Mama’s Picks - Baby Must-Haves!
It is certainly easy to feel overwhelmed when shopping for your baby as the baby products market is vast, and seemingly never-ending. And with every company claiming their product is the best, the task of researching products and setting up for a baby can seem virtually impossible.
This is a list of the things that we’ve tried and we consider to be our favourites.
Everything listed is an item we own and have actually used with Little H and I highly recommend each and every one.
Pram - Redsbaby Jive.
M and I were first introduced to the Redsbaby brand in 2015 when we attended a demonstration day.
We decided that the Jive had all of the features (and more!) that we were looking for, fell in love instantly and placed our order that very day.
The single pram comes with an interchangeable bassinet (with super soft peach-skin lining) and a seat (that reclines in 3 different positions for ultimate comfort and is reversible so baby can face you or outwards) and there are plenty of awesome Redsbaby accessories available so you can customise it to meet your needs - They also have an AMAZING customer service team, so you can rest assured that you’ll be well looked after if anything should go awry.
And unlike some other prams currently on the market that seem to cost the same as a small car, the Redsbaby Jive provides high quality and style at a totally affordable price!
We have now been using our Jive daily for 10 months and our love for it has only increased.
Our Jive has travelled with us by car, plane and even by golf buggy on Hamilton Island!
It's stable with great suspension and able to handle all kinds of terrain whilst remaining comfortable, easy to manoeuvre (I can very easily push the pram with one hand while the other holds my latte - Yay!), lightweight, and compact.
We've trekked rainforests, beaches, walking trails, city streets and countless shopping centres and it has never failed us.
People often stop us on the street to ask about our pram and M and I love to tell them just how great it is.
Sometimes we joke about the fact we might be TOO passionate and excited about our Jive and that we might be scaring people with our enthusiasm ha ha
I would seriously recommend this pram to anyone and everyone!
Nappies - BabyLove Cosifit
BabyLove Cosifit are a great nappy, are very absorbent, and don't leave red marks around H's legs.
I tried using several other brands when they were purchased for me as gifts or we picked them up on sale, but didn't like them as most seemed to leak overnight and left H soaked through come morning.
The newborn size is purposefully shaped to accommodate your babies umbilical stump to avoid irritation, and in all sizes the back of the nappy also comes up higher than a few other brands, so you don't get any nasty surprises (if you know what I mean!)
Baby Monitor - Oricom Secure 703 Digital Video Monitor
As most new parents, we felt anxious about moving H into his own bedroom.
It was something that we had to do though because us being in the same room as him was disturbing his sleep.
After a lot of research we decided to buy the Oricom Secure 703 Digital Baby Monitor.
The Oricom Secure 703 has a crystal clear 2.4″ Colour LCD display, digital volume control and a high quality frame rate - which gives great peace of mind knowing that you can see your babies every move in real time.
The infrared night vision lets you see your baby clearly at night and the adjustable night light gives off a soft glow providing reassurance for your baby so they're not waking up in complete darkness.
The parent unit of the monitor is also fully portable (and even has a belt clip) allowing you to keep a watchful eye on your little one from anywhere within a 150m range!
Carrier - Hug a Bub Pocket
I bought a structured carrier when H was first born but found the straps didn't accommodate my post baby body (or M's body for that matter!!)
So we bought a Hug a Bub Pocket wrap, it fits EVERY shape and size and we can use it until bub is a toddler (or until he's too heavy for us to carry)
M likes wearing it because it's comfortable and he gets a lot of attention while grocery shopping (picture women coming up and saying things like "Aww! HE'S SO CUTE" and "What a good father!"...)
I like wearing it because it means I can get things done with two hands and little H is snug and secure against me which is great because it helps him sleep better and keeps him calm (he's fallen asleep in the wrap every time I wear him while doing housework - Win!)
High chair - Fisher Price Luv U Zoo EZ Clean High Chair
We were very generously gifted this high chair by my cousin and whilst it has since been discontinued and replaced with a different model, we still love it and use it every day.
H loves sitting up in it and watching M and I prepare meals or eat dinner. It also helps bring him up to our level while he's eating so he doesn't feel left out or alone, and has a large tray with removable insert that is dishwasher safe.
The entire fabric seat easily unclips and is machine washable for super easy, stress free cleaning.
The high chair also has several height settings and several recline positions so if he falls asleep we can lay him back comfortably and all the adjustments can be made using one hand, which is great when you're holding baby too.
Sleeping Bags - Grobag, Plum, Bonds.
We have used several brands of infant sleeping bag since H was born and we love them all.
With sizes ranging from newborn - 36 months, different weights, and prices between $30-$90, buying a sleeping bag really depends on your budget and the size of your baby.
We are currently using sleeping bags from The Gro Company, Plum, and Bonds.
The ideal temperature for a babies room is between 18-20 degrees, so provided this is the case in your own home, a 1.0 tog sleeping bag (over a long sleeve suit) is perfect.
If it's hot, choose a lower weight, if it's cold, choose higher.
H hates having his arms restricted so swaddling is a no go, but also loves kicking off the blankets so a sleeveless sleeping bag is perfect for keeping him warm and safe and that helps us all get some sleep at night.
Nappy bag - gr8x Calypso Satchel Nappy Bag.
A little on the pricey side at $150 but totally worth it.
I wanted a nappy bag that didn't look like a large handbag, something M would also feel comfortable carrying and something that was durable and super functional.
The gr8x Calypso Satchel Nappy Bag is a large, satchel style baby bag, with zip around top so that you can access and see all!
It has a big middle compartment with stretchy pockets inside allowing you to keep almost anything in its place inside the bag.
It can fit several bottles, changes of clothing, wipes, nappies for a whole day and an entire tin of formula with room to spare - perfect for full day or overnight trips!
The leatherette fabric is thick and water resistant, it has a soft waterproof change mat, wide comfortable shoulder strap and also comes with an insulated bottle bag (Win!)
I can see us using this nappy bag for a long time to come which is great because it saves us money in the long run..
Swing - 4moms rockaRoo Infant Seat
As many of you may know, our little H suffered from terrible reflux when he was younger and couldn't lay flat without screaming in pain.
We were advised by our doctor to keep him upright to ease the symptoms.
So under medical supervision, H slept in his rockaRoo for the first 8 weeks of his life and I honestly don't know how we would've survived without it.
The 4moms rockaRoo has a front to back gliding motion that babies love and is a compact size.
Its stylish, modern design is 70% smaller than traditional baby swings so the rockaRoo looks and fits great in any sized home.
It has five different speed options, you can connect any MP3 device to the rockaRoo through it's AUX input (which is great if your baby likes to fall asleep to music or white noise) and it runs off of AC power (which saves you hundreds of dollars you would otherwise be spending on batteries for other swings)
Now at 10 months old, H has almost outgrown the rockaRoo and I still regard this as one of the best baby products we ever purchased!
Teether - Vulli Sophie The Giraffe
H takes Sophie The Giraffe everywhere we go.
She is made from 100% natural rubber (BPA and PVC free!) and hand painted with non-toxic, food-grade paints – which means every Sophie is unique and super safe for your baby to chew on!
Her bumpy head and long, easy to hold legs are the perfect size and shape to chew on, helping soothe sore, teething gums.
Sophie The Giraffe also squeaks when squeezed – Which H thinks is great!
Baby Bath – IKEA LÄTTSAM Baby Bath
We’ve used this baby bath since day one.
It’s easy to move (even when filled with water), has rubber feet so it stands steady and won’t slide around, and a rubber anti-slip pattern on the inside of bath helps keep your baby from slipping over.
The edges of the bath are smooth and rounded, so you don’t have to worry about any sharp edges or bumps.
It’s also big enough to fit a 2 year old (sitting), which is handy if you don’t have a bathtub in your home, if you’re only giving your little one a quick wash, or if you just can’t be bothered filling the entire bathtub.
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