MUST HAVES
Birth & Beyond Gift Certificate
Don't you wish you could tell the people who want to buy you something to chip in for a postpartum doula? Or a home visit with a lactation counselor? Now you can...
Our 1-2-3 on BBR Gift Certificates:
- It's easy! Send your loved ones this link and you can use the gift certificate towards any resource listed on our site!
- Get what you really need, not just another cute onesie!
- Our gift certificates don't expire and they are printable from your computer!
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A good baby carrier
Ring slings, soft structured carriers, wraps, oh my! There are so many to choose from and it can be overwhelming! Whether or not a carrier works for you is a personal choice... one carrier might not feel good for you but will feel good for someone else.
Our 1-2-3 on baby wearing:
- Go to a baby wearing meetup. They have a library of carriers you can try before you by!
- Stick with ergonomic carriers and make sure the fabric covers knee to knee.
- As much as you feel your baby wants to see the world, avoid facing your baby outward while they are younger. It can overstimulate.
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Entertainment
We asked our community what the best baby toys were and here's what we heard:
Our 1-2-3 on baby entertainment:
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Clothing
You really don't need to register for clothing but we want you to keep a few things in mind about infant clothing.
Our 1-2-3 on baby clothes:
- Skip the newborn clothing, unless you have a premie. If you have a full term baby who is more than 6-7 lbs, they will fit into 0-3 months from the start. Some babies even skip to 3-6 months.
- Don't get too much clothing! Babies grow... fast. They will be in and out of sizes in weeks! We strongly suggest secondhand clothing.
- Zip down or magnet closing pajamas allowing easy access for diaper changes (oh, and don't change diapers through the night unless there is stool!).
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If you're breastfeeding...
We feel that you shouldn't need to buy much to breastfeed... but if you should find yourself shopping, here are a few items you might invest in.
Our 1-2-3 on breastfeeding gear:
- Clothing - Double layer is the way to go. Put on a nursing tank under your regular shirt. When you're ready to nurse, pull up your shirt and down your tank. No need for the nursing cover and bonus... every outfit is a nursing outfit!
- Haakaa Pump - Catch that extra milk... trust us, you will want to!
- A good breastfeeding pillow. Some people prefer the my BrestFriend pillow and some prefer Boppy. We also think just a plain ol' pillow (or a few of them) will work!