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shadowcat6
I am due June 23rd, and we're having a boy. This is our first child, and there is so much stuff out there for babies I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. Can you tell me your absolute favorite product? It can be anything from car seats to strollers to wipes.....
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Well, a carseat is a must. I used the Chicco KeyFit 30, and loved it. My little guy fit in it until nearly 15 months (he is a bit shorter than average - a taller baby would outgrow faster). There are convertible seats that can rear face and then forward face, but they are so impractical for newborns. You can't be pulling them in and out of a seat all the time. This seat is a carrier, and the base is so simple to install it can literally be done in less than two minutes if you have Latch connectors. Better to get a convertible later on, IMO.
I got organic cotton sheets for the crib, and I found a fabulous all-cotton organic underpad that does not leak. It is a really strongly woven and thick cotton, so even when someone pees or vomits, it is wet on top but never underneath. The little folks spend so much time sleeping that I don't want them breathing in all the chemicals they put on standard sheets, or the PVC they sometimes have in waterproof liners.
Diapers are a must, and I use a combination of cloth and the chlorine free disposables (there are many brands that are chlorine free now, if you read the labels).
Aveeno diaper rash ointment (an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure)
I used a stroller frame with the Chicco - there is one called Snap n Go that fits many different infant seats. Cheaper than buying the whole "travel system" - and more practical.
A good array of baby clothes - buy 0-3 months sizes and skip NB. Also a few nice blankets, but remember you are usually just wrapping and covering, not for in the crib.
Just remember that most of the baby products, gadgets, and gizmos out there are not really necessary. So many people wind up not using half of what they buy or receive as gifts. Small babies mostly sleep, and eat, and poop. Worry about other needs as the baby grows up into them, and don't worry about trying to have every single thing before baby is even born. Good luck.
Well, a carseat is a must. I used the Chicco KeyFit 30, and loved it. My little guy fit in it until nearly 15 months (he is a bit shorter than average - a taller baby would outgrow faster). There are convertible seats that can rear face and then forward face, but they are so impractical for newborns. You can't be pulling them in and out of a seat all the time. This seat is a carrier, and the base is so simple to install it can literally be done in less than two minutes if you have Latch connectors. Better to get a convertible later on, IMO.
I got organic cotton sheets for the crib, and I found a fabulous all-cotton organic underpad that does not leak. It is a really strongly woven and thick cotton, so even when someone pees or vomits, it is wet on top but never underneath. The little folks spend so much time sleeping that I don't want them breathing in all the chemicals they put on standard sheets, or the PVC they sometimes have in waterproof liners.
Diapers are a must, and I use a combination of cloth and the chlorine free disposables (there are many brands that are chlorine free now, if you read the labels).
Aveeno diaper rash ointment (an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure)
I used a stroller frame with the Chicco - there is one called Snap n Go that fits many different infant seats. Cheaper than buying the whole "travel system" - and more practical.
A good array of baby clothes - buy 0-3 months sizes and skip NB. Also a few nice blankets, but remember you are usually just wrapping and covering, not for in the crib.
Just remember that most of the baby products, gadgets, and gizmos out there are not really necessary. So many people wind up not using half of what they buy or receive as gifts. Small babies mostly sleep, and eat, and poop. Worry about other needs as the baby grows up into them, and don't worry about trying to have every single thing before baby is even born. Good luck.
What is the best toy or baby product you have or could not imagine living without?
cheryl c
My little boy will be 9 months old around the holiday season and just thinking about all the great toys and gadgets out there these days can be overwhelming. Please send recommendations.
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I love my carrier, because I can take him anywhere and don't have to worry about using a stroller.
I also love my bumbo- it makes a great impromptu high chair at restaurants and at Grandma's house.
I love my carrier, because I can take him anywhere and don't have to worry about using a stroller.
I also love my bumbo- it makes a great impromptu high chair at restaurants and at Grandma's house.
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