1. Buy lots of high quality baby bottles. Get same kind so you don’t have to mix and match. If you don’t have dishwasher, get one. Never have a bottle you have to wash by hand–it is inefficient and not environmentally friendly. [Parenting Note: feed a bottle--don't breastfeed--to your baby before bedtime -- since they'll eat more, they'll sleep longer through the night (yes, that could mean you'll have to pump or use formula)]. Same deal when it comes to sippy-cups (and if a sippy cup leaks – toss it out and buy a new one).
2. Create multiple diaper changing stations around you house. Have diapers, wipes, hand sanitizer. Saves time and effort. Don’t be stubborn. Your time is valuable. Act like it is.
3. The Diaper Champ. Really is the champ. Uses “normal” tall kitchen bags so it’s much cheaper in the long run. Doesn’t smell; only have to empty it once a week.
4. Strollers. Invest in a good one if you like to walk a lot. Pay for lighter weight ones as it is a pain to carry them around and lift into the car. Don’t need to spend this. But we had this. For baby #2 we might buy this, even though it is expensive (since Baby #1 will now be walking/strolling to preschool when it is nice outside). Yes we really wore out our first stroller.
5. Swings. Get one. Use it. Love it. Eat without holding the baby.
6. Rocking Chair. Invest in this. You’ll spend nights in it when you child is ill, so make sure it is comfortable. Get a glider, not a rocker.
7. Books. Many books = less insanity for parents. Never, ever, ever buy a “if you take a mouse to…” book.
8. These things. Get a few of em.
9. Outlet malls. Visit often for baby clothes. For example, Carters has the same stuff, only much cheaper.
10. Camera. Get a high quality digital camera like this one, not the brick-sized cheap one you got 4 years age for Christmas. Fast shutter speed is key, as babies change expressions quickly. If it’s small, you can take if everywhere and take lots of pictures. Organize your pictures using myPublisher — beats any homemade baby book.
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