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I am a mom of 8 and I completely agree with you, I love my high chair, bouncy seat, and baby carriers. I had recently gotten a playpen that some one had gotten for me at a good will, for $20 It's a big one, so I can't use it indoors, but we have used the foam mat inside and it has done wonders for lining the hardwood floor I have in my living room so when baby who is learning to run, doesn't hurt herself so badly when she does fall. Other than that, momma you got this...One of the reasons I watch your channel. You get me, and I get you. lol. (even though we don't know each other :) ) Prayers for safe delivery of baby #9, from all of us, Gabriel, Caleb, Abigail, Silas, Judah, Evelyn, Truly, Selah, and myself Mom, Misty. (43)
Fellow mom of nine here! I've been following for a handful of years but don't comment often at all. However, I just felt compelled to let you know how refreshing this video is! I watch other UA-cam moms of many and find their materialistic lifestyles to be increasingly unappealing. I appreciate just how "normal" you seem, as well as true to yourself: frugal, content, and down to earth. Thanks for being so relatable as a mom! :)
Absolutely agree. I am pregnant with twins after not having had a baby since 2009, so in many ways i'm starting from square one. I've been all over UA-cam watching videos in this genre and sometimes I'll see a gadget and genuinely wonder "what even is that?" 😅 I know it's been a while for me, but I know that babies don't need all that much.
I’m pregnant with my fourth and let me tell you I usually thrift a lightly used bassinet every time and wash it really well we finally threw away our old baby swing as it wouldn’t work w electrical connection or batteries anymore but I still put my last baby in it and just tied a long ribbon to it and if I was sitting a little away from her on the couch I would pull the ribbon string again to swing her 😂😂. We have had the same light weight highchair for every single kid and it was like only 50$ 😂. With every single pregnancy I make every single free type of registry I can and get all the freebies etc etc. and usually family sends a lot of clothes or I swap hand me downs with friends who just had the opposite gender or older of the same etc makes it so easy. I buy some new clothes and stuff and have had to buy a few new if you knew car seats but that’s about it lol. A sturdy double stroller will take u really far too. I would love to get into cloth diapers but we go to a few different congregations and different events and I feel like we’re just adventurous so having cloth is difficult for me but I’ve had a few before and I think it helps cut down a bit
Please consider having a gently USED baby shower! We did this- and got everything we needed and more-plus we got multiples of many things and we’re able to donate surplus to our local pregnancy services.
Lots of the little flannel baby blankets. I used them as blankets, swaddles, and burp cloths. No need for all the separate things. And they will sell swaddles for babies way too old to be using them. If they can roll and you are restraining their arms you are putting them at risk of suffocating. ❤ retired PICU nurse 🙏🏻
Anyone who has an expecting friend or family member should share this video. This is the most common sense, full of actually good information I've seen recently. I loved how you share the information about the soaps/baby wash, detergent information as well. This is an area I think some people just aren't aware of. We'll keep praying for a smooth delivery, and good postpartum recovery ❤
After five miscarriages, my niece finally had a baby at age 37! She’s been so smart! She’s gathered all things from friends and spent money mostly on books. She uses cloth diapers and I send her disposables for “convenience” every month, with a new book, too. She’s raising the baby bilingual and is in Honduras right now visiting grandma. Now she understands so many of her husband’s ideas about sleep practices… her seventh-month old son is loving his hammock!
I am 18 weeks pregnant with twins and have been scouring the Internet for the best tips and tricks on saving money with a new baby... seeing as I'll have two of them 😅 This is one of the most practical and useful videos I've come across on this topic and I'll be saving it to reference once I actually start buying/accumulating supplies. Thank you!
I used to keep cloth diapers in a bucket of water with some soda ( plain baking soda) after having cleaned them until washing them in the washing machine. No stains.
I did the same thing but I used oxygen bleach (eg. scent free Oxyclean) and nothing stained, thank goodness. We used G-Diapers which were incredibly expensive but WOW did they work great.
@@radmilamiljanic5977 absolutely! I used to hang ours out to dry in the summer sun as often as possible…… helps keep them bright and funk free not to mention saves on electricity.
One note on car seats from your friendly Child Passenger Safety Tech (CPST)Not all babies fit well in convertibles. If you baby is smaller, like 6 lbs and under, you will be hard pressed to find a convertible that fits and protects baby correctly. They will likely slump and that causes potential for airway issues. In that case a bucket seat is necessary as there are ones that go down to 3 lbs. I have found that most babies over 8 lbs will fit in a convertible ok. Also only ever use padding that comes with your seat. Don’t add anything else. All the cute padding that is sold separately is not only unnecessary but can be dangerous as it changes how the seat functions and may make positional asphyxiation more possible or cause car seat failure in an accident. :-) if anyone has questions, please reach out to your local CPST. We are always more than happy to help.
Appreciate your insights and agree ~ simple, quality basics are all that baby needs. Wishing you & your family a lovely nesting time and an peaceful, safe delivery.
I had a crib, a high chair cloth diapers, diaper pins, rubber pants, glass baby bottles and homemade baby food. I had a 3 in 1 buggy, car bed, stroller. Loved it!!! Raised my two boys and my two grandchildren with those. They're all grown, happy and healthy. Your tip on clothes is priceless and so true too!
Mom of 6 here. I found that as a young mom, I rarely used the changing table, so we got rid of it. By the time baby #4 came along, I was 12 years older and standing to change baby was much more comfortable than getting down on the floor or even the bed or couch. So we bought a changing pad to put on the counter height dresser. Saved my back and my sanity! Totally agree that less is more. Babies are completely content with 1 or 2 toys and a house full of love.
I’ve always had a changing table. Absolute must. Swing is another. Then the high chair. Foldable if ur space small. Kingsize bed before anything else besides diapers. Pampers for 1st 6 weeks.
Mom of 5 boys here.. I have not used a crib or bassinet much for my babies. They mostly slept in adult bed, co slept till a year old. And then transferred to another adult bed with siblings. No cribs, no toddler beds .. worked great to just scoot the bed against the wall and at a year old they’re usually getting in and out by themselves. Another thing I always did, is put them on their tummy, starting a week old. Tummy time is SO important for physical and brain development!
Those cloth diapers make superior burp cloths too. That is the large cotton rectangles, either thin or padded. That reminds me, I probably need to pick up a new pack for the next baby 😊
I donate baby items to my local Lifeline Pregnancy Center and your information will help me make good choices. My youngest is 38, and I enjoyed hearing your endorsement of the tried and true baby items we used many years ago. Simple, good quality baby items are best. Thank you for covering this subject so thoroughly and well. God bless you! Remembering you in my prayers.
I was a “minimalist” before kids, but my friends insisted I have a baby shower. We put on the invites that no gifts are required, but if people desire to buy one, we would appreciate one cloth diaper (of a particular brand sold in the store near my house). We ended up with ~30 pocket cloth diapers! My third baby who is now 9lbs with tiny legs is just big enough to start using them as she hits the two month mark 😊 my kids use disposables as newborns and once they’re in the pull up phases. Cloth could still work at the later phases but my boys didn’t potty train early, and the cloth diapers get too huge with the absorbency needed for them at 2.5-3 years before the transition to undies. Thankfully by that age it’s just pee! Great tips!
I have a good tip that I would recommend to new moms. When pregnant with my first son, my sister-in-law gifted me with premade, reusable cleaning wipes for cleaning baby. She used an old towel, cut into squares and sewed a zig zag stitch around the edges to prevent raveling. I'm not sure how many she made but I had a nice stack of them and just washed them with the diapers to reuse again and again. They saved me tons of money on diaper wipes. Hope that helps some of you.
@@evaharriman9279 i had reusable baby wipes too. Mine were made of flannel and zigzag stitched at the edges. I kept a little squirt bottle of water to wet them with if necessary to clean baby butts and then washed the wipes with my cloth diapers as well. Worked really, really well!
I had some muslin squares, very thin cotton and maybe four/five feet long that I used for everything - wrapping baby, mopping up messes, putting under baby before changing, as a sunshade, as a bag, as a towel, and so many years later they’re still going strong as cloths, scarves, etc. I was wrapping one around my neck last week because it’s so cold outside (they are the softest and I choose them before pretty but scratchy if I’m not expecting to take off my coat as they’re getting grubby), and it made me smile as I remembered it used to snuggle up my tiny baby in 1996!
BUCKET SEATS!!!!!! If you have close trustworthy friends and family having children in the same era but staggered birth dates I really recommend sharing a buck seat! Bucket seat is very very helpful if you live in a volatile climate- in 100+ F or -25 F I would hate to put a newborn directly into convertible. But by 4-6 months it doesn’t seem like such a big deal to have them encounter the elements with precautions so you can pass it to the next family.
Something I would add is having a container of formula for "just in case" scenarios. There are no lactation consultants in my area. Babies born with tongue ties are common also. Colostrum is meant to sustain babies until milk comes in as newborn stonachs are only the size of a grape. However, those emergency scenarios can happen at any age range. Having a formula you vetted out yourself with ingredients you are comfortable with is much better than what doctors give newborns sometimes with high fructose corn syrup. But there is a time and place for hospital formulas also in NICU cases.
They have footed sleepers with duel zipper. Great for changing diapers. Good old cloth diapers have so many uses. I didn't know they still made glass bottles, but those were the best.
I just wanted to add some more info about pumping. Most insurance companies have specific websites that you can go through. Or on different sites, different pumps may be available or covered. As someone who exclusively pumped after my third and met a lot of exclusive pumping moms, I would suggest trying out your pump not in a crisis because you may need different sized flanges (most of the women in my 100,000+ member group needed a size that didn't come with the pump) using the wrong size can be painful and cause more problems. Additionally flange size can change throughout a postpartum journey.
Loved this video- times have changed a lot since my 1st baby 41 yrs ago! I didn't even have a car seat. My cloth diapers were the big white squares of soft fabric. This was fantastic info for new Mommas out there :)
I'm due within the next couple of weeks with my ninth too! My first just turned 18. I agree with your recommendations. I also like having a fold up diaper changing mat to put in my diaper bag. This comes in handy alot especially at random places where a diaper changing table isn't available. A diaper changing basket upstairs and downstairs is good especially when recovering from birth. Just a regular basket with basic diaper changing needs plus some nurse pads and lanolin ointment for nursing in the first month or so.
Great list, Jessica! I will definitely be returning to this list in the coming year. I totally didn't know that they made glass baby bottles. That is so cool. Praying for you to have a smooth and healthy delivery of your baby!
Lots of great info! When i had my first baby 45 years ago, I got sucked into the layette list that was, of course, put together by retailers looking to see you more products. Today, influencers are great at making you feel inferior if you dont have all the latest & greatest stuff. And that's all it is, stuff. Your recommendations are spot on-basics because when you're a new mom, the stress of taking care of the excess stuff isn’t worth the money & space they occupy. I'm praying for you to have a healthy last trimester & delivery.
Jessica, this was such a fresh air list and I commend you so much for this. You’re right there is so much out there that is a waste of money and does nothing to help your baby be content and happy!
Hi Jessica. Just a little thing I learned as a mom. My first had a special blanket he loved to sleep with. I had bought 2 exactly the same but he hated the yellow one. Second time around I bought a large piece of flannel, cut it in 4. Baby had a clean snuggly when needed and we never had a "lost" blanket.
With this make sure you rotate them to make sure they all get the same usage and feel. We tried to do this and it backfired because 2 blankets were always forgotten.
@@rubyhutchinson9092 My problem arose when my daughter found the newly laundered "blankie" in the laundry basket while she was holding THE "blankie" Hahaha. Such is life.
Just lots of ❤❤❤❤❤ !! Things sure have changed since my children were born!! Wonderful video for new moms and grandparents who help ❤!! Thank you Jessica ❤❤❤
Awesome video - first I've seen from a real mom with much experience. I do have one item that I consider essential and that is the baby wipe warmer. I don't even have en electric can opener - so easy to just use the twister hand held model. When I saw that gift for my daughter's baby, I thought it was just a gimmic and waste of money BUT soon changed my mind when I was changing my new granddaughter's diaper in the winter and used the warm wipe - she didn't start fussing - but was comfortable. I do think a toilet paper warmer would be way over the top though. LOL
good morning jessica! i thought maybe we wouldn't have a video today, i thought maybe we'd see a note saying baby came! nice to see you this am. 🙂 hope you're feeling ok, the last couple weeks is so uncomfortable. take care! thanks for sharing!
Had my babies 20 and 18 years ago. If I had it to do over, i would forego the crib and just get a pack and play to use as a crib. Bassinets are only good a few weeks and a waste of money. Toddler beds are awaste of money too. Go direct to a twin bed. A waist high dresser (get second hand from good will if money is tight) as a changing table and diaper storage. A comfey rocking chair with a low foot stool are a good investment and a back saver for nursing mothers. You dont need a nursing pillow because a regular pillow will work but it sure is a nice gift to register for. Spend your money on glass bottles and a good quality breast pump and milk bags so you can freeze your excess breast milk. She is 100% accurate about why you need a pump. Also, pumping into a bottle lets dad feed baby too, which is important for bonding. Also, get a tube of lanolin to use for chapped nipples- an absolute must! Use a backpack for a diaper bag. Cloth diapers are the best burp clothes because they are absorbent and big. Umbrella strollers are easiest to manipulate into and out of cars, buses, airports. A baby carrier (like a bjorn) was an awesome thing and i would consider a must. I used cloth diapers with my sons- i did the math and it saved us $0.40 per diaper change but you have to be willing to do the laundry. However, after 2 babies, it amounted to hundreds of dollars saved so it was well worth it. Never had a blowout with a cloth diaper either. My sons also did not have the diaper rash problem when wearing cloth. When a sitter put them in disposable, their poor little bums would be so raw! Almost all the clothes I got for my sons were purchased second hand. They outgrow clothes so fast second hand clothes are usually in good condition. One last suggestion, i had my husband install a dimmer light switch in the nursery. That way i could have light to see for midnight changes but it would be low level enough that it wouldnt wake the baby completely. As far as toys go… cardboard boxes, tupperware containers and a wooden spoon, and an infantsafe teddybear.
Wonderful advice. My children were born in the 70's, winter babies. I had 6 dozen cloth diapers & 6 rubber pants, full set of glass bottles, 4 gowns, 4 footed sleepers, 4 half shirts, baby crib, 6 baby blankets and that was all. We didn't have car seats then but very safe and good thing. My parents bought each child a going home from hospital outfit, which I still have. Such a precious time but little is actually needed, just lots of love. Very excited for you!
Beautifully wise video, Jessica! My best tip for baby carers: aqueous cream mixed with a nut or vegetable oil of your choice (avocado, olive or macadamia are lovely) worked wonders to soothe and heal my hands which were cracked and dry from always being washed, immersed in laundry tubs or sterilising solution. I would mix about a quarter of a cup of oil into a 500gm tub of cream. The cream is available at pharmacies for about $10AU and lasts a while so a very affordable option. Second favourite tip: whenever possible/practical let baby have floor time naked in the morning sun. This helps SO much with any rash or skin irritation they may have and gives them a wonderful boost of vitamin d.
People keep asking me if I’m “ready” for baby #3 (due Dec 14). I chuckle because I haven’t purchased a thing! But yes, I’m completely ready. Because you’re right, we don’t “need” much of anything 😊
Such good advice from an experienced mom! So interesting to see how much has or hasn't changed over the years. Hoping your delivery goes easy peasy with this one. You're looking marvelous!
I just had my first grand baby in September. She was 2 1/2 months early. My second grand baby is due anytime around Christmas. Sharing with both of my new mothers. Thank you
I always hit the yard sales for new tag clothes and clothe diapers and burp pads,bibs. And crocheted Afghans and matching sweater sets for all new babies in the families.
Lots of good info. I wish you best of luck on your up coming birth for a safe and healthy baby. I look forward to meating your newest family member when he or she arrives.
Thank you for sharing these tips. I found out that I was going to be a great Grammy yesterday. May 20, 2025❤. I have plenty of time to shop for needed items. I'm praying for you and your sweet baby as delivery date approaches 😊❤
My first grandchild will be making her grand entrance into the world in Mid-March 2025 and she'll call me Grammy when she starts talking around this time next year
I used cloth diapers and a diaper service for my 2nd child. They were wonderful! He never had diaper rash, and after a short learning curve, it was a piece of cake! I loved it!
My youngest is 19 and I had fun watching this to see what I have missed in the newborn realm! Time sure flies! I am STILL using old cloth diapers for cleaning so they have more than paid for themselves!
For my 7 babies ❤ 👶 I had a diaper bag 🎒 essential and 3 to 7 swaddling blankets! Both grandma's crochet or knitted booties ag lvo3 and hats!, now they are heirlooms ❤ prayers your way Jessica for a healthy baby and mama. 🙏
Hey Momma Jessica! I finished this video last night followed by a prayer for a safe, quick, & easy labor & delivery for you & baby. (Realized the timing!) Excited for you & your Family! 🙌🏻✝️
My tip of something to make sure you have on hand before baby arrives: nipple shields and small syringes for feeding colostrum. Didn’t need to use these items for very long but for those first few days of breastfeeding they were very essential for me with both my babies
Wonderful, practical advice from you, Miss Jessica! Less is more for babies and us older folks. Perhaps start a savings account or invest the money saved by buying simple items and your child will be on the way with a college or trade school fund. So excited here to meet baby #9 when he/she arrives. Until then, God Bless!
It’s fascinating how we have streamlined our baby items after having multiples. There are just a few staples that we find work time and time again. On my list was a swing(my babies all napped so well in swings I even had one out in the barn 😂) and a nursing pillow. I didn’t even think about making sure I had bottles and a pump.
This was very interesting - I had no idea that there were things like swings that hooked up to your phone! My only child will be 40yo in January. She wore gowns & sleepers exclusively for her first four months. If I’d had a social life maybe a couple outfits would have come into play. Keeping things simple and inexpensive can be great
Yes, things have changed. My oldest will be 39 in the spring. We had a car seat, his daddy made a crib, a stroller, glass bottles that were hand-me-downs and a sterilizer for the stove top, cloth prefold diapers with pins (and the cleanest diapers were burp cloths!), lots of clothes because grandmas went wild! We tried different things for the winter--it was really hard to find something that would fit in the seat. The last child had a baby bag with a "slot" to put the car seat latch through. He was covered at all times. I had a Snugli sack to strap to me, but it was hard to deal with by myself. I thought your ideas were spot on!
Mason Jar makes a bottle kit to turn a regular mouth jelly jar into a baby bottle. It is really nice if you are a canner, because you always have jars around😊
Fascinating video. I was born in the 50’s and watched my mom (and helped) care for my younger brothers. This was a trip down memory lane to those times! Haven’t heard “rubber pants” in so long!😄 Of course, things were modernized in the 80’s when I became a mom-but still seem old fashioned now! I agree w/ you-simple is often best. I loved those glass bottles, and the glass bottles in which our milk was delivered. They were sturdy!!! Thx for your thoughts on baby care. Wishing you a safe and happy delivery. 😘
When I had my Babies in the 70es we did not had all the amenities of today. I remember taking old clothes and sawing them together like a quilt but thicker and put plastic table cloth on the backing and a colorful sheets on the top and that was there playing place on the floor. I also build for them the sensory fram. I hug up sponge, lufa, a small plastic ball, tooth brush.
You had me remember the items my mom used with my sister and I. She used cloth diapers and had a chamber pot to soak them in after rinsing them first. We also had one if those wringer washers . When we were babies we never had car seats, but mom used a bassinet on the floor if the car, and later had a over the seat car seat, which I used for my dolls much later. My mom also had this table that was also a feeding chair. Multi purpose table. When I had my son I did purchase at least one or two nice outfits for him. But my son wore onsies, though he was full term when born, he wore 3-6 month sizes till he was over 6 months. So I didn't need to purchase larger sizes till much later. I did nurse him for the first 3 months, pumping when I needed, when I went back to work I was able to pump and store the milk at work in a fridge. I did have to use formula as pumping became harder at work. However when home I still nursed him till he was 1 1/2 years old. I was greatful to go thst far. I was not able to find prefolded cloth diapers when he was born, so used disposable. Glass bottles were not as available for me then, however I never needed to warm the water fir formula as I used spring water room temp. He did great with that. Plus it was easier to transport when going out. What I ended doing when we went out, was use the formula can sample from the hospital. Which held over 10 servings, and I refilled for daily trips, used one bottle and a litter water bottle in a small diaper bag. Which was my to go bag daily. Which I also had 2 spare sets of clothes and about 10 diapers. Yup blow outs happened where ever. I never wanted to be somewhere and not be prepared. We had a car seat that was infant to 5 years and a carriage when he used till he was 3 or 4. We had other items given to us for him like a feeding seat, high chair and a walker. So they got a new life with my son. But after a year I realized he grew out of some things, before he ever used . At least I could pass them on to other folks. Minimize is best.
I live in Europe, Romania. From what I know about infant safety a bucket seat is waaaay safer than an a car seat (even if it says it is safe from birth), the position of the body is unsafe. At least for the first year of life. And also setting the bucket/carseat rear-faceing until they are 2 years old.
I think it depends on the seat and the size of your baby. Also, if you read the manuals for convertible seats there is an angle you need to maintain in order for it to be safe for a tiny baby. Always read the manuals!
Jessica I love that your videos are always so helpful and you are so knowledgeable. I loved this video and also the one where you were breaking down the cost of your grocery hauls. I find you very educated. I love your family life and your devotion to your kids and husband. You are one of the two favorite channels I love and always watch out for new videos. Thanks for letting us share your life.
@@jennateesdale1286 Iowa here. I wouldn’t waste money on them. You gotta keep it plugged in…. And since more then 50% my diaper changes were not no where near the nursery, i was never near the wipes warmer to use it. Spend them money on good quality breast pump and breast milk freezer bags.
I didn’t realize they were making glass baby bottles again until my grandson was born this summer. I love how glass has made a comeback. My children were born during the time of the disposable plastic bags that fit inside plastic bottle holders. I tried to nurse all of them but struggled with the first one because I worked full time and only had a small battery operated breast pump. It barely worked. With baby 3 and 4, I asked a friend who had an old medela pump if I could use it. It was huge and heavy. The new discreet hands free pumps are amazing. Something else I became aware of this summer. Blessings on the coming baby!
You are so right about not needing half the tongs out there for babies. I have to say for my first o didn’t buy one bottle or a breast pump. It was 34 years ago and breastfeeding was not the norm in Ireland at the time. I didn’t buy the bottles because I was determined to breastfeed only. I didn’t have to buy a bottle until she was about 8 months so I just got a sippy cup at that stage. You can use a glass to feed a baby if needed.. I used cloth nappies but with a woolen cover I lived using them. Best of luck woth baby number 9. My daughter is due her second baby at the same time as you. So I’ll be thinking of you.
About shape of babies head… I’ve had a bouncy seat, baby carrier and bassinet and swing for each baby when they are in the swing or bassinet you can lay baby onto their side every hour or so… move their heads/position while they sleep never let them stay on their backs too long bc idk how to put this politely but I’ve seen friends who have done that and their babies heads are very very flat in the back from doing so.
If you want to invest in a good bouncy seat get the baby Bjorn bouncer Yes it’s 200 dollars but it’s a basic bouncy seat that is so smooth that you can rock baby with your foot. I love it so much! I used it for two babies and it’s still going strong and soon it will be used with our third. I tried the cheap ones and the baby bjorn is worth it mamas. Plus to folds flat for easy storage. For crib I use a 4moms breeze plus bassinet play yard. It’s a play yard and crib when baby gets bigger and a bassinet when you have new born and it has a changing table and you can purchase a caddy for supplies like diapers that attaches to it. It’s 300 but so worth the price is you have a small space. We are a family of 5 in a studio apartment so we need every time to be easy to put away when not in use and this 4moms breeze and babybjorn bouncer both collapse easily for storage.
What a helpful video. I am pregnant with twins and I might have to double up on some things 😜😜😜 and the price of everything is insane! My two oldest are 10 and 8 and it definitely took me a while to remember what I had when they were littes! Hope you have a safe delivery 🙏🙏🙏
I know the baby carrier as a baby sling. One child of mine did not like it and the other one did. After they were too big for it, we found our kittens or rabbit liked it to go for a walk outside under our coats in winter (in MN)!
I agree with everything you said! The only thing I would add is a rocking chair or glider rocker. Not essential but super nice and comfy to sit in and rock your baby. Praying for a fast and safe delivery!!! 😍🙏
Loved this video. My experience has taught me baby wipes are not a must. I did keep a small pack in my diaper bag for my 4 littles. Home, I used a cloth damp with warm water, then dried with another one. If little had a rash, witch hazel worked wonders. Also, if weather allows it. Letting the little one run around outside with no diaper on, granted it has to be a sunny warm day, helped with rash.
Jess, one recommendation my oldest who is now 29 soon to be 30 I had him in a bouncy seat as an infant and I loved it. I had them on the kitchen table in the bouncy seat with the vibration mode on. Whatever reason I took him out of the seat. The vibration mode stayed on and the bouncy seat vibrated right off of the table onto the kitchen floor. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up if you put them on a surface, I wouldn’t put on the vibration mode.
Gosh, I am 68 now and I used to use a cloth diaper, or nappy as we called them. It was like a small towel and we used pins to keep them in place. What happened to those? The cheapest option ever.
Seeing this gave this nearly 58-year-ole gal all the feels. Thank you for sharing just the essentials! I remember using cloth diapers when mine were babies. Having some Oil handy to lightly squirt out of a container always worked miracles for me when changing dirty diapers.
Breast pumps are covered by insurance and Medicaid. They come with bottles, plus you get replacement bottles and replacement tubes for the pump every couple months. I love the suggestion of using glass. I try to avoid plastic as much as possible, but I also remember it being such a relief when the new bottles just showed up in the mail.
Not all of them come with everything. The only pump that my insurance fully paid for was small and didn't come with anything extra like bottles. The other options they had, I'm not sure what they were, but we would have had to pay some of the cost out of pocket, and I have no idea what they would have come with.
When I was in Le Leche League they instructed not to freeze breast milk in glass because nutrients will stick to the glass wall. Used the Platex plastic bottle bags and froze in that. I don’t know if this is still a concern with the passage of 37 years ago.
The only thing I've found different is that my babies spat up a lot, so we went through at least 5-6 gowns or onesies a day. I started out with just a few, but then had to buy a bunch more just to avoid doing laundry multiple times a day.
Great video (as always)! I’m due with my second in late January and the nesting is kicking into high gear 😂❤ I also can’t recommend glass bottles enough! I exclusively breastfed my first but every so often (especially while traveling) bottle feeding pumped milk came in very handy. The glass Avent Naturals worked perfect for us. No nasty lingering smells or stains after a lot of use, and they are amazingly durable, even without a silicon sleeve.
A really good video! Good list, excellent explaining details... Enjoyed. I'm old, but this helped because we have a grandchild due in May. Helps to refresh our memory for buying gifts. U did an excellent job explaining everything! Thank you❤hello from Glendale,KY.🌺
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I am a mom of 8 and I completely agree with you, I love my high chair, bouncy seat, and baby carriers. I had recently gotten a playpen that some one had gotten for me at a good will, for $20 It's a big one, so I can't use it indoors, but we have used the foam mat inside and it has done wonders for lining the hardwood floor I have in my living room so when baby who is learning to run, doesn't hurt herself so badly when she does fall. Other than that, momma you got this...One of the reasons I watch your channel. You get me, and I get you. lol. (even though we don't know each other :) ) Prayers for safe delivery of baby #9, from all of us, Gabriel, Caleb, Abigail, Silas, Judah, Evelyn, Truly, Selah, and myself Mom, Misty. (43)
Praying for a smooth delivery and healthy momma and baby!
Fellow mom of nine here! I've been following for a handful of years but don't comment often at all. However, I just felt compelled to let you know how refreshing this video is! I watch other UA-cam moms of many and find their materialistic lifestyles to be increasingly unappealing. I appreciate just how "normal" you seem, as well as true to yourself: frugal, content, and down to earth. Thanks for being so relatable as a mom! :)
Absolutely agree. I am pregnant with twins after not having had a baby since 2009, so in many ways i'm starting from square one. I've been all over UA-cam watching videos in this genre and sometimes I'll see a gadget and genuinely wonder "what even is that?" 😅 I know it's been a while for me, but I know that babies don't need all that much.
I’m pregnant with my fourth and let me tell you I usually thrift a lightly used bassinet every time and wash it really well we finally threw away our old baby swing as it wouldn’t work w electrical connection or batteries anymore but I still put my last baby in it and just tied a long ribbon to it and if I was sitting a little away from her on the couch I would pull the ribbon string again to swing her 😂😂. We have had the same light weight highchair for every single kid and it was like only 50$ 😂. With every single pregnancy I make every single free type of registry I can and get all the freebies etc etc. and usually family sends a lot of clothes or I swap hand me downs with friends who just had the opposite gender or older of the same etc makes it so easy. I buy some new clothes and stuff and have had to buy a few new if you knew car seats but that’s about it lol. A sturdy double stroller will take u really far too. I would love to get into cloth diapers but we go to a few different congregations and different events and I feel like we’re just adventurous so having cloth is difficult for me but I’ve had a few before and I think it helps cut down a bit
Please consider having a gently USED baby shower! We did this- and got everything we needed and more-plus we got multiples of many things and we’re able to donate surplus to our local pregnancy services.
Lots of the little flannel baby blankets. I used them as blankets, swaddles, and burp cloths. No need for all the separate things. And they will sell swaddles for babies way too old to be using them. If they can roll and you are restraining their arms you are putting them at risk of suffocating. ❤ retired PICU nurse 🙏🏻
Anyone who has an expecting friend or family member should share this video. This is the most common sense, full of actually good information I've seen recently. I loved how you share the information about the soaps/baby wash, detergent information as well. This is an area I think some people just aren't aware of. We'll keep praying for a smooth delivery, and good postpartum recovery ❤
After five miscarriages, my niece finally had a baby at age 37! She’s been so smart! She’s gathered all things from friends and spent money mostly on books. She uses cloth diapers and I send her disposables for “convenience” every month, with a new book, too. She’s raising the baby bilingual and is in Honduras right now visiting grandma. Now she understands so many of her husband’s ideas about sleep practices… her seventh-month old son is loving his hammock!
Im so sorry she had to go through that to get to her present child. I'm very happy for her!
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I am 18 weeks pregnant with twins and have been scouring the Internet for the best tips and tricks on saving money with a new baby... seeing as I'll have two of them 😅
This is one of the most practical and useful videos I've come across on this topic and I'll be saving it to reference once I actually start buying/accumulating supplies. Thank you!
I used to keep cloth diapers in a bucket of water with some soda ( plain baking soda) after having cleaned them until washing them in the washing machine. No stains.
I did the same thing but I used oxygen bleach (eg. scent free Oxyclean) and nothing stained, thank goodness. We used G-Diapers which were incredibly expensive but WOW did they work great.
@@radmilamiljanic5977 absolutely! I used to hang ours out to dry in the summer sun as often as possible…… helps keep them bright and funk free not to mention saves on electricity.
One note on car seats from your friendly Child Passenger Safety Tech (CPST)Not all babies fit well in convertibles. If you baby is smaller, like 6 lbs and under, you will be hard pressed to find a convertible that fits and protects baby correctly. They will likely slump and that causes potential for airway issues. In that case a bucket seat is necessary as there are ones that go down to 3 lbs. I have found that most babies over 8 lbs will fit in a convertible ok. Also only ever use padding that comes with your seat. Don’t add anything else. All the cute padding that is sold separately is not only unnecessary but can be dangerous as it changes how the seat functions and may make positional asphyxiation more possible or cause car seat failure in an accident. :-) if anyone has questions, please reach out to your local CPST. We are always more than happy to help.
I love your family culture. You don't need a bigger home, or more of anything. Just a bigger heart. ❤
Appreciate your insights and agree ~ simple, quality basics are all that baby needs. Wishing you & your family a lovely nesting time and an peaceful, safe delivery.
I had a crib, a high chair cloth diapers, diaper pins, rubber pants, glass baby bottles and homemade baby food. I had a 3 in 1 buggy, car bed, stroller. Loved it!!! Raised my two boys and my two grandchildren with those. They're all grown, happy and healthy. Your tip on clothes is priceless and so true too!
Praying for a safe and happy delivery!
Mom of 6 here. I found that as a young mom, I rarely used the changing table, so we got rid of it. By the time baby #4 came along, I was 12 years older and standing to change baby was much more comfortable than getting down on the floor or even the bed or couch. So we bought a changing pad to put on the counter height dresser. Saved my back and my sanity!
Totally agree that less is more. Babies are completely content with 1 or 2 toys and a house full of love.
I’ve always had a changing table. Absolute must. Swing is another. Then the high chair. Foldable if ur space small.
Kingsize bed before anything else besides diapers. Pampers for 1st 6 weeks.
I am Brazilian, but I have always changed them on my bed. Is that common in US?
Took3 umbrella strollers and zip tied them together for toddler triplets. Small easy to get around with.
So smart!
That is such a good idea!!!
Mom of 5 boys here.. I have not used a crib or bassinet much for my babies. They mostly slept in adult bed, co slept till a year old. And then transferred to another adult bed with siblings. No cribs, no toddler beds .. worked great to just scoot the bed against the wall and at a year old they’re usually getting in and out by themselves. Another thing I always did, is put them on their tummy, starting a week old. Tummy time is SO important for physical and brain development!
Those cloth diapers make superior burp cloths too. That is the large cotton rectangles, either thin or padded. That reminds me, I probably need to pick up a new pack for the next baby 😊
I donate baby items to my local Lifeline Pregnancy Center and your information will help me make good choices. My youngest is 38, and I enjoyed hearing your endorsement of the tried and true baby items we used many years ago. Simple, good quality baby items are best. Thank you for covering this subject so thoroughly and well. God bless you! Remembering you in my prayers.
I was a “minimalist” before kids, but my friends insisted I have a baby shower. We put on the invites that no gifts are required, but if people desire to buy one, we would appreciate one cloth diaper (of a particular brand sold in the store near my house). We ended up with ~30 pocket cloth diapers! My third baby who is now 9lbs with tiny legs is just big enough to start using them as she hits the two month mark 😊 my kids use disposables as newborns and once they’re in the pull up phases. Cloth could still work at the later phases but my boys didn’t potty train early, and the cloth diapers get too huge with the absorbency needed for them at 2.5-3 years before the transition to undies. Thankfully by that age it’s just pee! Great tips!
I have a good tip that I would recommend to new moms. When pregnant with my first son, my sister-in-law gifted me with premade, reusable cleaning wipes for cleaning baby. She used an old towel, cut into squares and sewed a zig zag stitch around the edges to prevent raveling. I'm not sure how many she made but I had a nice stack of them and just washed them with the diapers to reuse again and again. They saved me tons of money on diaper wipes. Hope that helps some of you.
@@evaharriman9279 i had reusable baby wipes too. Mine were made of flannel and zigzag stitched at the edges. I kept a little squirt bottle of water to wet them with if necessary to clean baby butts and then washed the wipes with my cloth diapers as well. Worked really, really well!
That's you for your tip. is my 5 baby
I had some muslin squares, very thin cotton and maybe four/five feet long that I used for everything - wrapping baby, mopping up messes, putting under baby before changing, as a sunshade, as a bag, as a towel, and so many years later they’re still going strong as cloths, scarves, etc.
I was wrapping one around my neck last week because it’s so cold outside (they are the softest and I choose them before pretty but scratchy if I’m not expecting to take off my coat as they’re getting grubby), and it made me smile as I remembered it used to snuggle up my tiny baby in 1996!
BUCKET SEATS!!!!!! If you have close trustworthy friends and family having children in the same era but staggered birth dates I really recommend sharing a buck seat! Bucket seat is very very helpful if you live in a volatile climate- in 100+ F or -25 F I would hate to put a newborn directly into convertible. But by 4-6 months it doesn’t seem like such a big deal to have them encounter the elements with precautions so you can pass it to the next family.
So valuable for new mothers. Thank you Jessica!
You are so welcome!
The hands free pumps r the best!! I have been pumping since jan. Those are a life saver
Something I would add is having a container of formula for "just in case" scenarios. There are no lactation consultants in my area. Babies born with tongue ties are common also. Colostrum is meant to sustain babies until milk comes in as newborn stonachs are only the size of a grape. However, those emergency scenarios can happen at any age range. Having a formula you vetted out yourself with ingredients you are comfortable with is much better than what doctors give newborns sometimes with high fructose corn syrup. But there is a time and place for hospital formulas also in NICU cases.
They have footed sleepers with duel zipper. Great for changing diapers. Good old cloth diapers have so many uses. I didn't know they still made glass bottles, but those were the best.
A WONDERFUL video, from one that has been there. Can't wait for the new little one!!! Prayers in these next couple of weeks for you Jessica. ❤
I just wanted to add some more info about pumping. Most insurance companies have specific websites that you can go through. Or on different sites, different pumps may be available or covered.
As someone who exclusively pumped after my third and met a lot of exclusive pumping moms, I would suggest trying out your pump not in a crisis because you may need different sized flanges (most of the women in my 100,000+ member group needed a size that didn't come with the pump) using the wrong size can be painful and cause more problems. Additionally flange size can change throughout a postpartum journey.
Loved this video- times have changed a lot since my 1st baby 41 yrs ago! I didn't even have a car seat. My cloth diapers were the big white squares of soft fabric. This was fantastic info for new Mommas out there :)
Same here. My daughter is now 46. It is insane at how much things have changed.
My first is 14 months and we loved using old fashioned flat diapers! They were so versatile and easy!
@@bethanneteal6699 They save sooooooo much money!
I'm due within the next couple of weeks with my ninth too! My first just turned 18. I agree with your recommendations. I also like having a fold up diaper changing mat to put in my diaper bag. This comes in handy alot especially at random places where a diaper changing table isn't available. A diaper changing basket upstairs and downstairs is good especially when recovering from birth. Just a regular basket with basic diaper changing needs plus some nurse pads and lanolin ointment for nursing in the first month or so.
I also used cloth diapers exclusively with my son (1 of 4 children). He never had diaper rash. I always attributed it to using the cloth.
A video on Nap/sleep tips from all your experience would be great!
An Arms Reach Playpen with a built in Co-sleeper bassinet is an excellent option for limited space from new born to toddler
Great list, Jessica! I will definitely be returning to this list in the coming year. I totally didn't know that they made glass baby bottles. That is so cool. Praying for you to have a smooth and healthy delivery of your baby!
Im a mom of 12. The prefold diapers are great burp cloths. I have those glass bottles and love them. ❤
Lots of great info! When i had my first baby 45 years ago, I got sucked into the layette list that was, of course, put together by retailers looking to see you more products. Today, influencers are great at making you feel inferior if you dont have all the latest & greatest stuff. And that's all it is, stuff.
Your recommendations are spot on-basics because when you're a new mom, the stress of taking care of the excess stuff isn’t worth the money & space they occupy.
I'm praying for you to have a healthy last trimester & delivery.
Jessica, this was such a fresh air list and I commend you so much for this. You’re right there is so much out there that is a waste of money and does nothing to help your baby be content and happy!
Hi Jessica. Just a little thing I learned as a mom. My first had a special blanket he loved to sleep with. I had bought 2 exactly the same but he hated the yellow one. Second time around I bought a large piece of flannel, cut it in 4. Baby had a clean snuggly when needed and we never had a "lost" blanket.
Great tip!
With this make sure you rotate them to make sure they all get the same usage and feel. We tried to do this and it backfired because 2 blankets were always forgotten.
@@rubyhutchinson9092 My problem arose when my daughter found the newly laundered "blankie" in the laundry basket while she was holding THE "blankie" Hahaha. Such is life.
Just lots of ❤❤❤❤❤ !! Things sure have changed since my children were born!! Wonderful video for new moms and grandparents who help ❤!! Thank you Jessica ❤❤❤
Awesome video - first I've seen from a real mom with much experience. I do have one item that I consider essential and that is the baby wipe warmer. I don't even have en electric can opener - so easy to just use the twister hand held model. When I saw that gift for my daughter's baby, I thought it was just a gimmic and waste of money BUT soon changed my mind when I was changing my new granddaughter's diaper in the winter and used the warm wipe - she didn't start fussing - but was comfortable. I do think a toilet paper warmer would be way over the top though. LOL
good morning jessica! i thought maybe we wouldn't have a video today, i thought maybe we'd see a note saying baby came! nice to see you this am. 🙂 hope you're feeling ok, the last couple weeks is so uncomfortable. take care! thanks for sharing!
Had my babies 20 and 18 years ago. If I had it to do over, i would forego the crib and just get a pack and play to use as a crib. Bassinets are only good a few weeks and a waste of money. Toddler beds are awaste of money too. Go direct to a twin bed. A waist high dresser (get second hand from good will if money is tight) as a changing table and diaper storage. A comfey rocking chair with a low foot stool are a good investment and a back saver for nursing mothers. You dont need a nursing pillow because a regular pillow will work but it sure is a nice gift to register for. Spend your money on glass bottles and a good quality breast pump and milk bags so you can freeze your excess breast milk. She is 100% accurate about why you need a pump. Also, pumping into a bottle lets dad feed baby too, which is important for bonding. Also, get a tube of lanolin to use for chapped nipples- an absolute must! Use a backpack for a diaper bag. Cloth diapers are the best burp clothes because they are absorbent and big. Umbrella strollers are easiest to manipulate into and out of cars, buses, airports. A baby carrier (like a bjorn) was an awesome thing and i would consider a must. I used cloth diapers with my sons- i did the math and it saved us $0.40 per diaper change but you have to be willing to do the laundry. However, after 2 babies, it amounted to hundreds of dollars saved so it was well worth it. Never had a blowout with a cloth diaper either. My sons also did not have the diaper rash problem when wearing cloth. When a sitter put them in disposable, their poor little bums would be so raw! Almost all the clothes I got for my sons were purchased second hand. They outgrow clothes so fast second hand clothes are usually in good condition. One last suggestion, i had my husband install a dimmer light switch in the nursery. That way i could have light to see for midnight changes but it would be low level enough that it wouldnt wake the baby completely. As far as toys go… cardboard boxes, tupperware containers and a wooden spoon, and an infantsafe teddybear.
Wonderful advice. My children were born in the 70's, winter babies. I had 6 dozen cloth diapers & 6 rubber pants, full set of glass bottles, 4 gowns, 4 footed sleepers, 4 half shirts, baby crib, 6 baby blankets and that was all. We didn't have car seats then but very safe and good thing. My parents bought each child a going home from hospital outfit, which I still have. Such a precious time but little is actually needed, just lots of love. Very excited for you!
Crumpled paper in a bag works well too 39:27
Praying a safe delivery and a healthy end of 2024. Gods Blessings to all of you.
Beautifully wise video, Jessica! My best tip for baby carers: aqueous cream mixed with a nut or vegetable oil of your choice (avocado, olive or macadamia are lovely) worked wonders to soothe and heal my hands which were cracked and dry from always being washed, immersed in laundry tubs or sterilising solution. I would mix about a quarter of a cup of oil into a 500gm tub of cream. The cream is available at pharmacies for about $10AU and lasts a while so a very affordable option.
Second favourite tip: whenever possible/practical let baby have floor time naked in the morning sun. This helps SO much with any rash or skin irritation they may have and gives them a wonderful boost of vitamin d.
Prayers for a smooth delivery and healthy mom and baby. Thanks for the common sense baby list
People keep asking me if I’m “ready” for baby #3 (due Dec 14). I chuckle because I haven’t purchased a thing! But yes, I’m completely ready. Because you’re right, we don’t “need” much of anything 😊
Such good advice from an experienced mom! So interesting to see how much has or hasn't changed over the years. Hoping your delivery goes easy peasy with this one. You're looking marvelous!
I just had my first grand baby in September. She was 2 1/2 months early. My second grand baby is due anytime around Christmas. Sharing with both of my new mothers. Thank you
I always hit the yard sales for new tag clothes and clothe diapers and burp pads,bibs. And crocheted Afghans and matching sweater sets for all new babies in the families.
Lots of good info. I wish you best of luck on your up coming birth for a safe and healthy baby. I look forward to meating your newest family member when he or she arrives.
Praying for a healthy delivery & recovery!
Another tip for socks is to get the squid socks. They really do stay on. We never use the other socks we have.
Thank you for sharing these tips. I found out that I was going to be a great Grammy yesterday. May 20, 2025❤. I have plenty of time to shop for needed items.
I'm praying for you and your sweet baby as delivery date approaches 😊❤
My first grandchild will be making her grand entrance into the world in Mid-March 2025 and she'll call me Grammy when she starts talking around this time next year
@gorangers18bates2 grandchildren are such a special blessing. 💕 congratulations Grammy 🎊
I used cloth diapers and a diaper service for my 2nd child. They were wonderful! He never had diaper rash, and after a short learning curve, it was a piece of cake! I loved it!
My youngest is 19 and I had fun watching this to see what I have missed in the newborn realm! Time sure flies! I am STILL using old cloth diapers for cleaning so they have more than paid for themselves!
@@bigbarnlittlehouse7013 they make the absolute best dust clothes!
For my 7 babies ❤ 👶 I had a diaper bag 🎒 essential and 3 to 7 swaddling blankets! Both grandma's crochet or knitted booties ag lvo3 and hats!, now they are heirlooms ❤ prayers your way Jessica for a healthy baby and mama. 🙏
Hey Momma Jessica! I finished this video last night followed by a prayer for a safe, quick, & easy labor & delivery for you & baby. (Realized the timing!) Excited for you & your Family! 🙌🏻✝️
Such good information. I am a grandmother my grandchildren would rather have the boxes lots of time than the toy.
My tip of something to make sure you have on hand before baby arrives: nipple shields and small syringes for feeding colostrum. Didn’t need to use these items for very long but for those first few days of breastfeeding they were very essential for me with both my babies
Wonderful, practical advice from you, Miss Jessica! Less is more for babies and us older folks. Perhaps start a savings account or invest the money saved by buying simple items and your child will be on the way with a college or trade school fund. So excited here to meet baby #9 when he/she arrives. Until then, God Bless!
It’s fascinating how we have streamlined our baby items after having multiples. There are just a few staples that we find work time and time again. On my list was a swing(my babies all napped so well in swings I even had one out in the barn 😂) and a nursing pillow. I didn’t even think about making sure I had bottles and a pump.
This was very interesting - I had no idea that there were things like swings that hooked up to your phone! My only child will be 40yo in January. She wore gowns & sleepers exclusively for her first four months. If I’d had a social life maybe a couple outfits would have come into play. Keeping things simple and inexpensive can be great
Yes, things have changed. My oldest will be 39 in the spring. We had a car seat, his daddy made a crib, a stroller, glass bottles that were hand-me-downs and a sterilizer for the stove top, cloth prefold diapers with pins (and the cleanest diapers were burp cloths!), lots of clothes because grandmas went wild! We tried different things for the winter--it was really hard to find something that would fit in the seat. The last child had a baby bag with a "slot" to put the car seat latch through. He was covered at all times. I had a Snugli sack to strap to me, but it was hard to deal with by myself. I thought your ideas were spot on!
Mason Jar makes a bottle kit to turn a regular mouth jelly jar into a baby bottle. It is really nice if you are a canner, because you always have jars around😊
@@kate-br3be where was this 19 years ago when i needed it?!? This is a fantastic find!
Fascinating video. I was born in the 50’s and watched my mom (and helped) care for my younger brothers. This was a trip down memory lane to those times! Haven’t heard “rubber pants” in so long!😄 Of course, things were modernized in the 80’s when I became a mom-but still seem old fashioned now! I agree w/ you-simple is often best. I loved those glass bottles, and the glass bottles in which our milk was delivered. They were sturdy!!! Thx for your thoughts on baby care. Wishing you a safe and happy delivery. 😘
Jessica don’t forget the paper plates and convience things while u are recuperating. We are so happy for you and your big family. I love babies.
When I had my Babies in the 70es we did not had all the amenities of today. I remember taking old clothes and sawing them together like a quilt but thicker and put plastic table cloth on the backing and a colorful sheets on the top and that was there playing place on the floor. I also build for them the sensory fram. I hug up sponge, lufa, a small plastic ball, tooth brush.
@@ahuvachambers3333 I remember hanging fallen autumn leaves on a string over my baby’s pram and he stared at them for ages.
You had me remember the items my mom used with my sister and I. She used cloth diapers and had a chamber pot to soak them in after rinsing them first. We also had one if those wringer washers . When we were babies we never had car seats, but mom used a bassinet on the floor if the car, and later had a over the seat car seat, which I used for my dolls much later. My mom also had this table that was also a feeding chair. Multi purpose table.
When I had my son I did purchase at least one or two nice outfits for him. But my son wore onsies, though he was full term when born, he wore 3-6 month sizes till he was over 6 months. So I didn't need to purchase larger sizes till much later. I did nurse him for the first 3 months, pumping when I needed, when I went back to work I was able to pump and store the milk at work in a fridge. I did have to use formula as pumping became harder at work. However when home I still nursed him till he was 1 1/2 years old. I was greatful to go thst far. I was not able to find prefolded cloth diapers when he was born, so used disposable. Glass bottles were not as available for me then, however I never needed to warm the water fir formula as I used spring water room temp. He did great with that. Plus it was easier to transport when going out.
What I ended doing when we went out, was use the formula can sample from the hospital. Which held over 10 servings, and I refilled for daily trips, used one bottle and a litter water bottle in a small diaper bag. Which was my to go bag daily. Which I also had 2 spare sets of clothes and about 10 diapers. Yup blow outs happened where ever. I never wanted to be somewhere and not be prepared.
We had a car seat that was infant to 5 years and a carriage when he used till he was 3 or 4. We had other items given to us for him like a feeding seat, high chair and a walker. So they got a new life with my son. But after a year I realized he grew out of some things, before he ever used . At least I could pass them on to other folks. Minimize is best.
I live in Europe, Romania. From what I know about infant safety a bucket seat is waaaay safer than an a car seat (even if it says it is safe from birth), the position of the body is unsafe. At least for the first year of life. And also setting the bucket/carseat rear-faceing until they are 2 years old.
I think it depends on the seat and the size of your baby. Also, if you read the manuals for convertible seats there is an angle you need to maintain in order for it to be safe for a tiny baby. Always read the manuals!
My son and daughter (in-law) are working on #3. May they be blessed in there effort. Thank you for this video, Jessica. Best.
Jessica I love that your videos are always so helpful and you are so knowledgeable. I loved this video and also the one where you were breaking down the cost of your grocery hauls. I find you very educated. I love your family life and your devotion to your kids and husband. You are one of the two favorite channels I love and always watch out for new videos. Thanks for letting us share your life.
❤❤❤you are so so right ~ babies are so content just being with Mom & Dad❤❤❤
I’ve only recently found out that wipe warmers were a thing. Perhaps useful if you live somewhere freezing cold but you can just use warm water
@@jennateesdale1286 Iowa here. I wouldn’t waste money on them. You gotta keep it plugged in…. And since more then 50% my diaper changes were not no where near the nursery, i was never near the wipes warmer to use it. Spend them money on good quality breast pump and breast milk freezer bags.
I didn’t realize they were making glass baby bottles again until my grandson was born this summer. I love how glass has made a comeback. My children were born during the time of the disposable plastic bags that fit inside plastic bottle holders. I tried to nurse all of them but struggled with the first one because I worked full time and only had a small battery operated breast pump. It barely worked. With baby 3 and 4, I asked a friend who had an old medela pump if I could use it. It was huge and heavy. The new discreet hands free pumps are amazing. Something else I became aware of this summer. Blessings on the coming baby!
You are so right about not needing half the tongs out there for babies. I have to say for my first o didn’t buy one bottle or a breast pump. It was 34 years ago and breastfeeding was not the norm in Ireland at the time. I didn’t buy the bottles because I was determined to breastfeed only. I didn’t have to buy a bottle until she was about 8 months so I just got a sippy cup at that stage. You can use a glass to feed a baby if needed.. I used cloth nappies but with a woolen cover I lived using them. Best of luck woth baby number 9. My daughter is due her second baby at the same time as you. So I’ll be thinking of you.
Great! This video is what I was woundering about one year ago, when I had my first. So yay for the new and expecting parents watching your channel!
Gowns. 100%. They make life so much easier.
About shape of babies head… I’ve had a bouncy seat, baby carrier and bassinet and swing for each baby when they are in the swing or bassinet you can lay baby onto their side every hour or so… move their heads/position while they sleep never let them stay on their backs too long bc idk how to put this politely but I’ve seen friends who have done that and their babies heads are very very flat in the back from doing so.
My son who is 37 his favorite toy was canning jar ring lids tied with a string
Shop second hand. I cant tell you how much I've saved over the years. Whether it was baby gear, carseats or cloth diapers!
If you want to invest in a good bouncy seat get the baby Bjorn bouncer
Yes it’s 200 dollars but it’s a basic bouncy seat that is so smooth that you can rock baby with your foot. I love it so much! I used it for two babies and it’s still going strong and soon it will be used with our third.
I tried the cheap ones and the baby bjorn is worth it mamas. Plus to folds flat for easy storage.
For crib I use a 4moms breeze plus bassinet play yard. It’s a play yard and crib when baby gets bigger and a bassinet when you have new born and it has a changing table and you can purchase a caddy for supplies like diapers that attaches to it. It’s 300 but so worth the price is you have a small space. We are a family of 5 in a studio apartment so we need every time to be easy to put away when not in use and this 4moms breeze and babybjorn bouncer both collapse easily for storage.
What a helpful video. I am pregnant with twins and I might have to double up on some things 😜😜😜 and the price of everything is insane! My two oldest are 10 and 8 and it definitely took me a while to remember what I had when they were littes! Hope you have a safe delivery 🙏🙏🙏
I know the baby carrier as a baby sling. One child of mine did not like it and the other one did. After they were too big for it, we found our kittens or rabbit liked it to go for a walk outside under our coats in winter (in MN)!
Have a blessed week. Thank you for sharing.
I agree with everything you said! The only thing I would add is a rocking chair or glider rocker. Not essential but super nice and comfy to sit in and rock your baby. Praying for a fast and safe delivery!!! 😍🙏
Loved this video. My experience has taught me baby wipes are not a must. I did keep a small pack in my diaper bag for my 4 littles. Home, I used a cloth damp with warm water, then dried with another one. If little had a rash, witch hazel worked wonders. Also, if weather allows it. Letting the little one run around outside with no diaper on, granted it has to be a sunny warm day, helped with rash.
We use flannel fabric scraps when we cloth diaper. No wipes necessary!
Great tips Jessica! Loved this. Praying for an easy delivery and healthy baby. ❤️🙏🏻Val C
Jess, one recommendation my oldest who is now 29 soon to be 30 I had him in a bouncy seat as an infant and I loved it. I had them on the kitchen table in the bouncy seat with the vibration mode on. Whatever reason I took him out of the seat. The vibration mode stayed on and the bouncy seat vibrated right off of the table onto the kitchen floor. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up if you put them on a surface, I wouldn’t put on the vibration mode.
Gosh, I am 68 now and I used to use a cloth diaper, or nappy as we called them. It was like a small towel and we used pins to keep them in place. What happened to those? The cheapest option ever.
lol they still have them! I use them. Usually not with actual pins but they’re still around!
Seeing this gave this nearly 58-year-ole gal all the feels. Thank you for sharing just the essentials! I remember using cloth diapers when mine were babies. Having some Oil handy to lightly squirt out of a container always worked miracles for me when changing dirty diapers.
Breast pumps are covered by insurance and Medicaid. They come with bottles, plus you get replacement bottles and replacement tubes for the pump every couple months. I love the suggestion of using glass. I try to avoid plastic as much as possible, but I also remember it being such a relief when the new bottles just showed up in the mail.
Not all of them come with everything. The only pump that my insurance fully paid for was small and didn't come with anything extra like bottles. The other options they had, I'm not sure what they were, but we would have had to pay some of the cost out of pocket, and I have no idea what they would have come with.
beautifully stated on all counts! God bless you and yours. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Wow Jessica it seems just like yesterday that we were with you while Hannah was being born 💖🤗 ✨🙏✨
When I was in Le Leche League they instructed not to freeze breast milk in glass because nutrients will stick to the glass wall. Used the Platex plastic bottle bags and froze in that. I don’t know if this is still a concern with the passage of 37 years ago.
Love the video! No longer need this info, but always a thumbs up.
The only thing I've found different is that my babies spat up a lot, so we went through at least 5-6 gowns or onesies a day. I started out with just a few, but then had to buy a bunch more just to avoid doing laundry multiple times a day.
Great video (as always)! I’m due with my second in late January and the nesting is kicking into high gear 😂❤ I also can’t recommend glass bottles enough! I exclusively breastfed my first but every so often (especially while traveling) bottle feeding pumped milk came in very handy. The glass Avent Naturals worked perfect for us. No nasty lingering smells or stains after a lot of use, and they are amazingly durable, even without a silicon sleeve.
A really good video!
Good list, excellent explaining details...
Enjoyed. I'm old, but this helped because we have a grandchild due in May. Helps to refresh our memory for buying gifts. U did an excellent job explaining everything! Thank you❤hello from Glendale,KY.🌺