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My baby must-haves at 7 weeks
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Fisher Price My Little Lamb Cradle n SwingFisher Price My Little Lamb Cradle n Swing
Buy new: $112.96
This is the number one must-have for me. I started with the cheaper travel swing and had to upgrade. Wish I'd gotten this one from the beginning. Soooo good for naps and nighttime in a pinch. Calms her right down.
Pixel Organics 100% Certified Organic Waffle Weave Swaddling Blanket in "Melon"Pixel Organics 100% Certified Organic Waffle Weave Swaddling Blanket in "Melon"
Buy new: $24.99
This blanket isn't quite the color it looks like in the picture (it's actually brighter), but who cares. The stretchy fabric makes it great for swaddling because you can really get it tight and pull it far enough to tuck. My little one loved it when her legs were still pulled in pretty tight to her body.
Miracle Blanket - Baby Swaddling Blanket - BeigeMiracle Blanket - Baby Swaddling Blanket - Beige
Buy new: $29.90
This is great because they truly can't wiggle out of it. Looks a lot like a straight jacket, but don't be alarmed! They love it once they're in!
Gerber Nuk Newborn Orthodontic Pacifier Latex Size1 - 2 ea-Colors VaryGerber Nuk Newborn Orthodontic Pacifier Latex Size1 - 2 ea-Colors Vary
Buy new: $2.99
These were the ones my mom used on me and it turns out my little one loves them, too. I have several brands, but this is the one she takes easily.
Boppy Entertain Me Play GymBoppy Entertain Me Play Gym
Buy new: $64.96
She loves this and it will entertain her for about 15 minutes at a time, just laying there and staring at the different hanging things. My only complaint is that the butterfly in the middle doesn't play music longer. Each song is reeeeally short and then you have to push the button again. But, she enjoys it without the music, too.
MiGi Splash MobileMiGi Splash Mobile
I got this because it was cute, not really expecting her to enjoy it much, but she does! At least for now. Every single time I wind it up and put her underneath it, I get big smiles! Love that.
Baby Einstein Great Barrier Reef SootherBaby Einstein Great Barrier Reef Soother
Buy new: $39.99
She's really starting to like this. Last night she just laid there staring at it for almost 20 minutes, sometimes cooing a little, waving and kicking. It's nice because the music and lights eventually fade out instead of coming to an abrupt stop. And it has a remote control! :)
Bumkins Organic Cotton Hooded Towel Set - Sage Print TrimBumkins Organic Cotton Hooded Towel Set - Sage Print Trim
Buy new: $22.40
I think the hooded towels are worth it because she loves bath time, but HATES getting dried off because she's so cold. The hood really helps keep her warmer until she's dry. OK, so maybe she's a teeny bit spoiled.
Playtex BPA Free Drop-Ins Premium Decorated Nurser 4 oz - 3 Pack (Colors Vary)Playtex BPA Free Drop-Ins Premium Decorated Nurser 4 oz - 3 Pack (Colors Vary)
Buy new: $11.99
I'm a fan of these. It's so easy to just wash a bunch of nipples at once and not have to wash the bottles, too. You just drop in the bag (which is way easier than when we were babies) and do your thing. Great at 3am when you forgot to wash bottles before bed and have to hurry it up while she's screaming. Just quickly wash the nipple and you're good! Plus, they don't seem to upset her tummy.
Enfamil Gentlease Lipil 24 oz. Powder - Case of 6Enfamil Gentlease Lipil 24 oz. Powder - Case of 6
Buy new: $164.99
If you're using formula and you have a fussy little one like mine was, always with clenched fists and arching her back (poor baby), then give this a shot. It's helped us.
Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam BagsMedela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags
Buy new: $2.45
So good. Just put the parts in the bag, add 2 oz of water, pop it in the microwave for 2 minutes, and you're done. Reeeeeally handy. Each bag is good for 20 uses and there's a place on the bag to check off each time.
Wii FitWii Fit
Buy new: $107.79 / Used from: $69.98
This is for the mommies trying to get our waists back. It's great because you don't have to leave the house, you can sneak in a minute here and three minutes there, and it keeps track of what you do (and what you don't do!). It has a clever little way of guilting you into doing it more often, which works on me! LOVE it.
TailsTails by Matthew Van Fleet
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $0.01
She's really little, but she already loves being read to and this one keeps her attention (if she's in a good mood already). She may not be able to see the details, but she's definitely looking at the book as I read it to her.
Daddy Loves Me (Cuddle Up & Read Together)Daddy Loves Me (Cuddle Up & Read Together) by Karen Moore
Buy used from: $2.64
This one's good, too. Some parts of the pages are shiny and reflect light so they catch her eye. Plus the story is so cute.
Hunter 30730 Quietflo HEPA Small-Tower, Three-Speed Air Purifier with IonizerHunter 30730 Quietflo HEPA Small-Tower, Three-Speed Air Purifier with Ionizer
Buy new: $99.95
We actually have model # 30729. I have this in her nursery and on full blast, the white noise is a lifesaver. Plus it keeps the air cleaner! Double Duty. Love it.
Baby Trend Diaper Champ in BlueBaby Trend Diaper Champ in Blue
Keeps the stink out of the room, but you don't have to use special bags for it.
Badger Basket Natural Moses Basket with Hood, Ecru Waffle BeddingBadger Basket Natural Moses Basket with Hood, Ecru Waffle Bedding
Buy new: $64.37
We used this a lot in the first few weeks. We had it by the bed so I could just easily lean over and pick her up in the night to feed her. I laid the hospital blankets down flat inside of it so I could just wash those instead of the whole insert.