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Clothes & Changing
Clothes & Changing
Before birth. Get Size N and 1. In case you have a bigger baby
For all of the midnight easy changes not having to worry about snaps or zippers.
Next best thing is zippers, make sure they are two way zip
When we did our research consumer reports said these were the safest.
We had this changing pad on our standing desk at first. It was great for adjusting it to the right height. But once the baby could roll we just put this on the floor and kneel next to it.
Desitin
My son has sensitive skin so we found the only way to avoid rashes was to put desitin on after every poopy diaper change.
We used
spoon for easy application
Folks also like aquaphor, but found I was allergic to it.
Feeding
Feeding
Bottle cleaners
My opinion is that the bottle cleaner machines are not worth it. Just use boiling water.
But I do like this bottle rack
After reading Consumer Reports, we liked this one the best.
Sleeping
Sleeping
We've enjoyed nearly all of the configurations. Our son is now 2. Next we will try the toddler bed.
After reading Happiest Sleeper we got a white noise machine. Its standard if you want to help you kid have good sleep.
We like to keep our sons room temperature controlled. We've been using this heater to make sure his room is the right temp.
We like this one and still use it. I like that you can move the camera around and it has the temp of the room. I also like that it is not a wifi one (for security reasons).
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
For comfort.
Everyone is different by by the end of my pumping journey I was just using this one. The heat helped my let down.
I liked using this to passively pump. You could put this on one boob while you are breastfeeding on the other. Or if you are engorged this is a good way to relive the pressure. Only thing thats annoying is it doesn't stand up on its own, so I would use a mug to keep it upright
Cleaning
Cleaning
Fragrances can be scary for kids. Artificial fragrances in children's and household products contain hidden endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates and synthetic musks that can interfere with a child's developing hormonal system. So I now try to have everything fragrance free.
Dishwasher detergent
Any free and clear brand. We use this one.
Wish it was unscented but the scents are supposed to be safe
Travel
Travel
We have the v2. I would get the latest available.
I've seen ppl like the vista as well, especially if they are thinking of multiple kids
We got this for trips but its so compact we just keep it in the car just in case. It fits in the overhead bin in a plane, though sometimes they still make you gate check it.
We have this one. I've also heard good things of the nuna baseless one. but strongly suggest you get a car seat compatible with your stroller. Never tried the adapters but they look annoying
We use this and like it. We started travelign once our kid was older (~6 months). so we didn't buy the basinet accessory, but that looks nice as well.
cheap light weight car set for travel. you could use it on the plane too if you get your kid their own seat.
to carry it in the airport
Used this all of the time till my kid was past 1. Main limit is strength of the parent.
Toys
Toys
Pricy but my kid loved it and used it till they were around 1 year.
we also liked the sensory strand accessory.
Our kid loved this too. lights really motivated him for tummy time.
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