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The Surrogacy Expert’s Guide to a Perfect Nursery
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items As surrogacy experts, we help welcome hundreds of babies into the world every year. We see what gear actually lasts, what makes life easier, and what ends up in the donation pile. Here are our top picks for any new parent building their dream nursery...
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The “Big Ticket” Essentials
Sleep and Sanity Savers
Gifts for the New Mom & Support Team
Stylish & Functional Gear
Start Your Family Journey
Safety Essentials for the first months
The “Big Ticket” Essentials
If you only splurge on a few things, make it these. They are built to last through multiple children.
The ultimate sleep-saver. We recommend this to all our clients because it acts as an extra set of hands in those early weeks. It automatically responds to fussing with gentle rocking and white noise, helping the whole house get a few more hours of pr...
SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet
The smartest crib on the market that actually grows with your baby. Unlike other smart bassinets that only last 6 months, the Cradlewise converts from a bassinet to a full crib, soothing your baby from birth to 2 years old. It features a built-in bab...
Buy Cradlewise: All-In-One Bassinet, Smart Crib, Baby Monitor
We recommend the Rava because it is widely considered the easiest car seat to install correctly. This is crucial when you are traveling for the birth and might be switching between rental cars or Uber or just swapping cars between grandparents and ba...
Nuna RAVA Convertible Car Seat - Caviar
Sleep and Sanity Savers
High-tech tools that give you peace of mind and simplify the hardest parts of the newborn days.
Think of this as a Keurig for baby formula. When you are waking up for a 3 AM feeding, this machine is a lifesaver. It automatically mixes, heats, and dispenses a perfect warm bottle in seconds—no shaking, no clumps, and no waiting for water to boil.
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced - White On Black
For parents who have waited so long for this miracle, anxiety is normal. The Owlet offers incredible reassurance by tracking your baby's heart rate and oxygen levels while they sleep, sending live data directly to your phone so you can rest easier.
Owlet Dream Duo – FDA-Cleared, All-In-One Smart Baby Monitoring System
We love the CuboAi for its proactive safety features. It doesn't just show you video; it uses AI to alert you if the baby's face is covered or if they roll over. It’s perfect for parents who want that extra layer of reassurance while their little one...
CuboAi Smart Baby Monitor 3
The MVP of the nursery. It’s a sound machine, night light, and 'Time-to-Rise' clock all in one. We love that you can control it from your phone—perfect for turning up the white noise without opening the door and waking the baby!
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light 2nd Gen
Skip the fabric changing pads that you have to wash every time there is a leak. The Keekaroo is a solid, squishy material that wipes clean in seconds. It is water-resistant, crack-resistant, and saves you endless loads of laundry.
Peanut® Changer – The Original Made in USA Easy-to-Clean Changing pad ...
Gifts for the New Mom & Support Team
Thoughtful ways to support the person who just gave birth—whether that's you, a friend, or a surrogate.
Post-partum recovery is real work for every body. This curated spa box is a wonderful way to encourage a new mom (or the incredible woman who carried for you) to take a moment of relaxation. Filled with luxurious bath treats she will actually use.
Spa Day New Mom Gift Box – Pamper Mama
A sentimental gift that celebrates the bond of motherhood. Whether for a new mom marking her journey or a 'Thank You' to the surrogate who helped make it possible, this is a beautiful keepsake to wear close to the heart.
Personalized Sterling Silver Double Heart Necklace: Custom Names, Couples Jewelry
The best gift you can give a surrogate, friend, or daughter who just brought a tremendous joy into this world? Food. We always recommend setting up a 'Meal Train' so friends and family can sign up to drop off dinners. It takes the pressure off cookin...
Meal Train | Sign Up
Stylish & Functional Gear
Baby gear that looks beautiful in your home and works hard for your family.
Finally, a diaper bag that doesn't scream 'diaper bag.' It is stylish enough to wear to the office but functional enough for a full day out with a newborn. The flat-lay opening makes finding that lost pacifier effortless.
Boss Plus™ Diaper Bag Backpacks - Large Capacity
An iconic piece of furniture that brings your baby right up to the family table from day one. It is ergonomically designed to grow with your child from newborn all the way into adulthood. A beautiful, permanent addition to any kitchen.
Stokke Tripp Trapp Toddler High Chair
Start Your Family Journey
Dreaming of a family but need a little help getting there? We specialize in guiding parents through the surrogacy process with compassion and expertise. Click to chat with us about how we can help you build the family of your dreams.
Book a Free Surrogacy Consultation
Safety Essentials for the first months
The one thing we hope you never use. We strongly encourage every Intended Parent to take an infant CPR and Choking course before the baby arrives. Tinyhood offers excellent online courses you can take from your couch.
Infant CPR & Choking (0-12 Months)
The one thing we hope you never use, but you will sleep better knowing you have. Choking is every parent's worst nightmare, and the LifeVac is a medical device designed to clear an airway when standard methods fail. It comes with masks for both toddl...
LifeVac Home Kit