There are so many products in the market for the baby that you feel confused about which ones to include in your baby budget. With the due date coming close, we are all struggling with getting the best products for us and the baby which would really pay back more through satisfaction than we did through money. Even though we are always focusing on how to buy things which would deflate our budget, this time let’s venture out to the other end with discussing the products that are at the high end. Don’t worry they are worth every penny.
#1
Owlet Baby Monitors: Now even though the SIDS rate sounds small to most of us, we know how hard it is as a parent to even think of the slightest chance of our baby to be in that small number. Owlet baby monitors basically come in the form of a sock which can be worn by your little one to sleep. You can connect it via BlueTooth to your phone and it gives you the readings of baby’s heart beats and oxygen levels. A red alarm buzzes if your baby stops breathing at any time. This is really a great invention for all the parents who deserve a good night’s sleep.
#2
Baby monitor: This is seriously a dream tool invented for all the mums. It gives you a peace of mind in a similar way as the owlet baby monitor. Can you put a price tag on the sheer calmness of mind you would achieve when you can watch your baby sleeping in the room, whereas you and your hubby are snuggling up with your delicious dinner and favourite movie in bed somewhere else in the house? No, right. Baby monitors will add this much needed ‘hubby&me time’ to your routine easily.
#3
Bottle warmer: Bottle warmer is a must-have for all the mothers who either breast-pump or are in the transitioning phase of boobie-to-bottle. It is also helpful when you want your husband to wake up in the middle of the night to feed your baby. Babies love to have milk at the same temperature as it comes from the breast and you don’t want to go to and fro from the kitchen in the middle of the night. Bottle-warmer makes feeding your baby so easy. We would recommend you to invest in a good bottle warmer which you can easily use even if you are travelling.
#4
Playing gyms: There are a number of playing gyms available in the market to improve hand-eye coordination and develop sensory touches in the baby. These gyms also improve the goodness of tummy time for the baby. Baby can amuse himself for a longer period of time than expected in these amazing tools. They are easy to carry too. Buying around 2-3 playing gyms will be a great investment for the baby’s playing time.
#5
Breast Pump: Investing in a good quality breast pump is quintessential for all the new mothers. Pumped milk is useful when you have to leave your baby and run some errands or go to work when you want to travel or you are visiting someone in town. It’s also useful when you want your baby to learn to use bottles so that it’s easy for him to take animal’s milk when you want to stop breastfeeding. Pumping can also increase your milk supply and low milk supply is something which a lot of women struggle with. There are several choices available in the market. Do make sure that you choose the best one according to your needs.
#6
Carrier, Slings, Wraps? : All the babies go through mental leaps. Leaps are the periods of fussiness when the baby needs to be held a lot. If you still don’t understand what I am talking about you need to read ‘Wonder Weeks’ book or download their app. Holding them all the time becomes a little strenuous so investing in a good carrier is a must. A word of caution before you plan to buy any of the sling or carrier for your baby. Always look for the ones which can be returned since your baby might not be comfortable in the one you bought. All the babies are different and so are their needs. With so many varieties such as baby wraps, ring slings, carriers etc. and not to forget so many positions like kangaroo, hug etc. it might be a difficult task to pick out the best one and trust me no recommendations work. You will have to try them unless you find out what works best for you and your baby.
#7
Nursing Bras: Yes, bra’s’. You might feel that nursing bras are not a necessity and you could probably work with the normal bras by pushing them up. But don’t forget how uncomfortable that will be and how many bras you would be ripping off by the centre. A stitch in time saves nine applies perfectly here. Invest in at least 4 good quality nursing bras.
Even though the list might increase, these 7 things are there on almost every mother’s checklist for her and the baby. There are countless options in the market especially for the last 5, do you have any good suggestions of the brands which worked for you. Leave them in the Comments Section below to help our first-time Mums.