 | Peg Perego P3 Light Weight One Hand Fold Stroller in Mint
Incredibly durable (will last you through as many kids as you plan to have), comes in a variety of colors and is easy to use. Get the infant car seat and an extra base if you plan to use multiple cars. It's pricey compared to Graco, others, but it's worth it!
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 | Britax Decathlon Convertible Car Seat Onyx
Takes your baby from 5 pounds to 65 pounds and is the #1 brand for car seats! You cannot get any better. If you need a less expensive option - try the Evenflo Triumph LX Convertible carseat.
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 | Graco Pack 'n Play Playard with Bassinet & Changer in Margo
A pack-n-play is a must if you have a multi-level house or plan to travel. I actually have the Baby Trend Safari one and my parent's have the Graco basic play yard for when we visit. Color, style, etc. are up to you, but the diaper change station and bassinet is a great feature for young babies. Don't forget to get a couple sheets!
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 | The Boppy Company Boppy Pillow with Slipcover Baby Animals
A boppy is a must-have if you plan to breast feed. It's also a great too for tummy time and to support your little ones can sit up by themselves. You can get any pattern, color or style to suit your tastes.
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 | Medela New Pump in Style Original Breast Pump
Unless you are renting one from your hospital, don't plan to breast feed or pump, this is the best electronic pump out there. Great for travel, going back to work, etc. There are various bag styles. Be sure to get extra bottles for storage.
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 | Basic Comfort Ultimate Crib Sheet
Buy new: $30.99 This is a must! When a diaper springs a leak in the middle of the night, you don't want to have change the sheets - instead you just unsnap the top layer!
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 | Fisher-Price Itsy Bitsy Bouncer
Buy new: $48.99 This is so awesome! I know there are lots of bouncers out there, but I highly recommend one that vibrates, has lights, motion on top as well as a variety of music/sound options (volume level is nice too).
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 | Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle Swing
Buy new: $119.99 It takes up some space, but it's a lifesaver! I have and love the Ocean Wonders line. My son's daycare has the one too, which shows you how durable it is!
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 | BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Original - City Black
Buy new: $57.75 I absolutely loved by Baby Bjorn - I used it to get chores done around the house, take walks and to calm him to sleep.
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 | Baby Einstein Discovering Water Play Gym
Baby Einstein, Tiny Love and others have some great play gyms. My son love his at multiple stages - laying on his back, tummy time, sitting up and playing with the toys. It was easy to travel with as well. He actually had one with birds that they don't make any more, but this one looks very cool!
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 | Ocean Wonders Musical Aquarium Crib Attachment
Buy new: $124.99 Absolutely love it! It's still on my son's crib. It has music (with volume control), wave sounds, lights and motion of the fish swimming and more. There is a new rainforest one, but I haven't seen it in action.
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 | Evenflo Whisper Connect 900Mhz 2-Way Nursery Monitor
I don't actually have this one. I had a Sony 900Mhz, but the 2-way option is a very cool feature!
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 | Diaper Genie II Pail System
Buy new: $26.09 The absolute best. It sucks that you have to buy their refills, but I had the Diaper Champ and after 10 months, I couldn't deal with the smell, keeping air freshners in the room always, I got this and have loved it!
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 | Fisher-Price Healthy Care Deluxe Booster Seat - Blue/Green/Gray
Buy new: $29.99 Great for travel and no need for a high chair! Saves a lot of space. There are some that have higher backs and recline.
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 | Floppy Seat Cover Original with Whimsical Pattern
Buy new: $30.45 A must-have in this germ filled world. I had the Eddie Bauer one as well, but it only worked for small grocery carts and not on restaurant high chairs. This one works on everything and doesn't break the bank!
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 | Mam Love And Affection Size One Silicone Value Pack, Multiple Colors
Buy new: $11.95 I chose Mam pacifiers and silicone because they latex ones get sticky after repeated use. They have lots of colors and some are orthadontic, have bumps for teething, glow in the dark for at night, etc.
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 | Mylicon Gas Relief Drops for Infants, Dye Free, 1-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Buy new: $22.68 This is a must-have!! Nearly every baby has gas, often the reasoning behind colicky babies. These drops are drops of heaven!
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 | Prince Lionheart Dishwasher Basket Combo
Buy new: $13.23 Great for sanitizing bottles, nipples, pacifiers, teethers, small parts of sippy cups in the dishwasher.
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 | Munchkin Deluxe Bottle Brush - Colors May Vary
Buy new: $4.99 Has the big and little brush and sticks to counter.
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 | 3 Pack Snack Trap (colors may vary)
Buy new: $14.36 The most awesome invention for finger feeding on the go. Cheerios, puffs, quartered grapes, etc. Of course if you have a child that likes to shake vigorously, throw and remove the lid, this product is not for you.
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 | Fisher-Price Bath Center - Aquarium Ocean Wonders
Buy new: $62.99 I had a very basic tub, but this one is nice because it has toys and the hammock included.
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 | Munchkin White Hot Inflatable Duck Tub
Buy new: $12.98 Great for travel!
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 | Sassy Baby 7 Piece Bath Gift Set, Multiple Colors
Stacking cups are great and can be used outside of the bath. Squirters they will love more and more adn some of the others they'll use more as they get older.
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 | JJ Cole Essentials Sling Style Backpack Diaper Bag
I love this for quick trips, day care, going to the park - when you just need a couple of compartments.
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 | Diaper Dude Black Diaper Bag with Skull and Cross Bones
Buy new: $59.80 The Diaper Dude is awesome for dad's who don't want to carry the girly, typical diaper bags. There's quite a variety of styles - you are sure to match his personality.
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 | The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood by Vicki Iovine
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.01 A fun and very true book that will give you a more honest, less doctor look at the first year of motherhood.
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 | Baby Einstein DVD Collection
I love the Baby Einstein DVDs. My son's favorites are Nieghborhood Animals and the Orchestra. We both learn a lot from the 3 that teach you words and sign language! Great gifts too!
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 | ROCKABYE BABY: LULLABY RENDITIONS OF U2 / VARIOUS - ROCKABYE BABY: LULLABY RENDITIONS OF U2 / VARIOUS
Buy used from: $7.96 Rockabye CDs take the music of your favorite artists and turn them into lullabies for your little one. Many to choose from.
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 | Graco Bumper Jumper in Twist 'n Shout
Buy new: $119.00 If you have doorways, this is a helpful tool once your baby has developed neck muscles. I put it the doorway to our bathroom so I could watch my son and get ready in the morning.
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 | LeapFrog Learn-Around Playground with Tube Topper
Buy new: $187.95 Getting an exersuacer is a short-lived helper. This toy has longevity! My son used from 6 months and still plays with it now and he's alomst 2!
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 | Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Sing and Go Choo-Choo
Buy new: $124.95 My son still plays with it - loves the animals sounds and the fact that at the touch of a button it moves all by itself - best on hard floors, but does work on carpet.
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 | Fisher-Price Rock-A-Stack
Buy new: $8.79 A classic!
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