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Baby Items I Would Actually Recommend after having 2 under 2
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items I had 2 boys 15 months apart and these are recs that have helped us make it through the first year of having 2!
Sections
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Sleep
Gear
Feeding
Travel/ On the go
Sleep
Things to help you get a couple of hour sleep if you are lucky 🙃
So, I totally judged people who bought this. And then I became that person I was judging because my 2nd WOULD NOT SLEEP.
This helped.
SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet
This is worth the $$$ one hundred times over. The comfort of knowing it’s breathable brings us so much peace of mind! Also helpful that it’s washable.
Safe & Breathable Crib Mattress
We have one of these in each of the boys rooms. As a baby the white noise is helpful but I didn’t realize how helpful this is for a toddler. He loves choosing his light color at rest and I can control the sound/light from another room if needed. A gr...
Hatch: Devices to Help You Sleep Better
I was gifted so many blankets and this was hands down our fav! It’s soft, washes well and is actually practical.
Copper Pearl Everest 3-Layer Baby Quilt 46x46
This camera is clear & I love being able to see them on my phone.
Nanit
We’ve had this fan for 6 years and it’s gotten so much use. We now use for white noise and just to keep airflow in the boys rooms at night!
Fans and heaters | Dyson® Official Website
Gear
You can never have too many strollers IMO?
I was gifted this with my first but it def came in handy both times. I don’t use as my main stroller but it’s helpful to run in and out of somewhere quickly with the baby.
Shop Doona Online
BUY THIS if you have two littles and walk a lot. I try and get out for walks everyday really no matter the weather. I have a love hate with my uppababy but it STINKS for walking 2. This is literally perfection, it pushes so easily and also buy the ca...
BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie Jogging Stroller - Graphite Black
This caddy is a game changer. It holds my water cup, toys, snacks & even has a little cooler compartment I’ll throw stuff in if we are going on a long walk!
Double Stroller Organizer for Bob Duallie & City Mini GT
A good accessory for bigger toddlers to be able to keep their snacks on!
BOB Gear Snack Tray for Duallie Strollers
This was a splurge with my first baby & has been probably my most used baby item. My babies have both loved being held so this was a life saver. My husband will still sometimes put my toddler in this on his back. LOVE! Good resale value, washes w...
Artipoppe
These are tricky to figure out at first but just watch a couple of videos because it’s worth the hassle! Tiny babes are so countable and soothed by this and it helps to be hands free for your toddler or to do random stuff around the house!
Soft, Breathable Newborn Wraps
This is perfect for a safe place to put baby quickly if you need both hands for a few minutes
BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss, Midnight Blue, 2-in-1
Feeding
Literally spend my whole life in my kitchen
To use at mealtimes, easy to wipe or rinse when done.
Mushie Baby Silicone Bibs
This is expensive but I love the quality and look of it. Only complaint is that it is a little annoying to clean! With that being said, it puts baby in proper position for feeding so I love it.
Stokke Tripp Trapp Toddler High Chair
My sister and I joke that this should automatically be a baby shower gift for all moms. Between eating & the dogs this thing has SAVED my sanity.
Tineco Floor ONE S3 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum
Travel/ On the go
For baby so he can nap during the day & (hopefully) not get woken up to room brightness.
Shop All SlumberPods
We 🩷 our Newton Baby mattress and this is perfect for sleep on the go. Also love the travel sized for easier carrying/space saving.
Travel Crib & Play Yard - Breathable & Washable
Because of WiFi, we realized sometimes it’s just easier to have this travel version but 🩷 this brand so stuck with it.
Hatch Go - Nap trapped no more