There's definitely a lot to buy and organize when you first get pregnant. This is my personal list of suggestions since there's a lot of lists out there.
-Stroller
-Bassinet [We are using our 4moms Breeze Bassinet Sheet that came with the play yard]
-Air purifier [Optional. We have the Duux. Alen, Blueair, Germ Guardian, Crane, and Nux are good ones too]
-Nightlights
-Ipod dock for music
-Playmat [I think this is an important necessity for newborns and infants since they just lie around and do nothing in the beginning. :P We love the Korean Pororo Mat.]
-Saucer or Jumper
-Baby carrier [A must have moms say. We have the K'Tan which is awesome bcos it's soft and great for newborns and infants. We also have a Korean one. We also have Baby Bjorn. Moms do not like Baby Bjorn, but dads do. ]
-Baby Monitor [Internet usage is great.]
-Breast Pump [Free Medela from insurance]
-Infant car seat [Love Maxi Cosi, but Maxi Cosi Pria is for 4-70lbs which is awesome to just get one!]
-Car window shades
-Diapers [I did a survey and Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive Newborn was most popular, Seventh Generation, and Honest.]
-Baby wipes [Costco or Target sensitive, no scent were best and cheap.]
-Baby ointment cream [We have Egyptian Magic that is all natural and multi purpose, Aquaphor Healing Ointment, and Honest Healing Balm]
-Baby journal or notepad [You can use just paper and pen or an app on your cell. I got Baby's Eat, Sleep & Poop Journal, Log Book]
-Baby nail clipper and files [I like using the files when they're sleeping best.]
-Small toy
-Pacifier
-Burp cloths [Moms say to get like 15+. Preferably with waterproof liner on one side. These Aden+Anais burpy bibs are great.]
-Bottles [We have comotomo and mOmma. You can use anywhere from 2-10 bottles depending on nursing, etc. I'm planning on not introducing bottles for a while, but who knows! My previous family I nanny-ed for had 3 bottles, but only used 2 bottles. My one friend uses almost 8 bottles a day.]
-Baby bottles drying rack and accessories [We have Boon Clutch Dishwasher Basket, Boon Stem Grass, and Lawn Drying Rack.]
-Baby clothes, onesies, etc.
-SPF
-First Aid Kit
-Thermometer
-Nasal Aspirator [Should be able to get free one from hospital. If not, Zoli or Nosefrida The Snotsucker Nasal Aspirator are reputable.]
-Squirt bottle [optional. useful for newborn sponge bath and washing butt after poo]
-Squirt bottle [optional. useful for newborn sponge bath and washing butt after poo]
-Frames and decor for nursery, Dresser, Lighted digital clock
-Small diaper pail [I don't like the big, special diaper pails. They don’t work and they smell. I like a really small garbage pail that has a tight lid so it only fits a couple days worth of diapers because it smells really bad quickly. You just need to get rid of them. Got ours at Target.]
-Baby hamper [Highly suggest because baby's clothes are smaller and will need to do load more often. We got this wicker Elephant bcos it was so cute, but a cheap one from Ikea will do!]
-Baby bathing essentials: Tub [Heard Puj is good. We have 4moms Infant tub.], wash cloths, baby bath robe [We have Baby Aspen's Hooded Lion, but any will do.]
-Baby shampoo, baby soap, baby lotion [Just Hatched, Seventh Generation, Aveeno Baby, Burt's Bee Baby -Bee, BabyGanics, Mustela Newborn, Honest, California Baby]
-Baby safe detergent [Dreft, BabyGanics, Seventh Generation, Honest, or any organic kind will work.]
-Baby safe cleaning products [Optional and suggest BabyGanics, Honest, Dreft, and Seventh Generation]
-Books and Toys
For 3 months+
-Crib [No, you will most likely not use a crib in the first few months.]
-2 Waterproof crib pad
-High chair [We have the Bloom Fresco, but also recommend the Boon Flair, Stokke Tripp Trapp, Phil and Teds Highpod]
-Bath toys and bath toys holder [We have Boon's Whale Pod, Boon's Scrubble Toys,and Boon's Bubbles.]
-Ipad Protector [Those really thick protectors so when baby knocks the Ipad and throws it, Ipad is not broken.]
Toddler:
-Baby Hip Seat Hugger Carrier for Toddler [This was wonderful when I was a nanny. A must have!]
-Magic Bullet if you want to make baby's meals. [Baeba Babycook and Infantino Fresh Squeezed Squeeze Station are good, but works as well as a Bullet.]
-Car interior protector [Prince Lionheart 2-Stage Car SeatSaver, Brica Deluxe Kick Mats, Summer Infant Kick Protect]
-Car backseat organizer [Brica i-Hide Seat Organizer with Tablet Viewer, Munchkin Backseat Organizer]
-Potty Seat
For Mom:
-Nursing bras and or tank tops [If nursing. I got You Lingerie for Nursing Bras only because I like the look and they are comfortable. Target, Boob, and Milk nursing wear are some that I like.]
-Nipple cream [If nursing. Mother love is the one I have. Earth mama angel baby and Lansinoh are great too.]
-Belly Bandit [Recommend. Everyone who has tried it loves it and saids it helps. Not cheap, but think it’s worth it!]
-Bio Oil, Mama Mio, Coconut Butter, or just lotion for stretch marks [Yes, applying oil or lotion helps, but I think stretch marks are more hereditary.]
-My favorite books: Pamela Druckerman’s Bébé Day By Day and Bringing Up Bébé
For Hospital [All optional]:
-Cheap shower flip flops for you and your partner at the hospital. [I'm just going to get cheap ones and throw them away, but you can bring any flip flops you own!]
-Robe [If you don't have one]
-Non skid socks [If you want thicker ones than the ones the hospital should provide.]
-Small toiletries [Travel size or get plastic containers]
-Face mist
-Facial wipes [Comes in handy]
-Oil or sprays for room [for comfort purposes]
-Battery candles [For comfort. Can't bring actual candles]
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