New Mommy Advice

Everyone has opinions about what works best for their babies. When your prego for the first time you hear so much advice, it's hard to keep it straight. And it seems everyone tells you how expensive everything that you need is and blah blah blah. My opinion? You don't need everything. There are necessities and then there are things that would just make it a little easier. Being on my second child I wanted to make a list for my dear friend Jennie so she knows what in the world to add to her registry.

Baby necessities - that keep everyone in love

Swaddle blankets - 

lots of them because they always get pooped and puked on. Aden and Anis are the best but a little pricy, so buy them at Baby steals boutique in Salt Lake or sometimes on clearance at Target. And circo and carters brands are ok for back up. There are little swaddle suits too but they are not a necessity as they cost more per piece. But I would still recommend one, or 5. Still i did it over the swaddled blanket.   Babies-r-us

Pacifier clips

These keeps the binky from being lost. You can buy them on etsy but i just buy the supplies on etsy and make my own with ribbon. It's best to do it from the begging so they don't just think it's a new toy.

Etsy

Sheet Saver (over the sheet) 

It protects the sheet from spit up while the baby is sleeping. As it seeps thought blankets. I got mine at babies-r-us.

Boppy pillow
Helps your back so much when you are breast feeding.

Diaper bag 

Obvi. and it does not have to be a Petunia Picklebottom. 

Burp cloths

The best ones are the ones made from cloth diapers that you can get on Etsy or a lovely sewing friend can make you.  

Bibs - plastic washable 

So much better then cloth ones because you just have to spray them clean, every once in a while i through them in the dishwasher to get sterilized. 

Cute ones.

Gripe water 

We call this hiccup medicine because it cures hiccups. It also helps babies tummy bubbles, so i just give them a couple drops then they are colicky.  

"The Honest Company" Products
These products - from cleaning solution to bug spray - are 100% organic and when baby puts EVERYTHING in their mouth, necessary. Google it. Or you can get them at Target now.
They even have the only white diapers I have ever seen.
Bumbo chair
This strengthens the babes ability to sit up. Also it can be a booster seat later for skinny toddlers like mine.

Leg warmers
Just for girls? No. These protect little baby knees when they are crawling and go cute with onesies.
Swing or chair
So you don't spoil the baby by holding them all the time. Before they can stand. It may also be the only place they sleep if your baby is a little snob, like my son was the first couple months.
Jumper
This is important for leg strength before baby walks and you can start using it way early. Like as soon as they can hole their head up. Honestly I used mine even after my kids could walk as a way of keeping them in one place. 

Walker or walking toy
These help with balance when baby is learning to walk. You don't have to get a walker, they have push toys too for like $15.00. They have little girl strollers that are like the cutest. 
Boys 
Girls 
Neutral

Pack'n' Play

Breast pump

Baby Wants - it's just easier

Spare Boppy cover
The Piddle Pad 

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Onesie Extender 

I hate it when onesies are baggy. Plus when you have a favorite you can keep using it with these. 

Travel System 

Not necessary but really nice. I love how the car seat just fits in. And I like how big it is because it can carry my bags. 

Bumbo Chair Tray 

For when babe starts to eat.

High Chair

Totally Optional. We have a high chair at home and at one grandmas but we don't always use them. Have you heard of a tye-chair? totally cool but too much money. I tie my kid to the chair with a scarf - works just as good.

Play mat for tummy time 

The Boppy ones look great but I just used a blanket. 

Crib sound machine 

One of my best friends swears by these for her boys. Mine just makes whom sounds. It ran out of batteries a lot and i didn't always change it. It never effected her sleeping. So for her it was necessary, for me just optional. 

Socks

Mittens

Diaper Genie
These are fine when you have one baby. Emphasis on baby. Toddlers poop stench can take a diaper genie down. So ours is out on our porch.