Pregnancy Support Group

Welcome to the waiting room for anticipating moms and dads. Whether you're expecting your first or a new little brother or sister, meet other parents in this community who are also looking forward to a new addition to the family.

1,055 Members
12,698 Posts
0 Online
Children's Health & Parenting
/ Pregnancy Support Group

Prized Baby Item

deleted_user
deleted_user
What is the one item you could not do without for your baby?( Excluding necessities of course!!)

I think the breastfeeding pillow is a must have! Weather you breastfeed or not....my arm would have fell off without one of those!! I will definitely have another this time!
deleted_user
deleted_user
the swing!!!! It was the only way I was able to take a full shower and shave in peace! My son LOVED the Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Swing b/c it swung 2 different ways (front-back and sid-side). So the first thing we bought for this baby was that same exact swing (my son is 3.5 so we had already gotten rid f it)!! lol!
deleted_user
deleted_user
The Baby Bjorn baby carrier! I didn't use it so much with my first, but it was priceless with my second when I didn't ever seem to have enough hands. I could put baby in it quickly at the grocery store or wherever before letting my older son out of his car seat. Then my hands were free for big brother. It's easy to use and well worth the expense, although mine is a hand-me-down that is well worn but still awesome! Used ones are a good buy because they are so well made.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The Miracle Blanket swadding blanket ... may babies slept amazingly in this blanket. It's a little on the expensive side, but I swear by them. My babies slept through the night at 5-6 weeks with the help of these blankets. My third busted out of hers at 3.5 months (she's a moose) and it was a sad, sad day at my house.

When she busted out, I also could not live without the Halo Sleep Sack. It's a nice transition for her... the tightness of the swaddle to the containment with the sleep sack. Her limbs can move a lot more than the swaddle, obviously, but the sack contains her crazy legs.

I also could not live without my Boppy... I need to use it the whole time I am nursing.

Burp cloths (my girls like to up-chuck).

Electric breast pump for the first few months and now my Medela Swing Pump. It's a portable pump that I can use to pump when I am out picking up one of the older kids. I have done much pumping in the car.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Cath....the "Halo" sleep sack...is that the sack that is recommended by SIDS? I was intrested in using one but I fear that the baby will be cold...espeially because the arms are exposed...can you shed some light on it for me? Thanks!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just wanted to bring this to the front again...I know I usually only reply to very new topics :)
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • irishwriter

    come unwind in the bp lounge

    Posted by: irishwriter
    Last Reply: kisses2016
    7992
    theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
  • Rizen

    Walk a Day

    Posted by: Rizen
    Last Reply: Rizen
    2577
    I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...