aden + anais security blanket

- cute, soft and breathable
- great 'easy to take along' size
- my son loves 'em!
- its awesome they come in two's - one for kid, one in wash, or one upstairs/one downstairs or in car

aden + anais: http://www.adenandanais.com/shop/Issie.aspx

angelcare monitor

-when we were choosing a monitor, i did a ton of research. we didn't want to spend a lot of money, but didn't want a cheapy one, and didn't necessarily need a video monitor. we also didn't care to have the sensor pad that the usual angelcare monitor comes with. this is a monitor that met all of our needs! we love it!
-very clear, no static, no complaints at all
-reviews on it are fantastic (which is very rare to find for monitors)
-sleek design, small enough that they're easy to pack for travel, or even move from room to room
-love that it shows the temperature in the room, on the parent's receiver
-love the nightlight on the monitor that goes in baby's room; its the perfect amount of light to go check on the baby or nighttime feedings
-there is a mute button that has a safety feature where it un-mutes after a few minutes, kinda neat
-very affordable and especially for how nice it is!

amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Angelcare-Baby-Sound-Monitor-White/dp/B003FGWA8G/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1339044090&sr=1-2

the BEST VIDEO monitor, if that's the route you're going, is I've heard, the summer infant monitor:
http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Touch-Digital-Monitor/dp/B004B762AK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1363167835&sr=8-3&keywords=summer+infant+video

carter's zip up pajamas

-our little guy was born in march, and it is still pretty cold in seattle in march, so these outfits were perfect!
-my hubby and i love the zip up pjs - makes it quick when you're changing diapers all day :)
-my favorite kind (and one pictured) is carter's brand, and they have a ton of different ones, cotton, and this terry cloth type, and fleece. i think the fleece ones are a bit too warm/sweaty.

baby boys carter's pjs: http://www.carters.com/carters/baby-boy-pajamas/carters-baby-boy-pajamas,default,sc.html
baby girls carter's pjs: http://www.carters.com/carters/baby-girl-pajamas/carters-baby-girl-pajamas,default,sc.html

snap n go stroller

-as far as i'm concerned, this is essential. there are many different kinds/brands so check those out!
-you pop the baby's infant carseat in, and off you go! don't have to wake a sleeping baby, and can easily toss your bags underneath, or attach your diaper bag on the sides of the handles
-compact and not big and awkward like some other strollers; folds up easily
-love the cup holders, and having storage space underneath
-i fit the oval shopping baskets at target over the handle of mine, for easy shopping
-babies can get heavy in their carseats pretty quick, this makes it easy instead of carrying them, putting your body out of whack
-many brands make these, make sure whatever model you get works with your particular brand of infant carseat. Chicco has their own called a keyfit caddy. link for that is also below.

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12353532

graco elite on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Graco-1793955-SnugRider-Elite/dp/B008OIPZW8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351828647&sr=8-2&keywords=graco+snap+n+go

chicco version on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JDOYF0/ref=asc_df_B005JDOYF02076487?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B005JDOYF0&hvpos=1o2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1052137942058048689&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=

fisher price rock n play sleeper

-i heard about these for the first time when i was pregnant with A. we decided to get one and it has been awesome!! i consider it a must have.

-holds baby at an incline; our little guy slept in this his first couple months - he still loves it!

-great for babies with reflux, or when they get colds/nasal congestion etc.

-easy to transport, folds up easily, great for travel/road trips, slides across carpet, rocks on hardwood/linoleum

-has a machine washable cover - easy on & off

-comes in variety of patterns

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12413334

amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=rock+n+play+sleeper

fisher price bouncey seat "turtle days"

-a bouncey seat is a must have, so handy
-this one has calm vibration that soothed A as a newborn
-one "D" battery has lasted us 4 months! (including nights we left the vibration on & didn't know :)
-turtles & frog toy bar are fun for baby to look at, smile & laugh at, and by month 3, A could pull the circle that plays the music & was delighted! :) toy bar is removeable
- cover is easy to get on & off for easy cleaning - machine washable

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3924267
amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-T2517-Bouncer-Turtle-Days/dp/B002OOWAGW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341959533&sr=8-1&keywords=turtle+days+bouncer

fisher price snugabunny swing

-worth the investment!
-has lots of great features - multiple speed settings, rocks side to side or front and back (facing both either left or right), music, white noise, birds at top circle a mirror which baby can look up at
- i love that it has a 5 point harness option - great for babies who try to maneuver out of things, and so they can't work their way too far over to the side
-plugs into the wall which for me is huge; many baby swings are battery only

amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Cradle-Swing-Little-Snugabunny/dp/B0042D69WY/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1338971305&sr=1-1
babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4360510

mustela foam shampoo

-does a great job healing cradle cap/baby dandruff
-foam makes it easy to get in & out
-since such a small amount is used each time, it'll last forever!
-smells good!
-some targets carry mustela products as well

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2403861
amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mustela-Foam-Shampoo-Newborns-5-07/dp/B00021AYF8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341959697&sr=8-3&keywords=mustela+shampoo

summer infant cushy cradle bathtub

-one of my very favorites!!
-as a nanny, i've tried out so many infant bathtubs, and this one is by far the best design i've found!
-its soft rubbery, so if baby moves his head around, its not knocking on hard plastic like many others
-they can't squirm down like in others, the only downside to that is that their feet are up on a little ledge; that would be the only con to this, that their feet aren't in as deep of water as the rest of them, so they could get cold, but its not a big enough con to keep me from highly recommending it! I just combat it by splashing a little water on his feet
-my little guy is 4 months old, 16 pounds, and still very easily fits in this and has room to grow!

babies r us:http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11909427&prodFindSrc=search
amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Cradler-Newborn-Toddler/dp/B006VPC632/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1338970699&sr=8-2

hooded thicker towels

-those thin baby towels just don't cut it
-these hooded, normal thickness towels are much better just to use from the get-go with babies
-i've seen at several places, different animals, different designs
-check on amazon, target, babies r us

towel pictured:
http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Zoo-Hooded-Towel/dp/B0070B9SXW
skip hop towels at babies r us:
http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=skip%20hop%20towel&origkw=skip+hop+towel&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2255957&sr=1

costco (kirkland) diapers

- great absorbency 

-highly recommended from a pediatrician i met, who found that they worked great for kids who tended to get yeast infections; they're more breathable

-love the price/affordability, plus they send $5 off coupons on them periodically

-nice buying in bulk, not having to constantly run out and buy diapers

Check them out at your local costco!

http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?ec=BC-EC40382-Cat56098&pos=0&whse=BC&topnav=&cat=91348&eCat=BC|48022|56098|91348&lang=en-US

a&d ointment

-love how it protects skin, is a great barrier for bums etc, also noticed it quickly heals scratches A gives himself on face
-i like the smell!
-i buy the target version of this & it works great, and for a bit cheaper

amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ointment-4-Ounce-Pack/dp/B004NYMQ88/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1338969189&sr=1-1

summer infant ultra plush changing pad cover

-this is such a super soft, quality changing pad cover, i love it & want to buy more!

-comes in several different colors (white, blue, tan, green, pink)

amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Ultra-Plush-Change/dp/B0009JB3A8/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1338968805&sr=1-1

sleep sacks

-its like a wearable blanket, safe way to keep baby warm at night, and it can't be kicked off :)
-i think these are best for newborn til walking stage.
-many different brands make them (we have the halo brand & are very pleased), different designs, different types of material

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3245249&searchURL=false
amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dbaby-products&field-keywords=sleep+sack

dream a little series (music)

-such sweet pretty lullaby music, i love it!
-itunes has it as well, that's where i bought it so i can play it on my ipod on our ihome in A's room

amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Little-Series-Dream/dp/B000TSJTW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338878864&sr=8-1

boon grass drying rack

-blades of (plastic) grass "hold" onto the items as you gently press down
-looks fun & organic on the kitchen counter top
-can go in dishwasher which is a quick easy way to keep it sanitized and grime-free!
- it also comes in a bigger size as well, which would be great for families that go through a lot of bottles/dishes- the bigger one is called "lawn".

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4179885&prodFindSrc=search
target: http://www.target.com/p/boon-grass-countertop-drying-rack/-/A-12190250
amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Boon-Grass-Countertop-Drying-Spring/dp/B0032G9E0G/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1339435362&sr=1-1

Lawn (bigger one):
target: http://www.target.com/p/boon-inc-lawn-drying-rack/-/A-13600340
amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Boon-Countertop-Drying-Spring-Green/dp/B004OR1DTC/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1339435362&sr=1-2

carter's bibs (for first several months; spit up & drool)

-double layered & wide enough to keep spit up & drool from getting onto clothing
-lots of cute designs for boys and girls
-love how they latch closed on the side; much easier to get on & off

i saw a 3 pack of these type of bibs at macy's for $10.98 which is awesome, most of the 3 packs are $20 unless on sale. so definitely check Macy's, Carter's sales/outlets, and definitely carter's online - seems to have the cheapest prices!

carter's: http://www.carters.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Carters-Site/default/Search-Show?cgid=carters&q=teething%20bib&simplesearch=Go

aden + anais burp cloths ("burpy bibs")

-they are shaped perfectly and super absorbent
-available in a variety of patterns
- these are not cheap = register for them :)

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3973439
amazon: http://www.amazon.com/aden-anais-Muslin-Burpy-Jungle/dp/B002SW3CAS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339434604&sr=8-1
aden + anais: http://www.adenandanais.com/shop/burpybibs.aspx

baby saline nasal spray

-This is great for when baby is congested, helps clear their nasal passages and throat (post-nasal drip)
-It also helps clear the snot out so their nose isn't running constantly (gives you a break from wiping)
-simply saline brand stays sterile which is great, it means if you use it from time to time, that's ok
- i like to spray, not drip. seems more effective for baby.
-one adjustment i've made, is I now buy the "little noses" spray because the tip of it is rounded and gentler, for my squirming screaming 8 month old. ha. When he was little, it was no issue. Now... just trying to not stab his nose accidentally with the spray nozzle. :-/

amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Simply-Saline-Sterile-Nasal-Mist/dp/B000RDLPHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338964863&sr=8-1

gripe water

-for newborn/infants tummy troubles, fussiness, and hiccups, these can be a real sanity saver! 

-ingredients vary depending on brand, but its made from herbal things like ginger and fennel

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2499403

infant gas drops

-given before feedings, this can really help ease newborns & infants gas/tummy troubles
-can help ease baby's fussiness and give parents some sanity!
-i used target brand and it worked great!

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2404507

avent breast shells aka "milk catchers"

-they catch milk that drips from opposite boob of one you're nursing on (wearing a bra is needed to hold it on)
-helps stock up your milk supply in fridge/freezer
-they also give new moms' sore nipples some relief

babies r us: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2403352&prodFindSrc=search