Anywho, over the last 7 weeks, I have been pretty excited about/thankful for a few specific products that have made becoming a new mommy much easier. I know I was unsure about quite a bit when putting together my registry... read over countless "must-have" lists on other mommy blogs... hemmed and hawed over the supposedly over-rated items... but now I'd like to share my personal list of top baby items no (new) mom should be without.
Take it for what it's worth...
My Top 12 Must-Have Baby Items
Infant Bath Sponge
I have both the sponge and the fold-up
tub from Walmart. The tub didn't have any neck support when Brody was very little. Lying on the sponge was more supportive and kept more of his body in the water for warmth. | 
Battery Nasal Aspirator
When Brody came down with a nasty
cold when he was less than 2-weeks old, the traditional "squeeze and suck" aspirators didn't do the job. This one, with constant suction, worked wonders at getting the hard to get boogies. |
 Wipe Warmer I don't care if these did land on some "over-rated baby product" lists. I'm sorry I don't want to get peed on when I shove an unexpected cold wipe on Brody's bare nether regions. Why not give baby's buns some extra TLC? |  Swaddler I know some babies hate swaddling, but Brody loves it. They kept his flailing limbs at bay which kept him asleep. I was more at ease with them over blankets because I didn't have to worry about them coming undone. |
 Bouncy Seat Even more than just a place for baby to lie and entertain themselves, it also doubles as a place to quick set them down when you absolutely need both hands. I love that the seat is portable and lightweight to keep baby nearby. |  Portable Swing Unlike most swings that are heavy and have a 6'+ footprint, this Graco swing is compact and lightweight to go wherever you need it to. It also has two different height settings and multiple speed options. |
 Travel System I love my Graco travel system. I love the car base options for the carrier (vs having to buy multiple car seats). I like how the stroller can accommodate the carrier as well as be used as an individual unit. |  Comfy Rocker/Glider We went through great lengths to find the perfect rocker. Moms-to-be, please understand that you will spend a lot of time in this chair feeding, rocking and sleeping. If it doesn't make you want to take a nap in it, walk away. |
 Play Mat Brody loves to be able to stretch out. His play mat is a great way to keep him entertained and happy. It also fits perfectly in his crib so he's up off the floor just in case Zora comes running past or wants to play. | |
 Moby Wrap Hands-free parenting at its finest. The wrap secures both Brody's body and head and allows me to have both my hands available. Having him snuggled against my chest keeps his binky from falling out as well. |  Diaper Bag/Purse Combo A mom's hands are full enough without having to deal with a diaper bag AND a purse. Skip*Hop's dual bag is large enough with enough pockets to accomodate all the necessities without looking like luggage. |
Obviously as a formula feeder, I don't have any breast feeding related items. So, sorry. Anyways, these are my favorite, most-used items that I feel have helped me transition into mommyhood.
