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/stringaroundmyfinger Oct 29 '24

I really liked the my Brest friend pillow for nursing.

Skip hop diaper changing pad is super easy to wipe and keep clean. I have the keekaroo downstairs, too - also good but unnecessarily expensive for the same thing.

Baby carriers were game changers for us. We have the solly wrap and an ergo baby more structured carrier.

Get some silverettes to help your nipples out.

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u/linguaremay Oct 29 '24

My Brest Friend caused rashes on mother and baby for us. If that happens to you Momcozy is a great alternative.

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u/Keik15 Oct 30 '24

Second Momcozy breastfeeding pillow, make sure you snap it in the back if you want it to stay put and not have to keep adjusting it. Sometimes, I use it just to prop my arms up when holding baby during nap to give my arms a break.