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Children Necessities
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items These are items I’ve found work best for my family- as a mother of 3, with my youngest having Down Syndrome-I’m not big into buying everything under the sun- I’m looking for quality & price efficient for my budget!
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Bedtime
Organization
Feeding
Livingroom necessities
Teething!
Cold & Flu, Sickness Care
Bedtime
Makes nighttime messes easier to clean!
Mainstays Waterproof & Washable Absorbent Underpad, One Size
Perfect for soothing noises at night time! Interesting for baby to watch when they get older too! It does require 4-Cbatteries, might want to get rechargeable ones or be prepared to change the batteries often depending on how often you use it- we use...
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine - Blue
A convertible crib with changing table & drawers was a huge help for us! I love the fact that I can store bedding and diapering things very close by!
Dream On Me Jayden 4-in-1 Convertible Crib with Changer Espresso
Organization
Who doesn’t love being organized? Honestly I buy tons of clothes for my kids- so I need lots of hangers!
(8 pack) Parent’s Choice Infant & Toddler Hangers, White, 10 Count
Keeping the laundry off the floor and the cats out of the laundry!
Sterilite Ultra™ Wheeled Hamper, Plastic Laundry Hamper with Handle for Easy Transport, White
Book storage! Toy storage! Clothing storage! Shoe storage! Homemade dollhouse! The possibilities are endless! We have them double stacked and anchored to the studs filled with books!
13'' 9 Cube Organizer Black Oak - Brightroom™: Storage Cubes Bookshelf, Cubby Storage Shelves, MDF & Particle Board
We use this in our entryway for shoe storage! Awesome and sturdy! Toddler loves to climb on it, although that’s recommended, still a great piece!
13'' 6 Cube Organizer Black Oak - Brightroom™: Decorative Bookshelf, Cubby Storage, 13" System, MDF & Particle Board
Great for use in the storage cubbies! Easy access for toys, books or shoes!
Y-Weave Easy Access Storage Bin Black - Brightroom™: 16 Volume, 13" Cube Compatible, Polypropylene, Nesting, Rectangle Shape
Offered in a variety of colors, these are perfect sized storage cubes for the Bright Room cubbies!
13" x 13" Fabric Bin Black - Brightroom™: 13 Inch Storage Cube, Decorative Storage, Polyester, No Assembly Required
Love these sturdy containers! You can even add a lid- sold separately- permit for the Bright Room cubby system!
Medium Decorative Plastic Bin with Cutout Handles Black - Brightroom™: Stackable Storage, 16.9L, Fits 13" Cube System
Sturdy for storage and handles for easy access and carrying! Great for toys, books or even clothes!
Large Decorative Plastic Bin with Cutout Handles Black - Brightroom™: Stackable Storage, 25L, 13" Cube Compatible
Similar to the ones IKEA sells! Great storage system with sliding bin storage! You can pick the size bins you need to make it work for you!
Short Sliding Bin Cube White - Brightroom™: Modern Storage, 13" System Compatible, MDF Frame, Open Shelves, Anti-Tip Hardware
Convenient little bin for the little toys or books! Best used at the top of the sliding system!
Small Decorative Plastic Bin with Cutout Handles Charcoal - Target
I love these bins for shoes, toys and crafts!! Lids are great for keeping spiders and scorpions out!
6qt Clear Storage Box White - Brightroom™
Feeding
Perfect baby bottles- durable BPA free plastic & glass! Anti colic nipples that are uniquely designed for easy latching!
Duo 9oz. Hybrid Baby Bottle 2-Pack - Neutral
Perfect set to start babies with! Nipples are great for latching! Bottles are safe and durable!
Duo Deluxe Hybrid Baby Bottle Gift Set
Space saving on the counter- removable parts that are easy to clean!
OXO TOT Space Saving Drying Rack
I went through a couple boxes of these- great product! Helped hold my milk from wetting my shirt at work!
Disposable Breast Pads - 100ct - up&up™
These were amazing to wear at work instead of trying to pump on my breaks
Elvie Catch Secure Milk Collection Cups - 2ct
These nipples are great to have on hand! Size 2 transition!
Duo Baby Bottle Nipple - 2Pk
Size 1 nipples perfect for newborns!
Duo Baby Bottle Nipple - 2Pk
I love the versatility of this folding, yes, folding, high chair! It also has the option to be a short little kids chair on its own! I’m a sucker for a removable seat cover for easy cleaning too!
Zest LE 4-in-1 Folding High Chair
3 Step 6+ months Nipples
Duo Baby Bottle Nipple - 2Pk
Livingroom necessities
Was perfect to keep our kiddo safe contained and keep the big dogs out!
Babyeap Baby Playpen Large Play Yard Fence for Toddlers,50"x50" Gray
Teething!
Perfect for teething babies! Large enough to not be a choking hazard, soft enough to not damage baby’s mouth!
Itzy Ritzy Teensy Tubes Rattle and Teether - Blue and Red
Great for firm teething!
Sassy Drive & Drool Key
Prefect handles grips for holding while teething- makes a great Easter gift!
Infantino Little Nibbles Textured Silicone Teether - Carrot
My son loved chewing on this one- not sucking
RaZbaby RaZberry Silicone Teether Toy / Multi-Texture Design / Hands Free Design / for Baby 3m+ / Pacifier Style Teether
My toddler with special needs LOVES these chewy sensory toys! He especially loves the Y shaped one! Although it’s hallow are perfect for his needs- expect lots of drool!
Sensory Chew Toys 4 Pack for Autism ADHD
Cold & Flu, Sickness Care
Feeling sick isn’t fun- this stuff helps a lot!
Infants' Concentrated Ibuprofen (NSAID) Oral Suspension Pain & Fever Reducer Liquid - Berry - 1 fl oz - up&up™
Perfect all year round! Especially in drier climates!
Vicks 3-in-1 Sleepy Time Humidifier Diffuser Nightlight
High fever? No problem! This stuff works great!
Dye-Free Infants' Acetaminophen - 2pk/2 fl oz Each - up&up™
Traveling
Smooth stroller! Easy to fold up, large bottom basket! Price is great for the sturdy quality!
Bravo Sport Travel System - Iron
This stroller is pricey, but so worth it! There’s so many parent & kids friendly features! Adjustable stroller handle, zippered storage & UPF 50+ zippered canopy closure! The stroller is also great for kiddos up to 50lbs!
Corso Primo ClearTex Travel System
Easy way to store toys and crafting supplies! Great for traveling!
6qt Clear Storage Box White - Brightroom™
I love how easy this stroller is to use, and fold up! Great system for keeping baby safe in the car and taking them for a jog/walk!
Baby Trend EZ Ride PLUS Travel System with EZ-Lift PLUS Infant Car Seat - Carbon Black: 5-Point Harness, One-Hand Fold, Steel Frame, EVA Tires
This stroller is fun! It has adjustable handles for easy walking or jogging!
Baby Trend Expedition Race Tec PLUS Jogger Travel System with EZ-Lift PLUS - Ultra Black: Metal Frame, Rubber Tires, Adjustable Handle
Toys!! Playing is Learning!
Fun in the sun outdoor activity! Or beat the heat and take it inside! We have free will!
Boat Racer Water Table - Sun Squad™: Educational Focus, Toy Boat Included
Simple dump truck! Vroom vroom! Haul the sand and dirt!
Dump Truck Sand Toy - Sun Squad™
These colorful blocks are perfect for letter and number recognition, as well as, motor skill building!
Melissa & Doug Ms. Rachel Letter, Number, and Game Wooden Learning Blocks with Activity Cards
Simple, classic, shapes, colors and motor skills!
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks
Bubbles!!! So entertaining! Indoors or out!
6pk 4oz Bubble Wands Bubble Toy - Sun Squad™
Ball pit balls!! Colors! Fun!
Little Tikes Balls for Kids' with Reusable Mesh Bag - 100pcs
This little bubble blower works pretty darn good to blow out bubbles! Add some music and you’ve got a toddler dance party!
Light-Up Lil' Bubble Maker With 2 fl oz Bubble Solution Purple/Pink - Sun Squad™
I love using this for a sandbox! Perfect size!
Wading Kiddie Pool - Sun Squad™ Blue : Hard Plastic Kids Pool, HDPE Material
Great toys for playing in the sand or the pool even!
Dump Truck Set Sand Toy - 7pc - Sun Squad™
Fun sand toy set!
Sand Tool Set with Bag Sand Toy - 15pc - Sun Squad™
Diapering / Potty Training
Being a mom of a kiddo with special needs sometimes means I need to get creative! These are great additions to the diaper for extra “holding” power!
Men's Guards for Adult Incontinence Care - Maximum Absorbency - 52ct - up&up™
Up & Up diapers have been great for my youngest! Even with sensitive skin, he’s had no issues! These are a great choice for families on low budget or no budget at all! I’ve found the best time to buy diapers & wipes, even stock up, is during ...
Disposable Diapers - Size 8 - 64ct - up&up™
Fragrance free! Love these wipes! Never had any issues!
Fragrance Free personal Baby Wipes - 12pk/1200ct - up&up™: Whole Body, Pop-Up Dispenser, Hypoallergenic, Viscose
Love the smell of these wipes!
Fresh & Clean Scented Baby Wipes - 8pk/800ct Total - up&up™: Hypoallergenic, Paraben-Free, Alcohol-Free
This stuff works wonders on a diaper rash! As soon as you see a little bit of redness, just put a little on and poof next diaper change it’s better! Used this with all 3 children, even on myself postpartum!
A+D Baby Diaper Rash Ointment, Baby Protectant with Vitamins A and D - 4oz