The top 10 you need to have when bring baby home.

1.Britax Marathon Car Seat.
Nothing is scarier than the first time you drive with baby in the car. In one day you change from speed-demon to slow-poke. Transporting the little one is the first thing you do when leaving the hospital, so having the right car seat is something you have to think about beforehand.The BRITAX MARATHON is suitable for children 5 lbs to 65 lbs. It easily goes from infant to full-grown toddler. A five-point harness keeps older children secure, and gives more protection than a regular over the shoulder seatbelts. Consider it one of your higher priced items, but worth it as it will be used for three to four years.

2. Arms Reach Co-Sleeper
As you enjoy every walking moment with your new baby, you will eventually need to get rest. Putting baby down in his crib is often difficult. A popular baby shower gift is often a Moses basket or bassinet – cute, but the baby grows out of it very quickly. The Arms Reach Co-Sleeper is built bigger than a bassinet; its ingenious design fits next to your bed, at the same height with only three sides. This enables close contact and the ability to see baby as you sleep while safely giving baby the space he needs. Perfect for night time breastfeeding, it also converts into an amazing playpen and travel superbly in its own carrying case.

3. YOU Pillow.
Establishing the rhythm of nursing often takes time as Mom and baby get to know one another. Many hours are spent breastfeeding and nothing makes it more difficult than not having the right position or proper angle. The YOU pillow was designed and made by moms who understand the importance of comfort and proper posture while feeding little ones. This amazing pillow maintains the unique U-shape needed for breastfeeding while contouring to the body to ensure optimum support for both baby and mom. It has a supreme softness and heavenly feel that both you and baby will love. Using 100 percent cotton and available with either a 100 percent hypo-allergenic fibre or micro-polystyrene bead, this is a terrific product made right in Vancouver.

4. Tefal Ultra Compact.
You may think this is crazy, but the next thing on your list is the Tefal Ultra-Compact Steamer, double decked vegetable steamer priced much lower than those chic bottle steamers. With two racks, it easily fits all your bottles. Since steam is created at a much higher temperature than boiling water, this is the perfect way to clean and sanitize. Teething rings, soothers, spoons and anything else that end up in baby’s mouth needs just a few minutes in the steamer and it is ready to go. No more pots of boiling water, or melted toys in the dishwasher. You will love this inexpensive way to disinfect. You can eventually use it to cook all of baby’s first food perfectly. Can’t get that from a bottle steamer!

5. Ergo Baby Carrier.
Because it is important to keep baby close and be hands-free. The Ergo Baby Carrier has a unique ergonomic design that supports a correct sitting position for the baby’s hip, pelvis and spine. It also alleviates physical stress for the parent by balancing the weight on parent’s hips and shoulders. A unique infant insert is perfect for the tiniest if babies. Recommended usage is up to 40 lbs, or as long as you and your baby feel comfortable. It is intended for both front and back carrying. Breastfeeding is easy with a convenient head cover and an ingenious side pocket fits a wallet and cell phone perfectly.

6. Bum Bum Balm
Avoiding unnecessary chemicals on baby’s precious skin, the all-natural, zinc-free Bum Bum Balm from Dimpleskin Naturals is another terrific product made right in BC. Using coconut oil, organic calendula oil, cocoa butter, vitamin E oil, and pure lavender essential oil, there are fewer things you can find that are safer and work better on your baby’s unexpected diaper rash than this. All of its natural components make it safe for even the most sensitive skin and those using cloth diapers will love that this product does not create a barrier like other traditional diaper creams. Instead, it keeps cloth absorbent so liquids don’t leak ot. Keep one in your diaper bag and at home.

7. First Years Everywhere Monitor 3998
Keeping tabs on baby while he sleeps is very important. To avoid checking every few minutes, a practical and reliable monitor is very important. If you are in the next room or outside in the garden, put your trust in the First Years Everywhere Monitor 3998. This first-of-its kind impact resistant monitor keeps you connected to baby anywhere-even in the shower. The rechargeable parent unit includes a charging stand that eliminates wasted batteries. Sound lights, an audible out-of-range indicator, and a low-battery indicator provide additional reassurance when you’re away from baby. This monitor does its job with no buzzing or annoying feedback. Slightly more expensive than some, you will save by not having to buy batteries or another monitor for baby number two.

8. Agoo 3-in-1 Sleep Sac
Once swaddling ends, using a sleep sac is a reassuring way to make sure baby stays warm and covered while sleeping. The Agoo 3-in-1 Sleep Sac is a unique design that meets the needs of every season. It has a removable quilt insert for the cold winter months, a lighter fleece layer for fall and spring, and only the cotton sheeting in the warm summer months. Built larger than most, the sleep sac can be used from five months until three years old. With snaps up the side and a zipper across the bottom, it opens up completely so you don’t have to wake baby to put him inside. Unlike others, the blanketing is only on the top layer, not over-heating baby with added thickness underneath. Rest assured you don’t have to continually replace blankets, plus the sleep sac means that there is no chance for baby’s face to accidentally get covered during the night. This product will actually help you get some sleep.

9. Vicks Comfort-Flex Thermometer
Heaven forbid baby gets a fever, but being prepared will be the difference between panic and peace of mind. Having a battery-operated digital stick thermometer with you will help if baby’s temperature starts to rise. The Vicks Comfort-Flex Thermometer has a soft, gentle tip that won’t poke or hurt, and an easy-to-read display with a 10-second read-out. A convenient digital glow for night time that the temperature has been taken and a memory recall of the last reading allows you to properly assess the situation so you can them make the appropriate decision about baby’s health.

10. Gibson the Floppy Gund Puppy.
Last but not least, baby needs that beloved stuffed animal that forever becomes their best friend. Often parents just allow the coveted favourite to evolve, and then face bigger problems when it falls apart, is lost or unfortunately becomes unsafe. Gibson the Floppy Gund Puppy (or Monsey the Pink Gund Pig) is a great choice with inexpensive pricing so you can buy two. This prevents many chance of nigh time hysterics if one is lost or misplaced. Buying two of the same lets you wash one, fix one, or forget one at Grand Ma’s house and always have a back up. It is important to choose items with sewn-on eyes, long soft limbs for baby to grab and squishy or soft bodies for baby to cuddle. Make sure they are washer-safe and do not shed hair or fine fibres.

Each of these items should make those first few months a little easier and hopefully save you some time to enjoy with your baby.

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