Top baby items from STM to FTMs

Thought the FTMs might want a little help. Here are my top baby items outside the typical stuff.

1. Baby Brezza - we got an older model for $50 on Craigslist and used it every single day from when we started supplementing at 8 weeks til he was 1. We even traveled with it (when we drove). Worth its weight in gold.

2. Diaper caddy - got the JJ Cole one from Amazon but I think any one will do. Also used and still use this constantly. We live in a townhome and barely used the changing table in baby’s room.

3. Swaddles and halo sleep sacks for transitioning out of the swaddle. Got the fancy A&A and cheaper muslin ones too; couldn’t really tell the difference, but it was great to have the big ones and the smaller ones for when baby got bigger. Now used in diaper bag for spills, seating, a light blanket, etc.

4. White noise machine. We used the dohm. Loved baby’s so much we got our own. It’s so helpful to have white noise for sleep. Both us and baby.

5. Video monitor with sound. We got the infant optics one. Don’t get that one - the charger sucks. Get one with a clock. But another thing we use every day.

6. Moms on Call baby care books. These weren’t comprehensive but so helpful and get the credit for my amazing sleeper, good eater, and happy baby. I believe you have to teach kids how to sleep and eat and these books did it. I’m on their toddler book now and it is great.

7. Boppy lounger and boppy. Great for placing baby and breastfeeding in the beginning and great for helping to learn to sit up and then fun for climbing on!

8. Portable night light with red light. Great for the night feeds.

I’m sure others have tips.

Hope this helps!