When we registered for baby stuff we scanned, zapped and tagged everything I thought I might use in the first year of Grady's life.... Yeah I think we went a bit overboard! Thankfully we have great closet space in our home because our amazing friends and family truly went above and beyond helping us get ready for the big arrival. In fact, at one point I had to go re-register because our Target one got almost completely bought out. We are SO blessed!
Now that I have all these wonderful things to make caring for Grady easier, I thought I would make a little list of the Bare Necessities that I have found to be truly essential during those first weeks at home with baby. That way when you're registering or purchasing a gift, you'll know what those priceless items are! I call this "Liza's Favorite Things," only... you don't get a free one like on Oprah!
10. Dr. Brown's bottles - do not fool yourself... there is NO substitute. Especially when you have a gassy baby.
9. A portable changing caddy. In those first few weeks we had Grady downstairs with us, so we used a canvas diaper caddy with a handle. We could change him anywhere without having to hike up and down the stairs.
8. My Little Lamb cradle and swing. Seriously like Ambien for babies.
Now that I have all these wonderful things to make caring for Grady easier, I thought I would make a little list of the Bare Necessities that I have found to be truly essential during those first weeks at home with baby. That way when you're registering or purchasing a gift, you'll know what those priceless items are! I call this "Liza's Favorite Things," only... you don't get a free one like on Oprah!
10. Dr. Brown's bottles - do not fool yourself... there is NO substitute. Especially when you have a gassy baby.
9. A portable changing caddy. In those first few weeks we had Grady downstairs with us, so we used a canvas diaper caddy with a handle. We could change him anywhere without having to hike up and down the stairs.
8. My Little Lamb cradle and swing. Seriously like Ambien for babies.
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7. A pack n' play with a bassinet. This is especially handy since our room is down, and his is upstairs. We are keeping him in our room until he sleeps for longer periods.
6. A baby sling. This is the only way I can get makeup on and my hair done when he wants to be held! He is content - and I have my hands free!
5. Boppy's newborn lounger. Baby lazy-boy. It is literally a baby beanbag chair. Grady loves it, and will even take his naps in it... even though the label says not to :)
4. Video monitor. There is NO substitute for being able to see your baby when he's away from you sleeping. We also have a 2 way monitor that we can talk back to him on - both have saved us many trips up and down the stairs!
3. Pampers Swaddlers. Huggies leaked for us, but they were great when he still had his bellybutton raisin because they have the cut out part for the cord.
2. Good quality cloth diapers to use for burp cloths. The cheap ones aren't thick enough and your clothes will thank you for spending a few extra bucks.
1. Kiddopotamus swaddlers. Grady wouldn't be able to sleep without these because his arms wake him up when he waves them around. When he's in his burrito he sleeps like... a baby!
**Side note: EVERYTHING for baby runs on D batteries. Save yourself some money and invest in some rechargeables and a charger. More money up front, but a savings in the end. Plus, when the baby is fussy, you want to be able to use that swing to calm him down!
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