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Must Haves for Baby's First Year
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BébéSounds Angelcare Movement Sensor w. Sound Monitor w. Two Parents' UnitsBébéSounds Angelcare Movement Sensor w. Sound Monitor w. Two Parents' Units
Buy new: $104.00
We'd never have slept without this! Works like a charm...we plugged it into a remote on off switch to make it even more convenient.
Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe 100% Cotton Knit Small, SageKiddopotamus SwaddleMe 100% Cotton Knit Small, Sage
Buy new: $13.88
Lots of times their arms fling around on their own accord, or maybe baby is just over-stimulated. There's no more secure way to swaddle, and nothing works better for quieting baby down!
Evenflo ExerSaucer Delux - Wild ThingEvenflo ExerSaucer Delux - Wild Thing
Cordie loved this from the time her tip toes barely touched until she was almost touching bottom with her knees. I loved it because it let me get a shower!
Small 8" Fish Aquarium Lamp Night LightSmall 8" Fish Aquarium Lamp Night Light
Buy new: $33.99
We put Cord on the floor for tummy time with something similar to this. She was mesmerized and got lots of tummy time this...and only this...way. Of course, ours was not nearly this expensive.
Munchkin White Hot Inflatable Duck TubMunchkin White Hot Inflatable Duck Tub
Buy new: $14.00
Indispensible for the months between outgrowing the baby tub and being ready for the big tub! It took Cordie a while to get used to it...we blew it up and put it in the tub and set her in it clothed and dry for a few minutes each day until she learned to love it. It was a huge help!
Fisher-Price Rainforest BouncerFisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer
Buy new: $51.99
This was how I got my shower before the exersaucer! Sans the toy bar for the first couple months, it was overwhelming for her. After that, she loved it!
Fisher-Price Bath Center - RainforestFisher-Price Bath Center - Rainforest
Buy new: $29.96
Don't listen to those who say "Oh, we just use the kitchen sink". So much easier to lay baby in the secure net on this tub as a newborn, and step up from there.
The First Year's Newborn-To-Toddler Reclining Feeding SeatThe First Year's Newborn-To-Toddler Reclining Feeding Seat
Buy new: $43.99
We don't even use the highchair. She eats so much better pulled up to the table at the same level as mom and dad, without the tray. She eats off the table just like we do. Before she was really eating, we could set her in here with toys for an infant seat. Fantastic.
The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the NightThe No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $0.01
Please read before baby comes if you can, and implement techniques from the start. It will prevent the sleep problems before they start, which isn't until baby is a few months old.
The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $11.15
It works.
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 William Sears
Buy new: $14.29 / Used from: $4.95
For when you're wondering if there is something wrong!
Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears - GeishaBalboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears - Geisha
Buy new: $55.00
Great for baby and mommy!