Mom Must Haves - Product Rants and Raves

For me and my baby the things that made life easiest was a couple of different carriers a comfortable one for sitting and a supportive one for cooking and cleaning. Getting a capsule not just going straight to a 0-4 car seat. I went with a maxi cos I micro12 which meant he could be in it until 12 months and having the adapters on the pram meant naps that started in the car could be transitioned to the pram or house and kept going. But obviously depends on the baby. I didn’t bother with the snoo. I do regret not getting a co sleeper bassinet like I wanted.

I splurged on the Swaddelini because my daughter hated all the other swaddles and it really helped us all get more sleep!

I splurged on the stroller. Got a Nuna Mixx Next and the matching Nuna Pipa infant car seat that can be used on the Mixx Next stroller. I LOVE the stroller, super easy to use and light. Going on different terrains is great. However i regret buying the Pipa. Part of it is my baby is really big and she's already outgrown it. She also didn't like it, AND i barely left the house the first 2 months. She's 5 months now and we only used it medical appointments for LO and maybe a handful of times so it feels like a waste of money.

They sell stay-in-the-car car seats that are from 4lbs to 100lbs that i think are much more worth it.

Bedside bassinet though is AMAZING. Really calmed both me and LO at night. Being beside her and able to touch her whenever she seems anxious is really calming for her and me.

The only big things i got new are the stroller and the car seat. Everything else i got second handed and worked well.

My kids are 2 and 3. I wish i got a stroller that:
1. potentially convert to a double
2. has a higher sitting seat (RIP my back)
3. Is a popular brand. That doesn't mean more expensive but it will be easier to find "universal" accessories.

My baby didn’t care for the Snoo. Used it few times. But I know many babies love it. I say get it because the resell value is very good. I got mine for $900 and sold it for $800.

I LOVE my Nuna REVV™ Rotating Convertible Car Seat. Worth every penny, back saver.

Mockingbird Stroller.

Jolly Jumper (at around 4months).

Hatch Sleep.

HEYVALUE Baby Bottle Warmer.

Tushbaby hip carrier.

MamaRoo swing.

Pumpinose Nasal Aspirator.

Frida Baby Cradle Cap System.

Medela Breast Pump.

Contours Oasis 2-Stage Infant Bathtub.
 
SRDCAIM Baby Bedside Sleeper Portable Crib

For me the most important thing it was the car seat the one that I really like is the 360 Evenflo. I feel it was cheap and comfortable for my son.

For the stroller I went for the mom push lithe v2 lightweight stroller is $170.00 but is great in snowy areas and it has a nest mode.

The hatch for sleeping is great! Has music and my son likes it as well.

Hiya, I’m the same and it’s my first! There are so so many products, decided will get basics then look into gadgets as and when - work out what I may need or what will help when the baby is here xx