 | Baby Bargains, 7th Edition: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on baby furniture, gear, clothes, toys, maternity wear and much more! (Baby Bargains) by Denise Fields
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $11.36 This book gave me great advice in a portable format I could take to the store (or bathtub) with me. The author has collected opinions about lots of baby items and gives you the scoop on all the big brands and things to avoid. It includes advice like which diapers parents of boys vs girls like better. It is much more complete than this list will be, so I recommend you read this book.
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 | The New Baby Name Survey Book: How to pick a name that makes a favorable impression for your child by Bruce Lansky
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $2.50 Out of all of the baby name books I collected, this was the most helpful when it came down to actually naming a child. What's different: The author has collected opinions of names in addition to the usual baby name stuff. For instance, what famous/ infamous people are associated with a name or what personal attributes people think of when they hear you child's potential name.
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 | Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump
Buy new: $349.99 The best pump out there short of hospital grade. You can read my review on the product page.
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 | Graco Pack 'n Play Portable Playard with Bassinet in Tango in the Tongo
Buy new: $59.99 my daughter slept in one of these for a year before we moved her to a crib. It's really all you need at first. The bassinet feature is nice. The changing table/mobile are not a very useful features. I would get the cheapest one you can find of this brand. They have perfected the re-folding/storage method.
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 | Combi Flare Lightweight Stroller in Chili
Buy new: $69.99 We opted for a lightweight stroller with no "bells and whistles" for freedom of movement at the sacrifice of conveniences like large storage areas and cup holders. It's nice to have one that reclines fully for a newborn.
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 | BABYBJORN Baby Carrier Active - Sporty Black
Buy new: $91.00 I "upgraded" from an original to a sport with the 2nd child because of my aching shoulders in exchange for a sweaty back. I don't know which is worse. I've never tried the AIR edition which might be a compromise. It can be awquard to breastfeed with it on. A sling might be better for this.
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 | Fisher-Price Space Saver High Chair - Tan
Buy new: $51.89 I have the older version of this which I have used for the 2 kids and a friend's in between. It is all the highchair you need. You attach it to a dining room chair.
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 | Tiny Love Gymini Super Deluxe - Lights&Music
Buy new: $54.74 I think this is great to have right away for "tummy time" Tiny love makes the best.
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 | Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes Refills, Case Pack, Four - 210 Count Resealable Packages, 840 Total Wipes
We have continued to use these wipes for 2 years. Love them. We have to take them to daycare for exclusive use of out daughter who kept getting a rash with the communal wipes.
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 | Gerber Birdseye Weave Cloth Diapers Prefolded (6-pk.)
These are thicker in the middle and great for spit up rags and later household rags.
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 | Transportation Receiving Blankets - 4 per Pack
Buy new: $12.95 These are more substantial than bargain brands. They can double as a breastfeeding cover-up, changing table cover, sunshade, spit-up rag, etc. Can't have too many!
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 | Basic Comfort Contoured Changing Pad
Buy new: $24.98 You can read my review under the product. This can turn any surface into a changing table. Don't go buy a useless piece of furniture.
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 | Carters Watch the Wear - Boys Blanket Sleeper, Royal/Red
Buy new: $8.50 Carters blanket sleepers are the best! You can get lots of them on resale websites. They are heirloom quality.
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 | Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat Onyx
Buy new: $229.99 This car seat fits babies 5lbs to 40lbs. You don't need an infant seat. This is the easiest brand that I have used and has the best safety record.
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