Most baby products appear to make you're life easier, but in reality they are just extra clutter that will make your life more stressful!! Here's what you ACTUALLY need for baby's first year.
Whether you're a minimalist or just trying to save money, I'll help you decide what to buy or put on your registry. Hint - baby doesn't need much!!
I hope this is helpful!! If you have any questions at all, please leave a comment below!
Here are items I used with all 3 of my kids and would recommend you get. You can purchase them from Amazon, but you can also often find them for very cheap or free from other families looking to give them away (check Facebook, Craigslist, etc).
1. Clothing
- I recommend organic cotton when possible and love brands like Hanna Anderson & Primary if you plan to buy new, but we get almost all of our clothes as hand-me-downs from other families.
- Other options: [ Ссылка ]
2. Sleeping
- Muslin swaddles: [ Ссылка ]
- Air Purifier (we have the smaller version of this): [ Ссылка ]
- White Noise Machine (I honestly have not tried this, but giving it as an alternative to the air purifier): [ Ссылка ]
- Room Darkening Shades: [ Ссылка ]
3. Bathing
- Infant bath tub (not completely necessary): [ Ссылка ]
- Fingernail Clippers: [ Ссылка ]
4. Diapering
- Cloth Diapers (one of the MANY options): [ Ссылка ]
- Cloth Wipes (or cut up old t-shirts): [ Ссылка ]
- Disposable Diapers: [ Ссылка ]
- Disposable Wipes: [ Ссылка ]
- Nipple Butter (use on your nipples, as diaper cream, on stretch marks): [ Ссылка ]
- Wet bag: [ Ссылка ]
5. Eating
High chair: [ Ссылка ] (this isn't the one we have, but I love that this has more cloth than plastic!)
6. Carrying
Boba Wrap: [ Ссылка ]
Swing (great for 2nd or 3rd kid): [ Ссылка ]
Convertible Carseat (the one thing I would buy new; cheaper at Costco): [ Ссылка ]
Jogging Stroller (we got ours used): [ Ссылка ]
7. Playing
Natural Toys (or just use household items):
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www.bellalunatoys.com
Here are things you DON'T NEED:
1. Bows/headbands/"cute" clothes that are impractical (like dresses, tights, sweaters)
2. Sleep sacks, crib, crib mattress/bumpers/mobile, co-sleeper, pack n play
3. Fancy infant bathtub, baby bath towels or wash cloths, soap
4. Changing mat, changing table, disposable diaper bin w/ refills, diaper bag, diaper creams, travel changing mat
5. Pump, bottles, pacifier, baby spoons/plates/bowls, sippy cup, boppy nursing pillow
6. Bouncer, Mamaroo, infant carseat, regular stroller
7. Play-mat, tons of toys, anything battery powered
#newborngear #minimalistmom #onabudget
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