 | Boppy Nursing Pillow with Slipcover, Lots of Dots
Buy new: $34.99 Great for breastfeeding, but also for holding the baby during the day when hanging out in the house. Comfortable for travelling. Definitely a keeper.
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 | Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump with Shoulder Bag
Buy new: $251.99 Either this one or the "medela Freestyle" are a must for working moms. It pays for itself because you save a lot of money breastfeeding and not buying formula.
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 | Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags - 50 bags
Buy new: $7.83 I'd buy just 50 and see how it goes. This purchase can be made after the first 2-3 weeks if you are going to be home for a little bit.
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 | Basic Comfort Contoured Changing Pad by Summer Infant
Buy new: $21.99 This is nice if you have a dresser. I wouldn't buy a changing table. If you don't have a dresser, then your bed or a sofa is perfectly fine too. Just use a thick towel.
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 | Chicco Cortina Keyfit 30 Travel System, Miro
Buy new: $294.99 This is the travel system we have. It is sturdy, durable and you'll use it every day. I am not sure though if there is a better option for the winter in NY.
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 | Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet - Natural
Buy new: $127.16 I'm not sure how you feel about co-sleeping. This is a decent size and great quality. Mika slept in bed with us OR in a bassinet for the first 4 mo. Then in a crib.
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 | The First Years - Air-Flow Back Sleeper
Buy new: $11.98 This is great for bassinet/crib. If you are planning to co-sleep in bed, I'd get a different one. (see Baby Delight Inc.)
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 | Baby Delight Inc. Supreme Snuggle Nest With Incline Beige
Buy new: $54.95 If you don't want to buy a bassinet or a crib right away, I'd buy something like this for safe co-sleeping. Also, the wedge may be helpful in case of reflux.
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 | Evenflo BPA-Free Bottle - 8-oz.
Buy new: $3.99 I have 12 of these bottles (4oz, not 8oz). They are great for pumping and storing milk. Mika happened to like these cheap bottles for drinking too!
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 | Prince Lionheart Ultimate Wipes Warmer
Buy new: $21.51 Not a necessity but very nice to have. Particularly in winter!
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 | The First Years Quick Serve Bottle Warmer
Buy new: $14.98 I'd never buy it. Microwaving water and heating the bottles in the hot water takes the same amount of time than using these bottle warmers.
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 | Avent Translucent Pacifiers, Clear Newborn
Buy new: $4.50 Don't buy pacifiers. They'll give you a bunch at the hospital.
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 | Boppy Entertain Me Play Gym
Buy new: $64.96 Mika spent (and still spends) a lot of time here. Very nice to have. Any other gym would be OK too. I just liked the quality of this one (colors, sounds, etc).
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 | Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe 100% Cotton Knit Small, Circle Bear
Buy new: $17.99 Most babies love to be swaddled.It is also very safe because they can't cover their faces with this. You can get one made of fleece for the winter.
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