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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: 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: 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: We tried the Ubbi but wanted something with a foot pedal, so changed to the genie.
Diaper Genie
Rebecca Taber: Goes nicely under the glider ottoman with the braids rug above
Washable Rug Bubbly Soft Blue
Rebecca Taber: Friend shared: "We chose Eufy, a top recommendation from Wirecutter. We also heard good things about the Nanit, but didn't like wifi in room and heard that can pose security risks." Update - we've been happy with the Eufy so far. Secon...
Video Baby Monitor with Camera and Audio
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: Glass bottles are apparently healthiest, but we may go plastic depending on what baby likes. Update - Dr. Brown's bottles were way better for baby's gas than Avent bottles; the glass ones worked well for us. Although we now use Platex ...
4 Oz Glass Baby Bottles
Rebecca Taber: Went with the Spectra S1 (recommended by multiple friends), purchased through Aeroflow Breast Pumps site which handles insurance. Also rented a hospital-grade pump through the DC Breastfeeding Center. Update - the Medela Symphony hospi...
S1Plus Electric Breast Pump
Rebecca Taber: Natural ingredients and works pretty well
Nipple Cream
Rebecca Taber: He loves the soothies - the more the better.
soothie 4-pack
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: Best sunblock we found.
Sunscreen Lotion 50 SPF
Rebecca Taber: Can use under arm too if scared by rectal!
Quick-Read Digital Rectal Thermometer
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: 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: We keep this on the changing table and it distracts him super well.
GUND® Flappy the Elephant Collection
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