 | Cloud b Sleep Sheep On the Go - Four Soothing Sounds from Nature
Buy new: $21.90 A great addition to your Dr. Karp - Happiest Baby on the Block repetoire. Alex dozes off best to the ocean sound which is most like the human shushing sound.
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 | Crown Crafts The Original NoJo BabySling by Dr. Sears - Denim
Keep the baby cozy and comforted while you have your hands free. For babywearing advocates, a must. I had to have a c-section, and it was the most comfortable and practical sling available. You can wear the baby in a variety of positions and especially useful during breastfeeding.
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 | BABYBJÖRN Baby Sitter 1-2-3 Sporty Black
She hates the swing, but loves this bouncer! Baby initiates all movements. Perfect for when their nap is disturbed, the slight movement bounces them right back to sleep. Also, no need for batteries and streamlined design. Easily portable (folds flat) and super light!
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 | Infant Stim-Mobile
Buy new: $19.99 Requires no batteries! Developmentally appropriate. I keep this above my changing table. She is intrigued by the different patterns. You can change them as their vision becomes more developed. Start with the black and white patterns, which are a hit!
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 | 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: $10.30 Practical, attachment theory advocates, babywearing, breast and bottle feeding advice. Lots of useful information. Great all around reference.
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 | The Nursing Mother's Companion: Revised Edition by Kathleen Huggins
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $1.95 Take this one to the hospital, or better yet, read the first week advice before getting to the hospital. Practical, step by step advice. Helpful when I was concerned about soreness, my milk not immediately coming in, latch issues and many other post partum issues in addition to breastfeeding. Great addition to a new mom library.
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 | Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump
Buy new: $257.99 This pump is efficient and easy to use. Just attach the tubes, bottle and plug in! Great for when you are engorged or need to pump for extra supply in the freezer or fridge. More expensive than most pumps, but worth it.
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 | Skip Hop Pronto Diaper Changer Kit - Ice Blue
Buy new: $30.00 Drop in the basket of your stroller, the back seat of the car or your diaper bag. Has many compartments, wipes container, and is stylish.
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 | Bugaboo BEE Complete Stroller, Yellow
Buy new: $529.00 Lighter than most travel system strollers and well designed. (I didn't want an SUV stroller! )Great for city streets (we live in Brooklyn) and can fit through doorways and tight spaces. Reclines to almost 180 for infants and sleeping toddlers. Got the adapters in Europe to allow MaxiCosi infant seat to snap into stroller.
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 | Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat - Juice
Pro: Nicer design than other US car seats. Con: Difficult center buckle, and heavy just like the others! Note: Get the lighter European version: Cabrio or Cabrio Fix if you can.
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 | Diaper Dekor Plus Diaper Disposal System
Buy new: $48.99 No twisting, just pop right into the container. Easy! And when it's full, you just cut and tie the bag. You can even use regular kitchen garbage bags when you've run out of their bags. And absolutely no dirty diaper smell.
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 | Boppy Bare Naked Expandable Miracle Middle Pillow
Buy new: $27.51 Excellent breastfeeding cushion. Use this pillow to support baby's head when alert.
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 | Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe Microfleece Small, Sage
Buy new: $9.99 Dr. Karp's first S - swaddling. It really works. A lot easier than using the receiving blanket. Zipper on the bottom is great for diaper changes in the middle of the night.
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 | Born Free 9-Ounce Wide Neck BornFree Bottles Twin Pack
Buy new: $13.97 BPA free!
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 | Kissaluvs Unbleached Fitted Diaper Size: 0
Buy new: $15.87 The best cloth diapers! They require diaper covers (Bummis, great). So easy to put on and fit better than a disposable. Great for newborns since you can fold over the front for the cord, and can hold the runny breastmilk poop without leaking. Been using these with Alex since she was born and she's now 4 months. In a couple of weeks, I'll buy the next size. Pricey, but pays off in the end.
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 | Bummis Super Brite Diaper Cover Green - small 8-15lbs
Buy new: $12.25 Great diaper cover. Just throw in the same wash as diapers and hang dry. They don't feel plastic-y and have great patterns.
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 | Stokke Tripp Trapp - Natural
Buy new: $249.00 Goes from infancy to childhood and beyond (apparently). Easy to assemble (just an allen key). Better looking than those plastic high chairs!
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