I'd just like to add to this by saying getting some things secondhand is perfectly ok and also to keep and reuse things if you plan on having more kids. Not everything has to be brand new such as a stroller/ travel system or even a crib or baby swing as long as they are good condition of course.
*YES TO ALL OF THIS VIDEO!!! I love that it is real and conscientious of those who are budget conscious and maybe even minimalist in their approach. 🙌🏾 Love this thoughtful content!! We appreciate you!!!*
This has been 9-years ago, but with our first grandchild we Googled reviews on all the car seats & strollers. Purchased the Chico brand of carrier & car seat. Daughter loved the idea of not waking the baby transferring him from the car to the stroller. It also transitioned well when he was old enough to sit up. It was easy to open & close, but it took both hands to put in the car and was a bit heavy. The one item I purchased for our home was the Chico high chair. It’s all a venal type of material and cleans easily. Has adjustable heights in the legs, feet and can lounge if they were too young to eat with us, but we still wanted him at the table beside us. It has a high back with adjustable locking straps. Four grand children later, it has held up extremely well. The locking wheels make it easy to move around and the removable plastic cover on the tray makes for easy cleanup. My husband thought it was expensive, but I think for the $145 we paid for it has been well worth it.
Currently 6mo pregnant with my first child and trying to go for a "must have" setup because we want to start on her education fund right away so every cent saved is important. A few years ago we moved many states away from our family, so most of the things we have to get ourselves since we won't have a baby shower. So far we have: - Convertible car seat (all the way to booster seat). No mirror because based on our lifestyle (one WFH mom, one stay-at-home dad) there shouldn't be a reason to drive often and when it happens we should be able to have one parent in the back. - Used crib & leak proof mattress. Crib has multiple heights so there is a bassinet setting. A few crib covers. - A noise machine that is also a dim nightlight (so we can have a bit of light during nighttime feedings) - An alphabet crawling foam mat. Can be used as a secondary sleeping surface when baby doesn't know how to crawl yet, and planning on using it for some tummy time activities. Can put baby fence around it later to convert into a playpen area, and will be great as a room "rug" for when she's a toddler learning her abc's. - Adjustable cloth diapers (mama koala) and 2 wet bags. - Soft microfiber washcloths bulk packs (for burping, bathing, etc... ) - A bulk box of baby wipes. To be used while we get used to the amount of laundry for the diapers and washcloths. - A cheap bulk set of multiple small plastic bins. To be filled with a few clean diapers/cloths/wipe packs and we can place each bin in multiple rooms. - "Travel" changing mat, to use on top of our bed, sofa, or crawl mat because no changing table. Packs into a bag so can easily take from one room to another. - Clothes and bath towels from thrift shops so a mix of things. Most clothes/towel items are only $1 to $3.50 !! I might buy a few of the zipper onesies new just because so far I haven't been lucky enough to find those at the thrift store. - Foam bath mat. - A kit with thermometer, clippers, etc... - Baby wash - A few bottles and pacifiers. No point in buying too many until she gets to try the few we have so we can see which ones she likes. - A few toys that weren't expensive ( under 10 bucks) - Planning to breastfeed/pump but one box of formula just in case we have issues at first with either production or latching. - Breast pump system prescribed by obgyn, so it can be covered by insurance. We've spent around $700 so far and I think I've covered all the newborn necessities. Not bought yet, but will: - Stroller. Planning to wait until she's at least 3 months so I can buy one at a thrift store and not worry if the model can do newborn or not. Under consideration: - a babycot to be used as a bassinet/lounger. Not to be used without supervision. Alternatively, a bouncer/rocker. - a nested bean swaddle. Since we saved so much, might splurge on these, but waiting to see how fussy of a sleeper she ends up being first.
I follow your advice religiously on skin care. Bought so many products you recommended because I just feel like I can trust your advice! I just recently found out that I'm pregnant and I'm binge watching your baby videos. They are so helpful!!! So, thank you for everything that you do.. you are such an angel!
I just had my 5th baby at home on December 8th. I learned a lot of this the hard way. We are beyond strollers. We use the 3 seat wagon and baby carrier!
I love my baby wrap!!! I used my wrap with my toddler well into her first year. I stopped using it when I got pregnant closer to her 2 year mark but walks were spectacular. She would nap in it. I was able to wash dishes and eat, etc and still have her close to me. The baby wrap went from front carrying to back carrying so from newborn well into toddlerhood. I love it. I have a KeaBabies baby wrap
Agree with all of these! Especially the stroller thing. Get a LIGHT stroller. You’ll end up hating it if it’s big and clunky. Do NOT get the nuna mixx or nuna Demi. It’s like pulling a cow out of your car every time 😂
I love reading your emails and am now a subscriber. 😊 As a grandparent, I would dearly love content that shows how to support our (adult) children with babyled feeding in their journey of feeding their kids (our grandkids). I love watching videos meant for grandparents too❤
Best stroller ever in my experience is a BOB. It's light for a jogger, compared to others. They're super easy to push. It will work on any terrain. A carrier is a life saver. While you're out or in the house and need to do anything around the house. If you want a wrap check out k'tan. Don't have a bunch of wrapping to do. First time using a wrap or carrier feed and change baby first then put in the carrier or wrap. Don't waste your money on a B'jorn. They don't have babies hips in the right place as they get bigger.
@@ellieortmann7180 I've tried a few different ones and it's by far my favorite. When I had my second I sold my single jogger then got the double. Still light compared to others. My kids are 6&3. My 6 year to ld doesn't need it too often but my 3 year old still will and we have a baby due in July so it will get used for several more years.
@Emma Hawke If you run a lot it's worth the investment. I know they can be slightly expensive but they don't compare to any other jogger. I've ran with a few different joggers and most were difficult to run with. The Bob out preformed all others. I recommend saving up or seeing if you can get a used one off Market place.
I like this updated take on the basics. I didn't have a stroller with my first baby. I took daily walks and often spent half the day out (on foot) wearing him in a carrier. Once we had a second baby we got a stroller wagon that works for both kids. Looking forward to using a ring sling with my third baby. ☀️ Heidi
I agree with just about everything. I probably would get a few more zippered onesies but that’s because I don’t want to run out if I’ve had a bad laundry week.
I think if you have a smaller bedroom / living in an 1bd apartment.. Bassinets are really really helpful! Not useless, but just it depends on living situations. ♡
I've discovered Susan through her baby videos when I had a baby. Gosh, I wish I'd known about doona from birth!! I only discovered and started using it with my boy when he was 6mo, but still SUCH an amazing item, and although expensive - totally worth the money! One most important point to take away tho (which she mentioned in all her videos) is that every baby is different, and what worked for her may not work for u at all. So buy some basics and "go with the flow" for the rest
First-time expectant mom here - thank you so much for this video. I took actual notes :) I appreciate the rationale and explanations of various products as well as the examples!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much!!! I’m 18, I’m pregnant 15 weeks and I’m stressed out. There’s so many things out there for babies and I can’t even make myself think about shopping or making a list sometimes because I don’t know what’s actually needed. This really helped me a lot, my baby’s dad and I have been struggling on picking just a stroller for a while and the graco one seems like a good convenient option, it also is pretty affordable compared to what we were looking at. I’ll definitely return to this video when adding items!
Thanks so much for this video. I’m going to be a first time mom next year and I found your input is perfect to avoid getting unnecessary stuff! Love it and keep up the genuine content
YESSSS Thank you so much for this video, so concise, minimalist, and really just the essential. Theres so many vids out there recommending too many items and confused which items to really get but thank you so much for this 💞
I 100% agree with the sound machine. I bought the nest and the baby shusher and I use both everyday. My baby likes being shushed to sleep so I use it to put him to sleep and the nest sound machine is to drown out the noise when I put him down so that I can wash dishes, cook, clean, etc. and not worry about waking him up due to the noise.
Very informative and practical. Wish I came across a video like this four years ago. Learned the hard way🤣 but I’m here learning now, so I can do better the second time around.
My bedroom is small and a crib would not have fit beside my bed, I love my halo bassinest for my son, used it til he was 6 months old as I wanted him to sleep in our room for the first 6 months and then we put him in his crib at 7 months and used the snuggle me organic lounger inside his crib. I am expecting another baby boy next week and will be using the halo again as it was super convenient for me:) its just about personal preference and I absolutely loved it and got use out of it for sure
One thing I would like to add is just like you don't necessarily need a bassinet you don't need a crib either. If it is an option for you floor beds are great and perfectly safe for Infants from day 1.
I like the maxicosi Leona stroller as its compact and you can fold it small. You can purchase a compatible carseat or basinet that can be attached to it too! I tried to find something that folds as small as possible so its easier to travel and fit the back of the car without taking up all the space.
Susan, I am a new mom and I swear by your videos. I have been watching them from before I got pregnant. Thank you much! One thing that always runs on my mind is what do I do with the expensive baby stuff once they grow out of it? Is there a specific donation page that can haul away without waiting. We live in a condo and I really don’t want to hold onto stuff for long when I know I will not be using it in the future. Please advice!
I found that baby stuff is really hard to get rid of afterwards. There is Facebook marketplace and I also give the really good stuff to friends that are pregnant.
Also learning about a silicone breast pump from you in the beginning of my motherhood was life changing for my relief and saving milk I was able to freeze and store!!
I don’t quite understand, how would the silicone breast pump differ from just a breast pump? I got the Evie breast pump. Would I need to get the Haakaa too?
Hello, this is Dr. James, analyzing the ingredients used for babies. 99% water baby wipes contain hidden chemical preservatives, not suitable for newborns. So, what's the solution? You should use baby wipes made with 100% water. It's essential to use water-only wipes like Blissmile baby wipes.
Great video as always! My opinion: 1) Carefully chosen high chair is very important bc like u said, babies get fussy sitting & want head & foot rests to be comfortable. People who recommend the ikea one are moreso talking about ease of cleaning & affordability. There are better choices with comfy padded seating that are wipeable. 2) i think snap onesies are best to start with. Zip onesies have the problem that if the size doesn't fit baby perfectly (which it often won't with the way baby sizing jumps in age intervals), the extra zip gathers at the crutch & is a nusance for baby & even looks ugly in pics. Zips can also be more restricting for babies leg movements. Yes u save 20 seconds with a zip over snaps but babies comfort & growth is worth the compromise imo 3) don't even bother with buying gender neutral clothes as a goal to reuse in case u have the opposite gender for ur 2nd baby. The clothes get trashed from wash, wear, food stains. Unless ur doing it tough, u'll want to buy new nice things for baby 2.
Ikea sells wipeable padding that can go in the ikea high chair. It’s like $10. Lots of shops on Etsy sell footrests for the ikea high chair for $20. So after buying all these additions the chair will come out to be around $50 which is still cheaper than any other chair out there, with all the problems that you mentioned fixed. But I completely agree with the other 2 points that you made about clothes!!!
Sleep machines are great for traveling, we use alexa ambient sounds as an alternative when we’re home. However, I wouldn’t say that it something you need to have , it is convenient to have but some babies can sleep just fine without it
Great advice except for the donna stroller and that "all car seats should be fine". The main thing you should look for is the independent safety tests done on each 0+ car seat. Plus after that one you just need to buy a rear facing car seat that will last you till 4-6 years old.
Your body is not quite, your baby is used to hearing noise. It is 100% not recommended to have your baby sleep in a silent environment because it is simply not what they are used to. Another thing to keep in mind with a high chair is to make sure is has a foot rest they can reach. It helps with eating
Agreed with the bassinet situation. Also there is a dad that independently tested his Snoo for EMF radiation and found that it was very high. Totally unsafe for babies. Co-sleeping has always been my go to.
These are excellent tips! But I disagree with some of your advice. Yes, it’s nice for car seats to be light, but I actually prefer our Graco 4ever convertible car seat and love that it’s super heavy. I feel my children are safer in them. Also, I wish I didn’t buy a stroller system because I transitioned to a lightweight stroller by the time my first child was 7 months old. I barely used the toddler portion of my big stroller. It was so heavy to handle on my own and was only useful for local walks in the winter when I used it with bunting. I love your examples here and I think you’re very right in saying that everyone has their own preference. My advice to new moms is to buy less at first and then buy extra gear as you go along and test out what you need.
Like with my daughter when she comes over here. I put on soft music for her like Christmas music. And all that stuff n songs about shakes and colors in all that stuff so she can watch Watch it and listen to but also get educated. Because she's only 6 months old and she can't talk right now.
I’m curious if sounds from an AC unit would be enough to replace the white sound machine. I think our AC is quite loud because of the fan and the compressor installed outside of the room. Like it’s not completely silent when we have it on.
I read somewhere a research about how white noise affected babies to have lower IQ. So I am not sure about sound machine, I had a feeling I didn’t want these sounds especially as I didn’t know which frequency emits
I was going to do this with my first, but then I read a lot of comments that people like the infant carrier to put them down when getting ready to leave or arriving somewhere. Not the case? I'd love to just do the convertible car seat and wear baby when I get places. But that might be idealistic.?
@@ellenjonasson94 It's personal preference. It's not safe to leave babies, especially newborns, sleeping in a car seat unsupervised. I had an infant car seat with my first and she absolutely hated it! She would SCREAM the whole car ride. I switched her to a convertible car seat at 3 months and she did much better. With my second I had bought the Doona which I absolutely LOVED. So convenient with have a two year old at the time. She stayed in that until she was too heavy to take out the car (was about 9 months). We don't have the budget this time to buy another Doona. With having two kids I think it will just be easier to put baby in my carrier when we're out since I have to juggle a 6 & 3 year old also, so it will be easier and more cost effective for us to just get a good convertible car seat that will last them forever. We plan on buying another Britax. Absolutely love the brand.
@@Mdwdeanna I have several baby carriers from my previous babies. I will be getting a convertible car seat. They forward and rear face. I have the Britax for ever car seat in my baby registry. It goes from infant to booster
Yeah, because after having a newborn baby, babies do get cranky and fussy. Too, I've learned that by coming a Newborn my baby girl is 6 months old. She just turned 6 months on the 12th of December.
Please moms read up on sound machines. Not all types of noise are good and as it turns out, most brands play the sound at a way too high volume. Some researchers say that unpatterned sound such as white noise leads to some cognitive issues. As a first time mom-to-be, I will be using a recording of heartbeat at under 50 Db of volume (which I think is the maximum recommended by experts)
Sometimes you spend on items and your baby ends up hating them. I got the pack and play. I loved it but only used it for 2 months. The play part was never used when she was older. She would cry wanting out of it. My stroller was a cheap one. The wheels would squeak and get stuck. I tried to save money but now on my second baby we are trying to get something a little nicer. We were gifted a nice swing, my baby did not like staying in it. Maybe my second baby will like it cuz it’s still almost new.
FINALLY!!!! Someone who gives actual practical advice and not just aesthetically pleasing baby stuff. If you’re having a baby and what to know EXACTLY what you need, this video is it. I’m having my second baby and I’ve watched a lot of videos and everyone recommend all these cute stuff that you’ll end up not needing or just taking up space. Save yourself the hassle and headache and just watch this video a couple of times and make your baby list. You’re welcome
as a NICU nurse, your points are 100% accurate! in the NICU if you can’t afford a crib or bassinet and pack n play is recommended since it does it all and it is safe. i love how you hit the main basics you need to keep your baby safe. great video!!!
I saw a post on another video that I thought made sense. They had friends and family give them gift cards so they could take their time to see what they needed after they had the baby. Just buy a few basic things to start with.
Good luck momma. I just had my son… baby #3. 2 boys and a girl. Even with this being my 3rd(and last) I was overwhelmed as well. It’s normal! You will do amazing, go with your gut 1000% no matter what.
I’m about to have my first baby and I’m soooooo grateful I saw this! I didn’t want to go out of my way to get a lot if I didn’t truly need it and this comforted me into knowing basics are all you need!
Thanks so much for this. I’m 22 weeks with my first baby and am finding it a mine field trying to narrow down what is and isn’t essential kit. Yours is a really pragmatic and sensible approach
Almost didn't get any breast pump, but last minute got the silicone one, and it was a highly used item just to save leaking milk during feedings. I could get a whole feedings worth of milk just because it was leaking. Never knew that could have even happened! Oh totally agree about sound machine, saved us for the period of time our baby was using it. He doesn't need it anymore, but it helped so much.
I'd just like to add to this by saying getting some things secondhand is perfectly ok and also to keep and reuse things if you plan on having more kids. Not everything has to be brand new such as a stroller/ travel system or even a crib or baby swing as long as they are good condition of course.
Agreed! Most of the stuff we used the second time around was the stuff we already had.
though it is not recommended to buy a car seat second-hand! as you do not know the history of the seat. everything else though is fine second hand :)
This is perfect timing! Im 25 weeks pregnant. My first baby !
How are you now?
@@sanjidaislam1396 my daughter is currently 3 months old ❤️
*YES TO ALL OF THIS VIDEO!!! I love that it is real and conscientious of those who are budget conscious and maybe even minimalist in their approach. 🙌🏾 Love this thoughtful content!! We appreciate you!!!*
Just found out I was pregnant yesterday 💜 I’m 4 weeks along, so excited!! Thank you for this
Congrats! My son is 2 months old now and I miss being pregnant was such a wonderful time and beautiful, good luck
SUSAN!! THE CARRIER HACK TO KEEP WEIRDO HANDS OFF IS TIMELESS!!! THANK YOU ❤🎉
This has been 9-years ago, but with our first grandchild we Googled reviews on all the car seats & strollers. Purchased the Chico brand of carrier & car seat. Daughter loved the idea of not waking the baby transferring him from the car to the stroller. It also transitioned well when he was old enough to sit up. It was easy to open & close, but it took both hands to put in the car and was a bit heavy. The one item I purchased for our home was the Chico high chair. It’s all a venal type of material and cleans easily. Has adjustable heights in the legs, feet and can lounge if they were too young to eat with us, but we still wanted him at the table beside us. It has a high back with adjustable locking straps. Four grand children later, it has held up extremely well. The locking wheels make it easy to move around and the removable plastic cover on the tray makes for easy cleanup. My husband thought it was expensive, but I think for the $145 we paid for it has been well worth it.
Currently 6mo pregnant with my first child and trying to go for a "must have" setup because we want to start on her education fund right away so every cent saved is important. A few years ago we moved many states away from our family, so most of the things we have to get ourselves since we won't have a baby shower. So far we have:
- Convertible car seat (all the way to booster seat). No mirror because based on our lifestyle (one WFH mom, one stay-at-home dad) there shouldn't be a reason to drive often and when it happens we should be able to have one parent in the back.
- Used crib & leak proof mattress. Crib has multiple heights so there is a bassinet setting. A few crib covers.
- A noise machine that is also a dim nightlight (so we can have a bit of light during nighttime feedings)
- An alphabet crawling foam mat. Can be used as a secondary sleeping surface when baby doesn't know how to crawl yet, and planning on using it for some tummy time activities. Can put baby fence around it later to convert into a playpen area, and will be great as a room "rug" for when she's a toddler learning her abc's.
- Adjustable cloth diapers (mama koala) and 2 wet bags.
- Soft microfiber washcloths bulk packs (for burping, bathing, etc... )
- A bulk box of baby wipes. To be used while we get used to the amount of laundry for the diapers and washcloths.
- A cheap bulk set of multiple small plastic bins. To be filled with a few clean diapers/cloths/wipe packs and we can place each bin in multiple rooms.
- "Travel" changing mat, to use on top of our bed, sofa, or crawl mat because no changing table. Packs into a bag so can easily take from one room to another.
- Clothes and bath towels from thrift shops so a mix of things. Most clothes/towel items are only $1 to $3.50 !! I might buy a few of the zipper onesies new just because so far I haven't been lucky enough to find those at the thrift store.
- Foam bath mat.
- A kit with thermometer, clippers, etc...
- Baby wash
- A few bottles and pacifiers. No point in buying too many until she gets to try the few we have so we can see which ones she likes.
- A few toys that weren't expensive ( under 10 bucks)
- Planning to breastfeed/pump but one box of formula just in case we have issues at first with either production or latching.
- Breast pump system prescribed by obgyn, so it can be covered by insurance.
We've spent around $700 so far and I think I've covered all the newborn necessities.
Not bought yet, but will:
- Stroller. Planning to wait until she's at least 3 months so I can buy one at a thrift store and not worry if the model can do newborn or not.
Under consideration:
- a babycot to be used as a bassinet/lounger. Not to be used without supervision. Alternatively, a bouncer/rocker.
- a nested bean swaddle. Since we saved so much, might splurge on these, but waiting to see how fussy of a sleeper she ends up being first.
Anyone else watching this and don’t even have kids 🙂
Yes lol watching for my sister
Have no kids, don’t plan to have kids. Still watching 😂
@@LeslieCarol same
Me 😂
@@LeslieCarol same , first time aunty
I follow your advice religiously on skin care. Bought so many products you recommended because I just feel like I can trust your advice! I just recently found out that I'm pregnant and I'm binge watching your baby videos. They are so helpful!!! So, thank you for everything that you do.. you are such an angel!
I just had my 5th baby at home on December 8th. I learned a lot of this the hard way. We are beyond strollers. We use the 3 seat wagon and baby carrier!
I love my baby wrap!!! I used my wrap with my toddler well into her first year. I stopped using it when I got pregnant closer to her 2 year mark but walks were spectacular. She would nap in it. I was able to wash dishes and eat, etc and still have her close to me. The baby wrap went from front carrying to back carrying so from newborn well into toddlerhood. I love it. I have a KeaBabies baby wrap
Every time Susan and Mixed Makeup post a video, I liked and watched immediately. (No, I don't have a husband let alone baby :D)
But we will be ready! 🤩
You’re cute
Agree with all of these!
Especially the stroller thing. Get a LIGHT stroller. You’ll end up hating it if it’s big and clunky. Do NOT get the nuna mixx or nuna Demi. It’s like pulling a cow out of your car every time 😂
with my first i got the bee and LOVED it, for my 4th Im getting the ocarro
Thank you for that.
That’s where I disagree. We have the Nuna Demi and it’s amazing. Sturdy and the baby sits a lot higher then your average stroller
Exactly…I got rid of my Demi Grow and bought a Bee5. Best decision ever!!
I love reading your emails and am now a subscriber. 😊 As a grandparent, I would dearly love content that shows how to support our (adult) children with babyled feeding in their journey of
feeding their kids (our grandkids). I love watching videos meant for grandparents too❤
You have GREAT timing 😂 I’m trying to figure out my baby registry and it’s a little overwhelming 😅
For over the bassinet on the stroller you can get a misquote net. It works great for keeping people from touching your baby! Also keeps bugs away.
Best stroller ever in my experience is a BOB. It's light for a jogger, compared to others. They're super easy to push. It will work on any terrain.
A carrier is a life saver. While you're out or in the house and need to do anything around the house. If you want a wrap check out k'tan. Don't have a bunch of wrapping to do. First time using a wrap or carrier feed and change baby first then put in the carrier or wrap. Don't waste your money on a B'jorn. They don't have babies hips in the right place as they get bigger.
Yesssss we love our bob!!
@@ellieortmann7180 I've tried a few different ones and it's by far my favorite. When I had my second I sold my single jogger then got the double. Still light compared to others. My kids are 6&3. My 6 year to ld doesn't need it too often but my 3 year old still will and we have a baby due in July so it will get used for several more years.
@Emma Hawke If you run a lot it's worth the investment. I know they can be slightly expensive but they don't compare to any other jogger. I've ran with a few different joggers and most were difficult to run with. The Bob out preformed all others. I recommend saving up or seeing if you can get a used one off Market place.
I like this updated take on the basics. I didn't have a stroller with my first baby. I took daily walks and often spent half the day out (on foot) wearing him in a carrier. Once we had a second baby we got a stroller wagon that works for both kids. Looking forward to using a ring sling with my third baby. ☀️ Heidi
Hi! What carrier did you like?
@@rozannab9701 I love the Kinderpack soft structured carrier.
I agree with just about everything. I probably would get a few more zippered onesies but that’s because I don’t want to run out if I’ve had a bad laundry week.
I think if you have a smaller bedroom / living in an 1bd apartment.. Bassinets are really really helpful! Not useless, but just it depends on living situations. ♡
I watched a lot of baby must-haves videos, this is by far the best and most practical! Thank you ❤
Dont have a child yet not even pregnant but her videos are the best to learn from and ver realistic
I've discovered Susan through her baby videos when I had a baby. Gosh, I wish I'd known about doona from birth!! I only discovered and started using it with my boy when he was 6mo, but still SUCH an amazing item, and although expensive - totally worth the money!
One most important point to take away tho (which she mentioned in all her videos) is that every baby is different, and what worked for her may not work for u at all. So buy some basics and "go with the flow" for the rest
First-time expectant mom here - thank you so much for this video. I took actual notes :) I appreciate the rationale and explanations of various products as well as the examples!! Thank you!!!
Congratulations!! ♥️
Thank you so much!!! I’m 18, I’m pregnant 15 weeks and I’m stressed out. There’s so many things out there for babies and I can’t even make myself think about shopping or making a list sometimes because I don’t know what’s actually needed. This really helped me a lot, my baby’s dad and I have been struggling on picking just a stroller for a while and the graco one seems like a good convenient option, it also is pretty affordable compared to what we were looking at. I’ll definitely return to this video when adding items!
Hey my dear. Wish you both all the best, you will rocking it. Don't stress yourself. Everything will be fine
Thanks so much for this video. I’m going to be a first time mom next year and I found your input is perfect to avoid getting unnecessary stuff! Love it and keep up the genuine content
love that you split this into chapters! thank you! great advice!
I'm pregnant with my second baby and this is very helpful! I definitely need a refresher as it's been 6 years since my first son was a newborn 🥰
YESSSS Thank you so much for this video, so concise, minimalist, and really just the essential. Theres so many vids out there recommending too many items and confused which items to really get but thank you so much for this 💞
This video was so helpful. I’m preparing for the arrival off my baby boy and I can’t wait!
Your baby is so adorable
I 100% agree with the sound machine.
I bought the nest and the baby shusher and I use both everyday. My baby likes being shushed to sleep so I use it to put him to sleep and the nest sound machine is to drown out the noise when I put him down so that I can wash dishes, cook, clean, etc. and not worry about waking him up due to the noise.
Very informative and practical. Wish I came across a video like this four years ago. Learned the hard way🤣 but I’m here learning now, so I can do better the second time around.
My bedroom is small and a crib would not have fit beside my bed, I love my halo bassinest for my son, used it til he was 6 months old as I wanted him to sleep in our room for the first 6 months and then we put him in his crib at 7 months and used the snuggle me organic lounger inside his crib. I am expecting another baby boy next week and will be using the halo again as it was super convenient for me:) its just about personal preference and I absolutely loved it and got use out of it for sure
Definetely a cheaper highchair. I got one for 150 and it was a big flop also really hard to clean. So for the 2nd baby I'm gonna buy the ikea one
My baby is 9 mo, so I'm way past the newborn stage and I found myself nodding a lot to all her points!
One thing I would like to add is just like you don't necessarily need a bassinet you don't need a crib either. If it is an option for you floor beds are great and perfectly safe for Infants from day 1.
I like the maxicosi Leona stroller as its compact and you can fold it small. You can purchase a compatible carseat or basinet that can be attached to it too! I tried to find something that folds as small as possible so its easier to travel and fit the back of the car without taking up all the space.
Susan, I am a new mom and I swear by your videos. I have been watching them from before I got pregnant. Thank you much! One thing that always runs on my mind is what do I do with the expensive baby stuff once they grow out of it? Is there a specific donation page that can haul away without waiting. We live in a condo and I really don’t want to hold onto stuff for long when I know I will not be using it in the future. Please advice!
I found that baby stuff is really hard to get rid of afterwards. There is Facebook marketplace and I also give the really good stuff to friends that are pregnant.
My youngest is 4 now planning on anther one so this video is appreciated. Such a cute little one you have there. Greetings from Austria
Awe congratulations!!
one of the absolut best videos I ve seen for new born must haves ! Definitely my vibe her! Thank yoU!
Just incase you missed it, the Boppy lounger has been recalled in 2021 (Although I know this video was made prior)
Also learning about a silicone breast pump from you in the beginning of my motherhood was life changing for my relief and saving milk I was able to freeze and store!!
I don’t quite understand, how would the silicone breast pump differ from just a breast pump? I got the Evie breast pump. Would I need to get the Haakaa too?
Just wanted to say that you look great!!!
She’s so stunning!
What about bottles? There are so many out there it becomes overwhelming.
Hello, this is Dr. James, analyzing the ingredients used for babies.
99% water baby wipes contain hidden chemical preservatives, not suitable for newborns. So, what's the solution? You should use baby wipes made with 100% water. It's essential to use water-only wipes like Blissmile baby wipes.
One of the best, well thought out baby necessities videos! Thank you!!! 👍👍😊
Yes!!
Great video as always!
My opinion:
1) Carefully chosen high chair is very important bc like u said, babies get fussy sitting & want head & foot rests to be comfortable. People who recommend the ikea one are moreso talking about ease of cleaning & affordability. There are better choices with comfy padded seating that are wipeable.
2) i think snap onesies are best to start with. Zip onesies have the problem that if the size doesn't fit baby perfectly (which it often won't with the way baby sizing jumps in age intervals), the extra zip gathers at the crutch & is a nusance for baby & even looks ugly in pics. Zips can also be more restricting for babies leg movements. Yes u save 20 seconds with a zip over snaps but babies comfort & growth is worth the compromise imo
3) don't even bother with buying gender neutral clothes as a goal to reuse in case u have the opposite gender for ur 2nd baby. The clothes get trashed from wash, wear, food stains. Unless ur doing it tough, u'll want to buy new nice things for baby 2.
Ikea sells wipeable padding that can go in the ikea high chair. It’s like $10.
Lots of shops on Etsy sell footrests for the ikea high chair for $20.
So after buying all these additions the chair will come out to be around $50 which is still cheaper than any other chair out there, with all the problems that you mentioned fixed.
But I completely agree with the other 2 points that you made about clothes!!!
Great point with the zips 😳
This is the best video and I've watched so many. Thanks for hitting like the absolute key points.
Sleep machines are great for traveling, we use alexa ambient sounds as an alternative when we’re home. However, I wouldn’t say that it something you need to have , it is convenient to have but some babies can sleep just fine without it
Great advice except for the donna stroller and that "all car seats should be fine". The main thing you should look for is the independent safety tests done on each 0+ car seat. Plus after that one you just need to buy a rear facing car seat that will last you till 4-6 years old.
Your body is not quite, your baby is used to hearing noise. It is 100% not recommended to have your baby sleep in a silent environment because it is simply not what they are used to. Another thing to keep in mind with a high chair is to make sure is has a foot rest they can reach. It helps with eating
Totally agreed with the zipper onesies. There are also rompers that open from the front so they don't go over the head, great for newborns!
The hoppy pillow was discontinued due to suffocations. Love your video
Sound machines are amazing!!!
Ok I’m getting a ring sling pronto. Wish me luck!!!
Agreed with the bassinet situation. Also there is a dad that independently tested his Snoo for EMF radiation and found that it was very high. Totally unsafe for babies. Co-sleeping has always been my go to.
Omg dining with a toddler really IS a sh*tshow🤣 We moved my 2 year old out of her booster too soon
You can use them as covers to put over your baby while their a nap
'You need another hand free..' and here I am- expecting twins :) this will be fun! And first time pregnant
These are some of the most helpful suggestions and recommendations!💛 Thankyou for putting together this very thorough video! I can breathe now. Lol
These are excellent tips! But I disagree with some of your advice. Yes, it’s nice for car seats to be light, but I actually prefer our Graco 4ever convertible car seat and love that it’s super heavy. I feel my children are safer in them. Also, I wish I didn’t buy a stroller system because I transitioned to a lightweight stroller by the time my first child was 7 months old. I barely used the toddler portion of my big stroller. It was so heavy to handle on my own and was only useful for local walks in the winter when I used it with bunting. I love your examples here and I think you’re very right in saying that everyone has their own preference. My advice to new moms is to buy less at first and then buy extra gear as you go along and test out what you need.
Very informative video!!thanks. Im 7monyhs pregnant with my 1st child
I am newly pregnant and this is super helpful because I don’t know what to buy and I don’t want to waste my money on things we don’t need.
Making my registry now. This has been very helpful. Thank you!
Like with my daughter when she comes over here. I put on soft music for her like Christmas music. And all that stuff n songs about shakes and colors in all that stuff so she can watch Watch it and listen to but also get educated. Because she's only 6 months old and she can't talk right now.
Lloovvvee that you put chapters!!
Found your channel with this video and found it SUPER helpful, thank you so much!!
I got so confused on the strollers. Which is your favorite, all in one, city, one kid only stroller? Thanks!
I’m curious if sounds from an AC unit would be enough to replace the white sound machine. I think our AC is quite loud because of the fan and the compressor installed outside of the room. Like it’s not completely silent when we have it on.
Which sounds do you play for your babies on the sound machines? Thanks! Love the vid
White noise 🤩
That was very helpful thank you so much
I read somewhere a research about how white noise affected babies to have lower IQ. So I am not sure about sound machine, I had a feeling I didn’t want these sounds especially as I didn’t know which frequency emits
Next baby I'm not getting an infant carrier. Going straight with a convertible car seat.
I was going to do this with my first, but then I read a lot of comments that people like the infant carrier to put them down when getting ready to leave or arriving somewhere. Not the case? I'd love to just do the convertible car seat and wear baby when I get places. But that might be idealistic.?
@@ellenjonasson94 It's personal preference. It's not safe to leave babies, especially newborns, sleeping in a car seat unsupervised. I had an infant car seat with my first and she absolutely hated it! She would SCREAM the whole car ride. I switched her to a convertible car seat at 3 months and she did much better. With my second I had bought the Doona which I absolutely LOVED. So convenient with have a two year old at the time. She stayed in that until she was too heavy to take out the car (was about 9 months). We don't have the budget this time to buy another Doona. With having two kids I think it will just be easier to put baby in my carrier when we're out since I have to juggle a 6 & 3 year old also, so it will be easier and more cost effective for us to just get a good convertible car seat that will last them forever. We plan on buying another Britax. Absolutely love the brand.
@@samanthasprague3296 so you’d get an infant carrier and a convertible car seat?
@@Mdwdeanna I have several baby carriers from my previous babies. I will be getting a convertible car seat. They forward and rear face. I have the Britax for ever car seat in my baby registry. It goes from infant to booster
Can you do a video on advice with how to handle tantrums?
Read Bringing up bébé by Pamela Druckerman. Theres one section all about handling child frustration and it works, its brilliant.
@@marialessa88 thanks you
Very informative! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Very Informative video really liked it ... I have 1 question if you can answer an I BF my neighbor's baby while I'm feeding mine
Yeah, because after having a newborn baby, babies do get cranky and fussy. Too, I've learned that by coming a Newborn my baby girl is 6 months old. She just turned 6 months on the 12th of December.
Nobody means to be weirdos...but they become weirdos. Well said!
Can you suggest a crib mattress brand ?
What about breastfeeding pads and pillows?
boppy lounger has recalllll!!!
Thank you!
This was so good!
Please moms read up on sound machines. Not all types of noise are good and as it turns out, most brands play the sound at a way too high volume. Some researchers say that unpatterned sound such as white noise leads to some cognitive issues. As a first time mom-to-be, I will be using a recording of heartbeat at under 50 Db of volume (which I think is the maximum recommended by experts)
very practical
Sometimes you spend on items and your baby ends up hating them. I got the pack and play. I loved it but only used it for 2 months. The play part was never used when she was older. She would cry wanting out of it. My stroller was a cheap one. The wheels would squeak and get stuck. I tried to save money but now on my second baby we are trying to get something a little nicer. We were gifted a nice swing, my baby did not like staying in it. Maybe my second baby will like it cuz it’s still almost new.
The boppy lounger link is not working
many thanks for sharing
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When did you conceived ?
So helpful thank you!!!
FINALLY!!!! Someone who gives actual practical advice and not just aesthetically pleasing baby stuff. If you’re having a baby and what to know EXACTLY what you need, this video is it. I’m having my second baby and I’ve watched a lot of videos and everyone recommend all these cute stuff that you’ll end up not needing or just taking up space. Save yourself the hassle and headache and just watch this video a couple of times and make your baby list. You’re welcome
as a NICU nurse, your points are 100% accurate! in the NICU if you can’t afford a crib or bassinet and pack n play is recommended since it does it all and it is safe. i love how you hit the main basics you need to keep your baby safe. great video!!!
First time mom here, currently pregnant. Getting overwhelmed just thinking about what’s to come. This video is so, so helpful!! Thank you so much ❤️
Same too , this video has helped me and has calmed me and not worry lol xx❤️
Same. Im 22 weeks with a baby girl 💖 so helpful
I saw a post on another video that I thought made sense. They had friends and family give them gift cards so they could take their time to see what they needed after they had the baby. Just buy a few basic things to start with.
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Good luck momma. I just had my son… baby #3. 2 boys and a girl. Even with this being my 3rd(and last) I was overwhelmed as well. It’s normal! You will do amazing, go with your gut 1000% no matter what.
Found myself nodding along to every point- such a practical attitude, love it, thanks
I’m about to have my first baby and I’m soooooo grateful I saw this! I didn’t want to go out of my way to get a lot if I didn’t truly need it and this comforted me into knowing basics are all you need!
Making my baby registry while watching this video!! So helpful!
Thanks so much for this. I’m 22 weeks with my first baby and am finding it a mine field trying to narrow down what is and isn’t essential kit. Yours is a really pragmatic and sensible approach
Could you make a video of must have for toddler/ preschool and one for toddler/ preschool activities! Thank you!
Yes, please Susan :) !
Due in February. Baby #2. Really needed this.
Hakaa and zippered sleepers!!! Yaaaaaass
Sound machine: can use an old cellphone/ipad/laptop with white noise app.
Almost didn't get any breast pump, but last minute got the silicone one, and it was a highly used item just to save leaking milk during feedings. I could get a whole feedings worth of milk just because it was leaking. Never knew that could have even happened! Oh totally agree about sound machine, saved us for the period of time our baby was using it. He doesn't need it anymore, but it helped so much.