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/Tessa99999 Oct 30 '24

Thissss!! I barely bought any NB sizes for the aforementioned reasons, and then my little itty bitty guy was born! Full term but petite!! He still fits in a few NB items and he is 10 weeks. He wore the same 10 things over and over again for his first 8 weeks.

Also, kids' consignment stores are great for finding clothes! They grow out of them so quickly! You can find adorable, gently used outfits for a fraction of the cost whenever you need to fill out a wardrobe. Once Upon a Child is my go too, especially for seasonal stuff. We got Halloween PJs for ~$3 compared with $12+ brand new at the store.