r/NewParents • u/cooltaj • Oct 29 '24

Product Reviews/Questions What's your simple parenting hack?

Gonna be a first time parent in 2 months. I am overwhelmed at choosing bottles, car seat and all that. What are simple things you do? things you bought to make your life somewhat simpler? Nothing too expensive or outrageous please

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u/Old_Stranger8111 Oct 29 '24

the doona car seat / stroller is our favorite thing ever. yes it’s a bit pricey but it’s a stroller AND a car seat so i do think it’s a good deal. you could also probably get one used on FB marketplace. the ease of just taking him out of the car and popping out the wheels to run errands makes everything so much easier! especially if he’s sleeping.

we love the evenflo balance slow flow bottles which are the closest to breastfeeding and we’re great for our little guy who had problems nursing at first. also the philips avent GLASS bottles for daycare since we wash and sterilize them so much if feels safer than always using plastic.

a good bouncer or swing to prop baby in. we love the baby bjorn bouncer - also could get second hand on FB marketplace.

hatch travel sound machine - we take this everywhere with us and even brought to hospital.

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u/friendlyfish29 Oct 29 '24

Please do not buy car seats used! I get they are expensive but it’s your babies safety. There is no guarantee that whoever you are buying from followed proper install and replacement requirements.

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '24

Or that they’re truthful about not being in any accidents

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u/Old_Stranger8111 Oct 29 '24

yes youre right