{"id":1391,"date":"2019-11-07T08:27:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T12:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box2067.temp.domains\/~atinytri\/stuff-day\/"},"modified":"2021-06-17T15:37:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T19:37:05","slug":"stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"STUFF: Our Favorite Baby Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a run down of our favorite baby gear, from a mom of 4 kids! Having done this newborn, infant, toddler thing three times already, I have clear favorites. That said, I am very practical, so function comes first with my recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So really, the best baby gear <em>for you<\/em> is the baby gear that will work for your lifestyle. My recommendations are best for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/what-its-really-like-to-live-in-new-york-city-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"a city dweller (opens in a new tab)\">a city dweller<\/a>, that likes<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" to travel (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/travel-with-kids-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\"> to travel<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"be outdoors (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/tips-for-traveling-with-baby-toddler\/\" target=\"_blank\">be outdoors<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This post may contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/disclosure\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"863\">affiliate links<\/a>. Thank you for supporting our work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Skip ahead!<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b5b7cec135\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Daytime-Necessities-for-a-Baby\" title=\"Daytime Necessities for a Baby\">Daytime Necessities for a Baby<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Somewhere-to-Put-the-Baby\" title=\"Somewhere to Put the Baby\">Somewhere to Put the Baby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Baby-Carrier\" title=\"Baby Carrier\">Baby Carrier<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Stretchy-Wrap-Carrier\" title=\"Stretchy Wrap Carrier\">Stretchy Wrap Carrier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Structured-Carrier\" title=\"Structured Carrier\">Structured Carrier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Forward-facing-carrier\" title=\"Forward facing carrier\">Forward facing carrier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Woven-Wrap\" title=\"Woven Wrap\">Woven Wrap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Strollers\" title=\"Strollers\">Strollers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#The-Best-Stroller-Hands-Down\" title=\"The Best Stroller Hands Down\">The Best Stroller Hands Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Luxury-Strollers\" title=\"Luxury Strollers\">Luxury Strollers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Travel-Stroller\" title=\"Travel Stroller\">Travel Stroller<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Car-Seats\" title=\"Car Seats\">Car Seats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Infant-Car-Seat\" title=\"Infant Car Seat\">Infant Car Seat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Convertible-Car-Seats\" title=\"Convertible Car Seats\">Convertible Car Seats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Blankets-Burp-Cloths-Wash-Cloths-Etc\" title=\"Blankets, Burp Cloths, Wash Cloths, Etc.\">Blankets, Burp Cloths, Wash Cloths, Etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Baby-Entertainment\" title=\"Baby Entertainment\">Baby Entertainment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Playmat\" title=\"Playmat\">Playmat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Baby-Seat\" title=\"Baby Seat\">Baby Seat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Jumper\" title=\"Jumper\">Jumper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Activity-Center\" title=\"Activity Center\">Activity Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Books\" title=\"Books\">Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Toys\" title=\"Toys\">Toys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Baby-Monitor\" title=\"Baby Monitor\">Baby Monitor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Night-Time-Baby-Gear\" title=\"Night Time Baby Gear\">Night Time Baby Gear<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Baby-Bath\" title=\"Baby Bath\">Baby Bath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Swaddle-blankets\" title=\"Swaddle blankets\">Swaddle blankets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#White-Noise\" title=\"White Noise\">White Noise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Pacifiers\" title=\"Pacifiers\">Pacifiers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Nightlight\" title=\"Nightlight\">Nightlight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Nasal-Aspirator\" title=\"Nasal Aspirator\">Nasal Aspirator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Somewhere-to-Sleep\" title=\"Somewhere to Sleep\">Somewhere to Sleep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Clothing-for-a-Baby\" title=\"Clothing for a Baby\">Clothing for a Baby<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#PJs-%E2%80%93-One-Piece-Body-suit-%E2%80%93-Sleep-and-Plays\" title=\"PJ&#8217;s &#8211; One Piece Body suit &#8211; Sleep and Plays\">PJ&#8217;s &#8211; One Piece Body suit &#8211; Sleep and Plays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Onesies-Bodysuits\" title=\"Onesies (Bodysuits)\">Onesies (Bodysuits)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Pants\" title=\"Pants\">Pants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Dressy-Outfits\" title=\"Dressy Outfits\">Dressy Outfits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Bunting-Suit\" title=\"Bunting Suit\">Bunting Suit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Accessories\" title=\"Accessories\">Accessories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Breastfeeding-Supplies\" title=\"Breastfeeding Supplies\">Breastfeeding Supplies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Breastfeeding-Gear\" title=\"Breastfeeding Gear\">Breastfeeding Gear<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Feeding-Pillow\" title=\"Feeding Pillow\">Feeding Pillow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Ointment\" title=\"Ointment\">Ointment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Breast-Pads\" title=\"Breast Pads\">Breast Pads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Gear-for-pumpingstoringfeeding\" title=\"Gear for pumping\/storing\/feeding:\">Gear for pumping\/storing\/feeding:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Breast-Pump\" title=\"Breast Pump\">Breast Pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Bottles\" title=\"Bottles\">Bottles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Freezer-Bags\" title=\"Freezer Bags\">Freezer Bags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Sterilizer\" title=\"Sterilizer\">Sterilizer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Diapering-Supplies\" title=\"Diapering Supplies\">Diapering Supplies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Cloth-Diaper-Recommendations\" title=\"Cloth Diaper Recommendations\">Cloth Diaper Recommendations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Disposable-Diaper-Recommendations\" title=\"Disposable Diaper Recommendations\">Disposable Diaper Recommendations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/#Wipes\" title=\"Wipes\">Wipes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advice-for-Purchasing-Baby-Gear\"><\/span>Advice for Purchasing Baby Gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best baby gear to buy is the gear that will <strong>last through all of your kids<\/strong>. Planning on just one or two? You can go with inexpensive options (though you may not want to). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with everything, a lot of baby gear is all about marketing and design, and the most expensive option is not always the best option. For convenience sake, I recommend going with what you really want from the get go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think through where things will go, and don&#8217;t over purchase. You can always get more baby stuff later on! Remember, all the baby really needs is something to wear, a safe place to sleep, and a boob (or similar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free stuff alert<\/strong>: I alway suggest making <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"buybuy Baby registry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/recommends\/buybuy-baby-registry\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">a baby registry<\/a>! When you sign up, you get a bag of goodies, and who doesn&#8217;t want free diapers? For our younger kids, I never bought any disposables, even for the meconium, because we had enough samples <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"buybuy Baby registry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/recommends\/buybuy-baby-registry\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">from registering<\/a>. One more tip: even if you&#8217;re not having a baby shower, you can always keep your registry private. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby-Stuff\"><\/span>Baby Stuff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I should start by saying that before my first Baby Boy arrived I was pretty anti-stuff, not wanting to clutter our home with tons of junk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a few days into this adventure, I was already requesting people to bring us stuff, and so perhaps it would have been easier to have everything around in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-x80mIrvcmLE\/TpnLKvu6v7I\/AAAAAAAADZ0\/qSzHyIN-qdM\/s400\/IMG_0236.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"275\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daytime-Necessities-for-a-Baby\"><\/span>Daytime Necessities for a Baby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Things to survive day-time with a little baby, just the basics. Other than the car seat I would say all of these items are nice to have and not true <em>necessities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somewhere-to-Put-the-Baby\"><\/span>Somewhere to Put the Baby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A chair A.K.A. somewhere to put the baby. We had the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fisher-Price-FDP04-Infant-to-Toddler-Rocker\/dp\/B072JF3CDB\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=f17c397349f2c3535bbf795c4a1fe9c4&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fisher-Price-FDP04-Infant-to-Toddler-Rocker\/dp\/B072JF3CDB\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=f17c397349f2c3535bbf795c4a1fe9c4&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fisher Price Infant to Toddler Rocker<\/a> and it was a life-saver. The nice thing is that we could use it pretty much right away. It was invaluable as a &#8220;put the baby close to me while I shower&#8221; chair in the early days. After a while, the kiddo figured out how to make himself rock and that&#8217;s awesome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BABYBJORN-Bouncer-Balance-Soft-Cotton\/dp\/B00BQYVOKY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2LSHG0HECEF0G&amp;keywords=baby+bjorn+bouncer&amp;qid=1573145458&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=baby+bjorn,baby-products,142&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=0ebcea2d9c4f139b5b03eca6599c6520&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BABYBJORN-Bouncer-Balance-Soft-Cotton\/dp\/B00BQYVOKY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2LSHG0HECEF0G&amp;keywords=baby+bjorn+bouncer&amp;qid=1573145458&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=baby+bjorn,baby-products,142&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=0ebcea2d9c4f139b5b03eca6599c6520&amp;language=en_US\">Baby Bjorn Bouncer<\/a>&#8211; With our third baby we bought this chair because it was of utmost importance for us to be able to fold it flat and put it away when not in use. Definitely my choice for apartment living, but totally not necessary if you have the space for a traditional rocker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I highly recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BABYBJORN-Bouncer-Balance-Soft-Cotton\/dp\/B00BQYVOKY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2LSHG0HECEF0G&amp;keywords=baby+bjorn+bouncer&amp;qid=1573145458&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=baby+bjorn,baby-products,142&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=0ebcea2d9c4f139b5b03eca6599c6520&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BABYBJORN-Bouncer-Balance-Soft-Cotton\/dp\/B00BQYVOKY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2LSHG0HECEF0G&amp;keywords=baby+bjorn+bouncer&amp;qid=1573145458&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=baby+bjorn,baby-products,142&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=0ebcea2d9c4f139b5b03eca6599c6520&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bjorn bouncer<\/a> if you are taking a road trip with a baby that can&#8217;t yet sit up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-beach-coney-island-beach-baby-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-beach-coney-island-beach-baby-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-beach-coney-island-beach-baby-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-beach-coney-island-beach-baby-655x874.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-beach-coney-island-beach-baby.jpg 862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby-Carrier\"><\/span>Baby Carrier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretchy-Wrap-Carrier\"><\/span><strong>Stretchy Wrap Carrier<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a carrier because unless you have a full-time maid, sometimes you need 2 hands to get stuff done around the house. Up to 3\/4 months we used the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=moby+wrap&amp;rh=n:166833011&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=9656851b259280d5d595c14a7dee80a0&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=moby+wrap&amp;rh=n:166833011&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=9656851b259280d5d595c14a7dee80a0&amp;language=en_US\">Moby Wrap<\/a>, which I LOVED. It keeps the baby nice and close! Baby slept while I did stuff, and it was a lot nicer than the stroller when he was a tiny little thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structured-Carrier\"><\/span><strong>Structured Carrier<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For an older baby, I consider it a must to have some sort of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=soft+structured+carrier&amp;rh=n:166833011&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=cb8ff794780f963db1d4ea17d7984bb1&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=soft+structured+carrier&amp;rh=n:166833011&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=cb8ff794780f963db1d4ea17d7984bb1&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">structured carrier<\/a>. We use the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=ergo+baby&amp;i=baby-products&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_2&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=87856b53a1cb6d2e9dfa5d597ec555fa&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=ergo+baby&amp;i=baby-products&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_2&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=87856b53a1cb6d2e9dfa5d597ec555fa&amp;language=en_US\">ERGObaby carrier<\/a>, which I love. We even took <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/tips-for-traveling-with-baby-toddler\/\" target=\"_blank\">two kids backpacking<\/a> using the ERGOs! The most important feature is the hip belt that takes the weight off your shoulders. There are now versions that can be converted into forward facing carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forward-facing-carrier\"><\/span><strong>Forward facing carrier<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a really short period around 2-4 months where I find my babies really like to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Infantino-Flip-4-in-1-Convertible-Carrier\/dp\/B00M0DWQYI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=forward+facing+carrier&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=26ed5549f8967710a809aa9c2a334d65&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Infantino-Flip-4-in-1-Convertible-Carrier\/dp\/B00M0DWQYI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=forward+facing+carrier&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=26ed5549f8967710a809aa9c2a334d65&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">face forward<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For reference we have had various Bjorn type carriers with no hip belt that work for a very short amount of time. They are not great for baby&#8217;s hip development and I could only use them comfortably it for very short periods of time before my back hurt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Infantino-Flip-4-in-1-Convertible-Carrier\/dp\/B00M0DWQYI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=forward+facing+carrier&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=26ed5549f8967710a809aa9c2a334d65&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Infantino-Flip-4-in-1-Convertible-Carrier\/dp\/B00M0DWQYI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=forward+facing+carrier&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=26ed5549f8967710a809aa9c2a334d65&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">infantino <\/a>is the one we used for our third and fourth babies! We still mostly used it with baby facing us rather than out. However, it was great for warm weather use, when the wrap was just too hot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Woven-Wrap\"><\/span><strong>Woven Wrap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a whole other world that I have only a little experience with. What I can say, is that using <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DIDYMOS-Carrier-Standard-Stripes-Turquoise\/dp\/B06XSYYMSZ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=AO0YLUEFGYWK&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=woven+wraps+for+baby+wearing&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=woven+w,baby-products,198&amp;sr=1-11&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=4d953df8fa1ea1f2a84c9f40134458a5&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DIDYMOS-Carrier-Standard-Stripes-Turquoise\/dp\/B06XSYYMSZ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=AO0YLUEFGYWK&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=woven+wraps+for+baby+wearing&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=woven+w,baby-products,198&amp;sr=1-11&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=4d953df8fa1ea1f2a84c9f40134458a5&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">a woven wrap<\/a> is very comfortable once you know how to wrap it correctly! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also has a very, very long life span as you can change the way it is wrapped as your baby grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-bridge-with-stroller-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-bridge-with-stroller-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-bridge-with-stroller-213x320.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-bridge-with-stroller-655x983.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brooklyn-bridge-with-stroller.jpg 686w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strollers\"><\/span>Strollers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a stroller because you won&#8217;t always want to carry the baby on you. Obviously a stroller is good for walks. From around 2 months, my kid became very interested in trees\/nature and has loved being in the stroller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stroller is also useful so he has his own seat at restaurants before he can sit up. Personally I&#8217;m not a fan of carseat on the chair\/table contraption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Best-Stroller-Hands-Down\"><\/span>The Best Stroller Hands Down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Baby-Jogger-City-Mini-Stroller\/dp\/B07NXW16XJ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=C2MAL4OI9X1W&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=city+mini+stroller&amp;sprefix=city+mini,undefined,210&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=d55a723911ad18df5075efa761fb9a16&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Baby-Jogger-City-Mini-Stroller\/dp\/B07NXW16XJ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=C2MAL4OI9X1W&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=city+mini+stroller&amp;sprefix=city+mini,undefined,210&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=d55a723911ad18df5075efa761fb9a16&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">Baby Jogger City Mini<\/a>&#8211; This is the first stroller we got and 8 year later, still our favorite! Decide what features are important and go from there. In our case I needed big wheels for the crazy Mexican side walks, a big sun canopy for the Mexican sun, and relatively light-weight stroller because pushing a baby up a hill is work enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Update: the City Mini has also been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/what-its-really-like-to-live-in-new-york-city-with-kids\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">great in NYC<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury-Strollers\"><\/span><strong>Luxury Strollers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vista-V2-Stroller-Charcoal-Leather\/dp\/B07Z6Y5VCB\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=uppababy+vista&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=9edbe31d8a14fd8d3da90c942a793619&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UppaBaby Vista<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bugaboo-Cameleon3-Classic-Complete-Stroller\/dp\/B01N7OPGXC\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=323J5BAR2S2IL&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=bugaboo+cameleon&amp;sprefix=bugaboo+c,aps,213&amp;sr=8-15&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=1024b084ac9d5023f24bdbe938359113&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bugaboo-Cameleon3-Classic-Complete-Stroller\/dp\/B01N7OPGXC\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=323J5BAR2S2IL&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=bugaboo+cameleon&amp;sprefix=bugaboo+c,aps,213&amp;sr=8-15&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=1024b084ac9d5023f24bdbe938359113&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bugaboo Cameleon<\/a>&#8211; Both of these are great options for city dwellers who don&#8217;t have a car, or do the majority of their errands walking. I found the huge basket on the Vista critical for doing multiple pick ups of the older kids and carrying backpacks in addition to my stuff and baby stuff. The Bugaboo has a nicer feel to it in my opinion and I preferred it for the first few months. Go to a store and try them out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel-Stroller\"><\/span><strong>Travel Stroller<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Those cheapo umbrella strollers are awesome when you just need some help for getting an older (6+ months) baby around. They are light enough to carry in one arm while you have your baby in the other for places with stairs. Alternatively, invest in one of those tri-fold stollers if you do a lot of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/flying-with-6-month-old\/\" target=\"_blank\">air travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Buggy-Nano-Stroller-Ruby\/dp\/B019DRIQV0\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=mountain+buggy+nano&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=9f1c2baf812df645020204d2a7cd761c&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mountain-Buggy-Nano-Stroller-Ruby\/dp\/B019DRIQV0\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=mountain+buggy+nano&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=9f1c2baf812df645020204d2a7cd761c&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">Mountain Buggy Nano<\/a> and it was great for about the first two years, but got too hard to push with a 2 year old. The <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Babyzen Yoyo Albee Baby\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/recommends\/babyzen-yoyo-albee-baby\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">BabyZen Yoyo<\/a> is a nice option if you have the budget for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicco-car-seat-on-mountian-buggy-stroller-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicco-car-seat-on-mountian-buggy-stroller-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicco-car-seat-on-mountian-buggy-stroller-180x320.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chicco-car-seat-on-mountian-buggy-stroller.jpg 694w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car-Seats\"><\/span>Car Seats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases you do actually need a car seat in order to leave the hospital, so that&#8217;s about the only item you really need to get ahead of time. If you&#8217;re superstitious, just have someone run out and get one once baby is born. Check the ratings and choose one you like. Install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/be-prepared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">before Baby comes home<\/a> from the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are seats I have personal experience with, and recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infant-Car-Seat\"><\/span>Infant Car Seat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Chicco-KeyFit-Infant-Seat-Orion\/dp\/B071L1NG6N\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=chicco+keyfit+30&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=e811195c0ab324ab9b1f2f4d3747bde8&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Chicco-KeyFit-Infant-Seat-Orion\/dp\/B071L1NG6N\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=chicco+keyfit+30&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=e811195c0ab324ab9b1f2f4d3747bde8&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicco Key Fit 30<\/a>&#8211; This is the infant car seat you want! It is so, so easy to install. And easy install means a safe install and that&#8217;s what a car seat is all about. It&#8217;s easy to get baby in and out, and the padding is nice compared to some cheaper options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also has a relatively small footprint and fit when we had three carseats across in a sedan! I recommend it until it is outgrown by height, between 6 months and a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convertible-Car-Seats\"><\/span>Convertible Car Seats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Britax-Marathon-ClickTight-Convertible-Verve\/dp\/B013YCX22I\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2YK3QZKBZTF82&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=britax+marathon+clicktight+convertible+car+seat&amp;sprefix=britax+ma,aps,209&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=1831a54a3e603fff33758f7b23d80752&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Britax-Marathon-ClickTight-Convertible-Verve\/dp\/B013YCX22I\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2YK3QZKBZTF82&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=britax+marathon+clicktight+convertible+car+seat&amp;sprefix=britax+ma,aps,209&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=1831a54a3e603fff33758f7b23d80752&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Britax Marathon Clicktight<\/a>&#8211; If you only get one convertible car seat, this is the seat you want. Technically you can move straight to this one from the infant car seat, but it will seem BIG. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clicktight feature makes this seat extremely easy to install with a seat belt so you don&#8217;t have to mess around with LATCH. The one downside, is that the seat is very heavy and I would not recommend it for travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/First-Years-Premier-Convertible-Stripe\/dp\/B002WN20GK\/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1316192894&amp;sr=1-2\" target=\"_blank\">The First Years True Fit C670 Premier Convertible Car Seat<\/a> &#8211; our original car seat, discontinued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Britax Roundabout<\/strong>&#8211; This car seat has been a work horse for us, and we will only retire it because it has expired. After the infant carseat is too small, this convertible seat fits great for a 1 year old. It again has an easy install, and a small footprint. We have also flown with ours numerous times and been able to install in on board the flight quickly and easily. Discontinued but replaced by the <a href=\"https:\/\/us.britax.com\/allegiance-convertible-and-all-in-one-seats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Britax Allegiance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For travel<\/strong> we use Evenflo car seats that are extremely light weight and very cheap to replace if anything happens to them. Since this is a guide on baby gear I won&#8217;t go into boosters, but you can see recommendations in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/gear-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">favorite travel gear<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-girl-blankets-and-clothes-layette-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-girl-blankets-and-clothes-layette-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-girl-blankets-and-clothes-layette-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-girl-blankets-and-clothes-layette-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-girl-blankets-and-clothes-layette.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blankets-Burp-Cloths-Wash-Cloths-Etc\"><\/span>Blankets, Burp Cloths, Wash Cloths, Etc.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fabric<\/strong>&#8211; burp cloths, wash cloths, blankets. You&#8217;re going to be wiping lots of drool, spit-up etc, especially in the beginning. Also, baby is going to go on the floor a lot, and you want to be able to layer to keep baby warm easily. So you want lots of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have at least 15 burp cloths. The best option for burping is actually those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Luvable-Friends-Flannel-Receiving-Elephant\/dp\/B00X230DYU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=receiving+baby+blanket&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=75edae3da1f721105ed62965eaabaa8d&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Luvable-Friends-Flannel-Receiving-Elephant\/dp\/B00X230DYU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=receiving+baby+blanket&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=75edae3da1f721105ed62965eaabaa8d&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small receiving blanket<\/a>! Then we have at least a dozen wash cloths and several blankets. (People love to give blankets as gifts!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/aden-anais-Classic-Swaddle-Elephant\/dp\/B07KX5Z8KN\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=XRUENXEQ7NYA&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=aiden's+and+anais+swaddle+blanket&amp;sprefix=aiden,aps,232&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=1e0f0c20f940755f9a5ef7b9bbf5d6b8&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/aden-anais-Classic-Swaddle-Elephant\/dp\/B07KX5Z8KN\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=XRUENXEQ7NYA&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=aiden's+and+anais+swaddle+blanket&amp;sprefix=aiden,aps,232&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=1e0f0c20f940755f9a5ef7b9bbf5d6b8&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swaddle blankets<\/a>, which can also be used interchangeably as burp rags\/nursing covers\/blankets, but I&#8217;ll get to that in a minute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-xO7LI23lYws\/TlbavaSFv-I\/AAAAAAAAC-g\/g6xfsuFldqs\/s400\/IMG_3471.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby-Entertainment\"><\/span>Baby Entertainment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Playmat\"><\/span><strong>Playmat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a nice to have item, but why not get if it makes life easier? We have had a few: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Baby-Einstein-Journey-Discovery-Activity\/dp\/B072MQYXPG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Baby+Einstein+play+mat&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=37f0aac54ca426dca1e9ee1ecbb8c84d&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Baby-Einstein-Journey-Discovery-Activity\/dp\/B072MQYXPG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Baby+Einstein+play+mat&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=37f0aac54ca426dca1e9ee1ecbb8c84d&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baby Einstein <\/a> play gym, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fisher-Price-Deluxe-Kick-Play-Piano\/dp\/B073H4WKFT\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=pink+playmat&amp;qid=1573147248&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-9&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=5a62b8b80b9a5b1c02db18ba59252474&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fisher-Price-Deluxe-Kick-Play-Piano\/dp\/B073H4WKFT\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=pink+playmat&amp;qid=1573147248&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-9&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=5a62b8b80b9a5b1c02db18ba59252474&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fisher Price Kick &amp; Play Piano Gym<\/a>. We&#8217;ve also had Tiny Love and Infantino brand play mats. Long story short: <em>any will do<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would say from about 2 months until they start crawling, this has been a life-saver in that I can leave baby playing for a few minutes and he is totally entertained! Also, foam pads or carpet if you have tile floors like we do. Playing on the floor is a must for letting Baby explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby-Seat\"><\/span>Baby Seat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For 5 months onward you may want an upright chair like the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01LXSPN63\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=da826be4b33bd60eadcf13e297d2bb56&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01LXSPN63\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=da826be4b33bd60eadcf13e297d2bb56&amp;language=en_US\">Bumbo<\/a>. This chair only has a useable life span of a couple of months <em>at the most<\/em>, so try to get it used or borrowed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jumper\"><\/span>Jumper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same age, you may be interested in getting a <strong>jumper<\/strong>. If you have doorways, get a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Evenflo-Exersaucer-Door-Jumper-Owl\/dp\/B01NH5ATXG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=164YS74Q1QO4Z&amp;keywords=doorway+jumper&amp;qid=1573231346&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=doorway+j,baby-products,143&amp;sr=1-3&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=6964e2861652b3737416bce436986aa6&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Evenflo-Exersaucer-Door-Jumper-Owl\/dp\/B01NH5ATXG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=164YS74Q1QO4Z&amp;keywords=doorway+jumper&amp;qid=1573231346&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=doorway+j,baby-products,143&amp;sr=1-3&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=6964e2861652b3737416bce436986aa6&amp;language=en_US\">simple doorway jumper<\/a>. Our babies have loved this for about 10 minutes at a time! The fact that it takes up almost no space and is very affordable makes it a great addition to the baby gear lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have a doorway, then invest in a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000LXQVA4\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;ascsub&amp;ref=aa_scomp_srdg2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=5efd59ea87f0a9a237a36099b009cef3&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000LXQVA4\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;ascsub&amp;ref=aa_scomp_srdg2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=5efd59ea87f0a9a237a36099b009cef3&amp;language=en_US\">bigger jumper<\/a>. Note that these things are big! Again, this has a useable lifespan of maybe 4 months at the most?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activity-Center\"><\/span>Activity Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>And then around 8 or 9 months, you may want to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00Y1QE1FE\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B00Y1QE1FE&amp;pd_rd_w=2P6l1&amp;pf_rd_p=f0355a48-7e73-489a-9590-564e12837b93&amp;pd_rd_wg=z83m8&amp;pf_rd_r=D28S72QJB9Y4NRA211EP&amp;pd_rd_r=013e072b-26d4-4b2a-a09a-19f0922beed4&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMDZaQjBIM0xRQVA3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjc2NTA3MkswMUsxUUw3RzdNRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzU2NDQ4MVZRTTdKME9WTFpIVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=395cec5db643bbe8e28d2357220726dc&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00Y1QE1FE\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B00Y1QE1FE&amp;pd_rd_w=2P6l1&amp;pf_rd_p=f0355a48-7e73-489a-9590-564e12837b93&amp;pd_rd_wg=z83m8&amp;pf_rd_r=D28S72QJB9Y4NRA211EP&amp;pd_rd_r=013e072b-26d4-4b2a-a09a-19f0922beed4&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMDZaQjBIM0xRQVA3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjc2NTA3MkswMUsxUUw3RzdNRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzU2NDQ4MVZRTTdKME9WTFpIVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=395cec5db643bbe8e28d2357220726dc&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a little table<\/a>, baby can pull up on and play. Again a nice to have and totally unnecessary item that takes up a lot of floor space. But you may get a solid 6 months out of it, depending on when baby starts walking and becomes disinterested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not<em>e<\/em><\/strong><em>: all these baby contraptions are OPTIONAL. And they take up a lot of room. Choose wisely. \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Books\"><\/span><strong>Books<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mostly for your own sanity, I would get several! We read every day and the older he gets the more Baby Boy enjoys the books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you can technically read a baby &#8220;anything&#8221; just so that they pick up on words, sentence structure and language fundamentals. Children&#8217;s books with colorful drawings seem to keep their attention best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toys\"><\/span><strong>Toys<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of options out there, choose what you like. Our one stand out toy that all our babies really loved from about 6 weeks on is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000I2MRLK\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;ascsub&amp;ref=aa_pcomp&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=2fe135e8cb877a354bf53510ab4d6b4d&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000I2MRLK\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;ascsub&amp;ref=aa_pcomp&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=2fe135e8cb877a354bf53510ab4d6b4d&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">Lamaze Jacques the Peacock<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For teething, the infamous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vulli-Sophie-Giraffe-Polka-Dots\/dp\/B06XHNCJHV\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1NVIURYMQS8WP&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=sophie+the+giraffe&amp;sprefix=sophie,aps,223&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=63762486d684a7583ff189138df7d2b1&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vulli-Sophie-Giraffe-Polka-Dots\/dp\/B06XHNCJHV\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1NVIURYMQS8WP&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=sophie+the+giraffe&amp;sprefix=sophie,aps,223&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=63762486d684a7583ff189138df7d2b1&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sophie The Giraffe<\/a> is a must. All of our babies have loved chewing on her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At some point I will write a more detailed guide on this because I definitely have some opinions on best buys. That said, blocks, stacking rings and cups are the usual suspects!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby-Monitor\"><\/span><strong>Baby Monitor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I would throw this in as an optional item. I use ours very infrequently since our house is not that big, but I will set it up for nap time if I need to be on a different floor and there&#8217;s noise to the point I might not hear the kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Night-Time-Baby-Gear\"><\/span>Night Time Baby Gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving on to things for getting ready for bed. I think a lot of brands are personal preference. As before, I do mention specific items that we&#8217;ve really loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baby-Bath\"><\/span>Baby Bath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can shower with a baby. But you might find that little baby of yours licking up water, like ours did, or very slippery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/First-Years-Comfort-Newborn-Toddler\/dp\/B000067EH7\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=a91daf0cdd411afa6b7279510964c005&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/First-Years-Comfort-Newborn-Toddler\/dp\/B000067EH7\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=a91daf0cdd411afa6b7279510964c005&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a small bath<\/a>, or at the very least some type of mesh insert to put in a tub, if you are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lucky enough to have one (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/different-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\">lucky enough to have one<\/a>, is a must!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also one bottle of baby <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shea-Moisture-Butter-Head-Shampoo\/dp\/B012HNNRV6\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2SUF7KYJKDUGN&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=shea+moisture+baby&amp;sprefix=shea+mois,aps,403&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=913245bf864fc6b59eeffb92d5aaf7b9&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shea-Moisture-Butter-Head-Shampoo\/dp\/B012HNNRV6\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2SUF7KYJKDUGN&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=shea+moisture+baby&amp;sprefix=shea+mois,aps,403&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=913245bf864fc6b59eeffb92d5aaf7b9&amp;language=en_US\">shampoo\/body wash<\/a> is probably good to have. We have tried a lot of gentle washes and the linked brand is my current favorite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hooded towels are great, but again, not a must-have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/-bwZc4LGvtqQ\/TpnJ_un4ELI\/AAAAAAAADMU\/VChS3c-x38g\/s400\/IMG_0146.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swaddle-blankets\"><\/span>Swaddle blankets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We swaddle every night in the fourth trimester! At the beginning it is a must because Baby&#8217;s hands flail and wake them up. All of our babies have loved being swaddled for closer to 6 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KX5Z8KN\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=56039f14bc69afe9c3fdba3caf99d7b5&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KX5Z8KN\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=56039f14bc69afe9c3fdba3caf99d7b5&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aden and Anais blankets<\/a> for our summer baby, but again lots of types to choose from. For our cooler weather babies, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B078YZPKMF\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;ascsub&amp;ref=aa_scomp_srdg2&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=7d5e5303878ab9394db5db0e86be4003&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B078YZPKMF\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;ascsub&amp;ref=aa_scomp_srdg2&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=7d5e5303878ab9394db5db0e86be4003&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">the Miracle Blanket <\/a>has been a favorite! Also regular blankets to put over the swaddle if it gets cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White-Noise\"><\/span>White Noise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cloud-Sleep-Sheep-White-Machine\/dp\/B000J6CDY6\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=sleep+sheep&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-3&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=0fa7766e42883d0332f04d8eff01851c&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cloud-Sleep-Sheep-White-Machine\/dp\/B000J6CDY6\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=sleep+sheep&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-3&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=0fa7766e42883d0332f04d8eff01851c&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud B Sleep Sheep<\/a>&#8211; White noise was a big one for us, especially the first 3 months. After a while you get really tired of saying shhhhhh, over and over. This sheep is really cute, and we personally used the wave sounds to get Baby Boy to fall asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine\/dp\/B00HD0ELFK\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=dohn&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=fa44b0cf58d94d09d722e0e395da916b&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Marpac-Classic-White-Noise-Machine\/dp\/B00HD0ELFK\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=dohn&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=fa44b0cf58d94d09d722e0e395da916b&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dohm<\/a>&#8211; Our last baby, preferred this more general white noise machine. It is also good for multiple kids in the same room! (Yes, we still use it). I personally don&#8217;t love sleeping with it in my own room though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sleep Machine App (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sleep-machine\/id323061162\" target=\"_blank\">Sleep Machine App<\/a>&#8211; You can download white noise apps on any old phone and just use that&#8230;I prefer to get the babies used to sleeping in silence as soon as possible. I like this app because I can customize the sound and also set a timer and have it slowly fade out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pacifiers\"><\/span>Pacifiers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pacifiers- maybe you&#8217;ll use them, maybe you won&#8217;t. We had one Baby Boy just loved them and the sucking really soothed him. The others couldn&#8217;t care less. We&#8217;ve used Avent Soothies, Mam, and Nuk all successfully, but some kids are more picky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-LzHuJEUhH_U\/TpnKbNLps8I\/AAAAAAAADM0\/vdeRbVj5yAU\/s400\/IMG_0192.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nightlight\"><\/span>Nightlight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any nightlight is great because Baby will need to eat in the middle of the night&#8230;you could also just use your phone. I&#8217;ve found the best option to be a small book light on the dimmest setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nasal-Aspirator\"><\/span>Nasal Aspirator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fridababy-NoseFrida-Aspirator-Hygiene-Filters\/dp\/B00RP0GHBO\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=nose+frida&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=c99684b15fca2adab70bd70f5a9b123a&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fridababy-NoseFrida-Aspirator-Hygiene-Filters\/dp\/B00RP0GHBO\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=nose+frida&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=c99684b15fca2adab70bd70f5a9b123a&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nosefrida<\/a> is a contraption to suck out boggers. A lot better than the bulb if you have a snotty baby. We would always &#8220;de-boggify&#8221; before bed because young babies can only breathe through their nose, not their mouths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somewhere-to-Sleep\"><\/span>Somewhere to Sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Bed or Crib or Bassinet<\/strong> is a must have. We used a twin bed stuck between our bed and the wall for our first. This made checking on the baby at night super easy (and we already had the bed, so it was free). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise just get a crib, since you will want one eventually. Pack n Plays unfortunately have not been a great option for night sleep for us, but work for naps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/-_RHkyUyJnp8\/Tos8w1GRK-I\/AAAAAAAADIA\/GWv3oi0jaws\/s400\/IMG_9859.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em> (the far left is Baby Boy&#8217;s bed, you can also spot the sleep sheep upside down)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clothing-for-a-Baby\"><\/span>Clothing for a Baby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My recommendations are based on 3 loads of laundry a week (one lights, one darks, one gentle) because we do the baby laundry together with ours. Obviously you could do with less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PJs-%E2%80%93-One-Piece-Body-suit-%E2%80%93-Sleep-and-Plays\"><\/span>PJ&#8217;s &#8211; One Piece Body suit &#8211; Sleep and Plays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jammies are the best! You want to make sure they are one-piece and footed, so that middle of the night diaper changes are as easy as possible. This way there is nothing to pull over the head\/ figure out legs in right places when it&#8217;s dark, and baby stays nice and warm. 7 per size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-2yheLQDCSvY\/Totgu_wSM0I\/AAAAAAAADJk\/KMZtWuG0G4w\/s400\/photo-8.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Onesies-Bodysuits\"><\/span>Onesies (Bodysuits)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Onesies are what the whole baby wardrobe is based on. You will change multiple outfits a day because of bodily fluids. I would say about half long sleeve and half short sleeve because even in the summer small babies need to be kept warm (especially if you have A\/C). 14 per size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pants\"><\/span>Pants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pants keep baby warm, but you won&#8217;t always use them, especially in a warm climate. The footed cotton ones make your life so easy because don&#8217;t have to mess with socks, for the first 3-5 months. Once they want to move, keep their feet bare for better traction. 5 per size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dressy-Outfits\"><\/span>Dressy Outfits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nice outfits include nice little button down shirts, or jeans, dresses or some other impractical outfit. They are a pain to put on, so not very practical, but still nice to have around. 2 outfits per size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most likely you will be gifted these, so don&#8217;t worry about buying them yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-JyaUrwoxEQU\/Tos8eUC5d0I\/AAAAAAAADHw\/8BsjFRvD8i8\/s400\/IMG_9849.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bunting-Suit\"><\/span>Bunting Suit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a winter baby, or a baby in a cold climate, you will need a bunting. My preference is<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" fleece (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/dp\/B07K5FJYGB?tag=amz-mkt-chr-us-20&amp;ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-org00-mac00-other-smile-us000-pcomp-feature-scomp-wm-5&amp;ref=aa_scomp_srdg2\" target=\"_blank\"> fleece<\/a>. This way it is light enough to go into the car seat without having to remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accessories\"><\/span>Accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Socks- several, especially if you get lots of pants that aren&#8217;t footed. They are a pain, but at least they look cute and keep baby toes warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hats- several, brimmed for the sun, caps for the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bibs- your call. I find the small fabric ones useless because the kid will inevitably spit up on his outfit anyway. Nice big lined ones are a must for starting solids&#8230;then again, there&#8217;s time for that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other- sweaters and jackets for cold weather, bathing suit (swim diaper) for the summer, rompers (they look cute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have had a lot more clothes than these recommendations suggest, but I always had a surplus. In some case, a ridiculous amount of surplus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breastfeeding-Supplies\"><\/span>Breastfeeding Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breastfeeding-Gear\"><\/span>Breastfeeding Gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So breastfeeding stuff. It should be easy just Breasts + Baby, and maybe some people can do it that way, but if you have to go back to work, or want your significant other involved in feeding, or have low supply or over supply, or any other problems things can get complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o2FeyJ40cBE\/Tn060Uyd8cI\/AAAAAAAADFY\/wPre-t9HT1s\/s1600\/boppy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/box2067.temp.domains\/~atinytri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/boppy.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeding-Pillow\"><\/span>Feeding Pillow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A feeding pillow- For the first three months I recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00PC3K7OE\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B00PC3K7OE&amp;pd_rd_w=Dcr2w&amp;pf_rd_p=7d37a48b-2b1a-4373-8c1a-bdcc5da66be9&amp;pd_rd_wg=ottrO&amp;pf_rd_r=RFPASH1JE6E4ZFHYF2B0&amp;pd_rd_r=ac4f04b4-3c9e-4e9e-a113-3bd92d1efded&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCRjkzNlYwOUpYTkUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyNjAwMTgzTjU2TldCRklNUlpNJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNTgzMjJVNzU4UTdPVVdEVVImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=943e351e3852c92e2166fc8bfe40792f&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00PC3K7OE\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B00PC3K7OE&amp;pd_rd_w=Dcr2w&amp;pf_rd_p=7d37a48b-2b1a-4373-8c1a-bdcc5da66be9&amp;pd_rd_wg=ottrO&amp;pf_rd_r=RFPASH1JE6E4ZFHYF2B0&amp;pd_rd_r=ac4f04b4-3c9e-4e9e-a113-3bd92d1efded&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFCRjkzNlYwOUpYTkUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyNjAwMTgzTjU2TldCRklNUlpNJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNTgzMjJVNzU4UTdPVVdEVVImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=943e351e3852c92e2166fc8bfe40792f&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breastfriend pillow<\/a> for good firm support. After they can hold their head, near 3 months,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Boppy-Original-Nursing-Positioner-Allover\/dp\/B07XLNFBZX\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=boppy&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=1e25e20f2297b094145388a25efb73a6&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Boppy-Original-Nursing-Positioner-Allover\/dp\/B07XLNFBZX\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=boppy&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=1e25e20f2297b094145388a25efb73a6&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Boppy<\/a>, has saved my back. Also I love it for tummy time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ointment\"><\/span>Ointment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lanolin- excellent for the first few weeks when your nipples have to get used to being rubbed all the time. I haven&#8217;t heard of anyone that didn&#8217;t have at least a little soreness in the beginning, and this stuff works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coconut oil or Olive oil are also natural options that are easily absorbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast-Pads\"><\/span>Breast Pads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast pads are great if you leak in the beginning, which many do. I personally preferred the disposable ones because they are thinner and disposable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then again, at the beginning I was changing clothes so often because of baby bodily fluids that it didn&#8217;t matter much if I had some leakage onto shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gear-for-pumpingstoringfeeding\"><\/span>Gear for pumping\/storing\/feeding:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast-Pump\"><\/span>Breast Pump<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At first I got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Medela-Expression-Technology-Ergonomic-Occasional\/dp\/B0006HBS1M\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=e25b53203593e077390f31e78ef86f3b&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Medela-Expression-Technology-Ergonomic-Occasional\/dp\/B0006HBS1M\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=e25b53203593e077390f31e78ef86f3b&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a manual pump<\/a>, but initially, that was pretty much a disaster. It is way too much work if you need to pump regularly. Then again, for travel as a just-in-case or once-in-a-while pump, it does the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes up so much less space, and is very light. That means traveling with it, gives me peace of mind in case I need to work through a blocked duct or any other random occurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you&#8217;re going to pump with any regularity, get <strong>a double electric pump<\/strong>; it is well worth the investment. I got the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Medela-Advanced-Electric-Adjustable-International\/dp\/B07SWD7WDN\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=FMDTA48O5XZ&amp;keywords=pump+in+styleadvanced&amp;qid=1573142576&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=pump+in+st,baby-products,141&amp;sr=1-4&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=711b29552ccd5bc7779fea3c5a6e3a28&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Medela-Advanced-Electric-Adjustable-International\/dp\/B07SWD7WDN\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=FMDTA48O5XZ&amp;keywords=pump+in+styleadvanced&amp;qid=1573142576&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sprefix=pump+in+st,baby-products,141&amp;sr=1-4&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=711b29552ccd5bc7779fea3c5a6e3a28&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medela Pump in Style<\/a> and have been very happy with it. (Still works after 8 years and 3 babies!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to pump at work, look into some other options like the Freetime, Spectra, etc. Lots of advances in the field of breast pumps these last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D870J9e7S84\/Tn06YNRCzII\/AAAAAAAADFQ\/CgvSPi20DMg\/s1600\/bottles.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/box2067.temp.domains\/~atinytri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/bottles.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottles\"><\/span>Bottles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottles to feed the baby the pumped milk obviously. We&#8217;ve had a lot of success with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Breastflow bottles (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/the-first-years-breastflow-bottles-5oz-3pk\/-\/A-12873546?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&amp;AFID=google_pla_df&amp;fndsrc=tgtao&amp;CPNG=PLA_Baby%2BShopping&amp;adgroup=SC_Baby&amp;LID=700000001170770pgs&amp;network=g&amp;device=c&amp;location=9004339&amp;ds_rl=1241788&amp;ds_rl=1246978&amp;ds_rl=1242884&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPpEyJ3_TK4zc2eNQ4fczkHuRdHLG3YsKHIEBTJTBCoXF-VIbzu20l4aAic-EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\">Breastflow bottles<\/a>, which forces the baby to suck the milk out rather than just chew, which is what they can do with regular bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For my more proficient nursers, using the Medela bottles that came with the pump was just fine. Then again, we tried a lot of bottle brands and people seem to have very strong opinions on this topic! Your mileage may vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you will be bottle feeding regularly, consider glass bottles. Glass can go in the dishwasher and you don&#8217;t have to worry about plastic disintegrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freezer-Bags\"><\/span>Freezer Bags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lansinoh-Breastmilk-Breastfeeding-Directly-Essentials\/dp\/B006XISCNA\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=lansinoh+freezer+bags&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=2a5e42963b967349c29690adef3734d1&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lansinoh-Breastmilk-Breastfeeding-Directly-Essentials\/dp\/B006XISCNA\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=lansinoh+freezer+bags&amp;s=baby-products&amp;sr=1-2&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=2a5e42963b967349c29690adef3734d1&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freezer bags<\/a>&#8211; to store milk long term; it can be kept for many months when frozen. This is great for a rainy day stockpile. I used my stockpile when I was taking some medication for a few days and it was great to have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have also built a small stash with every single baby, just in case! The Lansinoh brand bags are great, and I put them in a gallon size ziplock bag standing in the back of my freezer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sterilizer\"><\/span>Sterilizer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Microwave sterilizer- breast milk is very anti-fungal\/anti-bacterial, so generally washing bottles and pump parts with soap and water is enough. (Tip: you can keep pump parts in the fridge throughout the day while pumping and just wash once at the end of the day). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we bottle fed regularly, I did like to sterilize  once in a while, and the microwave contraption makes it just that much easier. Then again, that also had lots to do with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/different-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"our water quality (opens in a new tab)\">our water quality<\/a>, and if you have a dishwasher is most likely not necessary at all.<a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9jQJjO18sPQ\/Tn06CeWSfHI\/AAAAAAAADFI\/ZXjW9814Fak\/s1600\/sterilizer.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/swaddlebees-newborn.jpg\" alt=\"newborn cloth diaper\" class=\"wp-image-3080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/swaddlebees-newborn.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/swaddlebees-newborn-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diapering-Supplies\"><\/span>Diapering Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For some reason, diapering is another topic people feel very strongly about. In my opinion, cloth is the best choice for environmental and health reasons. Then again, I know it&#8217;s not for everyone, and I&#8217;ve also had to compromise on this issue more than I initially wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloth-Diaper-Recommendations\"><\/span>Cloth Diaper Recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a whole long post, with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"my complete recommendations (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/cloth-diapering-basics-and-my\/\" target=\"_blank\">my complete recommendations<\/a>. There I also explain about the different types of diapers. Guess what? Even though I have tried a lot more types of diapers since that initial post, everything I said in that post still stands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I still believe cloth is better for the environment and definitely better for our budget. I also still believe that <em>COTTON<\/em> cloth diapers are best for simplicity of use and longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the budget, 36 all-in-one type diapers would be my choice. For the newborn phase, all in one&#8217;s are great, but pre-folds will do the trick with a fraction of the budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you will have more than one baby, cloth diapering is truly a no-brainer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disposable-Diaper-Recommendations\"><\/span>Disposable Diaper Recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I had a whole long post planned comparing the most natural disposable diaper brands that got lost somewhere in the internet. Every year there are more and more on the market.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our older boys we initially used disposables <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"only during travel (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/same-same-but-different-chacala\/\" target=\"_blank\">only during travel<\/a>. Then we had to try them out for long periods of time because of laundry\/ washing machine issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All that said, I liked the Honest brand diapers (but one baby was sensitive to the wheat in the filling). Seventh Generation was good but led to rashes from the elastic\/adhesive. Whole Foods 365 brand has worked in a pinch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly for one little one, the Target brand which is not eco-friendly at all worked well, with no fragrance and no contact reactions. And of course, I&#8217;d be remiss not to mention that we have tried the Huggies and Pampers options in various circumstances. There&#8217;s no love there (and a lot of fragrance I really dislike).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wipes\"><\/span>Wipes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/cloth-diapering-basics-and-my-recommendations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1246\" target=\"_blank\">cloth diaper<\/a> the obvious option is to use cloth wipes. Any piece of flannel will do. For disposable wipes any no\/low fragrance brand will do. Surprisingly I have liked the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-Elements-Wipes-Advanced-Sensitive\/dp\/B087JZWNZX\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=284UEMC0MZ6OA&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=amazon+sensitive+baby+wipes&amp;qid=1605029526&amp;sprefix=amazon+sensiti,toys-and-games,207&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=ef2083a2f7a0898890c07007d42bd3aa&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-Elements-Wipes-Advanced-Sensitive\/dp\/B087JZWNZX\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=284UEMC0MZ6OA&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=amazon+sensitive+baby+wipes&amp;qid=1605029526&amp;sprefix=amazon+sensiti,toys-and-games,207&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=ef2083a2f7a0898890c07007d42bd3aa&amp;language=en_US\">Amazon Sensitive brand<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the moment of writing, I currently have <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pampers-Sensitive-Water-Based-Pop-Top-Refill\/dp\/B07JRBSPZ3\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=GI28389XD0YG&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=pampers+pure+wipes&amp;qid=1605029621&amp;sprefix=pampers+pure+wipe,aps,207&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=da7c1608f3881859e163db6a3127bbe1&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pampers-Sensitive-Water-Based-Pop-Top-Refill\/dp\/B07JRBSPZ3\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=GI28389XD0YG&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=pampers+pure+wipes&amp;qid=1605029621&amp;sprefix=pampers+pure+wipe,aps,207&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=da7c1608f3881859e163db6a3127bbe1&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">Pampers Pure Wipes<\/a> in the car, that are smaller and wetter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seventh-Generation-Wipes-Dispenser-Clear\/dp\/B01IL2F3HI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=JTTP4K8RGFS0&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=seventh+generation+wipes&amp;qid=1605029768&amp;sprefix=seventh+generation+wipes,aps,207&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=a692bdfa5d2b44093be903623d89486c&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seventh-Generation-Wipes-Dispenser-Clear\/dp\/B01IL2F3HI\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=JTTP4K8RGFS0&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=seventh+generation+wipes&amp;qid=1605029768&amp;sprefix=seventh+generation+wipes,aps,207&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=a692bdfa5d2b44093be903623d89486c&amp;language=en_US\">Seventh Generation<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Honest-Company-Baby-Wipes-Hypoallergenic\/dp\/B01NASH63G\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2HV11W647LARS&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=honest+wipes&amp;qid=1605029708&amp;sbo=m6DjfpMzMLDmL8pSMKX8hw==&amp;sprefix=honest+,aps,223&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=ddcc41d9cd842335726ad2918c89890a&amp;language=en_US\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Honest-Company-Baby-Wipes-Hypoallergenic\/dp\/B01NASH63G\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2HV11W647LARS&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=honest+wipes&amp;qid=1605029708&amp;sbo=m6DjfpMzMLDmL8pSMKX8hw==&amp;sprefix=honest+,aps,223&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=atinytrip0d-20&amp;linkId=ddcc41d9cd842335726ad2918c89890a&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">Honest Wipes<\/a> are both in the house. They are bigger and less wet but have a good texture for wiping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, wrapping up people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What gear recommendations do you have for those expecting a baby? Anything I missed? Any must-have new to market product?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*This post was first published on November 21, 2011. Last updated [post_modified_date].<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations-213x320.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a run down of our favorite baby gear, from a mom of 4 kids! Having done this newborn, infant, toddler thing three times already, I have clear favorites. That said, I am very practical, so function comes first with my recommendations. So really, the best baby gear for you is the baby gear that &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/stuff-our-favorite-baby-gear\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">STUFF: Our Favorite Baby Gear<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6150,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations.jpg",735,1102,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations-213x320.jpg",213,320,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations.jpg",735,1102,false],"large":["https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations-683x1024.jpg",683,1024,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations.jpg",735,1102,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations.jpg",735,1102,false],"yarpp-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/baby-stuff-favorite-baby-gear-recommendations.jpg",80,120,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Daphna","author_link":"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/author\/daphna\/"},"uagb_comment_info":9,"uagb_excerpt":"Here&#8217;s a run down of our favorite baby gear, from a mom of 4 kids! Having done this newborn, infant, toddler thing three times already, I have clear favorites. That said, I am very practical, so function comes first with my recommendations. 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