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Baby Items I Actually Used and Liked
By an Amazon.com customer
Thirsties Duo Wrap Snap, Meadow, Size One (6-18 lbs)Thirsties Duo Wrap Snap, Meadow, Size One (6-18 lbs)
Buy new: $12.75
My favorite diaper covers are Swaddlebees ABC Snap Wraps, but Amazon doesn't seem to sell those, and these wraps are my second favorites.
OsoCozy Chinese Prefold Diapers, Regular 4x6x4OsoCozy Chinese Prefold Diapers, Regular 4x6x4
Buy new: $28.00
Diaper service quality prefolds do a great job as diapers, burp cloths, wipes, spit rags, and all kinds of other things. You need diaper service quality, but not necessarily this brand. There is a slight learning curve but they are much cheaper than "fancy" cloth diapers and they are easier to care for as well!
BumGenius 3.0 One-Size Cloth Diaper- MoonbeamBumGenius 3.0 One-Size Cloth Diaper- Moonbeam
Of course, if you WANT fancy diapers, or if your baby is in daycare and you don't want to deal with prefolds, these are the way to go.
bumGenius Diaper SprayerbumGenius Diaper Sprayer
Buy new: $44.95
You'll need some kind of diaper sprayer once the baby starts formula or solids, not necessarily this brand. A diaper sprayer really cuts down on the grossness.
Graco Snugride Infant Car Seat, Lively DotsGraco Snugride Infant Car Seat, Lively Dots
You don't, strictly speaking, NEED an infant carseat, since there are lots that will go from 5-40 pounds. However, newborns are more comfortable when they can recline better, and the bucket thing can be handy in the post office and in restaurants.
Graco Comfort Sport Convertible Car Seat, JordanGraco Comfort Sport Convertible Car Seat, Jordan
Buy new: $119.99
This is a good carseat that my older child rode in until about age 4.
Graco Backless TurboBooster Car Seat, BakerGraco Backless TurboBooster Car Seat, Baker
Buy new: $29.99
For when the child outgrows a regular carseat but is still too small to use a shoulder harness.
Bright Starts Elephant March BouncerBright Starts Elephant March Bouncer
Something like this is a handy place to put the baby down for the first six months or so.
Beco Butterfly II 2 Baby Carrier NatalieBeco Butterfly II 2 Baby Carrier Natalie
Buy new: $139.00
I cannot even begin to emphasize how worth every penny this thing is. Don't bother with a baby stroller the size of a small sedan. Just get this--it's ergonomically comfortable, works for both mom and dad, and keeps the baby happy.
Evenflo 6 Pack Classic Glass Bottle, 4-OunceEvenflo 6 Pack Classic Glass Bottle, 4-Ounce
Buy new: $10.59
My mother sometimes fed the baby out of a bottle while I was at work, and she liked these way better than the fancier kind.
Kolcraft Tour Sport Umbrella Stroller with Adjustable CanopyKolcraft Tour Sport Umbrella Stroller with Adjustable Canopy
Buy new: $49.99
Lightweight and easy to maneuver for when the baby gets too big to carry for long periods of time.
JanSport Classic SuperBreak BackpackJanSport Classic SuperBreak Backpack
Buy new: $17.59 - $79.90
I had a diaper bag, but I thought the backpack was a lot easier to heft around. Any old backpack will do the job.
American Baby Company 2 Pack Waterproof Quilted Lap and Burp Pad Covers SetAmerican Baby Company 2 Pack Waterproof Quilted Lap and Burp Pad Covers Set
Buy new: $11.90
Waterproof pads make good portable changing pads and you can put them under the baby for coverless diapering time (great for preventing diaper rash).
Balmex Diaper Rash Cream With 11.3% Zinc Oxide 16 oz.Balmex Diaper Rash Cream With 11.3% Zinc Oxide 16 oz.
Buy new: $14.69
Although keeping baby in a coverless cotton diaper means diaper rash is unusual, when it does happen, this is safe for cotton (but not polyester) diapers and works very well.
Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock, Lotion, SPF 60+, 3 oz.Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock, Lotion, SPF 60+, 3 oz.
Buy new: $3.96
This is a physical, not chemical, sunblock, which means it works immediately, works better, and is less toxic than other sun products.
Dritz Safety Pins Diaper(Colors Vary)Dritz Safety Pins Diaper(Colors Vary)
I am old school; I like to pin the baby's diapers. Coverless time is great for preventing diaper rash, and pins are more secure than Snappis.
Snappi Cloth Diaper Fasteners - Pack of 3 (Light Blue, Bright Blue, White)Snappi Cloth Diaper Fasteners - Pack of 3 (Light Blue, Bright Blue, White)
Buy new: $7.10
Of course, Snappis have their uses, too! Fasten a prefold under a cover and it prevents poop leaks better than just laying the prefold in.
Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump, 1-CountLansinoh Manual Breast Pump, 1-Count
Buy new: $30.89
This is good for pumping once a day or less. I don't have experience with higher-level pumps although I have heard good things about Ameda.
Lansinoh 20435 Breastmilk Storage Bags, 25-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)Lansinoh 20435 Breastmilk Storage Bags, 25-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)
Buy new: $15.73
You can date-label these and stack them in your freezer.
Philips AVENT Washable Nursing Pads, 6 CountPhilips AVENT Washable Nursing Pads, 6 Count
Buy new: $6.99
I am allergic to disposable nursing pads, but I found cloth ones to be indispensable.
Kissaluvs Awesome Knit Terry Wipes, 12 Pack, UnbleachedKissaluvs Awesome Knit Terry Wipes, 12 Pack, Unbleached
Buy new: $15.00
Good for cleaning up baby messes of all kinds.
Graco Pack 'N Play Playard with Bassinet, KenslyGraco Pack 'N Play Playard with Bassinet, Kensly
Buy new: $76.38
We didn't have room for a crib, so we used this instead. The bassinet and changing table attachments are great.