 | Medela Pump & Save Storage Bags 50-pk.
Buy new: $18.70 These are handy if you plan on freezing breast milk. If you are just storing some in the fridge for use within a couple days, use the plastic containers. They are easier, cheaper, and reusable. There are cheaper bags out there, the Lansinoh ones are just as good.
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 | Regal Lager Diaper Dekor
Buy new: $34.95 This is a decent diaper pail. If I had to do it over again, I may buy the Diaper Dekor Plus because it is bigger. This one tends to fill up in only three days with newborn diapers which are small. Though, it may be a good thing because that means you change it frequently. It holds odors well, you may catch a small whiff when you deposit a new diaper.
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 | The First Years Soothie Microwave Sterilizer
Buy new: $20.17 If you will be pumping at all, this is a must. It is large and will hold everything from a pumping session (and bottles/nipples/pacifiers). You can use a dishwasher to sterilize, but that seems wasteful to me to run a dishwasher just to sterilize when a 5 minute run in the microwave with only a few ounces of water will do it. No need to get a unit that is more expensive.
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 | Miracle blanket - blue / green trim
This turned out to be a MUST have. My baby will not sleep unless swaddled. You can use regular blankets to swaddle, but if you have an active baby they will kick out of it very easily. My baby can kick out of this, but he doesn't do it until he's ready to get up so it really isn't a problem. It wraps around the baby several times, so I dress him only in a diaper otherwise he sweats.
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 | Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump with Backpack
Buy new: $279.99 You want to have a pump in case you want to store milk or occasionally bottle feed. Since I want more kids, I wanted a pump that would last so that's why I shelled out extra money for a good pump. Get the advanced model--the two stage pumping process is really helpful.
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 | Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags
Buy new: $5.99 These do the job if you are a rare pumper. However, the bags are small. If you pump more than rarely, you'll want a sanitizer like the one I've already listed. These would be good for traveling or work or if you pump anywhere but home and you can't carry around the big microwave sanitizer.
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 | Fisher-Price Papasan Cradle Swing - Nature's Touch N1973
Buy new: $349.99 A swing is a must-have. If you have two-stories, you need someplace to put the baby down besides the crib on each level. I have a swing downstairs and a bouncer upstairs. This swing is good...swings two ways and has music and a mobile.
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 | Fisher-Price Sensory Selections Bouncer
This is a good bouncer, very portable so it gets moved all around the house. We couldn't live without it!
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 | My Brest Friend Oatmeal Twill Pillow
Mixed feedings on this. It is not as versatile as the boppy, but it is helpful for breastfeeding, not as comfortable for bottle feeding. Also hard to breastfeed with the football hold.
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 | The First Years Breastflow Starter Kit
Buy new: $23.99 This is a great starter kit if you will be bottlefeeding only occasionally. It has everything you need and is made for babies who go between bottle and breast. They've worked for me.
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 | Graco Pack 'n Play in Grove Park
We keep this downstairs (our crib is upstairs). Gives you a changing station and nap location without having to use the stairs.
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 | BébéSounds Angelcare Movement Sensor w. Sound Monitor w. Two Parents' Units
Buy new: $99.99 We have two...one for pack and play and one for crib. Priceless for peace of mind!
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 | Fitted Portable Crib Sheet
Buy new: $4.99 I have these for the pack and play. The Graco one had complaints that they weren't soft, these are very soft!
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 | PRIMO EuroBath Pearl White
Buy new: $21.87 This is a BIG tub, but it works. We put it on the counter between our double sinks so it is easy to use. I bought it because you can use it for newborns as well as toddlers.
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 | Ameda ComfortGel Pads
Buy new: $16.95 The lactation consultants LOVE these, but I didn't find them that great. They feel great cold, but that wears off in 15 seconds and they can't be cleaned so they get grimy quickly. I preferred the Medela shells I've already listed.
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 | Medela TherashellsTM Breast Shells
Buy new: $15.00 These are priceless. Buy them before you even give birth and use them immediately, before your nipples have a chance to get sore. Hopefully this will prevent pain when initially breastfeeding.
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 | Tiddliwinks Safari Flannel Receiving Blankets 4-pk.
Buy new: $9.99 These are thin and kind of small, but serve a purpose. Good when you only need a thin layer to keep baby warm.
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 | JoJo Designs 9-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set - Jungle Safari
Buy new: $146.79 Cute set. Not sure it's worth the money, we don't use the bumper. But, we hung the comforter on the wall for decoration and the sheets are soft. Comes with everything you need for the room.
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 | Halo Innovations SleepSack Wearable Blankets Micro Fleece in Baby Blue - Small
Buy new: $19.98 Can't use these when you swaddle, baby would be too hot so we didn't use it for it's intended purpose. But, we sometimes dress him in it for the day. They have lots of room inside to squirm around and it's easy for diaper changes.
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 | Energizer NH15BP-4 ACCU 2450mAh Rechargeable AA Batteries, 4-Count Package
Buy new: $11.29 You MUST switch to rechargables once you have a baby! The initial cost is higher, but they pay for themselves in only two charges. Buy a charger that accommodates C and D batteries also. This can be hard to find, but very necessary.
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 | ERGO Baby Carrier - Camel w/ Camel
Buy new: $105.00 This is expensive but versatile, can be used for infants (must purchase the infant insert separately) through 40 lb children! Only carrier I'm aware of that can do this. Can be worn as a front, side, or back carrier. Baby falls asleep in under five minutes in this!
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 | Multi-Use Blue, Yellow and White Baby Pads - 3-pk.
Buy new: $10.99 These are the largest pads I could find and waterproof, they are awesome. Perfect size to cover a changing pad in nursery or pack/play to prevent stains. Not especially soft, but they are very useful.
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 | Basic Comfort Contoured Changing Pad by Summer Infant
Buy new: $27.89 Does the trick, be sure to buy a soft cover and buy more than one.
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 | Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover, Windsor
Good to have if nursing in public.
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 | Graco Mealtime Highchair Seth
I wasn't thrilled with this. Does not come with infant head support as described, and doesn't recline far enough to feed baby a bottle. Footrest isn't adjustable.
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 | Tiny Love Gymini Super Deluxe - Lights&Music
Buy new: $46.94 Good to have for tummy time. Very portable. Good for newborns and as the baby grows.
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 | Summer Infant Complete Nursery Care Kit
Buy new: $19.86 There's not a whole lot in here you need. We received most of these items in our gift pack from the hospital. I would advise you skip it and just buy things individually that you need. The aspirator is horrible.
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 | Gilligan & O'Malley® Women's Full Sling Nursing Tank - Ebony M
Buy new: $16.99 These are great to have! You should buy a mix of bras and tanks for nursing, they each serve a purpose. Sizing can be hard since your boobs will grow after the baby comes. Guess and buy one, then buy more after the baby comes.
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 | Lansinoh 20265 Disposable Nursing Pads, 60-pack
Buy new: $14.75 I've tried lots of disposables and like these the best. They are the largest and worth the extra couple dollars.
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 | EVENFLO 4 oz. Clear Nurser - colors may vary one size
Buy new: $2.84 Evenflo makes plastic milk storage bottles that come in 3-packs that aren't available on Amazon. However, they fit the Medela pump and are much cheaper than Medela storage bottles.
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