https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:09:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-457461 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:14:41 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 457461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bookmarking for later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-370458 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:08:05 +0000 keiki_mama 370458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sotomorrow: I hate onesies that snap all the way up too! Especially when it's 4 AM and I can barely keep my eyes open--I start randomly snapping them together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-370447 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:02:05 +0000 keiki_mama 370447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must have:<br /> -Ergo w/ infant insert<br /> -Cooshee changing pad (I love that I can wipe anything right off. Now that LO is older we leave it on the ground and he hangs out in it/crawls all over it)<br /> -AA swaddle blankets<br /> -miracle blanket<br /> -woombie<br /> -bibs (LO is a drool monster!)<br /> -Robeez socks (they really don't come off when LO tugs!)<br /> -swing (borrow or buy used)<br /> -burpie clothes</p> <p>Wish I would have gotten<br /> -rock n play (LO uses this at day care and LOVES it) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-370360 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:28:42 +0000 sotomorrow 370360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must have:<br /> -baby nail scissors<br /> -Rock 'n play (which I discovered thanks to HB--only place she would sleep at all at the beginning)<br /> -Changing area on each floor (2-story house: changing table in her room upstairs and then we use the dining room table downstairs because a) we never eat there and b) it cleans easier then any of our other furniture)<br /> -Cloth diapers, love them!<br /> -Video monitor (huge help because DD's screams of misery and shrieks of joy sound exactly the same!)<br /> -Some sort of white noise machine (we use an iPod with speaker that plays Harvey Karp's Happiest Baby on the Block CD)<br /> -SwaddleMes (We actually wound up cutting holes in ours so we could stick her in the car seat once when she finally fell asleep being babysat and didn't want to wake her up for the 30 minute drive home). </p> <p>Hate every time I see them:<br /> -PJs with snaps all the way up. I am lazy and prefer zippered sleep sacks.<br /> -Baby swing. She hates it. It's only on loan from my sister though so at least we're not out $.<br /> -non- A&amp;A swaddle blankets </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-369652 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:58:36 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 369652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bookmarking for later. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-369477 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:04:24 +0000 tlcbaby 369477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with @jojogirl - I totally bookmarked this for when I am ready to start shopping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-369381 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:44:57 +0000 JoJoGirl 369381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bookmarking for later :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-369375 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:42:06 +0000 T-Mom 369375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>must have:<br /> - pack and play (we live in hurricane central and this was DD's crib when we had to evacuate for IKE!!)<br /> - swing<br /> - boppy<br /> - A+A swaddles<br /> - Swaddle me's (mutliples, the velcro goes out quick)<br /> - snap and go for Graco carseat (this has lasted me 2 kids)<br /> - glider<br /> - MAM pacifiers (the only ones LOs would take)<br /> - a VERY loud Vicks humidifer (doubles as white noise)<br /> - baby washcloths (don't get the cheapy ones, they don't absorb)<br /> - waterproof bibs for massive drooling<br /> - terry cloth sheet saver.. saves having to change the entire sheet set after drool messes<br /> - hooded towels (we use all of ours)<br /> - Jumparoo</p> <p>Unneeded:<br /> - those tiny receiving blankets. I don't know what those are good for, maybe for catching drool?<br /> - paci clips (we could never get these to function correctly)<br /> - bumbo<br /> - baby oil (what do you do with this stuff, it made LO a slippery mess!)<br /> - crib shoes, completely useless<br /> - fancy clothes in 0-3 mo size (they were never worn)<br /> - sterilizer bags (ended up washing all bottle and pump parts in the dishwasher) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368944 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:25:02 +0000 sandy 368944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must haves for me:</p> <p>Video monitor<br /> White noise machine<br /> Velcro swaddles<br /> Brest friend (for early months)<br /> Boppy (for when baby is older)<br /> Baby tub with sling<br /> Old fashioned cloth diapers to use as burp cloths<br /> Changing pad (we have the cooshee and use it all the time and she so well behaved when we change her diaper...I think bc she is used to it)<br /> Lots of footed sleepers (for early months)</p> <p>Regarding the pack and play - I never really used ours at all and felt it was such a waste...we set it up on our lower floor and we did a few diaper changes in it in the first month or so and sometimes I set her in it but after a few months we just put it away and I regretted putting it on my registry. BUT now that she's older (almost a year) I'm glad we have it even if we use it very rarely...we take it with us when we go visit friends...she naps in it while we are at our friends house and we don't have to stress too much about her naps. I think if I did it over I would just get a cheap pack and play (no infant or changing station) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368941 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:19:40 +0000 erinpye 368941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must haves:<br /> -A Moby and a woven wrap for when baby gets bigger/ it gets hot out<br /> -A baby Bjorn for when baby is over 3 months old (Even though they make infant inserts, wraps are preferred for babywearing until 3 months because Ergo and Bjorn carriers put too much pressure on baby's developing pelvis)<br /> -A&amp;A swaddling blankets<br /> -lots of burp rags, or just use cloth diapers as burp rags--they work great<br /> -Pack n' Play, just a basic one for travel sleeping<br /> -A good pump if you BF<br /> -A mobile (LO LOVED hers for months and it was great entertainment)<br /> -A hammock (worked great for colic and strangely she didn't like her swing)<br /> -Halo sleepsacks<br /> -Weleda Calendula baby wash and lotion<br /> -Soft baby hairbrush<br /> -Soothie pacifier with a little beanie baby attached (for older babies to be able to find in the crib at night)<br /> -Room darkening shades<br /> -Dr. Brown's bottles<br /> -iBaby video monitor (you can access it on an iPhone and iPad, even if you're not home, and move the camera with a swipe of your finger)<br /> -2 changing pad covers</p> <p>Didn't need:<br /> -Boppy<br /> -nursing pillow<br /> -Bumbo<br /> -stroller (LO is 7 months and we've used it twice--we much prefer babywearing for the mobility and she loves it, too)<br /> -wipe warmer<br /> -bottle warmer<br /> -swing<br /> -white noise machine (we just got an app on an old iPhone and play it in her room at night. A fan works, too)<br /> -baby mittens<br /> -sterilizer<br /> -nightlight </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368884 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:44:21 +0000 glimmersnaps 368884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's so Interesting to see what everyone says! </p> <p>For me, this is what I would get together for the baby #2 (hopefully good news soon!)</p> <p>Cloth diapers, wipes and wet bag<br /> Gripe water<br /> Thermometer<br /> Nail clippers<br /> 6-10 onesies or sleepers depending on the season<br /> 4-6 Aden and Anais blankets to be used as swaddles or otherwise<br /> Caps<br /> Ergo with infant insert<br /> Peg perego Si stroller for later use (we didn't buy it until 3 mos and he could hold his head straight)<br /> Convertible carseat<br /> Rocking chair/glider/yoga ball</p> <p>One random thing I put on my registry that I got and DS has loved is the Twilight Turtle. </p> <p>Depending on where you live and how you go out, you may skip the infant carseat. DS hated it and I never kept him in it outside the car. I got rid of it already and wouldn't get another one. </p> <p>To add to the Pack and Play debate. We have a two-story townhouse and a friend let us borrow her PnP so we kept it downstairs. It was convenient for a changing table and he maybe slept it the bassinet part a few times. We also used it to block him from crawling to the front door and for piling things on... So that's a potential use lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368883 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:43:13 +0000 glimmersnaps 368883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368876 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:27:21 +0000 banana 368876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must haves:<br /> Nosefrida!<br /> Aiden blankets<br /> Wipes warmer (we love using ours!)<br /> Diaper genie<br /> Thick bibs (I like using bibs rather than using burp cloths)<br /> Swing/bouncer<br /> Playmat with hanging toys<br /> Sterilizer (I love sterilizing stuff)<br /> Cradle cap brush (Didn't have one for my son but now I wish I did!)<br /> Snap n go (AWESOME)</p> <p>Not needed:<br /> Pack n play (son hated it, daughter doesn't love it either)<br /> Hooded towels/baby bath robes (you only really need like 1 or 2 hooded towels and you're set)<br /> Newborn shoes (so unnecessary)<br /> Tons of newborn hats (we only used 2 in rotation) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368874 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:23:06 +0000 autumnlove 368874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: Loved our PnP! We used it every night for 4.5 months until she moved into her own room. We received a fancy one with lots of extras...the most basic one would have been just fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368765 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:48:28 +0000 shopaholic 368765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for those who confirmed there is no need for the pack and play! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368750 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:40:19 +0000 pinkcupcake 368750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must haves:<br /> - Electric sterilizer. I sterilized everything!!<br /> - Carter's super soft changing table cover. We have two that we rotated. I swear it gets softer with each wash.<br /> - Nail scissors<br /> - Halo sleepsacks<br /> - Swing<br /> - Bouncer</p> <p>Could've skipped:<br /> - Bumbo. She hated it.<br /> - Pack &amp; Play. We used the bassinet feature, but that's it.<br /> - Baby bath robe. That's just silly.<br /> - Baby mittens. They never stayed on.<br /> - Nail clippers<br /> - Any other receiving blankets other than A&amp;A ones<br /> - Newborn shoes. Rec'd a few as gifts and she never, ever wore them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368009 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:26:02 +0000 MamaBehr 368009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have twins, so I can't speak to that however this bottle sling was a life saver:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bebe-Bottle-Sling-Brown-Monkey/dp/B003Z6AO7U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1351624985&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=bottle+sling" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Bebe-Bottle-Sling-Brown-Monkey/dp/B003Z6AO7U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1351624985&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=bottle+sling</a> </p> <p>With twins I can see this being so helpful when you have to feed both babies at the same time, put them in the car seats and then feed one while you have the other in the car seat. You can't use it in the car, but if you are walking around in the stroller it is awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-368006 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:24:15 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 368006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pink Champagne: LOL at the sweatsuits! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-367997 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:19:49 +0000 Pink Champagne 367997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must Haves:<br /> Lamb Swing<br /> A&amp;A swaddle blankets &amp; burp cloths<br /> Swaddle Me velcro swaddle blankets<br /> Nose Frida<br /> Dr. Brown's bottles<br /> Ergo Carrier/K'Tan<br /> Chicco KeyFit 30 carseat<br /> UppaBaby Vista stroller w/ carseat adapter</p> <p>Could do without:<br /> The millions of hooded towels and "other" burp cloths (they were cheapies and not as absorbent)<br /> Millions of baby washcloths<br /> ALL THE BABY SWEATSUITS- why does everyone think little boys should be dressed like Palm Springs retirees???? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-367954 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:04:48 +0000 birdofafeather 367954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks for sharing ladies! good to know i have a lot of this from my registry already! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-367953 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:04:25 +0000 mrskc 367953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must haves:<br /> Bouncer<br /> Cloth diapers for burp cloths<br /> A+A swaddle blankets<br /> Swaddleme swaddle blankets<br /> White noise machine<br /> Newborn hats (I like to make sure he's warm enough) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-367938 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:56:03 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 367938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must haves:<br /> - Boppy and My Brest Friend<br /> - White noise machine<br /> - Baby monitor<br /> - Changing pad<br /> - Waterproof crib sheets<br /> - A+A blankets<br /> - Woombies<br /> - Grace + Snap n go stroller system<br /> - Diaper Genie (if using disposables)</p> <p>Skip:<br /> - Bumbo<br /> - Bouncer</p> <p>WISH I had a rock 'n play with my first, but have no firsthand experience with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-367929 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:49:59 +0000 loveisstrange 367929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must haves:<br /> A+A blankets<br /> Snugabunny swing<br /> lots of sleepers<br /> the nice Trend Lab burp cloths with the terry on the back<br /> Sophie the giraffe<br /> boppy pillow<br /> mattress cover for crib<br /> white noise machine<br /> NoseFrida</p> <p>Skip:<br /> Pack n Play, she hated it, we never used it<br /> Bumbo, we also hardly used it<br /> travel system. Ugh. Just dont. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-367924 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:45:05 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 367924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For us it's the rock n play as #1 essential and least useful are too many pacis...we have like 8. It's pointless. You need like 3 invade one gets lost. Then as your LO establishes his fav...buy multiples of it in the diff sizes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-367916 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:39:26 +0000 twinmama 367916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>our twin must haves?<br /> -a double snap n go<br /> -2 bouncers in different styles - we have a snugabunny and another narrower graco 2in1 swing/bouncer<br /> -2/3 carriers - 2 ergos w/inserts for out and a k-tan for home<br /> -2 graco cribs - ours only shared a crib for a month<br /> -2 storkcraft gliders - one for nursery and one for family room<br /> -2 basic packnplays<br /> -activity gym(s) - we like the fisher price piano one and have another from a garage sale<br /> -2 packs A&amp;A swaddle blankets<br /> -camera that takes good photos in natural light/no flash indoors<br /> -an extra changing pad and set of diaper supplies for the family room</p> <p>non-essential for us?<br /> -brica travel bassinets for the babes to sleep in our room - they outgrew really fast<br /> -lots of brand new clothes - we preferred good quality stuff from goodwill (cheap and preshrunk)<br /> - MBF twin nursing pillow - tandem feeding just didn't work for us<br /> -changing pad covers - we use blankets for quicker changes instead<br /> -changing table - we use the pad on the floor to save space </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-367492 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:00:42 +0000 autumnlove 367492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Must haves :Tweezerman Baby Nail scissors, Prince Lionheart wipe warmer for our cloth wipes, 3 Carter's changing pad covers, Aden &amp; Anais swaddling blankets.</p> <p>Wish we wouldn't have gotten: Graco Contempo high chair, Carter's and Circo receiving blankets, too many bottles, crib mobile, too many clothes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-your-most-recommended-and-least-recommended-gear#post-367467 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:50:00 +0000 Mrs. Blue 367467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are working on our registry. I've been looking at the blogs about registries and the guides for gear, but I'm interested to hear from the boards about your "must haves" and "wish we wouldn't have gotten" gear. </p>