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Save Your Sanity~Best Of & Must Have Baby Products
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Fun Stretch Cotton Baby SlingFun Stretch Cotton Baby Sling
My son, at 3-months-old, still lives in his Mamma's Milk sling. It's great for shopping, walking, chores... He loves the contact, and I love having my hands free.
Rainforest Open-Top Cradle SwingRainforest Open-Top Cradle Swing
This Fisher Price Rainforest Cradle Swing will save your sanity -and your batteries. This model has a plug-in option.
Summer Infant Mother'S Touch Back To Nature Remote Control BouncerSummer Infant Mother'S Touch Back To Nature Remote Control Bouncer
Buy new: $44.50
I've found the vibrations and bouncing motion of a bouncer especially useful for calming a gassy, colicky, or over-tired baby. They come in many themes from $20 up. This model has a remote bounce feature.
Baby Trend Spunky Stride Z Sport Travel SystemBaby Trend Spunky Stride Z Sport Travel System
Buy new: $199.95
Baby Trend's affordable travel systems includes the award winning, easy to use Flex Lock car seat. It's the only brand I'll use anymore. If you have multiple little ones, check out their Sit and Stand Strollers, and build your own travel system.
Kiddopotamus & Co 100% Cotton Knit SwaddleMe® Sage - SmallKiddopotamus & Co 100% Cotton Knit SwaddleMe® Sage - Small
Buy new: $9.99
Velcro-closure swaddlers are easier to use and stay on much better than traditional swaddling with receiving blankets. These soothed my newborn when he was colicky, and helped him sleep better.
Halo SleepSack Blanket - Blue AppliquéHalo SleepSack Blanket - Blue Appliqué
Buy new: $24.99
A sleep sack is an excellent alternative to loose blankets. Blankets get kicked off and can be a suffocation hazzard. I sleep much better knowing my son is safe and warm.
Newborn Soothie Pacifiers 2-pk.Newborn Soothie Pacifiers 2-pk.
Buy new: $6.44
My son's mute button. There's a reason this is the brand of pacifier hospitals choose.
Soothie Pacifier ClipSoothie Pacifier Clip
Buy new: $3.97
Keeps baby's binky close. Comes in several cute designs.
Mylicon Gas Relief Drops for Infants, Dye Free, 1-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)Mylicon Gas Relief Drops for Infants, Dye Free, 1-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Mylicon offers fast relief for baby(and mommy).
Pampers Baby Wipes Refills, Natural Aloe, Unscented, 770 WipesPampers Baby Wipes Refills, Natural Aloe, Unscented, 770 Wipes
Buy new: $23.54
As far as wipes go, Pampers brand is the champ. They don't fall apart like other top brands. However, they are similiar in quality to Costco's Kirkland brand. So if you're a Costco member, stock up!
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers, Newborn (up to 10 Lbs), 92 SwaddlersPampers Swaddlers Diapers, Newborn (up to 10 Lbs), 92 Swaddlers
Buy new: $19.99
For newborns, the best disposable diapers are Pamper Swaddlers. They are the softest, not too bulky, and fit well.
Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers, Size 1-2 (Up to 15 Lbs), Disney, Pack of 192 DiapersHuggies Snug & Dry Diapers, Size 1-2 (Up to 15 Lbs), Disney, Pack of 192 Diapers
Buy new: $33.99
Once baby starts to wiggle and move around, I've found the best namebrand diaper to be Huggies. They seem to have more stretch, and hold up much better to leaks. Again, the quality is comparable to Kirkland brand diapers. You might be able to save a few $$$ by buying in bulk from Costco.
Summer Infant Newborn-Toddler Bath Center & Shower- BlueSummer Infant Newborn-Toddler Bath Center & Shower- Blue
Buy new: $29.95
I've soaked myself many times trying to wash a squirmy infant. A baby tub makes bathtime so much easier, and the shower feature on this one is actually very useful.
Johnson's Head-to-Toe Baby Wash Value Pack - Total: 65 oz (28 fl oz X 2 & 9 fl oz)Johnson's Head-to-Toe Baby Wash Value Pack - Total: 65 oz (28 fl oz X 2 & 9 fl oz)
Buy new: $14.45
A gentle, tear-free baby wash is a necessity for safely cleaning baby's sensitive skin.
Johnson's Bedtime Lotion, 15 Ounce Bottle (Pack of 4)Johnson's Bedtime Lotion, 15 Ounce Bottle (Pack of 4)
This bedtime lotion has become part of our nightly routine, and it smells great.