Must have baby items for new parents
By an Amazon.com customer
Medela Pump In Style Advanced Backpack - Black Medela Pump In Style Advanced Backpack - Black
Buy new: $278.95
A must if you're going to nurse and go back to work. Pumping is really fast and doesn't hurt. Will definitely keep you nursing baby longer. Its well worth the money and you can always resell it on ebay
Lansinoh Lanolin For Breast feeding Mothers Lotion - 2 Oz Lansinoh Lanolin For Breast feeding Mothers Lotion - 2 Oz
Buy new: $6.15
A must have for nursing moms. I recommend using this after most feedings when first getting started.
The First Years Easy Pour Milk Storage Bags The First Years Easy Pour Milk Storage Bags
Buy new: $10.45
Love the zip lock bags and they do pour easy. I would pump into the Medela bottles and then empty into these for storage. Or use the Gerber storage bags.
Gerber Soothing Gel Patches Gerber Soothing Gel Patches
These pads worked wonders and definitely eased the pain.
Playtex Premium Nurser Newborn Gift Set Playtex Premium Nurser Newborn Gift Set
Buy new: $19.99
I'm a big fan of the Playtex bottles, pretty much because you can use the drop-in liners. Its really easy and you don't have to worry so much about sterilizing the actual bottles (only the nipples). I had no problem with gas and spit ups using these bottles.
Boppy Bare Naked with Miracle Middle Pillow Boppy Bare Naked with Miracle Middle Pillow
Buy new: $24.99
Boppy nursing pillow worked really well for me. I recommend it.
Fisher-Price Infant-To-Toddler Rocker - Blue/Red Fisher-Price Infant-To-Toddler Rocker - Blue/Red
Buy new: $32.95
Must have some type of bouncer and this one will last you longer.
Kiddopotamus & Co Snuzzler Complete Head And Body Support - Terry Kiddopotamus & Co Snuzzler Complete Head And Body Support - Terry
Buy new: $17.43
This helps give baby full support in the car seat, especially newborns, so he isn't slumped over.
Fisher-Price Papasan Cradle Swing - Nature's Touch Fisher-Price Papasan Cradle Swing - Nature's Touch
Buy new: $124.45
This swing looks really comfy and I read that its quiet. I had the Aquarium swing and it was a bit noisy and was pretty powerful. When baby is small, I would worry about him flying out of there! A swing is a definite must have and this one really does loo the best. You might want to consider a plug-in kind too (which is just coming out) so that you don't have to keep changing batteries.
Diaper Dekor Diaper Dekor
Buy new: $49.95
I would chose this over the Diaper Genie (which I have and its a pain to use and figure out). I heard that this one is easy and you can use regular trash bags too.
Basic Comfort Contoured Changing Pad Basic Comfort Contoured Changing Pad
Buy new: $14.51
A basic pad and cover is really all you need. We used this ontop of a dresser and can move it onto the bed too. Much more practical than getting a whole baby changing table.
BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Original - City Black BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Original - City Black
Buy new: $54.49
Some people really like to use the baby carrier. It soothes a lot of babies. If you're going to use one, I recommend the Baby Bjorn. I've used other ones which seem to be wide for the baby's legs on the bottom and appeared to stretch them open. Baby bjorn is well made, easy to use and very sturdy.
Braun Gillette Thermoscan In Ear Thermometer IRT4520 Braun Gillette Thermoscan In Ear Thermometer IRT4520
Buy new: $45.95
I highly recommend the fast and easy, "in their ear and hurry up and be done with it" thermometer. I found it to be pretty accurate too. Just like at the doctor's office.
Hanford Sleigh Glider and Ottoman Set - Honey/ Beige Chenille Hanford Sleigh Glider and Ottoman Set - Honey/ Beige Chenille
Buy new: $230.06
A glider is a must have!!! The more comfortable the better. You will spend hours on end, nursing and feeding and holding. Its nice to have a place to do all that.
The First Years Sure Comfort Newborn to Toddler Tub The First Years Sure Comfort Newborn to Toddler Tub
Buy new: $18.99
This is really all you need and the sling works good for small babies.
Baby Einstein - Baby Mozart - Music Festival Baby Einstein - Baby Mozart - Music Festival by Disney
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $6.48
These DVD's (especially Baby Mozart and Baby Bach) were heaven sent as baby gets a little older. Our son was entranced and focused and love to watch them! You can actually get things done!
Avent Pacifier Translucent Newborn 0-3 Months Avent Pacifier Translucent Newborn 0-3 Months
Buy new: $4.99
Always good to have on hand...