Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)?

I love sleepingalways have.

Like I said, I love sleep.)

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Was there any way I could hack my way into areasonable amount of shut-eyewith a newborn?

My first two nights with a baby were a, well, wake-up call.

I needed serious help.

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So I set out on a mission to discover anything that would put herand meto sleep.

These are the eight that have worked best so far.

A magic bassinet

The biggest game-changer by far has been theSNOO.

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And the soft cotton feels so soothing on sore, sensitive nipples.

(I probably should have chosen a color other than black.)

And the lace has fuzzed up after getting caught in diaper velcro multiple times.

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Eventually, we realized this tried-and-true parent hack helps her self-soothe.

Nanobebe Flexy Pacifier 4-Pack $10.00

The medical-grade silicone material makes these super simple to clean.

They are also available in a two-pack for $5.49.

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My go-to is theManta Sleep Mask.

The circular padding around the eye sockets on this keeps any fabric from touching my eyelids or eyelashes.

Walker highly recommends theSleepout Portable Blackout Curtains.

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During maternity leave, I took her on hour- or two-long walks every morning after breakfast.

My favorite way was to strap her into theErgobaby Omni 360.

Most crucially, the lumbar support band keeps the pack from hurting my back on our longer adventures.

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I like that I can move the camera remotely, or even peek at the feed from my phone.

Now that were three months in, I now officially no longer have a newborn but an infant.

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