A friend, who is due in just a few weeks requested a list of my favorite items for newborns. I put this list together after Linley was born. I'm reposting it with a few revisions and
additions.
ONESIES: white, short sleeve gerber are my favorite. PAMPERS SWADDLERS: my absolute favorite diaper because they're so soft. i also like the line down the middle that turns blue when it's wet. CIRCO SLEEPERS: get them at target. they're cuter than the rest and they're not very expensive. some of my very favorites were 5 bucks. don't tell, but my babies wear them during the day too! NUK PACIFIER: i like the nuk brand because they come in different sizes. BUGABOO STROLLER: it's one of the more expensive strollers (thank goodness we got it on sale), but i have absolutely loved it! it is so easy to maneuver. CITY SELECT DOUBLE STROLLER: the bugaboo donkey is my dream double stroller, but this one is way less expensive (even though its a bit pricey). it's great because it can be a single or a double and it's inline so it is easy to maneuver through stores. BOPPY PILLOW: it's definitely possible to nurse without it, but it makes it so much easier and so comfortable. a definite must have. BUMBO CHAIR: this doesn't come in handy until about 3 months, but it's great. JJ COLE BUNDLEME: this is so nice during the freezing cold winter months. blankets always fall off. i have the hot pink urban style. it's super soft and keeps her warm, sometimes too warm. i also picked up a tan polar fleece version at tjmaxx that's nice too. MEDELA QUICK CLEAN STEAM BAGS: these make sterilizing pacifiers and other suck toys so easy. you just have to pop it in the microwave with a little water. PETUNIA PICKLE BOTTOM BOXY BACKPACK: it could be a little bigger, but it's so nice to be able to put it on your diaper bag on your back when you're hauling the infant carrier around, and it has convenient clips for the stroller too. BIG DIAPER BAGS: i have a few diaper bags that i switch up. i like diaper bags that are easy to get in, and have lots of pockets. BABY MAGIC: i've said this before, but i think it smells the very best! BATH CRADLE: i've said this one before too. it makes bath time so easy. it's at wal-mart for 5 bucks. BEBE AU LAIT NURSING COVER: i have a few nursing covers, but this one is the best. it's made with the softest fabric and there's terry cloth in the corner to wipe up messes. SWEET IVY GIRL BOWS: so cute and modern. buy on etsy. KUSHIES BANANA TOOTHBRUSH: my babies absolutely loves this thing. we use it at bath time. KUSHIES CLOTHING: it's so soft and snuggly. TRICOT BLANKET: my grandma makes them. i don't know how we'd live without it. SASSY VIBRATING TEXTURES TEETHER: love this. bought it for 5 bucks. when baby bites down on it, it pulsates and massages the gums. FISHER PRICE VIBRATING BOUNCER: linley practically lived in this thing for the first 2 months. TINY LOVE GYMINI TINY PRINCESS PLAY MAT: i love this version because it does so many things. it lights up, makes sounds, plays music, and there's a play mode so that when your baby hits the mat it lights up. SLEEPY WRAP: it's made of jersey cotton. super soft and comfortable. so easy to tote the little one around in. BABY BJORN: the sleepy wrap is nice when you're at home (i think they're actually called cozy wraps now) but the baby bjorn isn't as hot to wear around. KUSHIES FUZZI HUG BUG: this toy was one of linley's favorites. i'm not sure why she liked it so much, but it does have different textures and colors. CARTERS SLEEPLIKELY GOWNS: these are the best for newborns. they are so soft and comfortable and nice for changing diapers. MEDELA PUMP IN STYLE: comes in a few different stylish styles. it works really well. i haven't used it as much as i thought, but it is nice to have. ADIRI NATURAL NURSER BOTTLE: it's the most breast like bottle i've seen. i've only given linley a breast milk bottle a few times, but it actually allows the baby to latch on like they were breast feeding. it's really quite cool. SALINE NASAL SPRAY: you can find it in the baby section, and it is magic when your baby has a stuffy nose. it really loosens everything up, and makes it much easier to suction. NOSE FRIDA: it seems to be a little gentler than a bulb - but a bulb is a must if you don't have a frida. NEWBORN KIT: these are everywhere - and they are so handy to have around. AIDEN AND ANAIS SWADDLERS: i like ordering them from the company because they're a little better quality. i like bundling my babies up before bed. i think they sleep better.
I'm sure I'm forgetting something on this list. Feel free to add some of your favorites in the comments!
