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De-Influencing Baby Gear
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items Your wallet will thank me later 🤣 This is my opinion on items that were not useful to me or I was considering at the time but am so glad I did not get especially after having friends who did!
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Honestly prefer the Graco swing we got instead which was A LOT cheaper. My babies hated it. It's super upright which seems so uncomfortable and my babies prefer rocking side to side which is how I rock them when standing anyway. Also these swings do ...
4moms mamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing Smart Connectivity - Gray
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Just buy the DOUBLE ZIP sleepers that have BUILD IN hand guards! Literally stocked up on the sleepers vs the mittens. They either always fall off, get lost in the wash, or baby figured out how to do it.
Hudson Baby Infant Girl Cotton Scratch Mittens, Enchanted Forest, 0-6 Months
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Your baby will be miserable no matter what during diaper changes. They will be cold undressing so mine as well put that cold wipe by their belly to make sure they fully pee before changing! Also feel it has to be a bacteria growth issue but that's ju...
Munchkin Bright & Warm Wipe Warmer - White
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Save the money and use your hand for best judgement you can tell if it's to warm! Honestly think the Munchkin duck one that changes color is way better anyway. Trust your instincts you got this!
Nuby Penguin Bath Thermometer
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I personally never tried but know people who do have these. It's time to convert the bed to a toddler one or get a ground bed! Much better investment that using this to try to keep them in.
Crib Tent for Baby, Caveen Baby Crib Cover, Pop up Crib Canopy with Auto-Lock Zipper, Large Opening and Space, Portable
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Get the MULTI SEAT! This one is not flexible especially if your baby got them rolls on their thighs! The other one is a little more expensive but saves you money in the long run not having to get a different size one! My kid fit in the multi seat til...
Bumbo Baby Infant Soft Foam Comfortable Floor Booster Seat Supportive Chair with 3 Point Adjustable Safety Buckle Strap Harness - Taupe
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JUST NO! If anything buy the baby booties we are obsessed with them! Babies learn through their senses and touch especially on the feet is one of them! Just let them go barefoot but in those winter months booties or socks will do. Just wait till your...
Baby Girls' Disney Minnie Crib Sneakers - White 0-3M: Pull-On Elastic Gore, Decorative Bow, Soft Outsole, Round Toe Design
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Don't need to waste money on this one that is targeting toward babies! Any free and clear one works great! Plus the smell of this stuff is not for me!
Dreft Stage 1: Newborn HE Compatible Hypoallergenic Baby Liquid Laundry Detergent - 92 fl oz
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Feel like this is just for looks! Find it very hard to keep clean and would never use! An actual waste of money!
Blooming Bath Lotus Baby Bath - Gray
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Honestly never used this for either of my kids. More for aesthetic if you ask me. Use a cheaper tap light from Amazon and the air purifiers in their bedrooms do more calming than that did.
Hatch Rest and Rest Go Bundle Sound Machine
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Why waste what limited space you may have. Put the money toward a dresser that will be used most likely for the rest of their time at home and use a changing pad on the top!
Graco Customizable Changing Table with Water-Resistant Changing Pad - White
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All this does is take up space on your counter or wherever you chose to store it! You can use the food you "steam" for that family meal and put it in a magic bulliet it will do the same thing and I'm sure you already have a blender at home!
Beaba Babycook Solo Food Processor - Oat
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Let me save you time and money! One of my biggest regret purchases is my high chair! While cute do not get fabric! Babies are messy and spill constantly so instead of taking off the cover every time just buy one you can wipe clean after! TRUST ME!
Graco DuoDiner DLX 6-in-1 High Chair - Britton
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Just my opinion but if your looking for a towel that barely fits your baby to dry them then get these! I got hooded kid size ones from Amazon that are way more reasonable! This included pricing, size and even quality! Still use the same brand on my f...
Baby 3pk Hooded Towel - Cloud Islandâ„¢ Pink: Extra Lightweight Cotton-Polyester Blend, Botanical Floral Design, 30"x30"
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No.. just no.. Just picture yourself so sleep deprived and trying to change babies diaper in the middle of the night and not being able to do the snaps or see them well.. just get the double zip pajamas they are actual life savers
KISBINI Baby Footed Pajamas with Mittens
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Crib Bumpers- NO! Not only are they not safe including the breathable ones, they are not worth the money and a hassle. Tried years ago with my first with a breathable one and threw it away right after attempting to put it on. Just kept falling and di...
Sweet Jojo Jungle Safari Breathable Crib Liner
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These are sooo cute but not necessary at all. Haven't used mine once not even for doctors appts. It easier to just wrap a warm blanket around them when at the doctors and to use a larger towel that will actually dry them off.
Organic Cotton Knit Terry Hooded Robe
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Recieved these as a gift but my babies both ended up not needing/wanting pacifiers. Honestly think these are a joke just warm soap and water will do the trick. Or just bring extra if going somewhere. Also get the pacifier clips that go to their outfi...
Dapple Baby Pacifier Wipe - 120ct
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Did I fall victim to these when my babies were sick.. yes! Did I actually need them.. no! Honestly baby wipes do the same thing and my babies had sensitive skin so this irritated them more than the baby wipes!
Boogie Wipes Saline Nose Wipes Unscented - 90ct
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Not gonna lie these ones scare me and do not seem worth the price for the stress I would have! Jumpers in general can hinder motor development but this one that's not stationary just isn't for me.
Doorway Bumper Jumper®
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Some may not like this opinion of mine but SAVE YOUR MONEY! This did not help with soothing plus made both my kids more frustrated as it's not what they needed! Babies are only in bassinets till the can roll over and lift themselves up.
SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet
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Skip these and just get swaddles! The newborn swaddles are so much easier and honestly I never used the ones I got for my babies for swaddling. I think I just used them to keep them warm in their bath!
Luvable Friends Baby Cotton Flannel Blankets 7-Pack
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Just no! This is what they used in the NICU and they did horrible at cleaning baby poop! We love the Huggies organic they are amazing!
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Newborn & Baby Wipes, 3-In-1 Cleans, Cares, Protects, 99.9% Water, Unscented & Hypoallergenic - 240ct
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Save your money on both of the electric snot suckers they did not work! Bought when my baby was super stuffy and they both didn't pull a snot out. Used the one where you suck it and cleared her up instantly!
Nosefrida Self Driving Electric Snot Sucker
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Absolutely hated this! Caused more messes that I can count. It was either kicked off, didn't stick well to the boob and leaked or just fell off! I ended up buying boob cups and they were 1000 times better and cheaper!
haakaa Breast Pump with Suction Base and White Flower Stopper - 4oz
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Forget this and invest in the monitor! You can't see them at night when driving well, and going over a bump it moves
Munchkin Brica 360° Pivot Baby In-Sight Adjustable Car Mirror - Black