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These are products that finally gave me my eureka momentmany times after trying other brands that werent as great.
Plus, all of these products are available on Amazon.
Keep reading for the items that made that life-changing first year just a little bit easier.
These bottles claim toclosely mimicbreastfeeding, which is supposed to cut down on nipple rejection and confusion.
(She could also just not be that picky!)
Enter this extremely straightforward warmer.
Theres a burner at the bottom of the container that steams the water and heats the bottle.
When its ready, the button just clicks off.
But when youre a new parent, you dont want tothinkabout this stuff.
With that in mind: This so-easy-anyone-can-do-it sterilizer takes the cake.
(Invest in a bottle brush,like this.)
Likewise youll also just need to check that everything youre putting in the microwave is safe for the microwave.
(I speak from experience as someone who melted a teething ring in this sterilizer.)
They dont feel as harsh on my skin as alcohol wipes, and they still get the job done.
you could even snap them to the handles on a grocery store cart when youre shopping.
you might also select lights to go with each sound, and set timed programs.
And I, in a bleary-eyed stupor, bought one.
Dear reader, Im not kidding when I say this changed everything overnight.
My daughter slept better, longer, and didnt always wake up screaming.
(And I tried several.)
Its designed for babies 7 to 24 pounds, and 21 to 30 inches in length.
(Seriously, some carriers basically require a second person to help wrangle the infantthis one does not.)
The covers are interchangeable, so washing (after inevitable spit-ups) is also simple.
Heads up: The Snuggle Me, and other loungers like it are not intended for sleeping or co-sleeping.
If youre interested in making your own baby food, I cannot recommend the Babycook enough.
steams and purees in the same container, making at-home baby food a cinch.
Ive thrown it in the washing machine a few times and it comes out looking good as new.
Plus, it grows with your child thanks to easy snap-on attachments that allow you to lengthen the bag.
7AM Enfant also makesa great cocoonthat can slip over an infant car seat or bassinet.
As with all baby items, ensure to follow themanufacturer’s instructionsto ensure best safety practices.
The Yo-Yo stroller solves all of that by being super lightweight and slim.
Its durable, comes apart easily, and all of the individual parts are replaceable.
Theres a bassinet attachment for babies, and a regular seat set once your child is older.
you’re able to also purchasecar seat adapterswhich is something I definitely recommend.
The stroller comes in a few different colors, and might I suggest the aqua shade?
Yes, Im talking spit-up, drool, urine, and poop.
A good stain remover can be the difference between you saving a cute onesie or throwing it out.
Just go ahead and buy a few bottles at a time.
