And these items are nice to have, but not necessary…Diaper Pail
The two options for dirty diapers are to either to throw them in a garage/outdoor garbage can or to get an air tight diaper pail. The second option is more convenient. We tried another brand that didn’t hold odors very well, then ended up upgrading to this one. It works great!
Price: $69.99
Room Temperature Monitors
We live in an older house where the temperature is inconsistent in every room. As a couple who used to sleep with the windows cracked in winter and the air blazing in the summer, we had no concept of what temps were good for baby. Apparently 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit is the baby sweet spot. We keep one of these in the family room and one in our room to check the temperature frequenting.
Price: $6.98 for 2
Cotton Burp Rags
Really, you can just use a wash cloth or tissue to clean up messes. You don’t need rags specific for baby use. We have these and always throw one in the carseat and diaper bag just in case.
Price: $15.99 for 10
Diaper Bag
What no one told me is that you don’t really need a diaper bag. And large backpack or purse will do as long as you buy something to change baby on. What’s nice is that ours clips onto the stroller and has a waterproof pocket for bottles. However, I would never label this as a necessity.
Price: $99.00
Wipe Warmer
In the beginning, our baby would FREAK OUT when we changed his diaper. Then, we started using a wipe warmer and suddenly we weren’t having any more freakouts. I used to think theses were excessive, but it made such a difference for us I thought it was worth mentioning.
Price: $26.99
Hand Sanitizer
Our pediatrician uses this “clean for babies” brand and we love it. We have the bigger bottles all over the house, and I keep the little bottles in our car and diaper bag.
Large Bottle Price: $17.82 for 3
Little Bottle Price: $21.83 for 6
Car Mirror
If you’re driving alone with baby in the car it’s hard not to have one of these. Not a must, but definitely nice.
Price: $17.50
Seasonal Gear
We realized quickly that we could use a snowsuit for our Christmas baby. We did okay without one for a while, bundling him up in blankets and hats. However, it was a nice to have item. We have a Baby Gap one. Also warm weather hats were essential. I like these. Other seasonal items for summer babies could be sunblock and a sunhat.
