What are the essentials to buy for my baby?
I know the essentials like diapers, wipes, crib, & a safety monitor. What else should I buy. So much stuff out there is just for marketing purposes. I want to buy the best for the baby, but I don’t want to be led on my marketing.
I’d suggest visiting consumerreports.org. They have a great baby check list available, plus you can get their top reviews on all baby items.
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diapers, wipes, a crib, a saftey monitor… good you got the first most important ones!
right, now a baby bouncer chair is brilliant! my nephews LIVED in theres… they can eat, sleep and just sit in it. it also bounces slightly which is good for getting them to sleep or for them to play.
having a toy across i will provide them with entertainment which will also help thier development. It is good for when they are a little baby, up intill they start to crawl.
heres an example-
http://www.thebest4baby.co.uk/wp-content…
secondly, a changing mat.
not only does this mean you can change them on a clean surface, but its also easy to wipe when you have…accidents, but it is also good for them to lie on and explore thier feet and toes 
when they start to lie on their stomach, this also means that they are on a safe clean surface.
an example-
http://direct.tesco.com/pi/Product/0/100…
a push chair is also good. mothers and babys should go for walks to get fresh air and have time bonding together out of the confidment of home.
if you have a car, a push chair with a built in car seat is brilliant! it saves money and is easier.
with this sort it genrally means that as you walk, the baby will be facing you, which is nicer for you both.
an exapmle-
http://www.kidsmoda.com/image/fur-child-…
with this pushchair, ALWAYS HAVE A PARASOL.
white is the best colour as it reflects light ans heat, dont be tempted to buy black which will absorb the heat.
this may not seem essential, but trust me, it is.
even on a rather cloudy day, you may get caught in the sun which can cause sun burn, and restless sleep.
for example-
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31…
Dummy/ Diddy/ Pacifier
so many names, for such a great invention!
it imatates the feeling of the mothers nipples/ bottles teat, so when you are feeding your baby, as they are alling asleep you cn place this in their mouth and they will carry on sucking peacefully. Even as they get a bit older, the comfort of it will aid sleep. make sure you get the correct one for thier age group though.
(they also can come with a built in rattle for fun, glow in the dark for finding at night times- that is VERY handy! and cute designs)
for example-
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_60/11…
lots and lots of bibs! they dribble like hell (i love babies, but seriously, they do).
if you leave it to dribble down their neck when feeding, it can cause a rash and be uncomfortable for them. this may also result in you having to change thier babygro whilst they sleep which is unnessacery. just buy alot of them, and when you feed them, place it under thier chin and around on side of their neck (the side it dribbles from) all wadded up. Dont bother actually fastening it around thier neck intill they are weaning.
for example-
http://personalizedshirtsandmore.com/sto…
Lastly, a MOSES BASKET.
i know, i know… you have a crib.
but that is static, yes? only in one room, yes?
what about when you dont want to go up and down stairs everytime they cry/ need feeding/ need changing?
thats why you have a moses basket.
its like a protable crib, that is small, comforable (my nephew prefered it to his crib), and you can tak it anywhere.
you can sit in the garden, have a bath, wath TV in the living room. ANYWHERE.
this also means that if they fall asleep down stairs, and you are worried about waking them when you go to bed, you can just leave them in their basket, rather than disturb them and put them in thier crib.
for example-
http://www.johnlewis.com/jl_assets/produ…
all these things are simple, cost-friendly, and sometimes looked over.
hope i helped, i am not actually a mother myself, im just a 17 year old who has looked after and loved her nephews alot!
if you need help again, jus email me
good luck, and if you are still in doubt, read this-
http://www.totsites.com/help/baby/real-b…