My Newborn & Baby's First Year "Essentials"

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  • @JenTheEllis1
    @JenTheEllis1 Рік тому +145

    Rowan in the star wrap was like Maggie Simpson in her star snow suit, just the cutest lil bean!!

  • @sarahrigby1341
    @sarahrigby1341 Рік тому +88

    Fellow short mother here, it's comforting for me to see how big Rowan is compared to Hannah. My baby is at least half my size, which makes it so hard to hold him for long periods of time. Baby carriers are the best!

  • @hannahk1306
    @hannahk1306 Рік тому +6

    I think you hit the nail on the head about these things making parenting easier. You often see things from older parents with very grown up children saying things like, "we didn't need x, y, z when my kids were little" - of course you don't need them, but if they're helpful, then no need to make it harder. On the flipside, sometimes people feel pressured into needing to buy *everything*.
    Also, this is great example of showing off Rowan's cuteness, whilst protecting his privacy and overall putting him first.

  • @amtlcreates
    @amtlcreates Рік тому +39

    For my two babies, the only thing I found was an essential was the sling. Neither of them wanted to sleep anywhere but on me and it definitely saved both my back and my sanity.

  • @marthabjo
    @marthabjo Рік тому +54

    The high chair (tripp trapp) is a Norwegian invention, a LOT of Norwegian families have it and honestly you can use it until Rowan is like 10, it’s excellent because the lower step functions as a foot rest while he’s too short to reach the floor. So that’s a solid investment😁

    • @SamarkandChan
      @SamarkandChan Рік тому +5

      As a fellow Norwegian I was going to say the same, and we even used ours into adulthood.

    • @45webstar
      @45webstar Рік тому +2

      Not sure if mine (as a kid) was the same brand but I think a similar idea. Think I used it untill I was about 13!! As the foot rest came off as I got taller

    • @mimirobin
      @mimirobin Рік тому +10

      not a parent and not Norwegian but just here to say that in Germany a lot of families have them and I used mine like until I was 12 and my partner's parents somehow still have theirs standing around their flat and whenever we're there, my partner sits on it for dinner, partly as a joke, but it still works for a 25 Yr old fully grown person

    • @Nawarronn
      @Nawarronn Рік тому +2

      My baby is no sitting in the TrippTrapp my parents bought for me. Perfectly fine still. Love them

    • @traumerin9136
      @traumerin9136 Рік тому +3

      Same here in Switzerland 🇨🇭 my mum de-built mine and kept it in the cellar so I for sure will use it for potential future kids ☺️

  • @emmaw6819
    @emmaw6819 Рік тому +17

    Anyone else watching this even though you're child free and intend to stay that way ?!😂

  • @alyssia7239
    @alyssia7239 Рік тому +33

    I had a chair similar to Rowan's and I used it as a desk chair and a bedside table until I was around 8 or 10 years old ^^ They are so good for growing up with the child !

    • @carinam.9447
      @carinam.9447 Рік тому +5

      I haven't gotten to that part of the video, but my guess is it'll be a Tripp Trapp 😅

    • @pascaline2270
      @pascaline2270 Рік тому +2

      I still have mine... It's in my own appartement now 😂 for me, not a baby (attachment issue I guess 🤷‍♀️)

  • @prrari22
    @prrari22 Рік тому +12

    Rowan looks so cute in the star wrap! Seeing that made my evening

  • @Sophie_Cleverly
    @Sophie_Cleverly Рік тому +6

    A thing I'd love to recommend is the Milliard portable toddler bed. I got it when my daughter outgrew her travel cot and it's amazing! It comes with bedding and folds up like a suitcase, and it's a proper mat so it doesn't go down or go wobbly like an inflatable one. She still has tons of room in it at age 4 and it's so great whenever we need to stay anywhere. They seem a bit hard to get hold of in the UK at the moment but well worth it if you can find one

  • @SomeoneBeginingWithI
    @SomeoneBeginingWithI Рік тому +2

    2:40 I wouldn't say you "blocked it out", it was probably the sleep deprivation. Sleep is really important for storing memories. If you're waking up constantly in the night, you're not getting as much deep sleep as you normally would, so you will store fewer memories.

  • @emilyhawke356
    @emilyhawke356 4 дні тому

    So useful thankyou so much. The foldimat looks must!

  • @mch1811
    @mch1811 Рік тому +3

    Toddler mum currently pregnant with baby #2 (!) and watching this as a refresher - it's only been two years since I was pregnant last but it feels like a lifetime ago. Thanks for this video! Excited to try the star wrap.

  • @shandallas2091
    @shandallas2091 Рік тому +2

    im due in june after being told I couldn't have kids, and honestly all this content has been so fab!

  • @LauraWmcfly
    @LauraWmcfly Рік тому +5

    My daughter is now 5 months old and currently exclusively breastfed, so I can’t speak for *real* poo 😛 but our reusable wipes come out fresh and white after washing them! Be BRAVE and give it a go! We keep the dirty wipes in an airtight container with some water and a few drops of tea tree oil in them to keep our house smelling fresh in between washes.

  • @marianneshepherd6286
    @marianneshepherd6286 Рік тому +7

    Aww, the star wrap is so cute! Kinda reminds me of Maggie Simpsons' snow onesie x x x

  • @katiemoss7578
    @katiemoss7578 Рік тому +16

    Your NCT friends may well end up being friends for life. My mum is still friends with friends she met at NCT when she was pregnant with my older brother who is 27.

    • @morehannah
      @morehannah  Рік тому +9

      my mum is still friends with her antenatal friends too and I'm still friends with their kids!!

    • @charmax88
      @charmax88 Рік тому +1

      My NCT group stopped talking tob each other by 6 months. Just want to add another side because you only see positive stories about it and that totally wasn't my experience. I still feel quite rejected and my oldest is 4.5 years

  • @ashby7m
    @ashby7m 6 місяців тому

    i am not a parent or expecting any time soon but i loved this video!

  • @isag4999
    @isag4999 Рік тому +6

    This is excellent timing: I will be giving birth to our first child mid-june and am still in my nesting phase ❤

  • @laurahughes4550
    @laurahughes4550 Рік тому +1

    I have a 3 month old and we are formula feeding. The nuby bottle cooler is amazing. Put the boiling made up formula in the bottle, shake it for 2 mins and it takes it down to exactly the right temperature you need. They are expensive but totally worth it!

  • @catpotter2607
    @catpotter2607 Рік тому +6

    Love this! I asked about the high chair and for your essentials in the comments of your last video so this was perfect timing for me. 32 weeks pregnant and trying to get stuff ready. Thanks!

  • @MadameEster
    @MadameEster Рік тому +1

    For a parent out there with a colic baby, I feel you essential we used on our very colic baby (cried day and night) Optibac drops expensive but helped baby and us so much they can be used from birth! And a good white noise machine (cheap one for Amazon would do!) and a wrap seriously helped our very very very colic baby

  • @interstellarpieceofmeat
    @interstellarpieceofmeat Рік тому +21

    Unfortunately, I'm not a parent. Yet! I really want to have a family in the future, so I love watching baby-related videos and relationship-related videos. So thank you for existing, Hannah! ❤❤❤Your videos are very sweet and wholesome. Watching you gives me hope that I can have a happy family of my own one day 😊❤

  • @SamWest96
    @SamWest96 Рік тому +2

    Those bibs are genius. Got to remember for when baby number 2 comes about

  • @vanessalaughtland4417
    @vanessalaughtland4417 Рік тому

    Absolutely with you on the star wrap (we had two in purple and yellow!), and the Bibado bibs (although we favour the long-sleeved ones because our girl is usually in long-sleeves). I would say on top of those, my breastfeeding pillow (just a cheap Mamas and Papas one), my Ergobaby Embrace wrap/carrier hybrid, our Totter & Tumble play mat, our little moses basket with handles (possibly John Lewis), multi-tog sleep sacks, and our digital ear thermometer!

  • @SamWest96
    @SamWest96 Рік тому +3

    My daughter's 2.5 now and 90% of the stuff we had I've got rid off aside from clothes and prams. I would get a different carried the second time round, I didn't love mine but it was a gift so I felt like I had to use it. I kept our play mat because it was very well loved and used. I'm so glad you've mentioned the first aid course. So so vital. My little girl choked the other day, full on blue. No one in the house (8 adults) knew what to do except me. Thank goodness I was there. We've now amended our childcare expectations - you must be qualified in first aid and be confident.

  • @hcarey372
    @hcarey372 Рік тому +4

    My baby is a week older than Rowan (how are they nearly 1 😭?!). I recomend the carrier, playmat and small nappy bag to all my pregnant friends!! Our baby is quite small so the ergo was too big at first, we started with a baby bjorn mini which was so good.

  • @ceryswakeman1548
    @ceryswakeman1548 Рік тому

    I au paired for a family with similar high chairs and their 22mo old could climb into it independently and the 6 year old still used his too. So forwardly mobile, so helpful

  • @firefly24601
    @firefly24601 Рік тому +41

    You mentioned Community being a lifeline. My child is only a couple months older then yours, so the usual time of meeting parents with similarly age children (pregnancy classes) didn't happen for us due to the pandemic. Watching you talk about the same experiences, problems, and milestones I am going through at almost the same exact time, has been MY lifeline. It's been interesting to see how similar we are in our parenting, and where we differ! And also to see that another person is going through the same trials and tribulations as I am. 💜

    • @mariannecotte6141
      @mariannecotte6141 Рік тому

      As my family had to move across country a month before I gave birth, I feel the exact same way! The lack of community has been really hard, especially in the first few months but I could and still can find solace here, since Hannah is three months ahead of me. Thank you for all of parenting-centered videos!

  • @sophielc2437
    @sophielc2437 Рік тому +1

    Definitely agree about the mamas and papas activity chair, that's been a lifesaver for us! My 10 month old still loves it now, thank god she hasn't worked out how to escape yet 😂

  • @michellem8284
    @michellem8284 Рік тому +6

    Great video. Did you guys ever move?

  • @helenr21
    @helenr21 Рік тому

    Oh my god the egg light! Bought it when my daughter was a newborn nearly 4 years ago and we still use it! Used it for her baby brother and its great for toddler wake ups when poorly.

  • @emomz
    @emomz Рік тому

    Reusable wipes are so much better for bums because they’re so thick. Much less gets on your hands! We got some for faces too and we’re still using them six years later, so that’s probably the thing with most longevity on the list.

  • @oesterzwamsnack
    @oesterzwamsnack Рік тому

    omg at 10:55 your washing machine finished, or at least that's what i think it is because i fully got up and tried to see if my flatmate had put on some laundry in the earlier morning and then went to bed again hahahaha but no it was in the video

  • @jaidepoppy
    @jaidepoppy Рік тому

    Our babies are a week apart and I would say I would say the same list of items! We love using the Baby Boosa bib jackets and also I would add tog sleepsuits! My baby hates sleep bags so the suits are great for babies that like to move around at night xx

  • @maryloumccaslin4417
    @maryloumccaslin4417 Рік тому

    Excited for this video! I'm due in October and followed a very similar TTC journey to you, just with about 8 more months of trying needed for us!

  • @cheyenneysewijn7343
    @cheyenneysewijn7343 Рік тому +1

    We started to shower with our daughter around the age of 1. We have the same mat for grip, and she just plays on the mat in the shower while one of us showers with her

  • @paultravis3249
    @paultravis3249 Рік тому

    Praying for you and Rowan. You're a great mom and it shows :)

  • @TottiShares
    @TottiShares Рік тому +1

    I'm just watching this as a subscriber, not a parent nor going to be any time soon. But I have friends and family who are starting to have babies so for me it's inspo for presents really. I think that would be an interesting video what you found useful behaviour or presents from your family and friends. And what is something people should avoid?

  • @HelenAllsop
    @HelenAllsop Рік тому +4

    Just remembered weren't you looking for a family size house? Has that gone on the back burner now?

  • @katybechnikova2821
    @katybechnikova2821 Рік тому +1

    12:47 It's the Ikea trolley!

  • @cheyenneysewijn7343
    @cheyenneysewijn7343 Рік тому +1

    So funny we had soooo many dribble bibs but we hardly ever used them 😂 every baby is different for sure!

    • @Sophie_Cleverly
      @Sophie_Cleverly Рік тому +1

      Same here! Everyone said they were essential so I had so many and didn't need them 😆

    • @surlespasdondine
      @surlespasdondine Рік тому

      @@Sophie_Cleverlyo lucky! my first drooled and spat so much from birth, we went through 10 bibs a day.

  • @thenixtubes
    @thenixtubes Рік тому

    Expecting and looking for tips. This was very helpful!

  • @peglakanta
    @peglakanta Рік тому

    I loved babywearing but unfortunately my baby never took to the wrap and putting her in it gave me anxiety, and the regular carrier was killing my back, I coulDN’t for the life of me figure out the correct way of putting it on where it did not cause pain for my lower AND upper back 😭 watching you petite carrying rowan so big, I could never 😂

  • @TallRedCan
    @TallRedCan Рік тому

    I’m not having kid any time soon, and I don’t have any, but just enjoyed the video 😊

  • @YvaineFra
    @YvaineFra Рік тому

    I have your same laundry machine and I was trying to remember when did I started a load, but it was yours beeping in the background 😂

  • @salo81
    @salo81 Рік тому +3

    Hi Hannah, I'd really encourage you to try to babywear Rowan on your back in the carrier.
    I loved doing that with my three children. Its even more comfortable that in the front and you have your front free (for cooking for example) and the baby cannot reach it.
    Also they do see more at your back, if they are not sleepy thats a plus.
    It takes some bravery but once you've mastered it, you'll ask yourself why you have not done that earlier.

    • @morehannah
      @morehannah  Рік тому +3

      been intending to practice this since the beginning of the year but haven't gotten round to it yet! my mission this year though - you're right, will be so useful!

    • @salo81
      @salo81 Рік тому

      @@morehannah you can do it!

    • @helenstavri7590
      @helenstavri7590 Рік тому

      ​@@morehannahI was going to comment the same. Our local sling library did a session with us on it - would recommend that vs just watching a UA-cam video as I agree that it's daunting at the start! My youngest is a few days older than Rowan - I can back carry her so much longer/further than I comfortably could in a front carry.
      Now I'm off to Google star wraps... Thank you!

  • @taraboii7358
    @taraboii7358 Рік тому +5

    Didn't you mention in the flat tour video that you were moving soon? Could you talk a little bit more about that if you can? But no pressure though

    • @blubimnotafish
      @blubimnotafish Рік тому +5

      I think she wrote in her newsletter that that house fell through

  • @c.morland
    @c.morland Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @Moggililli
    @Moggililli Рік тому

    Same newborn essential as you… a part from the sleeping thing..contact naps all day long 😅

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Рік тому

    Rowen is most cutest and most special and sweetest baby on earth xoxo 😚 🌻🪻🪻🌻🌺🌷🪷🌞🌼💐💛🌈💛💖💖💛🩵🩵🌹🌹🤎💕❣️💜❤️🌹🌈🌈🌷🌷🪷💙💐🌞🌞🌼🌞🌼🪻🌻🌻🌺🌺🌷🪷💖🩷🌈🌈💖🩵🩵🩵🩵💔💜💜💜🥀💐💙🪷🌷🌻🌻🌺🌈🌈🌈🩵💓🩷🩷💛💛💖💖❤️❤️❤️

  • @RebelwheelsNYCShow
    @RebelwheelsNYCShow Рік тому +8

    TMW you don't even have a baby, nor plans to ever have one, but are watching these videos anyway lol

  • @Sidistic_Atheist
    @Sidistic_Atheist Рік тому

    I spent a fortune when my daughter was born *Toys r Us* & *Children's World* in Manchester, made a fortune off me.
    The greatest product I ever bought was Avent Liquid Talc. It was a godsend.

  • @emmabarnes609
    @emmabarnes609 Рік тому +1

    hey hannah its emma

  • @flyingfree1992
    @flyingfree1992 Рік тому +1

    Currently 30 weeks pregnant and watching for tips!

  • @vikkilatcham8086
    @vikkilatcham8086 Рік тому

    Does anyone know where the star wrap is from? Thanks!! 😁😁💜

  • @nickolerodriguezvillalobos7233

    So we might gather that the new house isn't happening any time soon? I know it might be a sore subject so if you feel comfortable we'd love an update on that front

  • @olgamartinezlopez5902
    @olgamartinezlopez5902 Рік тому

    Pregnant with baby #2 and I have a 14 month old. What is the name of your buggy organizer bag? I've been looking for one like that and I can't find anything that I like I love yours!!!

  • @Charlotte-hv6ll
    @Charlotte-hv6ll Рік тому

    Leaving a comment for the algorithm

  • @dammyo.9652
    @dammyo.9652 Рік тому

    Where did you get the pregnancy pillow from?

  • @GirliestMammy
    @GirliestMammy Рік тому

    💖

  • @YvaineFra
    @YvaineFra Рік тому

    My baby dribbled a lot from 3 months. Currently 11 months and still no tooth!

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Hannah this is so helpful I appreciate it so much your a angel xoxo 😚 💜🌻🩷💜💜🌷🌺🌺🌷🪷🪷💔💔💔🪻🌹💕🤎💚🖤💚🤎🥀💐🪷🌷🌺💙🌺🌷🌻🩷🌻💜💓💐🪷🪻🌞🌞🌞🪻🌞🌞💕💕💚💚💚🖤🖤💙🌺🌷💓💜🌻🩷🩷🌻💜💐🪷🌞🌞🌞🪻🪻🌼🥀🥀🤎❣️🌹🌹🌹💕🤎🌻💙💙

  • @torizito9347
    @torizito9347 Рік тому

    Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought you were moving? Or did you and i didn’t realize lol

  • @ClareElizabeth97
    @ClareElizabeth97 Рік тому

    Haha you think 3 or 4 a day dribble bibs is bad? Juniper got her first teeth at 5 months and between the 4-6 month period we were going for 3 or 4 AN HOUR 😂😂😂 literally couldn't make them last longer because they'd be soaked through!

  • @tamatisk
    @tamatisk Рік тому

    Can I ask, I must of missed this, how long did it take TTC?

  • @Rosalynn78
    @Rosalynn78 Рік тому

    Anyone know of a Canadian alternative to the high chair? Something available a bit more locally?

    • @katkatmewful
      @katkatmewful Рік тому

      I think you can get the Stokke brand in North America. The family I used to au pair for had one.

  • @lolosrainydays
    @lolosrainydays Рік тому

    Rowans room? Are you not moving anymore?

  • @fishfish7985
    @fishfish7985 Рік тому

    I had that high chair 😢 until i wax like ten it became my desk chair

  • @nellyls7872
    @nellyls7872 Рік тому

    Are you not moving anymore?

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Рік тому

    Your such amazing women and person and incredible women and so smart and genius xoxo 😚 💚💓🪷🪻🪻🤎💕🌹🌹🌻🌻💙🪻🪻💜🤎🤎🥀🥀🪷❣️💔💐🖤💔🌼💞💞🌈❣️❣️💐💚🩷🩷🤎💜💙💙💙🌻💙🌻🌞🌞🌞🌹💕💕💕💚💓💓🩵💐❣️🥀🪷💓🩷🩵❤️❤️💔🩵🩵💛💞🌈💔💔💔❣️💐🖤💚🩷💕🤎💙💙💙💙🩵❤️💔💞🌈

  • @sofiaivarsson3482
    @sofiaivarsson3482 Рік тому

    Not a perent and not to be one either. I'm just nosy and enjoyed this video anyway.

  • @hez_am_i2448
    @hez_am_i2448 Рік тому

    oh no, did the house fall through?

  • @Pixief13
    @Pixief13 Рік тому

    My little girl has just turned 6 months can’t believe it’s gone so quickly 🥲 The dribble soaks EVERYTHING!

  • @timothywillcutt4005
    @timothywillcutt4005 Рік тому

    I want some breastmilk please

  • @belorama8
    @belorama8 Рік тому +5

    My son was born (it sounds like) within a week of your son and it has been kind of therapeutic having done the pregnancy and first year with your videos.

  • @16ilovevampires
    @16ilovevampires Рік тому +3

    Are you still living in the same flat as when Rowan was born? I remember that some time ago you mentioned moving but I'm not sure if that has already happened. 😅

  • @tiniewien
    @tiniewien Рік тому +1

    My baby is 10 months now, close to Rowan in age. One of my current must haves have been baskets and baby Duplo to keep him occupied. He loves those. We also love merino woolen suits, they keep baby warm but are breathable. Perfect for in a carrier or when camping 😄 And something I would definitely definitely definitely use again for a next baby are our reusable nappies. We mostly use those by Little Lamb and love them.

  • @gracelarmee
    @gracelarmee Рік тому

    I know you released this a few months ago so idk if you still look at the comments but every kid I babysit has that same nightlight. It's especially helpful when they're old enough to walk around and sometimes might take awhile to fall asleep at night but don't need someone to sit with them. The kids I babysit for use it if they're scared of the dark, to see enough to walk to the bathroom, to read a book, etc. I feel like that night light can definitely be used for years amd years

  • @Mariajustmary
    @Mariajustmary Рік тому +2

    I have lots of contact with my 1 yo sister, take care of her pretty often, so I feel qualified to say that the baby carrier is the best thing ever! The activity table thingy is also very helpful and even though my sister also grew out of it she still enjoys the activities very much. I am planning on making her a sensory box, I'm gonna see if it gets her attention for long.

  • @abigailmann8523
    @abigailmann8523 Рік тому

    I have a four month old and have to agree about the night lights! We have two and they’re lifesaversssss. I’d add the little haaka bogie sucker to the list - so weirdly satisfying to clear their lil nose 😅

  • @annahynson1177
    @annahynson1177 Рік тому

    Thank you for this! My friends have their first baby due in a couple of months so these were great gift ideas.

  • @KnittingJoy
    @KnittingJoy Рік тому

    We love the star snug wrap, too!

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Рік тому

    SO EXCITED!!! 🩵🖤💞💓💞🖤🖤💙🩵🌈🤍💔💔💕❤️‍🔥🤎💛🌻🩷💖🩷🪷🩵🩵🖤💞💓💞💞💔💔💕🤍❣️💙💙🪷🩷💖💖🩷🌻💛🌈🌈🪷🪷🌺🌺🌷🌷💐💐🌷🌹🥀🌺🪻🪻🌻🌻🌻🌼🌼🌞🌞🪷🌻🪻🪻🪻🤎💚