Prices on Amazon also have a tendency to jump up and down all the time, and to sometimes crazy prices, but come back down a few days later so the prices below should be the real prices all of the time..
I’m expecting to buy 90% of this stuff myself since people have been so great in the past and have got me a few of these items already.. It’s just too bad I chucked everything I had away to the Salvation Army – Wasn’t predicting another wee one for a few years yet.. BUT, with that said, I’ll take anything tossed my way.. I’m not dense enough to be too picky.. HOWEVER, the good thing is @ least I know what I definitely need & DON’T need so, this list isn’t all-inclusive but maybe it’ll give some other moms out there a few good ideas.. I’m also a stickler for top reviews so pretty much every item on this list has had really great reviews or I’ve had/used the product previously and am making a repeat buy it was so good..
Travel/Logistics
Having trouble deciding between the Joovy Caboose Tandem Stroller in the older model **149.96 @ Amazon**
OR the new Joovy Ultralight (only weighs 21 lbs)
The price difference is about $70 **229.99 @ most retailers** and I’m sure either will be great.. I used to have a stroller identical to this and it is the perfect stroller when you have an older child that still needs to rest their legs on long outings.. But I know the Ultralight supports pretty much every major brand of travel car seat so that may sway me to fork over the dough..
Speaking of car seats.. For the first 6 months I’ll use this
Graco Snug Ride Infant Car Seat in Spring Meadow - Pretty simple and standard.. Nothing too glitzy as I’m sure I won’t get a whole lot of use out of it.. Also got great reviews and good for the money. Boy will there be some happy moms @ my garage sale though! **69.99 @ Amazon**
Kiddopotamus & Co Snuzzler Complete Head & Body Support – Head support is essential for those early months of car trips.. Soo snuggly! Isn’t that baby adorable?! **15.38 @ Amazon**
Fisher Price Rainforest Auto Mirror – For neurotic moms.. Strike that - ALL Moms (as we are all neurotic) will want this for a little reassuring peek while driving.. Also attractive to baby **24.99 @ Amazon & Target**
Fisher Price Rainforest Car Seat Protector Plus – Good protection for baby’s little mishaps in the car seat (aka – it’s a piddlepad). Also has attached toys so it’s a 2 in 1 product **14.99 @ Amazon & Target**
Graco Vinyl Carseat Cover – Babies are surprisingly good mess makers and your car seats will thank you for this little buffer here.. **9.99 @ Amazon**
JJ Cole System Diaperbag (in Pink Cocoa) – Seems sturdy and roomy enough for all my kids crap **60.83 @ Amazon & BabiesRUs**
JJ Cole Logic Diaper Bag – Slim line, great for rushed on the go and comes in more neutral colors so Daddy won’t have any hang-ups about wearing it.. Luckily mine doesn’t care too much on that note so I’m getting it in Pink Cocoa **29.90 @ Amazon**
Sunshine Kids Stow’N Go – My car is often chaotic.. I need something to help cut that out. Poifect! **14.38 @ Amazon**
Sassy Baby Catepillar Suction Mobile – Can be used on any smooth surface but makes for a really great car toy **9.99 @ Amazon & Target**
Feeding
Dr. Brown’s Bottles (wide neck) – I’ve had two colicky babies and these work wonders.. I want to try to nurse this go around so the wide neck with the more “natural” shaped nipples should help the weaning stage and also for when I’m not around.. I need these in both 8 oz and 4 oz **14.99 for a 3 pack @ Amazon & other major retailers** and also need the stage 2 and the Y Cut Cereal Nipples
Dr. Brown’s 4 Bottle Microwave Sterilizer – I don’t have a dishwasher yet, per se, so this is going to be essential.. I hate the bother of boiling bottle gear **29.99 @ Amazon**
Sassy Baby Formula Dispenser – I’ll eventually make the switch to formula if not right away and these pre-measured compartments make it a snap for quick bottle making.. Just get baby used to ROOM temperature water and you’ll have yourself a bottle within 30 seconds everytime.. **3.49 @ Amazon**
Fisher Price Space Saver High Chair – Not a fan of full sized highchairs here.. This one doesn’t fold up or anything but it still relatively portable.. Looks quite cushy too compared to other booster seats.. **49.99 @ Amazon**
Boon Squirt – This ingenious little spoon has a squeezable handle that you put the baby food into.. then you screw the end back on and squeeze it a little bit to dispense some food onto the spoon.. One handed feeding! **7.99 ea. @ Amazon**
Munchkin Fresh Food Feeders – Great for giving fresh sliced produce without the worry of choking hazards.. **10.75 for 2 pack @ Amazon**
Sassy Baby 2 piece Suction Cup Gift Set, Multiple Colors – I’m getting a pretty plain highchair seat, so sticking these on there will take waiting for feeding time from torturous to “Hold the bananas sister, I’m playin’ here!” **11.99 @ Amazon**
Bathing/Hygiene
Baby Trend Diaper Champ – Newest model. Uses regular trashbags opposed to the Diaper Genie’s specialty liners so it’s better on the wallet and is less hassle from the Genie (I’ve had one before [Diaper Genie], not too crazy about it – kinda small too so hopefully this one is bigger) **29.99 @ Amazon & Target**
Summer Infant Bath Sling – For some reason the pink one is cheaper by $3 (it’s $16.99) and I have the old version & really loved it.. So this new model with the headrest should be very nice.. Folds up pretty flat and dries relatively quickly
Safety First Tubside Kneeler – With three kids to wash and chronic back problems, I’ll take anything that promises to help **14.99 @ Amazon & Target**
Boon Flo – Creates a waterfall out of your bathtub spicket.. Less noisy and scary for baby than the rushing onslaught of water **15.99 @ Amazon**
Burt’s Bees Baby Bee’s Getting Started Kit – All natural ingredients utilizing the wholesome goodness of the likes of buttermilk and apricots.. Who wouldn’t like their baby to smell like creamy fruit? Parfait baby! **13.99 @ Amazon & other major retailers**
Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Apricot Oil – Put a capful in the tub for a soothing, moisturizing, delicious bath **6.95 for 4oz. Bottle @ Amazon & other major retailers**
Shampoo Rinse Cup – My kids STILL don’t trust us to keep the water out of their eyes during bathtime so this might make it less scary for them and baby **8.99 @ Amazon & Leaps&Bounds.com**
Baby Einstein Bath Gift Set – I love BE products but any gender appropriate toweling set will be sufficient **16.99 @ Amazon & Target**
Summer Infant Healthcare and Grooming Kit – You get the most equipment for the price ($20), lots of great reviews (over 70) and it’s a reputable manufacturer
Basic Comfort Especially for baby Contoured Changing Pad – No changing table should go without.. **23.17 @ Amazon**
Boppy Changing Pad cover in Yellow – A little more plush than your average cover.. but a cover you should have to absorb any residual wetness from a bath or diaper change.. **19.99 @ Amazon & Target**
Playtime
Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo – In my opinion you should only need 3 major baby stations. Those would be 1.) a good playmat/playgym 2.) a swing and 3.) a stationary activity center like an exersaucer or this fabulous jumper! **69.99 @ Amazon & BabiesRUs**
Fisher Price Aquarium Take Along Swing – This is perhaps THE MOST essential baby activity toy one will ever buy.. It entertains! It lulls! It basically does everything short of washing your laundry.. I had the old version of this and it lasted thru two babies and a destructive toddler.. Take Along Swings are MUCH better than full sized ones cause they do the same job but they’re portable.. I’m a fanatic! **59.95 @ Amazon**
Baby Einstein Seek & Discover Activity Gym – Seen it in person and it’s very colorful – kinda on the small side but lots to see and do.. also has a little tummy pillow **49.99 @ Amazon & BabiesRUs**
Fisher Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker – Relatively cheap ($30) and you get a long shelf life out of it.. Going against my “3 station” theory but I’m gettin’ it! (unless someone else wants to for me – speak up now!)
Fisher Price Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Waterfall Soother – Good reviews.. Cute little crib soother. Hope it does it’s job! **31.44 @ Amazon & Walmart**
Sassy Baby’s First Toy Set – It’s got gross motor skills down pat.. also has more nummy, gummy, teething toys than you can shake a stick at.. Great value for **23.99 @ Amazon**
Baby Einstein Shape Set – Toy set that looks pretty cute and entertaining **14.99**
Baby Einstein Baby’s Photo Book – You can slip pictures of family members in this plastic book so baby can get acquainted with siblings and even grandparents.. They’ll be doing enough staring @ you to know who you are! – It also has a water teether binding for some chewing action **5.99 @ Amazon**
Random
Carter’s BodySuits – I’ll take these in any gender appropriate color and size I can get them in.. Bear in mind that for the first 6 months it’ll be summer time for us so baby will need breathable little numbers like this.. Pretty much what she’ll be living in while @ the house (which is where I’ll be spending 90% of my summer – I don’t go out unless it’s nighttime and it’s still balls hot..) **14.40 for this 5 pack on Amazon**
Seasoned mothers know the necessity of having no-scratch mittens.. They are a must for a beautiful scratch free baby face cause their little talons can get razor sharp! **13.99 @ BabiesRUs**
The First Years – Airflow Back Sleeper – For those of us struck by the paralyzing fear of SIDS, this should help ease your worries a bit.. Sleep positioners don’t work for long but I had this one and was happy with it’s performance.. Shoot, I might even still have it.. I’ll find out next month **12.99 @ Amazon**
Twilight Turtle Constellation Nighlight - Great little nightlight here.. I think there also may be a lamb version but this fits in perfect with my Hawaiian nursery **30.00-35.00 @ Amazon**
Fisher Price Flutterbye Crib Mobile – Cutsey simple mobile for good price (less than $20 last I saw) – Also would fit in with my nursery theme.. **22.00 @ Walmart.com**
Boppy Pillow Covers – I already have the pillow, just need new covers.. Very useful product for feeding and for baby’s tummy time or just a good spot for them to chill for a few.. The first cover, the giggle gadget, looks really fun for play and the second cover is just 10 bucks.. It’s much more useful to have two handy for in case.. **17.99 & 9.99 @ Amazon**
Coast Innovations Itzbeen Baby Care Timer – I think I’ll need this just because I have two other kids to keep up with and my housekeeper helping me throughout the day – so it’d be a good thing to be on the same page **24.99 @ Amazon**
Raz-berry Teether – Good reviews.. Only to be used as a teether, it’s not a paci **5.99 @ Amazon**
Baby’s Bliss Gripewater – With so many good reviews it’s gotta be good.. I’ve never had a problem with Mylicon drops or Hyland’s Colic Tablets though but I’ll try this stuff.. Every baby gets gassy from time to time so you’ll need to plan ahead.. **16.32 for 8oz. @ Amazon**
Infantino Shop & Play Tiki Time – Another great cheap ($20) and multi-use product.. Use it on shopping carts AND restaurant high chairs for a safe germ free environment for baby.. You can also lay it flat for some tummy time action! **19.99 @ Amazon**
Now I’m sure most of these items can be found @ other stores like ToysRUs, BabiesRUs, Walmart & Target so they don’t NEED to be purchased from Amazon exclusively, but I do know that all are carried by them.. Also, I have an Amazon Prime account (a real life saver when you buy tons of crap from there – like I do) so if you see an item that has free shipping on prime shoot me a line and you can order it under my username if you want..
Anyway, now that I have it all listed out it seems like a pretty extensive list but still – this is just the tip of the iceburg.. Many parents get buttloads more stuff than this.. Especially first-timers.. Not everything on this list is 100% essential but I think I’ve sussed out what has potential to be useful. Again, I thank everyone who helped me and Pedro out when we were first getting our footing as parents.. We had all the essentials thanks to great family and friends who chipped in, donated and gave freely.. I’m thankful that we’re @ the point where we can afford to get tiny luxuries, as not all of these are essential – but I’ll still be just as thankful to get anything at all, big or small.. Thanks for reading and hope it helps someone @ least
1 comment:
I think you should have chosen best stroller for your babies. I feel that you have chosen new Joovy Ultra light stroller instead of old one. As it has got some best features and great reviews. If you want to try single stroller for your babies, I suggest Mickey sport pushchair because it is affordable and easy to handle.
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