The first nights home are about survival, not optimization. These are the things that made 2am easier for us.
Dimmable lighting made night feedings and diaper changes much easier. We were used to sleeping in the dark, but having adjustable light helped me see without fully waking everyone up.
Dimmable - Lighting
We didn’t start with a true bedside bassinet, and I wish we had. Having one that’s easy to access at night would have saved us a lot of unnecessary strain.
Bedside Bassinet
We kept a small fridge upstairs so we didn’t have to go downstairs in the middle of the night. That alone made feedings much easier when we were groggy.
Mini Fridge
A bottle warmer was a must for me. At 3am, with a crying baby, having it nearby made feeding much faster.
Bottle Warmers
My wife tried several nursing pillows, but many weren’t supportive enough. This one is sturdy and comfortable, which mattered during those long early feedings.
My Brest Friend
Zip-up onesies are much easier than snaps. In those first nights, faster diaper changes saved time and frustration.
