I always loved when new moms would drop by and give some insight on likes and dislikes on baby items, so here is my list for you first timers:
Likes: Playtex Ventaire bottles: DD has had ALOT less spit up since I switched from Playtex Drop Ins.
Pampers Swaddlers: We haven't had a leak so far and she has some serious poops, people, serious poops. ![]()
Huggies & Pampers wipes: To me, they are the exact same thing, so if you are deciding which ones to get, IMO they both work wonderfully.
Medela Pump in style: This pump is awesome! I have had a pretty bad BM supply but it has been great to get what BM I do have. There are really too many things to tell you about it, but DO YOUR RESEARCH before you spend a crap load of money on a pump. They are not cheap, and non-refundable.
Dislikes: Playtex drop ins: DD spit up like mad before we switched to the Ventaires.
Dr. Brown's bottles. Two words. They leak. And they have too many parts to clean IMO.
Take or leave: Boppy. It is nice to have when she naps next to me on the couch when I am folding laundry but it did not work for BFing. It was just too awkward for me. So, short list, but HTH!
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