Now that we have had time to practice with all of the baby gear we acquired, let's hear how you like or dislike, want or never use certain items. What can you not live without? What do you wish never existed? What does every parent need in their "toolbox"?
Re: Baby Supplies Review
I don't really need the diaper stacker.
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
*Boppy Lounger- it's my second pair of arms; I have a total of 3- one downstairs, one in the nursery and one in our bedroom
*Pack n Play- one upstairs in the nursery (crib in our room) and one downstairs; multi-use to change diapers, nap or quiet time, tummy time
*Lillebaby carrier- distributes weight evenly so no sore shoulders or back
*Wubbanub- keeps pacifier in place and easy to find
*4Moms Infant Tub- built in temperature sensor and keeps water flowing so baby doesn't sit in "dirty" water
*White noise sleep app- was still using it with our toddler
Like: Baby Bjorn bouncer- super portable and simple (No electronics)
Dislike: Graco Glider Lite Gliding Swing- head and neck positioning not the best, swing speed temperamental
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17
My boppy pillow serves one purpose and that's to help the older brothers hold Alexander.
Never used our bouncy chair. It made me too nervous with the dog even though she's never done anything I can't risk it. The swing won't come out of storage because it's too big and we just don't have room for that.
the carrier has been great, I regret not getting a better one with DS1 because I hated wearing him. It's a babybjorn original. It's not the best I could've bought (but I got it second hand for $15 so not complaining) it does the job and doesn't hurt my back or shoulders unless I wear it for hours on end, so I love that, but again another one would've still done the job and he likes the pram too so that still works.
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
Cradle - My dad built it and it sits bedside, so I can rock her a bit from bed if she's fussy.
K'tan
Mam pacifiers
Pack N Play - It's our downstairs sleep surface.
Muslin swaddle blankets & Velcro swaddles
Ubbi diaper pail
Copper Pearl covers - For the car seat and nursing.
Likes:
Rock N Play & Snuggabunny Bouncer - I have one upstairs and one downstairs, and they're nice to plop the baby in when I need to do stuff. That being said, I think just about any rocking/jiggling devices would be fine.
Arm & Hammer disposable diaper bags - I use these all the time for dirty diapers when we're out of the house.
Drool bandanas - Super cute and helpful to catch spit up when she's in the car seat.
Dislike/Useless:
My Brestfriend & Boppy - I don't use either for BFing. I find that I don't need any support over my lap, but I will occasionally plop a normal pillow under my elbow when she's in cradle hold. I might get some use out of the Boppy once she can sit up more, but I'll probably just get rid of the My Brestfriend. I don't see myself ever using it.
I haven't had a chance to use my Lillebaby carrier yet, but I think I'll love that one, too.
-Nuna Mixx Jett stroller. As you may remember, we went back and forth on this for a long time and whether we'd really use a stroller. H was pretty sure we didn't need one. He now says all the time how much he loves the stroller. The bassinet gets used in our room at night and when we go places for longer period.
-Solly wrap! I just got it a couple weeks ago and I wish I'd had it from the start. I know people love their K'tans, but it was just frustrating me. We love the Solly.
-Milkmaid Goods and KB Cute jersey swaddles. These are perfect for night! The stretch allows me to get a good snug swaddle that stays put. Plus, so soft.
-Pacifiers. He'll take most any, but I think he likes the soothers best.
-Moses Basket Perfect for keeping him contained when we're downstairs
-Diaper Genie We have one on each floor and every diaper goes in. We don't want to walk out to the trash for every diaper. Plus, with it being in the 100's here the outside can would get SO so smelly.
-Ryan and Rose Paci Clips We have 3 so far and will be getting more. Any time we leave the house we clip his paci to him. They're cute and dont look like a lot of the other ones out there.
-Milk Barn PJs They're the softest!
Likes:
-Mamaroo We don't use it a ton bc of the dog, but he seems to like it.
-Changing Pad It's on top of our Hemnes dresser and will get moved to his Hemnes dresser soon. With the dog its vital we have a spot to change him out of reach
-Bath temp gauge I ordered one shaped like a stingray off Amazon. I was nervous about the right temp as I like water scalding
Gerber pre folds Best burp cloths imo
Dislikes:
-Boppy It just, was not right for BF. I find it easier to just hold him and maybe put a bolster pillow under my elbow. It's decent for propping Henry up on though.
-Brestfriend Too bulky for my liking
-Burts Bees Burp Cloths Not absorbent, at all!
-ComoTomo Bottle I had HIGH hopes for these and am just not a fan. They seem so big and bulky for his little face. As he gets older we will try them again.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
Buggy Bench Shopping Cart Seat in Ocean Blue for Baby, Toddler, and Twins (Up To 40 Pounds) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015T8Q4PC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xrLzzbSRAQ3P7
- Halo sleepsacks - we've now transitioned out of them at 11 weeks, but this was a must have.
- Soothie pacifiers - I never thought I'd use pacis, and my kid is obsessed with them.
- Ergo 360 - it's warm, but it's a lifesaver.
- Brica travel bassinet - absolute necessity to have a safe travel sleep surface, and we use it in the living room, too.
- Ubbi diaper pail - keeps smells in, and when it's full it's time for laundry.
- NUK simply natural bottles
Likes:
- Alva cloth diapers. They're working out pretty well, but they still leak sometimes. They won't fit great until he gains a few more pounds, but he was growing out of the prefolds.
- PISA pump. Another necessity since I'm an EPer. I like it because it works, but I might have liked another pump more.
- Graco fast action jogging stroller. It works well in the crazy terrain we have, but it's difficult to get in the trunk of my car.
Dislikes:
- Tranquilo mat. Gift from my MIL, and I feel like she got ripped off. It doesn't soothe the baby, and the first one we had broke after a week.
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17
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