 | Graco Pack 'n Play Playard with Bassinet & Changer in Margo
We are using our Pack'n Play a lot. For the first three months my baby only wanted to be in it. It is easy to set up, sturdy but light. We used it when traveling by plane and were very happy.
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 | Peg Perego Centro Completo Full Size Stroller in Toffee
I wish I had this stroller. I have PegPerego Pilko Classico which I am happy with (especially after he turned 6 months). I like that Centro Completo though has full recline and foot-rest can be pulled up transforming it into a compact carriage. Of course, this option is unnesessary with the car-seat doing the trick but after a C-section I couldn't lift my baby w/ the car-seat so I wished I had it.
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 | Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat - Bridgeport
We started with a Peg Perego Primo Vaggio car-seat because Pilko Classico couldn't be used for infants without it, but I think that with a stroller with full recline you can get by with a convertable seat. Our baby outgrew the infant car-seat at 8 months anyways, so we have this one now. Roundabout is the lightest.
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 | Graco Infant Car Seat - Jungle Adventure
Buy new: $89.99 If you still want to have an infant car-seat, this one is the best - comfortable, safe and very light (just 7 pounds). I like Peg Perego Primo Vaggio but Graco is not so pricey and definately lighter!
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 | Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame
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 | Graco Bumper Jumper in Little Jungle
Buy new: $32.95 Our pediatrician recommended this for leg muscle development and we started using it when the baby was 4 months. He seems to like it a lot!
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 | The Nursing Mother's Companion (Nursing Mother's Companion (Paperback)) by Kathleen Huggins
Buy used from: $2.93 This is a great book to read as you go month by month.
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 | My Brest Friend Pillow, Sunburst
Buy new: $34.88 A nursing pillow is definately a must-have. This one is designed by a lactation professional. But I recommend to borrow it or buy used since you probably will only need it in the very beginning.
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 | Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump
Buy new: $31.99 Works well for occasional pumping. If you are not planning to pump on a regular basis, this is all you need. Very useful for engorgement relief, plugged ducts and for creating a small milk supply for an occasional bottle feeding just in case mommy needs to take some time off.
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 | Medela Tender Care HydroGel Pads - 4 pk.
Buy new: $12.49 A must-have for sore nipples. They gave me a couple at the hospital and they worked. My lactation consultant told me to stay away from other products w/ lanolin since in moldy climates they can trigger thrush nipples. These pads are pricey, but being comfortable during the first weeks postpartum is worth the $$ spent!
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 | Playtex Drop-Ins Original BPA Free Nurser Newborn Gift Set
Buy new: $16.00 This system is so convenient for feedings on the go! The nipple is also a very good shape - it resembles breast a lot and that's why it is recommended for breastfed babies.
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 | Fisher-Price Healthy Care Deluxe Booster Seat - Blue/Green/Gray
Buy new: $27.99 I like this seat, it works well.
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 | I Play Boys' Bib Kit -Stage 4 - 12-24 Months
Buy new: $14.99 Indispensible when you start solids! Easier than Baby Bjorn bibs, althought I love those, too.
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 | The First Years Newborn Soothie Pacifiers, 2-Pack
Buy new: $3.35 We tried so many different ones before these!
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 | The First Years Sure Comfort Newborn to Toddler Tub
Buy new: $18.99 I like that this bathtub fits well into the kitchen sink. It is very compact, I used to store it under the crib.
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 | PRIMO EuroBath Pearl White
Buy new: $17.20 We couldn't take the First Years Sure Comfort Bathtub with us during the move, so right now we have Primo instead. It is a cool bathtub and my baby loves it! It is slightly bigger than the other, so it is much more fun to splash and kick in it(it doesn't fit in the kitchen sink, though). Additionally, it supports the baby well on the sides, in the other bathtub I had to hold him.
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 | Flannel Baby Wipes - 15 pack unbleached (ivory)
Buy new: $8.29 This will save you some money, and if your baby is allergic to prepared wipes then it's a must-have.
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 | Gerber 12-Pack Flatfold Birdseye Cloth Diapers - White
Buy new: $12.99 This is a great thing even if you are not going to use these for diapering your baby. I use it almost for anything: for covering my baby to prevent spraying when changing his diaper and air-drying his bottom, for cleaning up messes, as a burp-cloth (it is very absorbant), etc.
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 | Burt's Bees Bundle of Joy Basket
Buy new: $24.99 I especially like that these products are natural yet still have some wonderful baby scent unlike other natural brands. We tried different products and this is what we liked the best.
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 | Soothe 'N Play Safari Bouncer
Buy new: $44.98 A bouncer is a must-have! My baby loves it! I bought it new on sale at Target for $17, you can't beat that! Cons: babies outgrow these type of bouncers really fast. My baby started hitting the metal frame at 5 months so we had to get him Baby Bjorn bouncer.
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 | BABYBJÖRN Baby Sitter 1-2-3 Black Gingham
This is such a clever design! The baby won't hit the metal bar and taking the baby in and out is a bliss, with all other types of bouncers I looked at fastening your baby was cumbersome. I love the fact that you can adjust the angle of recline so easily and when traveling you can fold it flat!
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 | Baby Einstein Play Gym
Buy new: $39.96 All my friends rave about their gyms. So I felt compelled putting this on my wish-list since it seemed pretty big (so your child won't outgrow it too soon) and entertaining. I guess if you own a gym you do get a lot of uses out it, but to be honest with you, I think you can easily get by without it with just a blanket on the floor!I have so far, my baby is 8 months old now.
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 | Danish Lucky Storks Mobile
Buy new: $25.60 This mobile is very beautiful and will last longer because it attaches to the ceiling and not to the crib. All the types that attach to the crib are only good for five months and then they have to be removed for safety reasons.
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 | Early Years Crib Mirror
Some sort of a crib mirror is a must, and this one offers an alternative - the back side has black and white images for newborns.
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 | Touch & Feel Fabric Rattle Book by Baby Gund
We got this as a gift. It is our favorite book from the first month. He laughs every time we read it with him and he also loves to play with the handle.
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 | Haba Welcome Games Starter Set
Anything HABA is cool, good quality and totally worth the money. I like that the cute little house/tote which is reversable, with different stimulating features (things to touch, pull at, etc.) Additionally, it has two wooden teether rings, a wooden car with a funny driver, a passy clip and 3 cute finger puppets. If you like good quality wooden toys then this kit is a must. My baby loves it!
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 | Ocean & Tea Kimono Bundle
Buy new: $58.15 - $59.95 If you like organic, this is a great starter set! My favorite thing in it is a long sleeve kimono bodysuit - a great option for going out since it snaps at the bottom and doesn't pull up like other side snap shirts. Other brands also have similar items which open up at the front and snap at the bottom.
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 | Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Revised Edition: Birth to Age 5 (Shelov, Caring for your Baby and Young Child, Birth to Age 5) by American Academy Of Pediatrics
Buy used from: $0.03 It's good to know where American Academy of Pediatrics stands.
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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 William Sears
Buy new: $14.29 / Used from: $5.00 Everything you need to know from the authors of attachment parenting theory. I use this book a lot!
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 | Baby Play (Gymboree) by Wendy S Masi
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $0.48 A lot of great ideas and good presentation. When I am in a hurry and run out of ideas of what to do during play time, I just take a quick peek in it and do the first activity I see right away.
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 | 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: $11.14 It is a pricey DVD, so if possible buy it used or borrow: it does offer great advice, though, and the calming sounds of the womb are priceless during fussy periods in the first month.
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 | Baby Einstein Gift Pack Volume 2 (Baby Mozart/Baby Van Gogh/World Animals/Neighborhood Animals)
Buy new: $56.49 / Used from: $19.50 I would get this used if possible, but I think that it is a helpful series if used in moderation. We got a few DVDs as a gift and we love them!
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 | Humble Bumbles' Baby Journal: A Keepsake Journal for Baby's First Three Years (featuring the adorable Humble Bumble characters) by Amy Meyer Allen
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $2.97 This is a cute journal, just the right amount of offered fields to fill in. Love it!
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