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This is one of those things I never thought about, but ended up using ALL the time! So useful for diaper changes, going out, messy play/art, potty training. My son is coming up on 3 and we still use them all the time. https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Washable-Underpads-Protector-Incontinence/dp/B088TF5NXK/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?tag=wte-community-20

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For moms who plan to nurse, “By Brest Friend” nursing pillow. So much more convenient than the Bobby.

For baby (aside from the more obvious like a car seat), two way zipper onesies! You can zip from the bottom up for diaper changes, keeping baby’s top half covered.

The “FridaBaby Bitty Bundle of Joy” is also helpful for baby. If you prioritize one item from it, I’d choose the nose sucker. Overall, I’ve liked FridaBaby products.

Some purchases I wouldn’t make again…I wouldn’t stock up on one type of bottle or pacifier, because you never know what baby will actually use. I wouldn’t have bought as many clothes, because some went unworn. For myself, I looked at a lot of postpartum mom care items (i.e disposable underwear), but the ones provided by the hospital were the best. Take the whole bag home, if provided! Second best were FridaBaby, in my experience, but I really didn’t need to buy anything.

Not a necessity, but the Babybjörn bouncer was a splurge item that I used a lot.

Hope this helps!

Babylist let’s you put items from multiple websites all on one registry, which is nice as well.

Light up travel sound machine is probably what I used the most. We used it almost 24/7 at one point bc when I turned it on with the lights he would stop crying. Took it in the car with us too bc he always screamed in the car. That and then the Oogie bear nose picker. Never knew I would need that but it was a life saver!!! So helpful to get boogies out of their tiny little noses when your finger won’t fit!