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Newborn trenches LIFESAVERS
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items Things that I would purchase a million times over for the newborn trenches. Tried and true things for the babe and parents!
Sections
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Sleep
Gas relief
For solo parenting days
Feeding
Play and development
For the parents
Sleep
This is a must have for babies that like to be bounced - my baby would only fall asleep if I bounced her on this! Rather than stand and bounce her in my arms, this saved me. A great cost effective ball!
Exercise Ball
My baby only wants to sleep with her arms up. I love these way more than velcro swaddle. They feel the safest for sleep!
Transitional Swaddle Sack with Arms Up
Gas relief
A drug-free way to relieve gas and help promote healthy digestion!
Gripe Belt
These work SO WELL! they dont stop gas, they just relieve surface tension so the gas comes out easier. They also aren't absorbed systematically and work just in the digestive system so I feel good about giving them to my little one.
Ovol Infant Colic Relief Drops, 30 mL | Fast, gentle Infant Colic Relief for infants 0-2 years, Alcohol & dye free, Natural mint flavour
Helped my baby with gas so much! 5 drops a day promotes healthy gut flora
Probiotics for babies & toddlers
For solo parenting days
Things that saved me when my husband went back to work!
I use this swing every day while I shower and get ready in the morning. If my baby doesn't fall asleep, she is totally calm and mesmerized by the hanging toys and soothed by the swinging motion
Ingenuity baby swing
I tried so many carriers - Moby wrap, baby bjorn, lillebaby - this is my all time favorite for the newborn phase. Its so easy to put on and wear around the house. My baby will only do contact naps and this saves me from being stuck sitting all day. I...
Embrace Baby Carrier
I didn't think I needed a travel system, and boy was I wrong. I LOVE having a travel system! Our house doesn't have much storage so not having a separate bassinet attachment is a huge plus for us. This stroller seriously has it all at a great price p...
Maxi-Cosi® Zelia Stroller, Travel System Item No TR389 ...
Feeding
These are the best bottles! My baby is primarily breastfed and these are great for her latch. They also have a temperature sensor!
NUK® Perfect Match Bottle, 5oz, 3pk – Slow Flow
If I can recommend one thing about a nursing pillow, it is to get one with a buckle. I didn't think I needed one and I ended up ordering this pillow late one night. Seriously, this pillow has it all: buckle, extra padding so baby doesn't roll off, an...
Nursing Pillow for Breastfeeding - Ergonomic Comfort & Support Baby Pillow for Bottle Feeding and Breastfeeding, Easier and Healthier Nursing, Firm Fiber Fill, with Removable Cover (Lion)
I prefer these 100x to the hakaa. I have knocked off the hakaa and spilled milk many times while trying to wrangle my wiggly baby, and these prevent that. I also find it easier to get milk out with these!
Boon Trove Silicone Manual Breast Pump w/ Plug
Play and development
No joke, I use this every single day. It is a universal parenting experience to live by "purple monkey in a bubblegum tree". If you know, you know.
Fisher-Price Glow and Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym, Blue | Baby Playmat, 10 Linkable Toys, Removable Piano, Musical Learning Toy, Developmental Activities for Newborns 0+ Months
For the parents
This comes with me everywhere. I have never been so thirsty as I am while breastfeeding. It is the perfect combo of everything I need in a water bottle!
Owala FreeSip Sway Insulated Steel Bottle
I wear this every night. I love being able to fall asleep to a podcast or listen to something while trying to stay awake during night feeds. I can still hear my baby but I also get to tune into my own world!
LOVE EYE Sleep Mask Headphones Bluetooth Breathable Eye Masks for Sleeping | Wireless Earbuds for Side Sleepers 3D Contoured Blackout Eyemask Built-in HD Stereo Earphone Unique Gifts for Men Women
I love that i can download epubs and pdfs to my robot and read whatever I want, wherever I want. Perfect for reading put loud to baby and for feeds when I dont want to be on my phone. This is the one I have but its an older model - it still does eve...
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