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Indispensable Baby Gear
What You Need for Baby, Mom and Dad
For Baby
- Stroller with reclining seat so Baby can take naps inside or outside;
- Bouncy seat with or without vibrating mechanism (helps lull Baby to sleep);
- Bassinet and/or Moses basket;
- Crib and changing table mobiles – look at import stores for colorful, unique and inexpensive alternatives;
- Head holder/cushion to cradle Baby's head in the car seat;
- Hand-me-down clothing from friends and relatives;
- Plastic links for playing with as well as for chewing on (and they attach to the carseat or stroller so they don't fall on the floor);
- Battery-operated swing;
- Packages of disposable diapers in size newborn up through size 4;
- Package of cotton diapers for using as spit-up cloths;
- Nightgowns – make the endless diaper changes much easier;
- Pacifiers, if you plan to use them (get plenty, since you can never find one when you need one), and pacifier clips;
- Glider or rocking chair;
- Highchair;
- Exersaucer, stationary walker.
For Mom
- Gift certificate for a day at a spa;
- Babysitting by friends or relatives so she can take a nap;
- Boppy pillow for nursing/feeding, then later for supporting Baby as s/he learns to sit up;
- Hand-me-down maternity clothing and nursing bras;
- Nourishing meals and snacks.
For Dad
- Picture frames/brag books;
- Front carrier or backpack baby carrier;
- New video camera and photo albums;
- Babysitting by friends or relatives so he and Mom can reconnect;
- Video rentals so he has something to watch as he feeds Baby at night.
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