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Rebecca Taber: Lots of friends recommended this or the Uppababy Cruz, but said if you're planning multiple kids the Vista is best. Update: We’ve loved the Vista and the bassinet it comes with. The bassinet was great for walks and daytime naps (he out...
Vista V2 Stroller
Rebecca Taber: Lots of friends recommended this or the Uppababy Cruz, but said if you're planning multiple kids the Vista is best. Update: We’ve loved the Vista and the bassinet it comes with. The bassinet was great for walks and daytime naps (he out...
Vista V2 Stroller
Rebecca Taber: Friend shared: "Great way to keep the baby engaged" - attach to stroller or carseat. At 2-4 months this was Jacob's FAVORITE toy - he stared at it endlessly!
Sunny Stroll Stroller Arch
Rebecca Taber: We did some research and decided on the Nuna PIPA, but also heard good things about the Chicco Keyfit. You'll need an adapter if you get the Uppababy stroller, but easy to buy on Amazon. The Uppababy Mesa carseat doesn't require an ada...
PIPA Car Seat
Rebecca Taber: We like this much better than just a mirror - easier to see while driving and only thing that works for night driving. We just keep it closed most times since it can be a bit distracting.
Shynerk Baby Car Mirror 4.3'' HD Night Vision
Rebecca Taber: Our post-PIPA carseat, we love!
Nuna RAVA
Rebecca Taber: Our air travel carseat - super lightweight, easy to install, and approved for planes (which most typical carseats are not)
Scenera Next - CoscoKids.com
Rebecca Taber: Multiple friends recommended for travel + around the house - we got with the bassinet adapter. We don't love that the legs stick out (easy to trip on) but otherwise great, and he sleeps super well in it when we travel.
Pack n' Play
Rebecca Taber: Lots of friends recommend the Ergo Omni360 over BabyBjorn - we only used
Omni 360 Baby Carrier
Rebecca Taber: Multiple friends recommended, but I'm not sure I'd buy it again - we preferred the boppy for when he was small and the bumbo (both on this list) for when he was bigger. I guess it was nice to have it as an option though? He would also ...
Bouncer Bliss
Rebecca Taber: Friend shared: "This you wont be able to use until almost ~3 mos, but it's so great and we used it to have A sit at the table with us." Completely agree - once they can hold their head up this thing is amazing and we put him in it more...
Floor Seat
Rebecca Taber: Friend shared: "Amazing way to trap your baby when they’re old enough to chill in here". 100% agree. We call this his "baby office" and it's been a great baby trap / entertainment device since he was around 6 months (he's 13 months now...
Baby Activity Center
Rebecca Taber: We tried the K'tan wrap but I liked this one much better - super easy to put on / position baby and he would always pass out in it immediately. I also liked that I could just wear this and pants and call it a day (no actual shirt neede...
Baby Wrap
Rebecca Taber: He has LOVED this since 9 months or so - one of his fave toys.
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
Rebecca Taber: We've used this a ton from around 6 months (when it was a baby trap/seat) to now (13 months, when he runs around in it like crazy).
Joovy 'Spoon'
Rebecca Taber: The playmat was great for tummytime early on, but now that he's bigger he mostly just plays on our floor with this great / comfy / easy to wash mat over our rug.
Organic Cotton Play Mat – PILLOBEBE
Rebecca Taber: Certified organic crib mattress
Mattress
Rebecca Taber: Friend shared: "Organic Cotton is worth it. Get 3 - one is on the crib, another dirty and another emergency…there will be emergencies."
Fitted Crib Sheets
Rebecca Taber: Friend shared: "It has music and it moves, it's amazing." We can confirm - baby loves. We only used for a short period of time so can definitely skip it if not of interest.
Soothe 'n Groove Baby Mobile
Rebecca Taber: Healthier than painting or wallpapering nursery - super easy to put on and look great!!
Fabric Wall Decal
Rebecca Taber: Friend shared: "Swaddle Me - everything else is worthless." We agree this was one of the easiest / best DIY full swaddles, but actually quickly started to prefer the love to dream semi-swaddle after week one or two (next on this list)....
Original Organic Swaddle
Rebecca Taber: These were the swaddles he wore most after the swaddleme in the first few days and then the swaddleup for the first few weeks. Every baby / parent is different though! We liked both the organic cotton and muslin (lightweweight).
Halo 100% Cotton SleepSack Swaddle
Rebecca Taber: Multiple friends recommended. He's been in a sleepsack since he got out of the swaddle and still uses it at 13 mos.
Sleepsack 100% Cotton Wearable Blanket
Rebecca Taber: Friend shared: "Adan and Anais swaddle blankets (you can't have enough!)" And another said: "They are soft, organic and you need them everywhere. It's nice to leave in the car or other places you might forget to bring one along." Updat...
Swaddle Blanket | Muslin Blankets for Girls & Boys
Rebecca Taber: This one has worked really well for us; we put a towel in on top of the infant insert for now to keep him from slipping. Heard good things about the Boon too.
Comfort Height Bath Tub
Rebecca Taber: Nice organic towels
2 Pack Durable Large Bamboo Baby Bath Towel
Rebecca Taber: These were gifted to us monogrammed - super cute and absorbent (not organic though).
Gingham Baby Hooded Towel
Rebecca Taber: Manual nasal aspirator
Baby Nasal Aspirator NoseFrida with Filters
Rebecca Taber: Best sunblock we found.
Sunscreen Lotion 50 SPF
Rebecca Taber: We tried this and cerave for J’s eczema - we like this better and it has a better EWG rating. We originally used coconut oil but apparently it’s not a great idea to use food oils for daily moisturizing given potential allergen issues.
Eucerin® 13.5 oz. Baby Lotion
Rebecca Taber: Recommended rash ointment from folks who try to get mostly nontoxic products.
Diaper Rash Ointment
Rebecca Taber: Less organic / more intense diaper rash cream. We've been using basic Aquaphor instead of the ButtPaste and then the 3 in 1 very rarely for bad rashes.
Baby Skin Care Set
Rebecca Taber: Solid bottle brush.
Bottle Brush with Nipple Cleaner and Stand
Rebecca Taber: Friend shared: "This is kind of absurd, but also kind of great… I mostly like it for drying. For bottles and pump parts. Because I didn’t realize this, but bottles and pump parts need to be dry before you put them away." Out of stock o...
Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer Machine
Rebecca Taber: Very organic, lightweight baby clothing
Dordor And Gorgor
Rebecca Taber: Cute clothing with lots of organic options
Basics Collection
Rebecca Taber: Goumikids boots and gloves have velcro and stay on way better than other brands.
Baby Booties
Rebecca Taber: Great from 6 weeks to 4 months or so - was the only thing that would entertain / settle him during his crankiest hour.
Fisher-Price® Sweet Little Lamb Cradle 'n Swing
Rebecca Taber: Starting at 6 months Jacob is absolutely obsessed with this (who knows how long that will last!). Prefer to the jolly jumper. Update - he still loves this at 13 months...
Fisher-Price® Rainforest™ Jumperoo™
Rebecca Taber: Baby Mozart time! It says 1+ years but he’s enjoyed this at 6 months.
Melissa & Doug® Personalized Learn to Play Piano
Rebecca Taber: I thought the one was super random but another hit with the baby. Maybe grandma knows best?
Safety 1st® Ready, Set, Walk! DX Developmental Walker in Blue/White
Rebecca Taber: We originally bought the LoveVery playmat but J greatly prefer this one. He is entranced by it still!
Fisher-Price® Rainforest Music and Lights Deluxe Gym