Must-Have Baby Items for New Parents

If you have been following along on our Facebook page, Babypalooza and our Cutest Baby Contest came to a close on Friday, May 31st. For the last week of Babypalooza, Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists wanted to focus our blog on the top must-have baby products.

We know sorting through baby gear can be overwhelming – endless choices! Atlanta-area Moms and Dads want only the best for their little ones, but with the hottest toys and baby gear, how do you choose? We put together a list of items gathered from top parenting websites and reached out to our Twitter followers for responses. Here’s what we came up with:

• Swaddle blankets with velcro – Swaddling can help babies feel like they’re back in the womb, and can calm a fussy baby in seconds. Thankfully, tired moms and dads can now purchase swaddlers with velcro tabs to snuggle their babies up tight – and fast!
• Dishwasher Basket – A dishwasher basket can help keep small parts of a breast pump or bottles from slipping out of your racks to potentially get broken or melted.
• Noise Machine – Noise machines can also help mimic the sounds inside the womb with white noise. Many other baby gear items like swings and bouncy seats also have built-in noises for baby’s comfort.
• Links for toys – A package of multicolored links have a multitude of uses – link toys to the car seat or stroller, changing table, to each other, or anywhere in between. Babies also love the bright colors.
• Baby carrier – Busy moms and dads agree – a baby in one hand doesn’t allow for much multi-tasking. Baby-wearing, whether it’s in a front-facing carrier or a carrier that ties around your body, can come in handy – literally.
• Video monitor – Baby monitors have come a long way to help bring parents peace of mind. A video monitor will allow you to listen to and see baby’s movements, which is helpful once your little one is beginning to roll around in their crib.

These are just a handful of helpful items for brand new moms and dads. Do you have a must-have baby item that isn’t on this list? We invite you to share with us by leaving a comment below! And be sure to stay tuned when we announce the winners of our Cutest Baby Contest!