"New Parent" Must Haves

ITEMS YOU CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT AS A NEW PARENT! OR AT LEAST YOU DON'T WANT TO.....

1. Miracle Swaddle Blanket
http://www.miracleblanket.com/index.htm

2. Wubbanub Pacifiers
http://www.wubbanub.com/products_main.html

3. Summer Infant Portable Video Monitors
http://www.summerinfant.com/monitoring

4. Infant Carrier
http://store.ergobaby.com/baby-carrier/four-position-360/black-and-camel

5. Hooter Hider (Pick one that is not too busy in color. Some mom's like one that is rigid at the top so they can see and some like one's that are softer and more flexible.  It's a personal preference). The link below is just a starting example.
http://store.ergobaby.com/baby-carrier/four-position-360/black-and-camel

6. Sound Sleep Sheep
http://www.target.com/p/cloud-b-sleep-sheep/-/A-13398677?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=13398677&CPNG=Baby&kpid=13398677&LID=9pgs&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13398677&gclid=CjwKEAjw8_idBRCExfC15My3owwSJACSDX_WNXSlhXPk-q_hcnBL-eV3hI3yaqM7i7lc3BOY2GSxDRoCznzw_wcB

7. Sophie the Giraffe Toy/Teether Set
http://www.target.com/p/plush-sophie-sophie-the-giraffe/-/A-14699808?reco=Rec|pdp|14699808|ViewedPurchased|item_page.horizontal_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|ViewedPurchased|item_page.horizontal_1

8. City Mini Stroller
http://www.cityministrollers.com/

9. Two Favorite Diaper Bags:
Skip Hop http://www.skiphop.com/product/duodoublediaperbag.html
Petunia Pickle Bottom http://www.petunia.com/

10. Travel Baby Changing Pads-Patemm Changing Pads
http://www.patemm.com/

11. Best Floor Mats
http://www.amazon.com/Bestever-02552-Baby-Mat-Lamb/dp/B001L0KUJY

12. A Binder Prepped with all of your favorite take out menus organized and ready to call for delivery whenever needed.

13. A Binder with a list of emergency contacts, pediatrician numbers, poison control, and nearby babysitters with hours and availability for when you need a break.

14. Clothes
Mini Boden
http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Mini-Boden-Clothing.html?sc=J3U7&text&tmad=c&tmcampid=15&tmplaceref=text&cm_mmc=PS-_-GoogleGeneric-_-Mini%20Boden%20-%20Core%20-%20General-_-mini%20Boden&gclid=CjwKEAjw8_idBRCExfC15My3owwSJACSDX_WS3ZrOOViBXQwIPkn8ZjVqVUWCv8D0aB52hIWCs2i6xoC0D_w_wcB


****Finally****

Best Baby Product/Parent Websites:
http://www.giggle.com/
http://www.skiphop.com/
http://www.diapers.com/
http://www.parents.com/
http://redtri.com/


Please note that I have not ever been paid or endorsed by any of these companies for my recommendation of their products regarding this blog posting.  These products are just my personal favorites that I have found over the years as a result of being a parent of two boys and working as a professional developmental expert.