Baby Gear | What You Need

I have babies on my mind this month, so I decided to cover baby related topics for the month of January. I have a couple baby related crafts planned if all goes well.

The first topic I want to cover is what baby gear you really need. This is all based on my personal opinion, but after having four babies I like to think I know something on the subject. Thinking back and looking at what I use daily I have compiled a list of the items you really need. This does not include items such as clothes, diapers, blankets, sheets etc.

(Also, check out the links to these items in the left side-bar.)

Baby Gear Items You Need:

• Bouncy Seat
• Sound Machine
• Burp Cloths
• Nursing pillow – I like Boppy
• Playmat – I like Tiny Love’s Gymini
• Stroller
• Car Seat
• Car Seat Mirror
• Diaper Bag – I like Skip Hop’s Deluxe Duo
• Changing Pads
• Crib or Co-Sleeper – I like the Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper
• Baby Carrier – I like Baby Bjorn or Moby Wrap
• Baby Bath Tub
• Diaper Pail – I like the Diaper Champ (requires no special bags)

Baby Medicine Cabinet:

• Infant’s Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen
• Saline Drops
• Gas Drops
• Thermometer
• Bulb Syringe
• Nail Scissors

Items For You:

• Nursing Pads – I like Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads
• Daytime Nursing Bras – I like A Pea in the Pod Soft Cup Wireless Nursing Bra
• Maternity Sleep Bra – I like A Pea in the Pod Full Coverage Nursing Sleep Bra