Here are a few of our favorite, must-have items from when our nuggets were babies:
1) Hundreds of “burp cloths”. And not those silly “infant sized” ones. They should be as large as possible without people thinking you are about to curl up for a nap under it. You need many because they need to be washed very often. You have been warned.
2) Boppy
3) White Noise Maker (aka “Sound Machine”). Nice to have this background noise while they sleep
4) Baby Swing
5) Baby bouncer/vibrating seat
6) Car Seat mat – This is something that goes under the car seat. You would not believe the science experiments I have seen when pulling a car seat out of cars. You have been warned.
7) Pack-N-Play – Great for naps and sleeping when travelling or visiting a place during nap time. Note: there is this silly trick needed when trying to fold or unfold them. Read the directions. Simple, but frustrating… especially when little one REALLY needs a nap.
8) Changing Pad – This is just a fold-up pad that you put under baby when changing them. Great to keep in the diaper bag. You will need to change them at crazy times and places that don’t scream “hey, let’s lay a little innocent baby on that right there.” You have been warned.