Have you ever sat down to create a list of all the “gear” you “need” for baby’s arrival? Wish it was all listed in one place instead of scattered across the internet? Wish people were honest about what they really needed vs. what they were led to believe they needed by big box stores, registry sales people and websites, (and, dare we say it, even friends and family)? Trying to stick to a budget for baby’s arrival? You can be led to spend a fortune without even trying.
In this first official episode of our podcast, we review all the gear we’ve looked at, reviewed, compared, considered, and carefully evaluated – and then what we eventually bought in order to prepare for the arrival of our first baby. We divided the ‘stuff’ into categories, which you can find listed below. And it’s not as much as we thought! (We’ll be back to update the list once baby arrives and we can really put our money where our mouth is in terms of what should have made the list and what didn’t need to be included).
For now, these are our essentials.
We invite you to listen to the podcast via Anchor, through your favourite podcast app, or through the embedded podcast player below.
- Scroll down for links to many of the items we talk about, show notes and timestamps from the discussion, and links to people and companies mentioned in the podcast.
- And here’s our master “Baby list”, with everything listed in one place – by category – which you can download for yourself, customize, print, or share with others.
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Thanks for listening!
Selected links from the episode (not affiliate links)
Equipment, supplies, gear, and planned purchases we mentioned.
- Mattress protectors – https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/lenast-mattress-protector-white-10373103/
- Crib sheets – https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/len-crib-fitted-sheet-white-00130879/ and https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/len-crib-fitted-sheet-white-pink-20320190/
- Footstool pouf – https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/sandared-pouffe-beige-20385313/
- Bassinet sheets – http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=124645896 and http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=60751976
- Velcro swaddle blankets – https://www.amazon.ca/SwaddleMe-Cotton-Busy-Bee-3-Pack/dp/B006XHO7CG/ref=sr_1_53?keywords=swaddleme&qid=1557936573&s=gateway&sr=8-53
- Bouncer – a slightly different model from the one we mentioned in the audio; this one is a bit higher, and has a foot pedal for manual bouncing – https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/fisher-price-see-soothe-deluxe-bouncer/6000199267215
- Nursing pillow – http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=16746556
- Wash cloths – https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/krama-washcloth-white-40054538/ and http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=117168556
- Changing mat clutch – http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=67191396&prodFindSrc=search&fv=2510384&f=Taxonomy&fd=&fg=&keywords=changing+clutch&x=0&y=0&foreSeeEnabled=false
- Waterproof changing pads – http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=143171456 and https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/george-baby-quilted-fleece-changing-pads/6000196486009
- Picture ledge book shelf – https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/maleras-picture-ledge-bamboo-00446237/
- Beatrix Potter books – https://www.peterrabbit.com/
- Convertible carseat – we mentioned a Diono model, but ended up getting the Britax Boulevard Clicktight, because it actually fit in our car – https://www.snugglebugz.ca/products/boulevard-clicktight-car-seat?via=Z2lkOi8vc251Z2dsZWJ1Z3ovV29ya2FyZWE6OkNhdGFsb2c6OkNhdGVnb3J5LzVjNzg3YTM2MjJkNmZmMzVhMmEyYzU0NQ&colour=Trek&quantity=1
- Infant head support insert – http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=140935886
- Stroller bug net – https://www.amazon.ca/Jolly-Jumper-Stroller-Playard-Net/dp/B002FIQ7I4/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?keywords=jolly+jumper+stroller+bug+net&qid=1557936027&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmrnull
Show notes and approximate timestamps from the show
Equipment, supplies, gear, and planned purchases we mentioned, listed by category.
- Nursery – (05:00)
- Sleeping / napping – (27:15)
- Feeding – (34:30)
- Changing – (38:55)
- Clothing – (43:20)
- Bathing – (47:25)
- Medical – (50:48)
- Grooming – (51:42)
- Miscellaneous – (52:25)
- Transportation – (57:21)
- Disclaimer – we’re not medical professionals; we are speaking only about our experiences; please do speak with your own health care providers regarding your situation – (1:20:15)
- Pregnancy loss / miscarriages – (1:21:04)
- Sensitivity towards people experiencing infertility, pregnancy difficulties, or losses – (1:21:56)
- Closing – (1:22:32)
People, companies, links mentioned (not affiliate links)
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