Monday, April 24, 2017

10 New Mom Must-Haves

You don't need everything but you may need...

1. Snow suit with feet n built in mittens (cold climate. cut down on the get ready time w a one piece coverall)
2. One piece pajamas (for all day wear)
3. Bibs (teething drool)
4. Wash cloths
5. Playpen or pack n play (ours was handed down from awesome friends!)
6. Carseat/stroller in one (city)
7. Bassinet
8. Swaddles
9. Body carrier (as low as $20)
10. Swing (motion in the ocean)

Trying to save money?  10 Things you may not need or not right away...

1. Crib (you can pack n play w bassinet or buy in 6 months when baby is done w bassinet)
2. Baby bathtub ( you can use a bath sling which can be cheaper and easier to use in sink or tub)
3.  Clothes that aren't soft or elasticized.  Babies like leggings rather than pants too!
4. Bouncer (some babies love it, others aren't that interested.  plus you can probably get larger toys from a friend who has outgrown them or second-hand)
5. Walker (babies grab anything to cruise)
6. New stuff.  Check out sites like freecycle.org for strollers and stuff. Share lightly used stuff w friends.
7. Bottle warmer (at least I didn't. still in box along with bottle sterilizer)
8. Wipe warmer... (just keep the booty clean)
9.  Highchair (clutch, but can wait until baby is sitting up)
10. Clothes without ears (you need a bear cub in your life)