First, Dr. Brown bottles. The first time around we used Avent bottles. These worked out great for Lachlan and we never bought another brand. Ridley was more difficult to feed and we had to try a few different kinds to find the ones she would eat best from. We ended up getting a pack of Dr. Brown bottles from Target (which happened to come in pink) and Ridley really took to them. I was hesitant about these bottles because they have extra parts which is essential for keeping extra air from going into baby's tummy. I think this helps keep Ridley happy...which keeps us all happy! I would say these bottles are definitely essential because to this day, Ridley still won't eat from another brand of bottles. You can purchase these bottles here.
Related to feeding, I love our Aden + Anais bibs. We have ones that can over your shoulder as a burp cloth but also have a snap in the back to put on like a bib. We only put these on Ridley while she eats to keep her outfits nice because she doesn't drool yet an has no need to wear a bib at other times. I think that these are nice because they are so absorbent and keep formula from getting on her and the material is so soft. These actually get softer as you wash them and it is important to me because I know it's not uncomfortable for her to wear. These are awesome in place of standard burp cloths that are just a rectangle of fabric. You can purchase these bibs here.
Next on my list are swaddlers. We got a pack of Swaddle Me swaddlers as a gift when I was expecting. We use these daily and I don't think Ridley would ever want to go without. These can be bought in different fabrics but we have the cotton ones which are nice since it's getting warmer in Illinois this time of year so it ensures that she does not get too hot. A microfleece option is also available if that is something you would want for extra warmth. These work by always giving the perfect tight swaddle. My husband is gifted with being able to create the perfect swaddle with any blanket but I am not as gifted so these are an essential for me. These can be bought anywhere that sells baby items including Wal-Mart, Target and Babies 'R' Us. You can also purchase online here.
Along with using swaddlers to ensure that Ridley sleeps well, we also use a Fisher Price Rock 'N' Play for her to sleep in at night. We use this in place of a traditional bassinet. I love this because it folds up and doesn't take up much space at all. It also vibrates which many babies like. For Lachlan we did have the traditional bassinet but I just find that the Rock 'N' Play is an improved and modern version of a bassinet and Ridley sleep great in hers! You can purchase a Rock 'N' play online here.
There are so many varying opinions on the next product. For Ridley we use Pampers Swaddlers. We have always been faithful to Pampers and never had any leaking or blow outs. These diapers are extremely soft and absorbent. We do change Ridley every three hours as she doesn't sleep through the night so we haven't tried them for a longer period of time yet. I think it's important to find the diaper that works best with your baby. For both our babies we have always had luck with Pampers so for me the Pampers Swaddlers are definitely a necessary item for sweet newborns. Diapers can be purchased almost anywhere but I love ordering from diapers.com because they always have amazing coupons and offer free 2-day shipping on all orders $49+. You can purchase these diapers online here.
Although there are so many products that we love for our sweet new baby, I would say that these products are definitely my top five favorites. I consider all to be essentials and believe that these are Ridley's favorites too. I do really enjoy dressing her up in little outfits with matching headbands but figured her outfits could be for it's own post. Hopefully you found this helpful! I will now leave you with a picture of my sweet girl from earlier today...
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