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Essential Baby Items
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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: $11.58
A must have for all new parents - why bother with a book (who has the time). An informative and visual too full of helpful hints that will calm baby and sooth the nerves of parents.
Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ WhiteVulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White
Buy new: $13.95
Great item, goes right into the mouth -- better than fingers or thumbs. Get one for the car and another for home.
Itzbeen Baby Care Timer - GreenItzbeen Baby Care Timer - Green
Buy new: $24.95
A great way to remember when you had the last feeding, diaper change, and how long the nap is lasting. Even has a backlight so you can see it at night.
Munchkin Voice Activated Crib LightMunchkin Voice Activated Crib Light
Buy new: $12.99
A must have - the soothing noise puts baby right to sleep. Use up to a year old, maybe more. The voice activated feature is great. When baby wakes up startled, it makes the soothing noise and baby is back asleep.
Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe Organic Print - GirlKiddopotamus SwaddleMe Organic Print - Girl
Buy new: $21.95
The swaddler was the key to a good night's sleep in the early days. Why not go organic for a few more dollars. At least 2-3 different ones will keep the baby in clean sheets.
Fisher-Price Rainforest BouncerFisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer
Buy new: $51.99
What a great bouncer - fun sounds, moving parts, vibrating seat - the baby will love this her first 6 months.
Graco Baby Einstein Discover & Play Activity CenterGraco Baby Einstein Discover & Play Activity Center
Buy new: $76.79
Oh, what a life saver. Need to run to the rest room or just have your hands free to grab some lunch, put baby in this and she will be busy for 10-20 minutes.
Munchkin Mozart Magic CubeMunchkin Mozart Magic Cube
Buy new: $16.07
great sounds, fun to push around, keeps the attention. Nice toy that teaches the different instruments
K's Kids Knotty OctopiK's Kids Knotty Octopi
Buy new: $14.99
One of the favorite toys - the helpful velcro strap is great for cribs, strollers, and car seats.
Sassy Buzz n' Bite vibrating TEETHER baby teething toysSassy Buzz n' Bite vibrating TEETHER baby teething toys
Buy new: $6.99
A great teether (and even before she gets her teeth). The baby will learn that the one side vibrates if held a certain way.
i play. Baby / Toddler Lime flexi-specs sunglassesi play. Baby / Toddler Lime flexi-specs sunglasses
A must have for those delicate eyes. When we are wearing shades, so should baby. buy them in the spring/summer when they are in stock.
Tiny Love Symphony-in-Motion Mobile- Farm YardTiny Love Symphony-in-Motion Mobile- Farm Yard
A great mobile that works well for the first 6 months. Stimulating colors, but can be a little loud. Put the sound button between low and high, and the sound is mute.
Dr. Brown's Standard Dishwashing Basket, PolypropyleneDr. Brown's Standard Dishwashing Basket, Polypropylene
Buy new: $6.49
A lifesaver - we have three so all of the bottle parts can be washed at once - so much better than handwashing.
Dr. Brown's BPA Free Polypropylene Natural Flow Standard Neck Bottle, 4 oz - 3-PackDr. Brown's BPA Free Polypropylene Natural Flow Standard Neck Bottle, 4 oz - 3-Pack
Buy new: $13.99
the four ounce bottles are great for the first 3 months. I would get 12 of these so you don't have to wash too many at once.
Dr. Brown's Bottle BrushDr. Brown's Bottle Brush
Buy new: $4.99
Fits the Dr. Brown's bottle just right -- get a few, with the number of bottles you will wash they get worn out.
Seventh Generation Baby Wipes Refills, Chlorine Free and Unscented, 70-Count Packs (Pack of 12) (840 Wipes) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]Seventh Generation Baby Wipes Refills, Chlorine Free and Unscented, 70-Count Packs (Pack of 12) (840 Wipes) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Buy new: $41.99
A great price, you will go through many of these. Chlorine free, sure - still works, and less crud against the baby's skin.
Dr. Brown's BPA Free Polypropylene 8 oz Bottle - 3 PackDr. Brown's BPA Free Polypropylene 8 oz Bottle - 3 Pack
Buy new: $12.98
A great way to transition when the baby starts to drink more at one sitting.
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Level 2 Standard Nipple, 3 PackDr. Brown's Natural Flow Level 2 Standard Nipple, 3 Pack
Buy new: $3.49
When the baby gets to the 8 oz bottle, these will be helpful to have - less effort for the older baby to get the formula she needs.