Hello Ladies!
I feel the need to share with all the new moms and moms-to-be, 7 items I found very useful for the first 3 months of my baby's life. It would be ideal to ask for these things as a gift in your baby shower if you will have one, since they are all a little expensive.
My baby
Enzo Galeano born April 27, 2013.
7 pounds, 19 inches.
1. Boppy Pillow: $29.99 + cover: $10.99
If you plan on breastfeeding, the Boppy Pillow is going to be very helpful. I took the Boppy Pillow to the hospital and I used as soon as Enzo was born, it makes the whole breast feeding experience that much more comfortable for you and your baby.
2. Car seat & stroller: $399.99
These two items are a must. In fact, you will not be able to leave the hospital unless you have a car seat. I personalty chose the Britax B-Agile & B-Safe Travel System and although I like it, I must admit it is a little expensive compare to other travel systems and not very practical. (I will do a review on YouTube soon).
Tips for when picking a stroller:
- Learn how much the stroller weights. This is very important for us moms because we need to make sure that when "dads or boyfriends" are not around we will be able to lift them up and put them in and out of our cars. (Britax stroller is very light and simple to fold which is one of the main reasons why we bought it).
- Make sure you know what the stroller system includes. For example, things such as stroller organizer and child tray. (Britax stroller does not include these)
3. Fisher-Price Swing: $139.99
This swing is a life saver!!! I happened to pick this swing by chance and it ended up being amazing! Enzo is now 3 months and a half and he is still sleeping on it. I have a few friends who also have newborns and they love this swing. However, I advice you to use the swing during the day and NOT at night. If your baby gets used to the swing, it will be very hard to get him/her used to sleeping anywhere else.
4. Carter's Classic Comfort Wood Bassinet: $139.98
Although many of us new moms obsess over having the nursery ready before our baby arrives, it is very unlikely that they will sleep there the first few months. As I mentioned before my baby is 3 months and he sleeps in the bassinet next to our bed since day one. The bassinet is a good option because it allows you to have him/her closer to you and at the same time it makes them feel safer than sleeping on a bigger more specious place.
5. Diaper Bag: starting at $20.00
I do not have an specific diaper bag to recommend but there are a few things I find important when picking a bag. (1) Make sure it has long straps which allows you to hang the diaper bag on the stroller and be able to carry it more comfortably. (2) Pick a bag that is a lot of pockets inside and out, this would make it easier for you to have everything organized.
6. Baby Gym: $50 - $70
I started using the baby gym as soon as my son turned 2 months, he loved laying on it and looking at the toys and listening to the music. Now that he is 3 months and a half, he enjoys kicking (the piano) and graving the hanging toys. I chose the Fisher-Price Discover 'N Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym, which has 3 ways your baby can play... Laying down, tummy time, and sit and play.
7. Bottle Feeding: Pack of 3 for $13.99 (Babies R us)
If you are planning on bottle feeding, I would recommend you use Playtex BPA Ventaire Advanced Nursers (small nipple). PlayTex has two different bottles that come with either small or wide nipples. I actually bought both kinds and I realized that the bottle with the small nipple was the best for my baby. I could tell that it was very comfortable for him since the nipple fits perfectly in his mouth AND even better...it never made him gassy.
NOTE: Make sure when you are buying the bottles you pick the one with slow flow nipple.
I hope this small list was helpful.
Thank you for reading!
