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Really useful baby stuff that got us through Maya's first year
A Listmania! list by sveranha "sveranha" (Austin, TX)
The list author says: "WOW! Maya is already 19 months old!!! In a month she will be in preschool 5 days a week! YAY FOR ME! I decided to compile this list because I am in the process of putting away all Maya's baby "stuff" & in the process, sadly, giving away a bunch of things that were such a waste & not worth keeping for baby#2. When I think back to Maya's first year there are SO many things I could have done differently/better. The foremost is that I should have taken better care of myself. Instead of a baby registry, I should have asked for gift certificates for massages & a maid service as shower gifts. It is hard to justify expenditure for things like that when you're a new mom, so I think the best thing is to allow your loved ones to treat you to them. Back to baby "stuff", it's hard to be overwhelmed by it all, and easy to have so much of it that your house shows no signs of an adult living in it. But at the end of the day, there are some baby items that will make your life easier & here is a list of things that helped me survive my first year of motherhood."

1. Earth's Best TenderCare Chlorine Free Baby Wipes Refills, 80-Count Packages (Pack of 12)(960 Wipes) by Earth's Best

The list author says:
	"Maya is now 26 months old and completely potty trained! I haven't viewed this list in months and am amazed to see it has almost a thousand views. Here's one product I HAVE to add to my list - they are the best wipes out there and I wish I had found them sooner. Check diapers.com for the best price and feel free to use my referral code MAYA2007 to get $10 off your first order."

$29.79
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Fisher-Price Rainforest Open-Top Cradle Swing

2. Fisher-Price Rainforest Open-Top Cradle Swing by Fisher-Price

The list author says:
	"I'm not specifically recommending this swing, although it's the one we have - the point is to make sure that you get one like this that plugs into the wall as opposed to running on batteries."

$105.00
(219 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

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The First Years Breastflow Starter Set

3. The First Years Breastflow Starter Set by Learning Curve

The list author says:
	"These are awesome because they mimic the real thing! The only bottle a lactation consultant will tell you is OK to let baby have. Don't forget that if you're using bottles, you also need to buy a bottle brush & it is useful to have a drying rack, both ours are by Munchkin."

$17.52 Used & New from: $16.99
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GumDrop Pacifier Full-Term Natural Scent Pink 5 Pack

4. GumDrop Pacifier Full-Term Natural Scent Pink 5 Pack by Hawaii Medical

The list author says:
	"These come in a smaller size for preemies as well. Another product surprisingly recommended by a lactation consultant - they are actually used in NICU's to help preemies practice sucking."

$5.30 Used & New from: $5.15
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Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer

5. Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer by Fisher-Price

The list author says:
	"Again, you don't have to get this one in particular - just make sure you have a bouncy chair!"

$64.99 Used & New from: $35.15
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Evenflo Farmyard Mega ExerSaucer

6. Evenflo Farmyard Mega ExerSaucer by Evenflo

The list author says:
	"The ExerSaucer we had was a hand-me-down (thanks, Nur!) & no longer available, so I'm just choosing the cheapest one here to add to my list. Maya had a rainforest jumperoo that she didn't care for very much, but the ExerSaucer was a life saver. NB: You can only put a baby in an ExerSaucer once s/he is supporting her/his head exceptionally well."

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Tiny Love Sweet Island Dreams Mobile

7. Tiny Love Sweet Island Dreams Mobile by Tiny Love

The list author says:
	"The exact one we have isn't here, but all Tiny Love mobiles are great - NB: I notice that some Tiny Love mobiles here are in the $100-$130 price range, but ours was around $50 and fantastic. Thanks Amy, that was a fabulous gift!"

$37.00 Used & New from: $26.99
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Dex Products Dura Bib Small-Tootsie Wootsie

8. Dex Products Dura Bib Small-Tootsie Wootsie by DEX Products

The list author says:
	"I think I got something like 30 cloth bibs with velcro fasteners as gifts, but really I only use this one. I can only find them at USA Baby at Westgate. They're the only ones Maya can't take off."

$9.99 Used & New from: $6.99
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Gerber Good Start Gentle PLUS, Ready to Feed, 8.45-Ounce Cans in 6-Count Boxes (Pack of 2)

9. Gerber Good Start Gentle PLUS, Ready to Feed, 8.45-Ounce Cans in 6-Count Boxes (Pack of 2) by Good Start

The list author says:
	"If you plan to breast feed I applaud you, but if, like us, you need to supplement & you don't want to have to rush out of the house in the middle of the night, have ready-to-use liquid formula handy. If you don't use it, you can give it away. Just FYI: The World Health Organization recommends that babies below the age of 2 months only be fed ready-to-use liquid formula."

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2 Handle 8oz. Cup with Flip-It Straw Top, Neutral Colors

10. 2 Handle 8oz. Cup with Flip-It Straw Top, Neutral Colors by Nuby

The list author says:
	"These are the only ones Maya will drink out of (she won't drink out of a sippy cup). They are great but a bit hard to clean."

$6.79
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Graco Pack 'N Play Playard with Bassinet, Tango in the Tongo

11. Graco Pack 'N Play Playard with Bassinet, Tango in the Tongo by Graco Baby

The list author says:
	"I've selected a random Pack 'n Play here because I don't see the Rainforest one we have (thanks Kristen & Veronica for the awesome gift!). They can get pretty pricey, but you can get a really good one with a bassinet and changing station for around $100. We found it especially useful to have downstairs & Maya would hang out in it while I fixed dinner."

Used & New from: $139.99
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12. Nature Babycare Diapers - 4pk. (Size 4) by Nature Babycare

The list author says:
	"The next best thing to using cloth diapers. I get all my diapers and wipes on diapers.com They are cheaper & have free 2-day shipping for orders over $49. Besides, you don't have to lug them home! Ask me for my referral code to get $10 off your first order."

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The list author says:
	"How could we have survived without our good ole Bumbo!? We have the tray table but never used it."

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Fisher-Price Rainforest Healthy Care Booster Seat

14. Fisher-Price Rainforest Healthy Care Booster Seat by Fisher-Price

The list author says:
	"You really don't need a highchair - this is all you need. It is so portable and easy to clean. My friend Nicole had one in the house and one in the car."

$32.00
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15. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

The list author says:
	"Gotta start baby's library with this classic! This is the first book Maya started "reading" on her own, so it has a special place in my heart."

$10.99 Used & New from: $4.33
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ERGObaby Original Baby Carrier, Cranberry

16. ERGObaby Original Baby Carrier, Cranberry by ergobaby

The list author says:
	"Pricey, but worth it. Austin Baby (just moved to Lamar) has a nice collection of slings that they can fit you for. Nicole, thanks for loaning me yours."

$111.02 Used & New from: $70.00
(359 customer reviews) | 8 customer discussions

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Gerber 3-Pack Zip Front Sleep 'N Play - Boy 2009, 6-9 Months

17. Gerber 3-Pack Zip Front Sleep 'N Play - Boy 2009, 6-9 Months by Gerber

The list author says:
	"Whoever designed sleepers with buttons for you to fumble with in the middle of the night when you're so sleep deprived you can't remember your name, quite frankly should be shot. These are the ones to have - get LOTS of them if your baby is born in the winter, & quite a few (and some onesies) if he/she is born in the summer."

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Gerber 12-Pack Flatfold Birdseye Cloth Diapers - White

18. Gerber 12-Pack Flatfold Birdseye Cloth Diapers - White by Gerber

The list author says:
	"No we did not use them as cloth diapers - this is a tip I got from Nicole to buy lots of cheap cloth diapers & use them as burp cloths. They are much bigger, cheaper and way more absorbent than regular burp cloths. Thanks, Mary Lou, for buying them for us!"

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19. Gerber Brand 12 Pack Washcloth, Boy 2009 by Gerber

The list author says:
	"I think we have 3 dozen or so of these & I still get plenty of use out of them for 19-month old Maya."

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Eddie Bauer Air-Flow Adjustable Head Support

20. Eddie Bauer Air-Flow Adjustable Head Support by Eddie Bauer

The list author says:
	"This is what we used in the infant car seat when bringing our 5lb10oz baby home & for a long time after! Thank you Perez family for the gift!"

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21. Baby 411, 4th Edition: Clear Answers & Smart Advice For Your Baby's First Year (Baby 411: Clear Answers and Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year) by Denise Fields

The list author says:
	"I also have the Dr. Sears' Baby Book, but I think I used this one much more because it was so much easier to read when I was a new mom & panicking wondering if the baby was crying because of a stomachache or was pooping the right shade of poop!"

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Baby Trend Diaper Champ in Deluxe Pink

22. Baby Trend Diaper Champ in Deluxe Pink by Baby Trend

The list author says:
	"Could I have lived without this item? Probably. Are there better ones out there? I'm sure there are. But I have used my diaper champ every single day for the past 19 months & it has held a week's worth of pee diapers at a time without giving out any pee smell. The reason I initially chose it was that you can use regular trash bags in it. Thanks, Harishini for the gift!"

$64.99
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Where's Spot? (Little Spot Board Books)

23. Where's Spot? (Little Spot Board Books) by Eric Hill

The list author says:
	"This was Maya's favorite book when she was 6 months old and still is at 19 months. There's not a day that goes by that we don't read it!"

$7.99 Used & New from: $0.01
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Vicks Baby Rectal Thermometer

24. Vicks Baby Rectal Thermometer by Vicks

The list author says:
	"You have to have one of these before baby arrives, & hopefully you have a friend like I have Kristen to show you how to use it. Also, you need to have on hand some infant tylenol & diaper rash cream. The pediatrician recommended Dr. Smith's but my personal preference is Boudreaux's Butt Paste."

$13.04 Used & New from: $7.85
(98 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Kidkraft Step 'N Store

25. Kidkraft Step 'N Store by KidKraft

The list author says:
	"You may not think that you'll need this during baby's first year, but you well. It is worth the money because it's sturdy enough for a prewalker to stand on at the kitchen sink. This is not the exact one I have - the one we have is from Target (I think by Circo) and cost $30."

$28.99 Used & New from: $27.99
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Graco imonitor Vibe 2 Parent

26. Graco imonitor Vibe 2 Parent by Graco Baby

The list author says:
	"Having a monitor was super useful in the beginning, but we did not get as much use of it as we thought because (a) our house is not that big and (b) our baby can holler."

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My Brest Friend Pink Stripe Pillow

27. My Brest Friend Pink Stripe Pillow by Zenoff Products

The list author says:
	"Super useful when establishing nursing - see if you can borrow it from someone."

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Evenflo Triumph Advance DLX Convertible Car Seat - CLOSEOUT

28. Evenflo Triumph Advance DLX Convertible Car Seat - CLOSEOUT by Evenflo

The list author says:
	"We love this car seat. I actually used it from the time Maya was 5 months old because the infant car seat was just too heavy for me to carry. It is so easy to get a baby in and out of this seat"

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Badger Basket Natural Hooded Moses Basket, Sage Dot Bedding

29. Badger Basket Natural Hooded Moses Basket, Sage Dot Bedding by Badger Basket

The list author says:
	"A moses basket is not worth buying, but perhaps borrowing, like we did from our friend Melissa. Maya hung out here a lot for the first 6 weeks of her life & we have the cutest pictures. But note that she was super tiny. Melissa's baby got virtually no use out of it."

$46.79 Used & New from: $28.50
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Waterproof Multi-Use Pad 18 x 27- 2 Pack

30. Waterproof Multi-Use Pad 18 x 27- 2 Pack by Continental Quilting

The list author says:
	"One of the things that Jenn got us while I was in labor, & we got tons of use out of them."

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