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Baby Items I used CONSTANTLY for the first 4 months
By an Amazon.com customer
Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe 100% Cotton Knit Small, Green Cocoa DotKiddopotamus SwaddleMe 100% Cotton Knit Small, Green Cocoa Dot
Buy new: $11.20
Helps calm your baby and keeps him warm during his naps and sleep. I got 1 cotton and 3 fleece.
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: $17.99 / Used from: $9.54
I had the book version and I did the swaddling wrong. After getting the DVD version, it was like, "oh! you have to wrap it THAT tight!". This helped me w/ my sanity. My baby boy likes the "jello jiggling"
The Nursing Mother's Companion: Revised EditionThe Nursing Mother's Companion: Revised Edition by Kathleen Huggins
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $2.00
This helped me out with my breastfeeding problems so much more than the "Art of Breastfeeding". It is easy to read and peruse through. I would find myself 3am in the morning looking up thrush problems (just to let you know, I found that for me, as long as I took probiotics, it will help prevent thrush. Thrush has something to do w/ yeast problems.)
Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle SwingFisher-Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle Swing
Buy new: $119.99
This was great when I needed a break and have dinner, use the restroom, any need "sit down" rest. It gave me that "luxury" to sit down and have a wonderful dinner w/ my husband. Just don't leave your baby alone w/ the swing.
JJ Cole Original Infant Bundle Me - GraphiteJJ Cole Original Infant Bundle Me - Graphite
Buy new: $38.86
My baby was a winter baby and I didn't have to juggle w/ putting on layers of clothing to keep him warm and then having to take it off when I get to the mall
Tiny Love Gymini - Black, White & RedTiny Love Gymini - Black, White & Red
The black, white and red version is the BEST. I had a couple different ones but this one captivated my baby the most. And the price is great. Otherwise, there's no need for much toys the first 3 months. They just eat, sleep, poo and stay awake for 5-10 mins.
Philips Avent 3 Pack 9oz BottlesPhilips Avent 3 Pack 9oz Bottles
Buy new: $23.99
If you're breastfeeding, this was recommended to me by a lactation expert. This closely resembles a nipple and teaches the baby to latch on correctly
Medela New Pump in Style Original Breast PumpMedela New Pump in Style Original Breast Pump
I had problems breastfeeding. I was really sore and this breastpump helped me recover when I needed it.
Thermos Nissan 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Tea Tumbler with InfuserThermos Nissan 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Tea Tumbler with Infuser
Buy new: $22.81 / Used from: $15.99
I love to drink tea in the afternoons and this helped keep it warm for me for hours. I would steep my tea in this mug, put the top on and run off to take care of my son. I would most times get back to it after 30 min to take out the tea bag and find it is still hot. Add cream and sugar and I can just take my time sipping my tea for hours and running off to take care of my son.