Top 5 MUST HAVE Items for your Newborn!

I feel like of all of the things I continually researched before Jack was born was what on earth do I need to have!? Aside of the obvious things like diaper bags, wipes, furniture, etc I had a hard time figuring out what items would really be necessary. So, I thought it would be fun to share what I consider to be the top 5 must have items for your newborn!



1. Wubbanubs 
http://www.wubbanub.com/
Wubba-what!? I had never heard of such a thing until I saw a friend with one and she explained to me how awesome it was. A Wubbanub is basically an infant pacifier with a small stuffed animal attached. This is such a life saver because you do not realize how many times your newborn will drop their pacifier and by having the animal attached it doesn't drop to the floor. Not to mention this makes it super easy to find! You can check these online at: http://www.wubbanub.com or buy from a local retailer like Babies R Us.


2. Fisher-Price My Little Snugapuppy Cradle 'n Swing
http://www.fisher-price.com/en_US/brands/babygear/products/My-Little-Snugapuppy-Cradle-n-Swing
I love love love this swing. It was one of the more expensive things that we purchased but it was completely worth it. It can swing in 3 different directions, plays music, has multiple speeds and even a spinning mobile. Jack, especially now, has gotten very independent. When he is over being held he loves going in his swing. It also gives me the opportunity to let him nap without interruption. Totally worth it!







3. Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Fisher-Price-Infant-to-Toddler-Rocker-Elephant-Friends/33356928
I am not sure if this is exactly which one we have but its basically the same thing. Its a chair that has vibrations and is a miracle! I don't know what it is about this chair but Jack loves it. He has had some problems with gas and the vibrations really help. There have been countless times that he has been super upset and the second we put him in the chair he calms down. It's amazing!

4. Munchkin High Capacity Bottle Drying Rack
http://www.target.com/p/munchkin-high-capacity-bottle-drying-rack/-/A-13955647#prodSlot=_1_1
This is definitely a mommy and daddy life saver if you are going to be using bottles. When I made the switch to exclusively pumping it creating SO many dishes. We don't run our dishwasher enough so we were left hand washing ALL of the time. This rack allows us to have all of our bottles/nipples etc drying in a much more efficient ways. Before we got it we had all of our bottles out on a drying mat and it seemed like the bottles never got dry! Also it's dishwasher safe :) I don't know how I survived without it.






5. Kolcraft Cuddle 'N Care 2-in-1 Bassinet and Incline Sleeper, Emerson
http://www.kolcraft.com/baby-products/bassinets/kolcraft/cuddle-n-care-2-in-1-bassinet-and-incline-sleeper.html
I had a hard time finding a good bassinet for a baby boy. Also, I was looking for one that had an incline to help with any potential reflux problems. I know a lot of people like to use the Fisher Price Rock and Play because of all of the features but we have two big labs and having something close to the ground just wasn't an option. This bassinet has vibration, music and nature sounds. It also has a removable incline mesh that is machine washable which has come in handy many times.




There are so many other things that have made a huge difference in making life easier but these are just a few of my favorites! :)