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June 2014 Moms
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STMS+: Tell us Your Faves
katekat8721
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Hola! Since we have so many showers winding down and babies making debuts I thought I'd get the STMs+ opinions on their favorite products. I know all babies are different and what works for one may not work for the other, I'm mostly just curious 
Annnnd go! Tell us your favorite...
1) Brand of newborn diaper and wipes
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies
3) Bottles and pacifiers
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable
5) Swaddle blankets
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)
7) Baby grooming stuff
8) Baby soap
9) Diaper rash cream
10) Nursing bras
11) Post-baby clothes to wear
12) Baby monitors
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)
FTMs, anything I've forgotten just chime in!
Annnnd go! Tell us your favorite...
1) Brand of newborn diaper and wipes
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies
3) Bottles and pacifiers
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable
5) Swaddle blankets
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)
7) Baby grooming stuff
8) Baby soap
9) Diaper rash cream
10) Nursing bras
11) Post-baby clothes to wear
12) Baby monitors
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)
FTMs, anything I've forgotten just chime in!
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Re: STMS+: Tell us Your Faves
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies - Zip-up footie pajamas and the dress-like onesies. So easy to change diapers with those.
3) Bottles and pacifiers - I like the Avent bottles much better than my Playtex Vent Aire. Playtex was good but they wore out quickly. ETA: DS rarely took a paci because he is a punk but I hear the Nuk ones are good.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable - Medela PISA.
5) Swaddle blankets - any of the lighter, muslin blankets.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) - RnP was our go-to.
7) Baby grooming stuff - Nail files, suction bulbs/Nose Frieda, lots of washcloths because half will get lost and several will be found behind the toilet growing mold and laughing at you.
8) Baby soap - J&J works for us.
9) Diaper rash cream - Aquaphor, coconut oil, Triple Paste for the serious rashes
10) Nursing bras - not a lot of experience but I will say it's worth it to get at least one fitted bra. Your hospital might do it and I think a few department stores do as well.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear - Keep those maternity clothes handy! I went back to regular shirts more quickly but I wore my maternity jeans/pants for like eight weeks. They are especially good if you are having a c/s.
12) Baby monitors - Summer Infant digital video monitor.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) - Ha! I don't drink alcohol but I always recommend Diet Coke
I'm not new. I just hate The Bump.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies? CARTER's
3) Bottles and pacifiers? AVENT BOTTLES, NUK BINKIES
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable? MEDELA PISA
5) Swaddle blankets? ADEN & ANAIS MUSLIN WRAPS
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)? CO-SLEEPING
7) Baby grooming stuff? ANY SET OF COMB, BRUSH, NAIL CLIPPERS
8) Baby soap? MUSTELA BRAND
9) Diaper rash cream? BOUDREAUX'S BUTT PASTE
10) Nursing bras? UNSURE
11) Post-baby clothes to wear? YOGA PANTS AND STRETCHY TOPS
12) Baby monitors? UNSURE
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)? WINE, SPECIFICALLY BAREFOOT MOSCATO OR RIESLING
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies - Love the one-pieces with the scrunched legholes for girls and little shorts for boys. They are so easy to change and super cute. It's too hot in Miami for a kid to be in a footed sleeper if we're leaving the house.
3) Bottles and pacifiers - Tommee Tippee (as recommended by my LC) and soothies pacifiers.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable - Medela Freestyle was great for using on-the-go
5) Swaddle blankets - Aden & Anais
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) - PnP (for the first week, maybe), then crib in nursery/DD's room
7) Baby grooming stuff - Nose Frida and regular nail clippers, super-soft hair brush (soothes them!)
8) Baby soap - Burt's Bees. Smells so good!
10) Nursing bras - Target / Nordstrom
11) Post-baby clothes to wear - First couple of weeks: yoga pants/leggings, shelf tank, cardi-wrap or drapey vest. After that: Shirts fit pretty soon, especially those flowy tanks that are thankfully everywhere. Low-panel mat jeans, plus a couple larger sized shorts I have from last time, fold-over skirts (in pre-p size).
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo): Bell's Oberon (beer), red wine!!! and lots of coffee!!!
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies Anything with the closed feet and mitten cuff sleeves. Newborn socks/mittens are evil and always coming off/getting lost.
3) Bottles and pacifiers Medela Bottles, mostly used boobs and Avent Pacifiers
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable Medela Pump n Style
5) Swaddle blankets Summer Infant Swaddler's are my favorite for summer or Halo Sleep Sacks for winter.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) Right on my chest, the swing or PNP. Where ever I can actually get baby to sleep.
7) Baby grooming stuff I used one of those electric nail grinders from Avon to DD nails when she was very little and it was so much easier. Got them short without sharp edges.
8) Baby soap Aveeno or Johnsons Lavender
9) Diaper rash cream Resinol. You can get it from the pharmacy, works better than anything else.
10) Nursing bras I have a variety, mostly from Motherhood Maternity
11) Post-baby clothes to wear Sweats and a nursing bra or tank. Clothes are too much work.
12) Baby monitors Summer Infant Video Monitor. It has lasted 2+ years and been an amazing investment.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) Blue Moon, cannot wait to have one!
edit because Summers Eve is a douche cream and not a brand of swaddles. I am a genius.
I always used huggies diapers but learned with my last one that target brand diapers are comparable to huggies and they are way cheaper. I also used target brand sensitive wipes for babies.
Love Tommee Tippee bottles and my dd would only take a MAM pacifiers. They have her one at the hospital and that's all she would take.
I kept my babies in a bassinet next to my bed for the first few months.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies Carters always fit true to size and I never had trouble with items shrinking. Also, this sizing is good for my tall, skinny kid. Baby Gap when I feel like splurging!
3) Bottles and pacifiers We lucked out and DS liked the Playtex Drop Ins. We never had to buy other types.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable Medela PIS
5) Swaddle blankets Aden and Anais muslins
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) Arms Reach Co-sleeper once he was a little bigger and didnt mind sleeping flat. As a newborn he slept weill in the newborn napper part of the PNP.
7) Baby grooming stuff Aveeno
8) Baby soap Aveeno
9) Diaper rash cream Triple Paste!!!! I cant praise it enough for tough rashes, esspecially when DS was teething. Triple Paste and then a layer of zinc poweder (like Baby Gold Bond) cleared anything up overnight.
10) Nursing bras n/a
11) Post-baby clothes to wear Roll over yoga pants because they were gentle on my incision.
12) Baby monitors Motorola Video monitor
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) DH has been drinking this Vanilla Porter, I can't remember the brewery but I can't wait to have more than a sip! Also, red wine - all of it, please.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) Bassinet as a newborn, then crib. RnP weren't around until after my second, and neither of my kids slept well in a PnP. I wish I had a cosleeper this time around, though.
-huggies little snugglers and huggies natural care wipes
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies
footed sleepers and onesies.. usually Carter's is my go-to
3) Bottles and pacifiers
-Playtex nurser dropins and MAM pacifiers
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable
Medela- any of them are great
5) Swaddle blankets
Aden and anais for actual blankets and summer infant swaddleme for the easy on ones with Velcro
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)
bassinet at first, then the PnP
7) Baby grooming stuff
anything Mustela or California Baby
8) Baby soap
seriously... Mustela or California Baby
9) Diaper rash cream
Triple Paste was sent from heaven
10) Nursing bras
I wear the ones from motherhood, they work fine for me (36E when nursing)
11) Post-baby clothes to wear
loose, flowy, comfy!
12) Baby monitors
I like our summer infant monitors but the handheld portable parent screen died after a year of use sooo there's that
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)
give me all the Riesling (but only if it's from Germany)
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies: Carters are great for newborns
3) Bottles and pacifiers: I EBF'd my first then he went to Nuk bottles; my second was formula fed from he beginning, he preferred Tommee Tippee and Medela
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable: Medela PIS
7) Baby grooming stuff: tiny nail clippers, soft brush, tooth brush and oil if they had cradle cap
8) Baby soap: Johnson and Johnson when they were newborns, then moved onto Dove, our pedis recommendation
9) Diaper rash cream: Creamy balmex
10) Nursing bras: I was smaller with my first so I was able to fit into Motherhood ones; this time, I'm a bit bigger and just ordered some Elomi (got the recommendation here)
11) Post-baby clothes to wear: yoga pants, tank tops, comfy clothes
12) Baby monitors: Angel care
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo): I love Mosquito
1) Brand of newborn diaper and wipes Pampers Swaddlers, switch to huggies around size two, they seem to fit my son better when he was beginning to crawl and had less blow outs.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies Carter's, I love all of them, later on I loved the gap lined jeans for cold weather.
3) Bottles and pacifiers Haven't used bottles, but Pacifiers we went with Dr. Brown's not sure why I chose them but we went the same route this time around too
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable Medela Swing. We bought it in the hospital, didn't think I would need it, but glad I got it. Light weight and portable. Battery and ac adapter powered.
5) Swaddle blankets didn't use with DS, he hated to be swaddled so no experience here.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) Had a bassinet as a gift from mom that we used for a few months but then DS stayed in a pack n' play mainly because we were in the middle of moving from Maine to Italy until we finished our orders overseas, then form Italy we moved to Oklahoma and had to wait until our things arrived and buy a house to get a crib. This time we went with just the pack n' play with the bassinet that we will use.
7) Baby grooming stuffI used the gift set my family got, saftey first brand with the soft brush, comb, water spray bottle, finger nail clippers and files. although I felt safer biting newborn nails only because I could feel and not worry about cutting DS. Still have all items and will use again. Except the booger sucker. I will be getting the ones the ladies suggested to me. Nosefida.
8) Baby soapAveeno gentle baby wash, light on fragrence and works really well on DS's skin where he has severe eczema
9) Diaper rash cream Budreaux's Butt Paste all natural worked great for us and didn't leave a burning sensation when putting it on a sore bum.
10) Nursing bras Still searching for a comfortable one.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear Yoga pants, and to go out I continued to wear my maternitity jeans.
12) Baby monitors Levana video baby monitor (non-wireless) is what we have with DS, hoping to continue to use with LO. DS Will be 3 by the time LO is transferred to her own room so Im hoping we wont need it for him any longer.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) Beer- I like Bud light, Coors, Paps, but will drink almost all beer. Wine - My favorite is Picoli from where we lived in Italy, but unfortunately I drank my stash we brought with us. Boo! Moscato Pink Champagne with berries. Reisling, and well there are so many I can't choose.
2. I have a BabyGap problem
3.we used the mam brand with playtex drop in inserts with DD, I'm giving the advent naturals a try this go around
4.medela PIS
5.Aden+Anais
6.co-sleepers/bed sharing
7.im excited for this electric one I got this time around ( some japan brand) otherwise I just bit my kids nails
8.California Baby or Burt's Bees
9.see above and the. Butt paste
10. I used nursing tanks, sleep bras, and just pulled down the cup on my normal bras, worked fine for DD and DS and I nursed them both for 18( DD) to 26months (DS)
11.yoga. Stretchy. Banded tops. Maxi dresses/skirts. Think comfort.
12.nope
13. Cab Souv. And some delicious IPAs( flower power, wolavers, lagunitas, west coast... The list goes on)
#3 DD June 2014
CP December 2015
M/C 8/2016
Rainbow & Babe #4 EDD 7.28.18
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies- Next (nextdirect.com) has the most adorable clothes for all kid ages/sizes.
3) Bottles and pacifiers- didn't use bottles…like MAM pacis, but I have MAM, Nuk, and Soothies in house to see what the babies prefer. We are big fans of pacifiers.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable- I always gravitated toward Medela.
5) Swaddle blankets- Woombies for swaddling, A&A swaddle blankets for everything else (though I just bought these for the first time this pregnancy).
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)- Loved the Arm's Reach for the first 1-2 months (but it was a hand-me-down; not sure I would have spent the $ on it knowing it was only for a short time). Then used a PnP until 6 months or so.
7) Baby grooming stuff- The NoseFrida and/or the snot suckers from the hospital (no other brand will do).
8) Baby soap- I know I should use something organic or natural, but that Johnson and Johnson bedtime stuff smells so magical.
9) Diaper rash cream- Triple Paste
10) Nursing bras- I have no idea. Trying new ones this time. I had a bunch of nursing camis that I loved and wore with regular bras.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear- This time I am planning on wearing lots of jersey dresses from Old Navy.
12) Baby monitors- Loved the Angel Care movement monitor. Switching to a clip on one (like the Snuza) this time because I will have two in the same bed.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)- Moscato!
1) Brand of newborn diaper and wipes- we started with Pampers and quickly moved to Target up&up. However, I don't like their wipes. I buy pampers.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies- Honestly you go through them so quick. I wouldn't drop a ton of $. DD was in NB for 4 weeks, and flew through the sizes. She wore alot of carters. I think old navy sizing is inconsistent. I like the quality of Gap which works well for DD because she's longer and leaner and Gymboree but it unfortunately runs short in my opinion
3) Bottles and pacifiers - DD would only take Dr. Brown's. Pacifiers it didn't amtter
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable - I used a Medela PISA double electric. No issues with it the entire year I used it.
5) Swaddle blanketsI had Aden and Anais. She hated to be swaddled so they were rarely used for swaddling
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)- she slept in the RNP next to me in the early weeks then her crib. She hated the PNP. We use it for travel only and bought a mattress for it to make it bearable
7) Baby grooming stuff..nothing specific
8) Baby soap- Burt's bees wash..we use it as a wash and shampoo
9) Diaper rash cream- triple paste all the way
10) Nursing bras- I have a bigger chest. The only ones that made me feel normal were Anita underwire
11) Post-baby clothes to wear- I wore old navy yoga pants for a week and was back in regular clothes
12) Baby monitors- have the motorola video..no issues just bought the second camera for #2
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)- pinot grigio
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies: When babies are new I prefer to dress them in sleepers and side snap shirt because it's convenient and makes diaper changes easy. I like Carters best for the itty bitty baby stage.
3) Bottles and pacifiers: I don't like bottles with a lot of parts so when we did use a bottle with DD we used Tommy Tippie ones. For pacis DD uses the advent soothies. That's what she was given at the NICU and that's all she ever used after that.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable: I didn't pump much, just a little if I knew we were going out and had to leave DD with a sitter, so I made due with a Medela hand pump that I got at the hospital.
5) Swaddle blankets: I have the Bambino Land muslin swaddle blankets. They're pretty much the same as the A&A but I like the patterns of the Bambino Land ones better.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc): We just use a basic Graco PnP for a place to sleep while traveling. We bed shared at home at night when DD was little (actually we did this for 2 years) and DD used to nap in her swing for like the first 5-6 months.
7) Baby grooming stuff: Never got a specific set for DD.
8) Baby soap: California Baby, BabyGanics, Burts Bees, and Aveno all get used here depending on how much I feel like spending when at the store.
9) Diaper rash cream: Anti Monkey Butt Paste, the purple Desitin, or just coconut oil.
10) Nursing bras: Anything comfortable and wireless. Don't need those wires digging into my boobs when they start to get engorged.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear: With DD I lived in yoga pants and nursing tanks for like the first month.
12) Baby monitors: never used one
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo): White Zin
Pipsqueak born 6/9/14
Breastfeeding Counselor with Breastfeeding USA
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2. Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies: Anything cheap. Babies spit-up and have blowouts all day long. i only put them in more expensive clothes on special occasions.
3) Bottles and pacifiers: I used the Medela bottles that came with my pump when I gave my babies bottles. My daughter never took a paci. My son would only take the Aveno pacis.
4. Breastfeeding pump: Medela Pump in Style.
5) Swaddle blankets: The ones we stole from the hospital, and anything we got from our shower. Nothing fancy.
6) Sleeping area for baby: PnP next to our bed.
7) Baby grooming stuff: We got safety first stuff from our shower with DD. We just used that.
8) Baby soap: Johnson and Johnson no tears baby wash
. 9) Diaper rash cream: typically we just used Desitin
10) Nursing bras: I bought a bunch of nursing tanks from Target. I like those the best because they cover your stomach while nursing.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear: yoga pants and t-shirts
12) Baby monitors: In the past, we used a standard monitor. I really want a video monitor. It's on my to do list.
13) Beer or wine: Do I have to choose? I can't wait for a nice cold Blue Moon, but I'm also looking forward to a couple glasses of wine at the end of the day!
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies Carters for newborn but I like the Gap or Old Navy for the older sizes because of the range (i.e. 12-18 month, 18-24 month) and DD can wear them so much longer.
3) Bottles and pacifiers I picked Avent based on reviews and registered for everything that brand. Thankfully DD wasn't picky and it all worked out. She did hate the soothie-type pacifiers tho.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable Avent Double Electric. Loved it.
5) Swaddle blankets The Aden & Anais are really worth the investment if you ask me. They are super soft but even more then that I love how big they are. So many of the other brands are so tiny and DD was long.
7) Baby grooming stuff I thought the baby nail files were a life saver. I still think clipping a baby's nails is awful.
8) Baby soap We started with J&J but switched to Aveeno because DD has pretty sensitive skin.
9) Diaper rash cream We used California Baby when she was in cloth and have since used Aquaphor. She's had one really bad rash that called for Triple Paste which many have mentioned is amazing.
10) Nursing bras I just use the Target brand which are wireless and comfortable.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear Target nursing tanks and yoga pants is my uniform of the summa.
12) Baby monitors We have one but I don't know the brand and it's probably been plugged in twice by the baby sitter.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) I have been craving an Allagash White something fierce but usually my go-to is a Pinto Noir.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies: not brand specific, but the gowns were great for easy night time diaper changes
3) Bottles and pacifiers: playtex nursers with drop ins and mam pacifiers
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable: Medela PISA
5) Swaddle blankets: aden and anis
6) Sleeping area for babies: PnP in our room
7) Baby grooming stuff: Noodle and Boo lotion and conditioning spray
8) Baby soap: Earth Mama Angel Baby or Burts Bees
9) Diaper rash cream: Boudreaux buttpaste or Burts Bees
10) Nursing bras: hated the ones I bought last time, giving the Target ones a try this time.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear: yoga pants, although it will be hot this time of year so shorts and tank tops
12) Baby monitors: summer infant touch screen color video monitor
13) Beer or wine: I'm a wheat beer girl and I already bought some peach to put in the fridge as I'm leaving for the hospital, but I do plan on making lots of sangria this summer!
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies Anything 100% cotton
3) Bottles and pacifiers Baby #1 liked Nuk nipples/bottles, never offered a pacifier
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable Medela PIS was my best friend when I returned to work
5) Swaddle blankets Both flannel and muslin
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) Bassinet in our room, PnP downstairs, crib when bassinet is too small
7) Baby grooming stuff Mini nail files, soft brush, lots of wash cloths
8) Baby soap Love Burt's Bees products and can't live without Mustela Pysiobebe no rinse cleanser. J&J Natural is good for when they're older and you don't want to shell out the moolah for the fancy stuff.
9) Diaper rash cream A&D is the best. I use a combo of the gel and the creamy. The gel goes on the upper diaper area and the cream goes in the little booty crack/cheeks. Baby #1 never had a rash!
10) Nursing bras Motherhood
11) Post-baby clothes to wear whatever you can fit into that's comfortable
12) Baby monitors Angel Care with the motion sensor, didn't feel the need for the video though
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) Massive quantities of both!
Good Luck 1st time Mommas! You will very quickly figure out what's right for you & baby
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies: Kimono style onesies so you don't have to worry about their heads, no particular brand.
3) Bottles and pacifiers Dr Brown's bottles, we didn't really use a pacifier because she didn't like them.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable Medela Symphony, it's hospital grade double electric and was amazing! Sad I don't have that option this time.
5) Swaddle blankets: A&A hands down.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) Crib in their own room!
7) Baby grooming stuff: Didn't use much, she had no hair and I used an emery board for her nails.
8) Baby soap: Shea Moisture is amazing, smells awesome, and is so gentle on their skin.
9) Diaper rash cream: Mama Medicine's Sweet Bee Magic. All natural, doesn't stick like desitin, smells awesome, and can be used all over on her and us.
10) Nursing bras: Motherhood maternity are pretty much the only ones I bought.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear: the fold over top t-shirt material crop pants from Old Navy are amazing and sooooo comfortable.
12) Baby monitors We didn't use one, she was close enough and I'm a light sleeper.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo): Malbec for red, Chardonnay from New Zealand for whites. No beer, Angry Orchard or Woodchuck ciders.
Married DH 7/30/11
CSC arrived 5/7/12
CHC arrived 6/2/14
Thanks all you wonderful STMs for playing and answering!
3) Bottles and pacifiers -loved Avent for bottles but will probably try glass this time (maybe evenflo). I like MAM pacis.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable - have only used medela and it's worked well for me. Both freestyle and Pisa.
5) Swaddle blankets -miracle blanket at night and any muslin blanket for general use.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) -arms reach mini cosleeper
7) Baby grooming stuff -nothing specific
8) Baby soap and lotions - I mostly avoid Johnson and Johnson. I've used California Baby, Eucerin, Cetafil, Cereve, Aquafor, Vanicream, coconut oil, and some Aveeno products. My kids have eczema and sensitive skin so I'm always trying something new and avoiding fragrance stuff.
9) Diaper rash cream -Tried so many and in the end strangely enough Balmex always worked the best.
10) Nursing bras -Anita (Nordstrom, Amazon, specialty bra shops)
11) Post-baby clothes to wear - anything that fits comfy?!
12) Baby monitors -Motorolla. Had two Summers that broke.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) - wine, margaritas on the rocks ( no salt)
14) sbs or tandem strollers -SBS!
1) Brand of newborn diaper and wipes? up and up (target brand)
3) Bottles and pacifiers? We used the first years bottles that came with my pump. DS didn't have an issue with these, so we never tried another brand. For pacifiers, at first we used the type they give you in the hospital (soothies brand I think?) but switched to NUK when he got older.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable? I used a First Years miPump, but don't know that I would recommend it even though it worked fine for me (lots of bad reviews).
5) Swaddle blankets? Swaddle Me from Summer Infant
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)? DS was in a crib in our room. This time we got an Arms Reach CoSleeper. Hoping it helps us all sleep better and facilitates MOTN breastfeeding.
7) Baby grooming stuff? I don't even know what this means?
8) Baby soap? Johnson and Johnson
9) Diaper rash cream? Dr. Beaudreaux's Butt Paste (All Natural, the one in the green tube).
10) Nursing bras? Motherhood brand.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear? A nursing tank (from target) with a loose Tshirt over it (makes nursing in public a breeze with no need for a cover!)
12) Baby monitors? Didn't use/need one. Tiny apartment.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)? Depends on my mood :-)
FTMs, anything I've forgotten just chime in!
BFP#2: EDD 2/11/14, MMC confirmed 7/15/13 (growth stopped at 6 weeks), D&C @ 12 weeks 7/25/13
Huggies swaddlers with the magic pee line and the umbilical cord cutout and I'll use just about any fragrance free wipes
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies
Carter's has the best fit in my opinion. They are long and skinny like a newborn but still offer plenty of stretch
3) Bottles and pacifiers
Medela bottles, Avent pacifier for new born then The First Years Gum Drop pacifier for teething stage (they're a little firmer but still have a natural shape)
Breastfeeding pump if applicable
I used an Ameda electric double pump (not sure of the style) last time and bought the hands free Medela pump this time, can't wait to try it! Is that weird?
5) Swaddle blankets
Just any receiving blanket
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)
I have an Inglesina Zippy Bassinet that sits on the floor by my bed or even in the bed with us for the first few months. I chose this because it is compact and portable for my small apartment
7) Baby grooming stuff
Nail clippers and stuff I guess? I got a safety first grooming kit at the shower for my first and I'll use it again I guess. The only thing I used were the nail clippers really. It came with an aspirator but it was basically useless. I bought one by the ear drops at the store and it was fantastic. Used a fine tooth comb for hair.
8) Baby soap
I like Aveeno for sensitive skin, I used it head to toe. Didn't see the point in shampoo with so little hair.
9) Diaper rash cream
It's all the same to me. Zinc oxide.
10) Nursing bras
Gilligan&Omally from Target. They have different options and even cute ones. Usually only about $20-$30
11) Post-baby clothes to wear
Whatever I can find that doesn't have baby vomit on it for the first few months. Also, things with good boob access (e.g. Zip up, button up...)
12) Baby monitors
We have some really basic ones by Fischer Price that can be cord or battery operated. They work fine for our apartment. We would even take it to the neighbors if we went to have a glass of wine after baby was asleep and it had great reception. Granted that was literally just across the hall.
13) Beer or wine
Wine. And tequila. And rum. And vodka. And whiskey. Pretty much anything but beer. But I'll drink beer if I'm desperate.
1) Brand of newborn diaper and wipes Pampers swaddlers for diapers and any brand of wipes that are non-scented / sensitive.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies I love love love the gown sleepers for at night. It makes those middle of the night diapers so much easier to handle with one eye open
3) Bottles and pacifiers I prefer the Avent bottles easy to clean and they worked really well with DD.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable I have the Avent BP for this LO. I didn't have one for DD so this will be a learning item for me.
5) Swaddle blankets I don't use these...I use the receiving blankets.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) PnP
7) Baby grooming stuff Nail clipper, baby brush/comb, Blue bulb
8) Baby soap Aveeno Baby
9) Diaper rash cream A&D original ointment
10) Nursing bras No experience really with this one...I just purchased a couple of nursing sports bras for comfort. So I will see with this one.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear Definitely will be maternity wear as a lot of lounge gear.
12) Baby monitors summer infant monitor. Loved my first one so I am getting a newer one that has a dual screen for two rooms.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) I vote both. I love beer but before I got Preggo I was just getting into different wines.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies - DD was always long and thin, and Carters fit her the best. I find GAP is adorable, but their smaller stuff is better for chubby babies.
3) Bottles and pacifiers - Dr Brown bottles and pacis
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable - I used both the Medela Pump in Style and the Freestyle, and I preferred the freestyle better because it was more portable. I kept the PIS at work.
5) Swaddle blankets - Aden and Anais!
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc): We used both a bassinet for napping and a RnP for nighttime sleeping. LOVED the RnP!
7) Baby grooming stuff - We use Burt's Baby Bees products for DD, they are gentle enough for her senstive skin & eczema. I also love the California Baby line - we primarily use their sunscreen and hair detangler.
8) Baby soap - Burt's Baby Bees shampoo & wash. J&J didn't work well for us.
9) Diaper rash cream - We used diaper lotion potion since it was good with the cloth diapers, and I still used it even when we used disposables because it was great.
10) Nursing bras - I found one that I actually loved, but I can't remember the brand and I'm bumping from work. It fit my 38F nursing chest perfectly!
11) Post-baby clothes to wear - I also had DD in June, and I wore a LOT of cotton maxi skirts (like these) or yoga pants with a nursing top or t-shirt. I did have a couple pairs of maternity shorts and cargo crops that I threw in the mix
12) Baby monitors - We have this Summer one and still use it with DD. I also got one similar to this (but it also has audio) because I loved to make sure it wasn't too hot or cold in DD's room, plus we took it with us when we visited the in-laws.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) - WINE! For whites, a nice Sauvignon Blanc, or for red a nice Pinot Noir or Shiraz.
After 3 failed Clomid+TI cycles, DD was conceived with IUI#1
TTC #2
Clomid 50 mg + IUI#1 = BFP, m/c and D&C at 7w1d
Clomid 50mg + IUI#2 = BFN
Clomid 100mg + IUI#3 = BFN
Lupron + Follistim + IVF#1 = 11ER, 10M, 10F, ET of 1 expanded BBA 5-day blast, 2 Frosties. BFP! Beta 10/13 = 264! Beta 10/15 = 702! EDD 6/21/14
1) Brand of newborn diaper and wipes
Pampers swaddlers. Wipes- Huggies natural or Pampers sensitive. Costco wipes (Kirkland) are fine too though I dislike the container/dispenser.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies
Baby Gap, Carters
3) Bottles and pacifiers
Bottles- Born Free
Pacis- Gumdrop
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable
Medela Symphony (at work); Medela PISA at home
5) Swaddle blankets
I have some Dwell Studio ones from both DS and DD that I loved. I also like A&A, and the baby straight-jackets AKA Swaddle Mes.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)
PnP bassinet
7) Baby grooming stuff
Mustela
8) Baby soap
Mustela
9) Diaper rash cream
Mustela
10) Nursing bras
Target wireless/seamless and their nursing tanks
11) Post-baby clothes to wear
Maxi or knee length skirts or yoga capris, with a nursing tank (and open cardigan if needed or in a/c).
12) Baby monitors
Audio only, we had a Sony but lost half of it in one of our moves so we replaced it this time around with a V-Tech.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)
BEER! Cannot wait. Bells (Two Hearted and Oberon are faves); Founders (Centennial IPA and All Day IPA); Hackr Pschorr; Odd Side Ales Citra Pale Ale...I could go on and on.
pampers swaddlers all the way and pampers wipes
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies
We pretty much do most of our clothes shopping at Target or The Children's Place
3) Bottles and pacifiers
Tommee Tippee and MAM
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable
Ameda!
5) Swaddle blankets
We just use the cute receiving blankets you get at Target.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)
We've always bed shared with DS so I'm not sure what we'll like for this LO
7) Baby grooming stuff
Aveeno eczema lotion and I like those q tips they make special for babies so you don't go into their ear too deep
8) Baby soap
Johnson and Johnsons baby wash or Burts Bees
9) Diaper rash cream
Butt Paste!! It's saved us many times!
10) Nursing bras
Can't think of the brand, but the ones you get at Target lol LOVE them! They're cheap and good quality
11) Post-baby clothes to wear
Whatever I was wearing at 6 months pregnant lol nothing specific
12) Baby monitors
we've always used the safety 1st audio monitors. Mainly because I'm a SAHM and don't really need anything fancy since I'm always with the kid(s)
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)
Pampers swaddled until the umbilical stump falls off, then into cloth (prefolds and covers.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies
Anything cute
3) Bottles and pacifiers
Playtex drop ins or medela bottles
Advent soothers
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable
Medela freestyle
5) Swaddle blankets
A&A, especially for summer
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)
PnP beside our bed for the first 6 months,then into the crib in their own room
7) Baby grooming stuff
No opinion
8) Baby soap
Can't remember what it's called. White bottle with lavender and blue writing, and a duck on the front
9) Diaper rash cream
Yum bum butter, therapeutic blend for rashes, coconut oil otherwise
10) Nursing bras
I think it depends on how much support you need
11) Post-baby clothes to wear
I was pretty happy wearing my PJ bottoms and a nursing tank for the first week or two.
12) Baby monitors
Summer infant internet peak
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo)
Mojito
Pampers swaddlers- best brand for boys. Wipes- anything but huggies. Pampers are preferred.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies- easy on and easy off. Other than that, no preference.
3) Bottles and pacifiers - I used platex with the drop in liners. Worked well. Trying a different kind thus time. Mams pacifiers all the way
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable - hospital grade if you can. Double pump swing line madela.
5) Swaddle blankets- the ones with the velcro
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc)
PnP
7) Baby grooming stuff- nail clippers, blue bulb thing and forehead scanning thermometer.
8) Baby soap- Aveeno or Johnson and Johnson
9) Diaper rash cream- desitin
10) Nursing bras- not sure... None worked for me. I used regular bras.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear- yoga pants and t-shirts worked for me. Also I was still in maternity clothes for a month or so.
12) Baby monitors- Angel care with camera monitor and breathing senseing pad.
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) Neither, sorry. Never been a big fan of either.
2) Type/Brand of clothes for newbie babies Anything from Target or Walmart because all they do is spit up and get nasty (mostly the zip up footie pajamas and the gowns with the elastic at the bottom with built in mittens for their hands). No need to spend tons of money on a bunch of nice clothes.
3) Bottles and pacifiers Used Dr. Browns and never had an issue. There are a lot of parts to wash, but you get used to it. For pacifiers we just used to ones from the NICU for a while (I was given a lot of extras thanks for my friend) and then DS just took whatever...no particular brand.
4) Breastfeeding pump if applicable I rented one from the hospital. I think it was a Madela Lactina and it worked just fine.
5) Swaddle blankets I didn't have any particular blanket for DS. I did order some adan + anais for DD and have heard nothing but great things about them.
6) Sleeping area for babies (PnP, RnP, sidecar crib, Arm's Reach, etc) We just used a standard bassinet from Target that I put right next to my side of the bed.
7) Baby grooming stuff The nose suckers with the filters that you suck with your mouth (idk what they're called, but they work great and don't get moldy inside like the blue bulbs). Also bought a standard grooming kit from Target with all your essentials that I still use 2 1/2 years later for my son.
8) Baby soap Johnsons
9) Diaper rash cream Desitin and Boudreaux's
10) Nursing bras Used the Motherhood brand. Fits like a sports bra and was very comfy.
11) Post-baby clothes to wear Anything loose fitting since I had surgery. Mostly gowns from Target around the house and yoga pants with loose fitting tees when I had to go out.
12) Baby monitors Summer Infant
13) Beer or wine (because that's important yo) Dogfish head 90 min or 120 (got some 120 waiting for me in our fridge), any kind of merlot, but I'm mostly a whiskey drinker (Segram's or Crown and occasionally Jack if I want a decent bourbon).