Cricket. The episode might not have the same impact for those outside Australia but the ending never fails to bring tears to my eyes. It helps that my daughter loves it too.
Whale Watching is our favorite. Bandit and Chilli are hungover from a new years party but they still have to parent. That’s how the first two years of parenting felt for us due to the lack of sleep.
Uppababy and Nuna car seats were/are awesome. Generally a breeze to wash when needed and install. The uppababy stroller was a lifesaver too.
That said, the evenflow pivot explore wagon has been mediocre in my opinion. The canopy shades don’t like to stay on, it doesn’t fit well in our Mazda CX-30, and the handle rarely if ever folds out since it’s not easily maneuverable in that configuration.
Grab at least two of the silicone butt spatulas. We used them almost daily. Made applying Boudreaux’s Butt Paste a breeze.
Don’t forget to take time for yourselves as a couple and as individuals. It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and forget/ignore those things. Your relationship will irrevocably change and it takes active care to be maintained/nourished.
Some things my wife and I didn’t consider that we may need were disposable nappy bags and washable change mats, we also had nowhere near enough disposable nappies for the first few weeks. Although they’re not the most romantic or exciting baby shower gifts they’re life savers.
The other thing we really appreciated was onesies with zips that go from the top and bottom.
SI have no specific suggestions of products, but I found a wee little baby needs very little. Focus on things that will help you help the baby and make things easier for you… untill they start moving about… then I’d look for stuff at local used shops/ websites. At that age kids outgrow things fast and people get rid of practically new stuff, and less disappointing if the kid doesn’t really care about it.
Someone mentioned window shades- I’d consider dark and ceramic tints on the windows if you’re keeping the car long term (assuming you have a car). It does help keep everyone cool and sun out of little eyes.
You’ll need more diapers than you think. Newborns can take up to a week to start pooping consistently but when they do they’ll go through like 8-10 diapers a day.
Invest in a good sound machine. The background noise will help soothe the baby and keep other noises from waking him/her.
As far as tips go, if you find yourself two months in wondering if you’ve made a huge mistake, you’re not alone and that’s pretty normal. Newborns are basically an extremely high maintenance potato and they’re totally dependent on their parents. All they do is eat, poop, and cry. It’s a stressful time and can be hard on mom and dad. But, eventually that little baby is going to look at you with a smile and say “dada” and it will make your heart melt.
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