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Baby Needs It! Or not?
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items It's ridiculously scary as a mom or dad! There are honestly too many potentially useless items for sale. And apart from limited cash, we all have limited space for these gadgets (mental too!). So, what is actually worth the investment, or can be easily re-gifted, re-sold or re-used once baby is done?
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BABY NEEDS IT!
BABY DOES NOT NEED IT!
BABY NEEDS IT!
CAR SEAT! I cannot tell you how many times my kids were saved from an awful accident because of other people driving badly. Its not just a recommendation, its a reality check! Tie those babies, toddlers and kids into the back seat. You may be a great driver, but the people around you are definitely not! Also, remember to choose one t...
Car Seats
Sophie! She is natural rubber product and the only teether baby will need! Why spend the money? Because if you have a baba that teethes like mine did, you will spend sooooo much money on other toys that are potentially hazardous, until you land on th...
Sophie la girafe products at Target
My first born loved Dr Brown's! And we went though all the brands before landing on this one. Her feeding turned around to a positive experience almost overnight, and her gas issue dissipated to a workable point. She was a difficult feeder and projec... To save you time, stress and money, just start on these! They come in different colours, which is awasome when you have more than one bottle drinker in the house. And you can opt for glass. Highly recommend for comfortable feeding from day one! Check...
Dr. Brown's : Baby Bottles
Choose a great Diaper bag! I made the mistake of choosing a great BIG bag, and ended up buying a smaller more compact version that got used every day. The great big ones are only useful when traveling. I
love the look of this collection! It is so varied, and really, you could buy a couple to wear with different outfits if you wanted to!
love the look of this collection! It is so varied, and really, you could buy a couple to wear with different outfits if you wanted to!
Diaper Bags
This carrier is amazing and did not exist when I first had kids! I have used it with my friends 6 month old and it saves your back! It gives you an extra hand as well as confidence that you will be able to manage carrying baby for actual hours, witho...
Tushbaby Hip Carrier | Baby Carrier Seat for 0–3 Years
Strollers! If you are not into walking now, assume that you will not suddenly pick up a new hobby after childbirth - unless that is your sneaky get fit plan! A stroller can be a big waste, alternatively, it can be a lifesaver! It is entirely up to yo... great quality, cost effective strollers from Walmart. Do not even bother buying the ones with small wheels if yo intend on using them outside of your home!
Strollers
If you need a great stroller that will last a couple of kids, that you intend on using every day, then go for something a bit better if you can. Quality and good looking, these guys from ByeBye are beautiful as well as functional. I love the easy fol...
Strollers - buybuy BABY
The sleep sheep is a legend in our household! We had wooden floors with our first, and could not exit the room without her stirring. So, we tried a couple of other things first (naturally), like cellphones etc, and ended up absolutely loving Sleep Sh... LOVE THIS ITEM!
Cloud b Sound Machine with White Noise
These are a no brainer for me. Keeping baby cool is almost harder, than keeping baby warm. And anything that helps during hot summer months, or in Aunty Fayes high heat household is a plus for me! These breath beautifully, wash and dry fast, and are ...
Muslin Blankets for Summer/High heat homes
Hear me out! These comfort bunnies are great for signaling sleep (so not toys but for loving when its bed time), and comfort for babies/kids long after you are changing their diapers. Having a “doodoo” or a “baba” is a great tool for the kids and the...
Blossom Bunny Bye Bye Buddy | Baby Lovey | Security Blanket
Baby comfort blankies from Target. Honestly, this is probably the smart choice, as you will need to purchase at least three or four, and put them in your top cupboard to account for destruction and loss! Absolutely could not have been a better decisi...
Security Blankets : Baby Blankets & Quilts
Technology that is finally on our side! If you want to pump, and you want the best, this unit is the best. But there are plenty of other options - check my next post.
Hands-Free & Wireless Electric Breast Pumps
Target has a great selection! In honesty, I tried the manual, but I was not producing enough milk for that to be workable. If you have less milk, try to stretch the budget to an electric pump. It will be worth it as you will stress less, and spend le...
Breast Pumps
Baby bottle, teat and everything else from the kitchen sterilisers are not optional! You can definitely get away with a cheaper, microwavable version, rather than splash on some of these though! In the end, they all do the job!
Baby Bottle Sterilizers
Books! Buy as many as you want. Honestly, my kids cannot and could not get enough of reading, looking at pictures and feeling the different textures. Variety is definitely the spice of life in this instance!
Baby & Toddler Books
BABY DOES NOT NEED IT!
Baby needs less! Although some of these items are nice to have, they will not make or break the baby experience or happiness in a new baby household. In fact, I have it on good authority that these items, although modern, are not necessarily better t...
Diaper bins! Honestly not necessity! A good, cheap old bin with a lid and pedal will work just as well. In fact, some of my mates have simply just disposed of dirty diapers in the kitchen bin, with no other plastic added. So this is a preference item... these every day anyway ;)
Top Diaper Bin Options - Diaper Genie, Munchkin, & More
This is a contentious one: baby cot! They are gorgeous, and baby may love sleeping in this for a couple of hours a night, BUT in reality a good camp cot or just a spot with mamma is what ends up happening for the first 2 years anyway. In many culture...
Baby Cribs
Ok ! These are cute! I know! But totally useless and often, you only have one on at any time! lol Take away the pressure and just use socks until they can walk and actually need some cute shoes :)
Baby Boys' Shoes
Nursing cushions are an absolute NEED! Useful and multipurpose when baby needs to start sitting, or if you want to create a barrier for baby's protection on the floor…its a useful tool. But don't get suckered into buying all the different shapes and ...
Baby Pillows for Nursing and Support | Soft Designs
I hate these. But many of my friends and family have loved them! I get hot easily, and found that it was far easier for me to just remain uncovered, and also for my super warm babies, as we just used to get hot and stressed out under them! But I get ...
Nursing Cover for Breastfeeding & Multi-Use Cover Up