![]() ![]() Remember back in June when all we could talk about was silhouette artist Erik Johnson? We were so overwhelmed by his talent and our customers interest that we just had to ask him back. Is there something you couldn’t live without when your child was a newborn? Reselling gives you cash back for the baby goods or better yet, trade them in for the things you need for your child’s next stage. The best part is that once you and your child have outgrown the newborn things, you can bring them back into the store and resell them. A lot of the things you need for a newborn will be quickly outgrown, so why not save money to start with and buy second hand? We have a great selection of all of the above products in the store all the time. Along with the must have list from our customers, they all agree on one thing…buy second-hand! It’s a little passed on tip that all of these things can be bought from a quality resale store, like Growing Up, for a fraction of the cost. There are so many more things that you can buy as a new parent, but most experienced parents will tell you that once baby comes, you can always go buy anything you need. We all want to hold our infants as much as possible, however it’s also important for new parents to take showers and eat things, a comfy bouncy chair or swing can be your savior in those first months as a new parent. It’s hard to say ahead of time what your baby your child will like better, but it’s definitely helpful to have something on hand for those times when you need to put your newborn down. There seems to be a 50/50 split on swing vs bouncy chair. Once you and your baby have a comfortable nursing relationship without the pillow, it can be used for baby tummy time and aid in the ever challenging sitting up milestone. If you choose to breastfeed your newborn, a nursing pillow can really help you get into a comfortable nursing position. White noise is great not just for night-time sleep though, they can also help calm a fussy baby during the day, by replicating the ambient noises your baby heard while in mama’s tummy □ ![]() ![]() Sears recommends white noise for babies ( Read the 31 Ways to Get Your Baby to Sleep). Growing Up is a huge supporter of Boston Babywearers, a local nonprofit group dedicate to babywearing education.įrom white noise cd’s to the Cloud B Sleep parents agree that white noise can make or break a good sleep Dr. From calming an unhappy baby to just having hands free for a little while, baby carriers are tried and true must haves. The Miracle Blanket got a lot of kudos, as did the Aden & Anais muslin swaddling blankets.Įvery parent has their favorite must have baby carrier, From Ergo, Baby Bjorn and Moby Wrap…whichever you decide is your favorite, a baby carrier can make life as a new parent much easier. Most parents seemed to agree that a swaddling blanket was a must have for a new baby. I took to our Facebook page to poll our customers and find out what they could not have done without. In addition to food and diapers, there are some things that seasoned parents all seem to agree are must haves. Whether you choose cloth diapers,disposables or a hybrid, starting to buy them early can cut costs a lot. It goes without saying that all new parents should be stocking up on diapers. ![]() The internet is no help either, because everyone puts a list out there and thinks it is the definitive list, but every family is different. Unsolicited advice was one of the things that drove me nuts but at the same time, I had no idea what I would need for myself or my baby. Everyone is quick to give advice, family, co-workers, total strangers…everyone will tell you what you should be doing and what you absolutely must have or you are going to be a failure of a parent. Never having given birth, never having been a parent the closer your due date gets the more panic-stricken you become. Your first pregnancy is an awesome adventure filled with a million firsts and even more questions. ![]()
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