 | Belkin F8V234-WHT-APL Headphone Splitter
Buy new: $6.49 / Used from: $12.95 Any headphone splitter will do - great for watching West Wing episodes together during marathon nursing sessions.
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 | Bakers & Chefs Bar Mops - 24pk
Buy new: $23.99 Yeah, you will need 24 of these, especially in the beginning. Layer them so you can whisk one away as soon as it gets dirty. Develop a signal so your partner can throw you one as soon as junior starts barfing - we yell "incoming!"
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 | aden + anais Cozy Muslin Swaddling Wrap, Mod About Baby-Frog
Buy new: $27.01 Huge so you can swaddle a big baby, or drape it over both of you - helps regulate temperature especially in the sweltering summer. The cozy one is double thickness than the regular swaddlers.
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 | Cloud b Sleep Sheep Four Soothing Sounds From Nature
Buy new: $23.99 / Used from: $13.93 This sheep is cute, and the white noise covers household noises when the baby is napping. I also put it next to him so he doesn't touch empty space if he reaches out.
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 | The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley
Buy new: $10.98 / Used from: $1.25 Great ideas in a sympathetic tone. There are different schools on sleep but I'm a fan of hers so far. Her other tips are great too, like making a picture book to help your toddler handle big life changes.
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 | BABYBJÖRN Little Potty - White
First thing every morning I put my little guy on this thing, make our code noise, and save one or two diaper changes right then and there. I hope our morning ritual makes the potty less of a foreign object when it comes time to potty train for real.
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 | Thirsties Duo Wrap, Mango, Size Two (18-40 lbs)
Buy new: $12.35 Size one duo wraps for cloth prefolds were awesome - they expanded as he grew and were very adjustable. We're struggling with the size 2s but after he gets a little bigger they should fit a lot better.
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 | Contigo 32-Ounce BPA Free Water Bottle with Autoseal Lid and Carabineer Clip, Pink
Nursing moms, 32 oz is the bare minimum - prepare for an unquenchable thirst like no other. Actually everyone I know used their hospital cup at first, but our husbands all made us retire them because they are butt ugly. Maybe get some straws for your pretty water bottle though, trust me. I'm actually considering a camel pack or maybe an irrigation hose...
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 | Lansinoh 20435 Breastmilk Storage Bags, 25-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)
Buy new: $16.17 Easy way to store and label breast milk. Use the measurements on your bottles instead of the guide lines on the bags though.
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 | Lights By Night 11252 LED Private Label Night Light, White, 4-Per Pack
If you co-sleep I recommend a night light that stays on all night so you can make sure the blankets aren't riding up and aim a boob in a hungry mouth when necessary.
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 | Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - Black
Buy new: $16.11 / Used from: $7.99 We lie in a dark room a lot with our son. This lets me read even if our light sleeper is snoozing right next to me without disturbing him.
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 | Cottonelle Fresh Folded Moist Wipes Refill 84
Buy new: $6.99 This one's for you ladies...hang in there, giving birth is no picnic!
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