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My must haves and could do withouts...
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Itzbeen Baby Care Timer - BlueItzbeen Baby Care Timer - Blue
Buy new: $24.95
I'm still using it now. Sooo helpful... especially when trying to nurse every 3 hours and remember to take pain meds etc. I use the night light feature to walk around the house and check on the baby without turning on any lights. It's great for timing how long baby is nursing on each side and useful for pumping too.
The First Years Close & Secure SleeperThe First Years Close & Secure Sleeper
Buy new: $40.40
We used this to keep him in between us in our bed. When we moved him to his crib at 5 weeks, I thought this was a wasted item/bad purchase... until I started using it as a changing station in the pack-n-play on our first floor. He cant roll around while trying to change him. We take it on our trips away from home to use as the porta-crib. I would definitely buy it again and highly recommend it.
Baby Trend Galaxy Travel SystemBaby Trend Galaxy Travel System
We got the travel system, but I ended up (so far) never using the stroller. Maybe I would have done better with the jogger version? We use a different jogger for walks in our neighborhood/park and keep it in the house. I found the regular stroller to be to big and heavy to use in the car, so I got the snap-n-go stroller and I LOVE that.
Baby Trend Single Snap N' Go StrollerBaby Trend Single Snap N' Go Stroller
Buy new: $59.99
Just get this. You won't regret it. I wish we had two. Big basket holds the diaper bag, a bumbo and our coats.
Fisher-Price Rainforest JumperooFisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
Buy new: $109.95
This is a part of our 'baby rotation' that includes the bebe pod, swing, jumperoo and floor gym. He loves it. We started putting him in it at 4 months, but he is just now 'getting' the jumperoo part. It is B.I.G. & a pain to move around/cumbersome, but baby is happy in it and content/safe.
Fisher Price - Aquarium Take-along SwingFisher Price - Aquarium Take-along Swing
This was a gift and is another "can't live without". We generally leave this one at the sitters but, ALWAYS take it with us on trips too. We have the bigger swing that we use at home 24/7 too.
Lamaze Spin & Explore Garden GymLamaze Spin & Explore Garden Gym
Buy new: $48.95
He hates it. I hate it. The mat and the tummy tray are two pieces. The mat is too small and doesn't stay on the floor spread out like you would want it to. And like most babies these days, he hates tummy time. I really wanted to love this product, but I should just return it.
Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe Microfleece Small, IvoryKiddopotamus SwaddleMe Microfleece Small, Ivory
Buy new: $9.99
Make sure you have 2 of these. We are still using them and have upgraded to the larger size. For wahtever reason the fleece ones seem to hold better, but they definitely hold more heat. You can pull these super tight and my baby, fo one, absolutely loves being swaddled.... even at 6 months. They also work great in the car seat. A MUST, MUST have!