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Sleep
Breastfeeding / Feeding
Baby / Nursery
Out and about
Books
Misc
Sleep
Some of the other popular swaddles (Ollie, etc.) felt so overpriced given they're just sheets of cloth w/ some velcro. KeaBaby swaddles felt appropriately priced and frankly worked better for newborn size (we actually found the popular HALO Sleep Sac...
3-Pack Organic Swaddles for Newborns
Even if you don't use a Snoo, use their swaddles. We found the Snoo swaddles to be the most effective for keeping baby from breaking out, and easiest to put on. They have warm weather and cold weather options, and have versions without the Snoo bassi...
Sleepea® Baby Swaddle
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Seriously works and is helpful for keeping baby asleep. Get it used on FB Marketplace for ~$500, has really high resale value so it's totally worth it.
SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet
Breastfeeding / Feeding
Has a battery so you're not always tethered to an outlet! The S1 is typically an upgrade option, so not fully covered by insurance but totally worth the $60 extra dollars I paid out of pocket
This takes a couple weeks to process with your insurance, so try to get this sorted out before baby arrives so you don't need to think about it later. Use https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/ to get yours.
This takes a couple weeks to process with your insurance, so try to get this sorted out before baby arrives so you don't need to think about it later. Use https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/ to get yours.
S1 Plus Premier Rechargeable Double Electric Breast Pump
I need my bras to be so comfy that I'm happy to fall asleep in them. These bras are so soft and comfy - and can be used for breastfeeding or hands-free pumping. They are pricey and the strap can stretch out a bit, but was still very worth it to me gi...
HATCH The Skin to Skin Maternity Bra
We really liked the Philips Avent glass bottles (I preferred glass over plastic)
Get the slowest flow nipples so baby doesn't develop a preference for bottle over breastfeeding
Another common glass bottle brand that people use (and which we've also used) is Dr. Brown's. Either was fine realistically.
Get the slowest flow nipples so baby doesn't develop a preference for bottle over breastfeeding
Another common glass bottle brand that people use (and which we've also used) is Dr. Brown's. Either was fine realistically.
Philips Avent Glass Bottles
Apparently European formulas have to meet more stringent “clean” standards than American formulas, and the HiPP brand repeatedly came up as a highly recommended organic option
HiPP Organic Formula
Baby / Nursery
Helpful for putting the baby down around the house. Probably there are cheaper versions of this that'd work just as well (we got one used from a friend and loved it).
Deluxe+ Dock
Haven't tried other cheaper options to compare, but this was so easy to clean, which is critical given it's constantly covered in pee and poop. I'd say well worth it despite the price.
Keekaroo Changing Station
Works to seal the poop smells in
Ubbi diaper pail
I wanted a baby monitor that 1) didn't require WiFi, 2) was capable of reviewing 24/7 recordings, and 3) didn't require a monthly subscription. This fit the bill and worked great.
Eufy Baby Monitor E21
Needed to trim their little baby nails
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer
Baby's boogers can make it hard for them to breathe, so a spritz of the saline spray up their nose + the snot sucker can help clear out their nose! Was super helpful for us and worked great
Frida Baby Snot Sucker + Saline Kit
I'm sure you can get something cheaper that works just as well - but we were gifted this and really liked it. Get a glider that can support your neck.
Glider
Used this a ton - highly recommend
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
Out and about
Amazing for the newborn months. Ultimately, this is just a long sheet of fabric so there's probably a cheaper version that'd work fine, but you'll really appreciate having something like this for those initial 3 months. We found that in the initial m...
Solly Wrap
More structural carrier for when baby is bigger and too heavy for the Solly.
I don't have a point of comparison between this carrier and others, but feel like this could get kind of hot in the summer vs. a more breathable option.
I don't have a point of comparison between this carrier and others, but feel like this could get kind of hot in the summer vs. a more breathable option.
Ergobaby Omni Deluxe Carrier
*NOTE: HAVEN'T USED YET, WILL UPDATE WHEN USED*
We decided to only get a travel stroller as our primary stroller b/c it could also serve the dual purpose of packing up really small for plane/car travel, so seemed more cost-effective. Works great as a primary stroller.
We decided to only get a travel stroller as our primary stroller b/c it could also serve the dual purpose of packing up really small for plane/car travel, so seemed more cost-effective. Works great as a primary stroller.
Minu® V3 Stroller
Discrete breast pump for going back to work or pumping on the go. However, don't use this until your milk supply has stabilized a month or so in b/c it's not as strong as the Spectra pump.
Elvie Wearable Breast Pump
Misc
Sounds stupid but was clutch. Gentle warm light for all the nighttime wake-ups - appreciated this rec from a woo-woo Youtube mom.
Pink Himalayan Salt Lamp
I just left this at the head of my bed, nice for all the late-night nursing
Bed pillow