Chrisdee’s everyday essentials Some are things you probably already registered for without a doubt others might catch you off guard. -
Pack and Play This isn’t the one I have…but it has a bassinet which we used a lot at first but now Will naps upstairs in crib more or on go. http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Portable-Playard-Bassinet-Changing/dp/B000UEA9ZW/ref=pd_bbs_10?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227026145&sr=8-10 -
Video Monitor This is the one I have. Now…you may pick up someone else’s signal and they may pick up yours. We just turn it off and on as soon as we are done using it. We were concerned at first but it is worth it for us. We don’t over obsess about what he is doing but it does help us tell whether or not he really is awake or if he can go back to sleep. I did contact that company with this concern and they said they were planning on coming out with one that wouldn’t interfere…it wasn’t out yet when we registered but it may be out now. http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Sounds-Handheld-Monitor/dp/B00020V5A2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227026425&sr=1-1 -
Car Mirror Okay so this will get a little annoying but the music and lights are worth it. One of my friends kids didn’t like the pitch black of driving at night (this would help). Also its fun noise for him that helps him calm down. There is a remote control for this one. WE LOVE IT!!! J (we do know the songs by heart) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2919736 -
Stain Remover A MUST HAVE! http://www.amazon.com/Totally-Toddler-Stain-Remover/dp/B0017OAGHU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227026958&sr=8-1 -
Bags These are really cheap at Wal-Mart. Good for diaper bags but we also use them for #2’s at home. They stink up even when in diaper champ so we use the bag and throw outside. http://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Diaper-Sacks-50-ct/dp/B000RHLSKC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227027008&sr=1-2 -
A Bouncer but wait … what kind of bouncer??? THE DIFFERENCE SEEMS MINIMAL BUT ITS VERY IMPORTANT. This is like the one I got from a shower… http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Papasan-Infant-Natures-Wonder/dp/B0017ID8YY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227027198&sr=1-1 But this is the one we use more (borrowing from brother) http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Ocean-Wonders-Aquarium-Bouncer/dp/B000324Y7U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227027315&sr=1-2 The second one is worth it. Vibrates AND bounces and has more cool things on it that entertain. I wouldn’t compromise on this at all!!! -
Swing We use this in so many different ways. We love that it is a cradle swing and goes front to back and sits up. We sometimes sit him in it without swinging to look at the mobile and listen to music. Really helps when fussy!!! http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-Dreamy-Motions-Deluxe/dp/B0018Z6910/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227027569&sr=1-1 -
Play Dome Important if you have dogs. Will always wants to be on his back. This way I don’t have to always lay next to him or put the dogs in other room. http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Bounce-Play-Activity/dp/B000P5KVKO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227028825&sr=1-7 -
Breast Pump Yes its expensive. You can rent one from hospital or health department but if you are breastfeeding its worth it!!! http://www.amazon.com/Medela-Pump-Style-Breast-Shoulder/dp/B0011E5LYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227028907&sr=1-1 -
Cream This is my favorite. It does have a color so when I use it I use pads so that my bra isn’t yellow…I just like the softness of this cream compared to the others. http://www.amazon.com/Medela-87122-Tender-Care-Lanolin/dp/B0011EB814/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227030641&sr=8-1 -
Gas Drops Please don’t spend this much but get these… There are many brands. Target and Meijer make their own brand and it’s much cheaper!!! These are a must have. http://www.amazon.com/Little-Tummys-Newborns-Infants-Children/dp/B001F0RAW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227030714&sr=1-1 -
Bundle Me I like the one I have. It was a new style that is silky on the outside for bad weather. http://www.amazon.com/JJ-Cole-Urban-Infant-Bundle/dp/B000G7YO5E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1227030988&sr=1-4 -
Everything else …that you don’t get or don’t have $$$$$ for I wasn’t given a highchair and we got mine here for $25 and its up to date folds up and has many different height positions. I am a big fan of buying used on some things. http://www.ouac.com/locations.aspx | 
