diaper Champ in BlueBaby Trend Diaper Champ in Blue
Buy new: $34.99
Contains odors very well & you can use with any type of bags.
Fenugreek Seed 180 capsFenugreek Seed 180 caps
Buy new: $11.00
Good for milk production. I took it quite a bit in the early days to get my production going.
Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer MODEL# 2000CExergen Temporal Artery Thermometer MODEL# 2000C
Buy new: $40.70
These are supposed to be more accurate than ear thermometers.
Fisher-Price Papasan Cradle Swing - New Nature's TouchFisher-Price Papasan Cradle Swing - New Nature's Touch
Buy new: $89.99
My best friend has this and loves it. This one reclines and swings side to side as well as back & forth. I got the Fisher Price 3 Stages model, and I'm not very happy with it. It sits very upright and doesn't recline for the very young babies & only goes back & forth (the music is bad too).
Fisher-Price Rainforest Open-Top Cradle SwingFisher-Price Rainforest Open-Top Cradle Swing
Buy new: $105.62
This one seems to be similar to the papasan model, and I read that it also has an a/c adapter. Most others only run on batteries.