There are so many new and exciting things on the market for parents and babies, and I have definitely tried A LOT of them! But a few really stood out to me as, “I am so glad we have this!” and “If I didn’t have this, I would’ve struggled with ___!”. So, I wanted to share the Top 6 Items That Got Us Through the First 6 Months. (In no particular order!) I will also include links to find these items!
*this is my personal experience and opinion only* #1: The Doona Car Seat + Stroller This car seat + stroller combo is AMAZING! It is an infant car seat but has wheels that drop down to become a stroller. It is compact enough to travel easily and can be used without the base in ubers, taxis, and airplanes. This is great for every occasion; grab the seat out of the vehicle, drop the wheels down, and go! https://www.shopdoona.com/pages/doona-car-seat-stroller #2: Owlet Sock + Camera The Owlet sock is such a great peace of mind for new parents! I was always that person when babysitting that would constantly check to see if the baby was okay, even when I knew they were. This is great as it sends alerts to the main base and to your phone if baby’s heart bpm spikes or drops and if the oxygen levels drop. The camera also goes to your phone on the same screen at the vitals and has a two way talk and listen feature. https://owletcare.com/products/owlet-monitor-duo #3: Infantino Baby Carrier Thea lives in this carrier (if she isn’t in the car seat) when we are out and about. It’s super comfy and easy to put on and take off, plus it hugs baby just right. It’s also sleek enough to put on and wear a jacket over top when it gets chilly. It packs nicely and is machine washable! https://www.target.com/p/infantino-together-pull-on-knit-carrier/-/A-77523330#lnk=sametab #4: Best Diaper Bag Ever I didn’t start with this diaper bag and I wish I would have! We got this before our first road trip, and it has been amazing. It’s huge with just the right amount of space and inside pockets. The outside has a large zipper and when you undo it, a whole bassinet pops out! There are expanding poles to zip into the sides to keep it stable and a little arch to hang toys overhead. It comes with straps to wear it as a backpack or on your shoulder, and a protective, waterproof cinch bag. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMP1HVV?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details #5: Velcro Swaddles My little girl loved to be swaddled to sleep so these were a total must-have! She slept through the night by 6 weeks old and I don’t think that would have been the case if she didn’t sleep in these. Once the baby can roll over, the swaddles are not safe so we switched to a Baby Merlin Magic Sleep Suit, which has also been great, so I will link that as well! https://www.target.com/p/swaddleme-original-swaddle-wrap-newborn-s-m-3pk/-/A-81316086?preselect=52731934#lnk=sametab https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Merlins-Magic-Sleepsuit-Microfleece/dp/B00WRM0HX4/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1M16WB6KKEB6N&dchild=1&keywords=magic+merlin+sleepsuit&qid=1619487285&s=baby-products&sprefix=mag%2Cbaby-products%2C240&sr=1-5 #6: Hatch Sound Machine + Light I was a little bit skeptical about this one at first but had watched kids who had it. I thought it was cool but didn’t understand the hype until I did some research and got one myself. This sound machine has so many options for sounds and the volume range is huge. It also is a light so you can dim and brighten it to your liking, plus there are all different colors. It is connected to your phone so you can turn the light up from there or change the sound. Also, I am planning to use this as a toddler bed training method, since you can set timers and light changes, you can have the light turn red at night with one sound and then green in the morning with a different sound to let the child know they can get out of bed. I haven’t had experience with this yet but that’s my thought process! Also, you can touch it to turn it on and off which is so helpful when you have your hands full with a sleeping baby. https://www.amazon.com/Hatch-Baby-Night-Light-Machine/dp/B06XMRCC94/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=hatch+machine&qid=1619487236&s=baby-products&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyM0pHOElIWk1JNVlQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTc0MzQyMUdBNFVXRDhBTEMwRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDIwMTE0MVlSQUJaSjNTQU5YUyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Bonus Product for Breastfeeding Mamas: Medela Nipple Shield This was one of those things I thought were for women who wanted to use them, and it was just a choice or preference, so I didn’t have any when Thea was born. She was having a hard time latching and nothing was really working so the nurse gave us one to try out, and it worked perfectly, she took right to it! I went and bought probably 8-10 of them after that and just started leaving them around the house, in diaper bags, and purses so I had one when I needed it. I was worried it would be hard to wean her from it, but she did it all on her own when she was ready. This was an absolute lifesaver for our breastfeeding journey! It saved us from a lot of stress and frustration. If you are having similar issues, I highly, highly recommend these! https://www.amazon.com/Medela-Available-Different-Versions-Hospitals/dp/B077962FZH?pd_rd_w=NCKMo&pf_rd_p=c4085173-f058-4953-ae5c-65d9590cc2d0&pf_rd_r=3BPKHYQX8AP8QPK5X4C7&pd_rd_r=4cce7742-11bc-407c-98bd-d972f67fe92e&pd_rd_wg=jyfny&pd_rd_i=B077962FZH&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_71_t
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