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Things we ended up buying AFTER the baby was born! (Aka, also worth getting beforehand to save you the trouble)
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items You can never be too prepared - but these are things we ended up needing to have that we didn’t think we needed right away. Save yourself the time later and prep now!
We used a traditional wrap swaddle for the first 2 months. By 3 months we swapped to an “arms up transitional” swaddle which helped her sleep better! At 4 months we removed the sleeves and she now uses a sleeveless swaddle or a sleep sack. Having mul...
Babylist Swaddle Box | Babylist Shop
10/10 will always recommend a floor bed! Floor beds are easy for toddlers to climb in and out themselves - but also PERFECT for when the baby is sick and needs the parent close by. Get a size big enough for both the parent and baby to lay in as the b...
Harriet Bee Finka Kids Floor Platforms Bed With Fence and Door & Reviews | Wayfair
A good breathable mattress to go with the floor beds. We recommend a full size for plenty of room. Match this with a cheap waterproof cover from Walmart!
Wayfair Sleep™ Wayfair Sleep 6" Medium Innerspring Mattress & Reviews | Wayfair
Match a good waterproof cover for any leaks or spills a baby can bring!
Waterproof Mattress Protector, 50-Night Trial, 1-Yr Warranty | Nectar
Highly recommend looking into sleep sounds and volume of sleep sounds with babies. We didn’t realize how helpful a sleep sound machine is but also how hurtful it can be if placed TOO close or TOO loud. Babies ears are different from ours!
Nanit Superior Sleep Set | Babylist Shop
Omg, the baby loves this swing! We place her in here for about an hour or two in the mornings while momma makes breakfast. She LOVES IT! Coming from a baby who HATES not being held… but apparently she’s okay when in the swing.
Graco DuetConnect LX Swing and Bouncer - Redmond | Babylist Shop