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Baby growing up kit
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items We all have been lost in mother/fatherhood. Here are some tips for first time parents, or parents that have had multiple kids and plan to have more. I have been around kids all my life, and have helped raised my siblings for many years. Here is somet...
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First years of their life 1-3mo
3-6mo
6-12mo
1-4yrs
First years of their life 1-3mo
Lets be honest, many of us get them bassinets, their own night-crib and still have them sleep with us. Thats fine, just learn how to do it safely to avoid SIDS/SUIDS.
The Safe Sleep Seven
My kid never liked any other pacifier as a baby. The only one they seemed to like was the hospital pacifiers and i lost the original so i got her a replacement. When i transitioned from the og, i got the ones in the second picture after many tries. I...
Baby pacifiers
Use this from 1-12mo before they get vaccines. It works to not feel all the pain, plus help the soreness afterwards so you don’t have a crying baby, or a baby with fever.
Infants' Tylenol
The only formula that worked for my kid. It stopped the colics and stomach pain, plus it was the only thing she was willing to drink besides breast milk.
Similac Baby Formula
On the go formula, this is already prep, you just have to heat up the milk. Its a life saver if you are out and about.
Similac 360 Liquid
Colic baby means no sleep😪. Thankfully i got this tip from my mom and used this on my kid. It honestly worked great but remember not every kid is the same. It was useful for as long as I can remember.
Gripe Water
Its a time saver, instead of heating up the water and then putting the bottle in the water. I used this machine when babysitting a baby, i promise it was really helpful. Plus the machine would drain itself, just make sure to clean it every once in a ...
Bottle Warmer
10/10 USEFUL. Still have mine actually but now i use it for extra clothe change and snacks. You can use this for all you have to carry.
Diaper backpack
Safe sleep, this is for babies to sleep alone. Usually it is whats recommended. There is a lot of free educational programs that give out free plays to parents, single mothers, low income families. Make sure to research in your state/city, etc. Most ...
Graco Pack 'n Play On the Go
3-6mo
I had a fussy baby when it came down to teething. They would get really bad fevers but i found this seemed to help soothe the gums. I am against the gel numbing thing just because it does get into their blood stream just fyi. I rather use this instea...
Teething Toys
Stimulate your little ones brain by learning. The toy sings songs, counts number, and can be helpful to play with in general. I bought one and used it since 3mo-1yr.
Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Smart
Desitin is so bad, i used it and i believe it would make the rash worse sometimes. It also burns, so i recommend this diaper rash cream. Its soothing and the formula doesnt carry as much chemicals.
Hello Bello Diaper Rash Cream
Its actually great for bubble baths, and it helps soothe the baby into a calmer state.
Lavender Bubble Bath
Still feeding baby formula and nothing else until 4mo
Similac 360 Formula 8 fl oz Bottle
1st foods, things that they get to try when first eating. I would usually just do garner but there is other organic options and you can make your own.
Gerber Baby Food
I would give my baby banana with a spoon. Straight from the feel, its easy to scrape and turn it into a puree. This was obviously once they can eat baby foods.
Bananas
Great! You put fruits in it and they won’t , helps them eat the little pieces with no worries. You can also freeze fruits on these and use it when they are teething, almost like a natural baby popsicle.
baby food feeder
6-12mo
Needed for their growth sprout. I use to make this with a tomato sauce blend, added minimum salt. I would give them the broth and cut up tiny pieces of tortilla in their soup. Its nutritious and really easy, plus my kid loved it growing up. Luckily s...
La Moderna Alphabet Soup
My favorite, I wouldn’t really get into normal juice until they had 2yrs. I would use this instead and dilute it with water.
Apple juice
1 for you, 2 for mommy🙂↕️🤣. I love these snacks, they are actually good. Start using them when they can chew solid foods, and it’s essential for when you are out at friends, families, or appointments.
Baby snacks
Use this for your baby when they start eating food. You obviously cant give them solid foods until 1yrs+, so i would recommend for you to make this when you want to eat food in front of them. Mix with formula milk to let them stay full longer and let...
1st foods cereal
Prune juice is helpful for constipated babies. Also massaging their tummy gently clockwise to start the movement inside their tummy.
Prune juice
Musical and plays peek a boo with your kid. It makes you laugh and creates cute memories.
Peek a boo elephant
Just fyi motrin is actually used in hospitals for kids. I personally think motrin is a little stronger than tylenol but i highly recommend it for pain and when they are sick.
Infants' Motrin Concentrated Drops Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, Original Berry, 0.5 FL OZ
Diferent flavors and an option to expand their snack taste. Also good to carry individually or in their bag for babysitting.
teething crackers
When your kid is able to sit up then they will want to start exploring. This will help them learn how to walk and also run around the house while they bump into you😆. Safety first, always watch them so no incidents happen.
Baby Walkers
1-4yrs
I know babies arent supposed to be drinking any tea but this is an old school wives tale. I actually have used it on my kid, i used to give her some chamomile tea diluted in a good amount of water. It was used for days when catching a cold. Helped so...
Chamomile : Tea
Learning is essential for growth and success. I got one of these for xmas and my kid loved it. A good hands on and learning small objects for the 1+year, learning at a small age helps brain development, it also helps them be smarter and want to learn...
picnic basket pretend play
I waited till like 12mo just because it does have whole milk. These are good for babies and they are pretty neat when frozen like popsicles for them.
baby yogurt
Good entertainment for your little one. Just watch them at all times and be cautious. I had one for their first year and it was actually nice, keeps them busy for a little.
Baby door jumper
10/10 plus its portable and easy to carry. I loved it and will buy one for the future, just because it’s easy to take to any sports game as well.
Pop N Sit Portable Booster Seat