Happy Friday!!!! The weekend is finally among us and it feels great!!!!
My girlfriend and I were talking the other day about all the stuff a baby really needs and how I am STILL using a lot of which I registered for an entire year later!!! A tiny human really does need a lot of stuff :)
So here is my guide to registering for baby/ List of baby items
1. First and Foremost a Good Travel System:
We chose to go with the Uppa Baby Vista and I cannot say enough good things about it. It can transform into a double stroller, making it easy on you when you have that second baby!!!! It comes with a bassinet attachment for newborns, the actual carseat, and then a larger seat for when baby is bigger. It also is very light and packs up super easy. I LOVE this stroller.
2. Breast Pump and Breastmilk Set: If you are planning on breastfeeding then a good pump is in definitely something you will seek..DAILY! Most insurances cover pumps so don’t forget to call around 32 weeks and get one ordered!!! I chose the Medela Freestyle Pump because it allowed me to have my hands free, I did not have to be hooked up to an electrical socket since the pump charged like a cellphone, it was small and compact ( think fitting in your back pocket ) , and was SO SO durable. I pumped probably 4 or 5 times daily and it worked like a boss. A Breastmilk Set usually comes with storage bottles, storage bags, newborn bottles and nipples, and sterilizing bags. These are GREAT! I chose to make my entire set the same as my pump so we went with all Medela bottles and Nursing supplies to keep it easy.
3. Swaddles: There are so many different types of swaddles out there. Jax was not a HUGE swaddle fan so I didn’t buy any of the fancy swaddles like the woombie or sleep sack. My favorite BEYOND favorite swaddles are the pottery barn muslin swaddles and their organic cotton swaddles. They are so stretchy and soft and work beautifully!!!
MILK BARN Is also another favorite swaddle brand. They are made of organic cotton, super soft, and easy to swaddle. LOVE this brand!!!!!
MILK BARN Is also another favorite swaddle brand. They are made of organic cotton, super soft, and easy to swaddle. LOVE this brand!!!!!
Milk Barn Swaddle ^^
PB kids Swaddle. These also come in packs of three!
4. 4Moms Mamaroo: Jax wasn’t a BIG fan of his Mamaroo at first but after a while it was a MUCH loved product for Jax and for Mama. You can also connect the mamaroo to your cellphone so you can control the different settings right from your phone!!!! Very cool.
5. Baby K’taan or Wrap: I personally loved to baby wear. It allowed me to have my hands free, baby was quiet and happy, when I was out and about not a lot of people could touch him. I loved it.. it was probably my number one favorite baby item!!!! They make so many different types of wraps too.. the k’taan was super easy and can be washed easily too.
Also the TULA Is my go to carrier now that Jax is bigger. It is such a great carrier and comes with an infant/newborn insert for when baby is smaller
6. Sound Spa: This was a MUST have for us. As a newborn Jax would fall asleep instantly at the sound of the white noise. We were NEVER quiet around him. We always vacuumed, had the TV on, talked because we never wanted to live our lives on eggshells. When he went to sleep when we were out and about we just turned the white noise on and it was great! He now sleeps with the lullaby version at night and I have a feeling we will be using this machine for a long time! It comes in a plug in and portable version. We have both and I recommend BOTH!
Portable Version ^^
Regular plug in ( this also comes with a projection so at nighttime it projects a sweet little picture on the wall for baby to look at.)
6. Smart Glo Thermometer: We have this thermometer per our pediatricians recommendation and it is extremely easy to use. You simply slide it across baby’s forehead onto the temporal lobe for an easy reading. I use it on myself and Brandon as well. Any drugstore carries this as well as the major baby stores.
7. Diaper Bag: This was SUCH a big deal to me.. I knew I wanted a really cute bag but a bag that was also going to double as a purse/functional baby bag. There are so many cute and stylish bags for baby. We ended up going with two and use them both for different reasons. The main bag we use is the Classic PB diaper Bag in Gray. We monogrammed it ( you totally don’t have to if you want to reuse) But it is LARGE. It comes with a lot of pockets, a roll out diaper changer changing pad, and a wipe holder.
The second, I bought on a whim and really love it too
it is a backpack or a carry all. We got this exact version and I feel like it can work for a boy or girl.. we don’t know what we will have next so I wanted it neutral! These also come with a changing pad and wipe container. They have clips that clip right onto your stroller ( bought separately) and is very easy to throw in your bottom compartment of the stroller. This one is a bit smaller than the above bag so I like both for different reasons.
8. Co Sleeper: If you plan on nursing, having your baby next or nearby to you is so easy. I never slept with Jax in bed with me but I did do the pack n play with a bassinet. This was nice because it had a changing system attached to it so I never left my room for anything! The downside was that it was big and bulky.. a lot of my friends LOVE their Dockatot and I have heard wonderful things. You can travel with it, it is not as large, and you can co-sleep with your baby. Another plus to the pack n play is that we travel with it ALOT! Jax uses it to nap in at my moms ( she has her own), we take it anywhere we are staying over night so it definitely gets used. I will list my version and then also another favorite.
This was my exact one and can be found HERE
I also love the Dockatot
9. Boppy Lounger and Boppy Pillow: Both amazing and both highly recommended!!! I took my lounger EVERYWHERE!!! He would just lay and snuggle in it. It is smaller so I could pretty much move him all around the house and he would nap in it. The Boppy pillow is a must for nursing. We still use ours to this day because it snuggles him really well while I rock him. I did have the Breast Friend Nursing pillow but returned it because it was not as comfy. Pottery Barn also makes very cute monogrammed slip covers for the pillow...just saying’ :)
We LOVED Them. Both can be found
9. Moniter: There are a million to choose from.. there are about a million reviews to read too!!! We ended up going with the Motorola MBP36 because it can hold up to four different spaces with only ONE remote. So, for example I can add four cameras in different rooms and click back and forth from only one remote to check on different spaces. It also tells you the time, temperature of the room, plays lullabies, and is portable. You can turn the sound on or off and you can zoom in and out. I really love it. The only down fall I would say is the charging life isn’t forever.. you need to always keep it charged while your sleeping so that it can withstand the day. You can shop it HERE
10. Ubbi Diaper Pail: This may seem like not much of a biggie, and in my personal opinion I never throw poop diapers in the pail ever...because gross? However This diaper pail is made of pure steel and NO smell...and I mean NO smell is escaping it. It is sleek, small, and easy to fit in a corner of a nursery. I love ours.
Shop HERE
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