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Indispensable Baby Gear

What You Need for Baby, Mom and Dad

Buying for Baby can be overwhelming. Below is a list of items that your little one will need – and a few things for Mom and Dad too!

• 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 car seat 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.

• 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.

• 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.