Personally, I found that diaper changing ‘stations’ were all cheaply made and quite expensive. Milk Collection Bags (if nursing or pumping) Zipper Sleepers (not only 0-3 month sizes)īaby Lounging Seat (vibration is helpful) We used them on our baby’s feet (of course), but also on their hands as they loved to scratch their face. Nursing Cover (if planning to breastfeed) Babies stay in those sizes for much longer. Remember - your baby won’t be in size 1/2 forever! If people are buying you diapers, ask that they buy the bigger sizes. I found that everyone has their own personal preference. I have both a wrap and a carrier, but didn’t love using a ring-sling. Have you ever heard of the 4th trimester? This is once your baby is already born and they still want to be attached to you all of the time - of course! Having a sling, a carrier, or a wrap can be so helpful to ensure that you are hands-free. I like ones that are breathable, not too warm, and cute! I’d recommend getting at least 3 crib sheets. My favourite are muslin or bamboo crib sheets. Simply remove the top 2 layers off of the mattress and the bed is already made. What this does is it makes a middle-of-the-night sheet change SUPER easy for you. I recommend getting 2 and then layering them like so this: mattress, mattress protector, sheet, mattress protector, sheet. Mattress protectors make a great shield for an overflowing diaper or unexpected vomit. This isn’t totally a necessity, but it can be handy to have since you’ll likely be room-sharing for the first few months anyway, and moving a crib back and forth can be really time-consuming and hard. Your baby will be in a bassinet for their first 3 months of life. I don’t like the thin cotton sleep sacks (Halo or generic brands), but instead I prefer high-end fabric for my babies. Remember, your child is going to be in a sleep sack for 2.5-3 years, so these are NOT a waste of money. I love bamboo cotton the best - but choose your favourite fabric and I only recommend getting 1 sleep sack in the 0-6 month size, and then multiple sleep sacks in larger sizes. I’ve found the most success with my own babies and my clients with the Love To Dream Swaddles which are an “arms up” swaddle. However, some newborns like to be swaddled with their arms up, and others like to be swaddled with their arms down. My favourite sound machine is the Hatch Baby Rest - which doubles as a Toddler Clock once your child is older. This helps your child sleep with sound - while not letting external environmental noises wake them from sleep! This is essential in my books.
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