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Keeping it Simple with Baby
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California Baby TEA TREE & LAVENDER Body Wash And Shampoo 8.5ozCalifornia Baby TEA TREE & LAVENDER Body Wash And Shampoo 8.5oz
I love the way this smells and it worked wonders on baby's cradle cap.
California Baby Non-Burning & Calming Diaper Area Wash (6.5 oz)California Baby Non-Burning & Calming Diaper Area Wash (6.5 oz)
This really helps get baby cleaner with less wiping- especially with sticky poop. Also good if baby has diaper rash and you don't want to have to wipe as much.
Fuzzi bunz~New and Improved GREEN SmallFuzzi bunz~New and Improved GREEN Small
Buy new: $19.95
We use prefold diapers with a waterproof cover (Bummis Super WhisperWrap) but when baby is being especially fussy or squirmy, OR if a babysitter is changing him, these are so simple. Plus, baby can't rip this one off like he can the velcro-closure diapers! :)
Biokleen Bac-Out Stain & Odor Eliminator 32 oz.Biokleen Bac-Out Stain & Odor Eliminator 32 oz.
Buy new: $7.95
Works amazingly well at removing stains in our cloth diapers!
Ergo Baby Carrier Black/caramelErgo Baby Carrier Black/caramel
This was (and still is) the most comfortable and versatile carrier we've tried. No back pain whatsoever and very easy to get on and off when using as a front-carrier. Adjusts like a backpack to get a personalized fit. Difficult to use as a back-carrier without a 2nd person helping at first. Gets easier with practice.
Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller FrameGraco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame
Buy new: $58.67
I wish I had this or the Kolcraft Car Seat Carrier from the beginning. When baby falls asleep in the car, the last thing you want to do his wake him to put him in a stroller or sling (especially if he's not a good sleeper or is a big crier!)
Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster SeatFisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat
Buy new: $26.37
We use this as our only high chair. It fits very securely on our dining table chair, we can use it with or without the tray, it's super easy to clean and it's portable! I know it's plastic, but the benefits outweigh the demerits here!
Miracle Blanket BeigeMiracle Blanket Beige
Buy new: $29.95
Our baby needed to be swaddled tightly until he was 3 months old in order to settle down or sleep. If we didn't do a good swaddle job with the receiving blankets he'd break out in 2 seconds and start screaming. This saved us many do-overs in the middle of the night.
Lansinoh 20265 Disposable Nursing Pads, 60-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)Lansinoh 20265 Disposable Nursing Pads, 60-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)
Buy new: $24.63
I tried at least 6 different nursing pads and these were the most comfortable for sore nipples and also the least visible under clothing. I wanted to use the reusable washable kind but I was a heavy leaker and only the disposables could contain the amount of milk I leaked.
Lily Padz Continuously Useable Nursing PadsLily Padz Continuously Useable Nursing Pads
Buy new: $19.20
Once I stopped leaking so much, these were great! You can't see them at all- even under a bathing suit!
My Brest Friend Green Sun Burst PillowMy Brest Friend Green Sun Burst Pillow
Buy new: $34.99
Much more comfortable and supportive than Boppy. I like the back rest component. Baby would fall asleep on this after nursing and I could actually keep him cradled on this while I stood up and walked him back to the bed.
Medela Nursing StoolMedela Nursing Stool
Buy new: $24.99
Before our baby was born, I thought a nursing stool was a waste of money and space. Wow, was I wrong! This stool lifts your legs to just the right height and tilt to allow you to relax and have better posture.
Long Sleeve Kimono Bodysuit - OceanLong Sleeve Kimono Bodysuit - Ocean
Buy new: $16.00
Our baby was very upset by dressing/undressing if the clothing went over his head. Apparently, a lot of babies are this way. Kimono-style onesies solved this problem plus they're super cute!
Gerber 2-pk. Organic Footed Sleep n' PlayGerber 2-pk. Organic Footed Sleep n' Play
Buy new: $20.00
We liked that these organic sleepers had zippers- the faster you can dress your newborn the better. The only thing missing is little cuffs to cover baby's hands and prevent face-scratching. Haven't found anything yet that's organic, footed, zippered, and has hand cuffs. This comes as close as we could find
BabyLegs Leg Warmers - DeweyBabyLegs Leg Warmers - Dewey
Buy new: Too low to display
We never had a pair of these, but our neighbors do and used them all the time for their winter baby. This makes diaper changes so much easier because baby's legs stay warm and you don't have to pull off a pair of pants.
Fuzzy Bee and Friends (Cloth Books)Fuzzy Bee and Friends (Cloth Books) by Roger Priddy
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $3.98
This was baby's first favorite toy/lovie. It's a touch-and-feel book and the crinkly first page made him ecstatic! The only drawback is that it's not machine-washable. Surface wash only (you could wash it in the machine, but then the 'crinkle' will melt and not be as loud and appealing).
Plan Toy Hammer BallsPlan Toy Hammer Balls
Buy new: $18.00
Any toy made by this company (Plan Toys) is awesome. They're well-made, nicely designed, and non-toxic.