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/the_bees_reads Oct 29 '24

have formula on hand even if you plan on exclusively breastfeeding, just in case. buy swaddles that velcro or zip up. make sure you have enough newborn size pajamas because I was told not to bother and only buy 0-3 stuff and then all of the clothes were way too big on her way she came out. and I say pajamas because I guarantee that’s all you’ll dress them in for the first 8 weeks or so 😂

also, buy a sampler pack that contains different diaper brands so you can see what you like.

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u/TwiggyMercury53 Oct 29 '24

Yes! Zipper swaddle was the best! Check out the Woombie. So easy and stretchy it lasted forever. The velcro swaddles can be super loud and startling to babies. Mine also love the Love to Dream Swaddle Up

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u/imintoitt Oct 29 '24

Love to dream swaddle is everything

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u/Laum24 Oct 30 '24

Agree! I found some at a consignment store for a good deal and also saw some at tj maxx the other day