How can a newborn who does little more than eat,sleep, andpooprequire so many… things?
Laurenlee Tritle is a senior customer experience expert at buybuy BABY.
Molly Pross is the founder of Bump Bestie, a baby planning business that offers registry consulting.
The truth is, they dont really.
Recently, Ludwig says shes seen many first-time parents scaling back from the massive registry lists of the past.
Probably less than youd expect.
Abby Ludwig is VP of parent experience at Gugu Guru, which offers parents personalized product recommendations.
And you really dont need that many books to start, says Pross.
Heres a rundown of what experts say you actually need.
In Europe, there are many families who use cardboard boxes or drawers, says Ludwig.
Ludwig recommends the kind that convert into a sleep sack.
Either way, you might invest in something that covers both of those categories.
Tritle points out that if an item doesnt get fully funded,buybuy Babylets you use that money elsewhere.
Instead of focusing on getting the right dresser, just add a changing pad to your registry.
Dr. Brown’s 3 oz.
Natural Baby Diaper Cream $6.00
The only ointment youll definitely need in those early days is diaper cream.
Abby Ludwig is VP of parent experience at Gugu Guru, which offers parents personalized product recommendations.
Start off with a small bottle until you know what your baby can tolerate.
A plan for feeding your baby
One common mistake is putting a ton of feeding equipment on your registry.
Whether youreplanning to breast feedor use formula, start with the bare minimum.
Youre trying things out to see what works for you and your baby.
Earth Mama 2 oz.
Things we take for grantedlike quiet and stillnessare unfamiliar to newborns.
), and more moisture in the air.
Ready Rocker $140.00
Gliders and rocking chairs are staples in many nurseries.
But you dont necessarily need to splurge on something high-end.
Anything that lets you move as you nurse or read to your baby will do the trick.
It connects to your phone, and can also be used as a night light.
Her go-to pick is from Fridababyshe says parents cant go wrong with just about any product from this brand.
TheNational Institute of Child Health and Human Developmentrecommends starting tummy time from the very day you take them home.
A soft play mat for this will engage their senses and keep them safe.
Bonus: Its easy to fold up and put away when youre done playing.
A rectal thermometer
This is the one first-aid essential you definitely need.
Its the only accurate way to take a babys temperature until theyre six months old, says Ludwig.
(Bonus: It comes with a battery!)
But they wont necessarily be the most comfortable.
No matter how you end up delivering, youre in for a messy recovery.
Still feeling overwhelmed by all the options?
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