Baby Essentials & Newborn Must-haves 2020 | Magic Beans Best Baby Gear

[@alyssawieder8154]

I am not a mother yet, pregnant or expecting to become a mother in the near future. Just a college student with a lot of school I should be doing, but instead I am watching a video on baby products at 1 am and really enjoying myself!

[@melodysantoni8759]

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[@MagicBeansVideos]

Good luck, Alyssa. School can be a lot - my kids are about to be in college, and I know how stressful it can be. I hope you liked the baby products in the video. You got this. Eli

[@alyssawieder8154]

Magic Beans Videos 🤣 I am soo baby obsessed that I had actually known/heard of most of these products already!

[@TwoMeterGamingUK]

Be smart, stay in school and change the world :)

[@stargirl6555]

@@MagicBeansVideos wow you do NOT look like someone who has a college kid 😎 young dad

[@staceyackerson5197]

That SwaddleUp thing is genuis!! My youngest child loved it

[@cemildurgut78]

This guy is a legend.... first time father here and I’m getting pumped watching these videos. Love the grass product that drys wine glasses lol 😂

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Thanks, Cemil! Eli

[@elanakarras4331]

I am a first time mama to my 4 month old daughter and I would binge all your videos when I was pregnant!! you helped me figure out what car seat and stroller to get!! You sold me on the NUNA Pipa and UPPABaby Cruz stroller which hands down are the two best baby purchases!! now i’m back again watching your videos because i need another stroller! Your videos are awesome and so helpful!!!!!!

[@lalhriatrengralte482]

I love magic beans ❤️literally the first channel I go to whenever I want to know about somethings

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Thanks 💚 Eli

[@cloudedcolour5329]

Carseat - Bugaboo Turtle Air or Doona Swaddle - Halo sleepsack in cotton and fleece Stroller - Bugaboo bee with the bassinet Crib - Stokke Sleepi Mini Carrier - Lillebaby 6 in 1 Bouncer - Fisher price bouncer Bottle drying rack - Boon grass with the tree and stem Highchair: Cosatto Noodle

[@KristleSarmiento]

Yes I agree with your recommendations! I have majority of the products you mentioned and yes they are definitely must haves! Yes not cheap but so so worth it. So good! Thank you for your informative videos!

[@AnthropomorphicGhost]

Love the Tripp Tapp high chair-and the notion of keeping baby with the family at their level vs. separated in their own high chair. my nieces and nephews grew up at the family table in Stokke's- I'm happy to learn of this baby attachment. brilliant! And highchairs with all of their nooks and crevices get so gross quickly-stoke's are easy to clean

[@ErinFisherMusic]

I have the Nuna Pipa, the baby bjorn bouncer, the Ergo baby carrier, the Love to Dream Swaddle. I think the Nuna Pipa is great. We use the dream drape, and it's very sturdy and easy to install. We travelled with it and so have installed it with and without the base, and it's been great. The baby bjorn bouncer is an absolute life saver. I can't imagine what I would've done without it!! I put my baby in his bouncer in the bathroom while I'm taking a shower, and while I'm eating lunch, and also it's great for babies with reflux, like our little guy. After he has his bottle (or now even after food), we were advised to keep him inclined for 20 mins after eating. I would buy this as a gift for others for sure!! The Ergo baby carrier was too big for when our baby was a newborn (he was almost 8lbs). The carrier covered his entire head (and we have a longer baby than normal). So I used my ring sling or balboa carrier and that was definitely better for the first little while. However, once he was around 3 months this carrier was all we would use. It's great for wearing him even around the house and have use of both hands. It's a must for the airport! When you're flying with baby, which both my husband and I have done alone with baby (wasn't the original plan!), the carrier made it doable. All carriers get super hot, something to keep in mind. It does feel very secure, and he loves it. The Love to Dream Swaddle, we used it when he was a newborn. We were a little crazy with the many different swaddles, as we wanted him to develop good sleep habits from the beginning. Anyways, this one never worked as well for us, as he would still get startled and wake himself up, plus being able to touch his face would also wake him up. We used it as a backup in case he had peed through everything else. The other thing was that he grew out of it quite quickly. We prefer the halo swaddles. For a stroller, we went for the UppaBaby Vista, though at first I really wanted a baby zen yoyo, as we travel so often. However, we also live in Toronto, and we get a lot of snow, and we needed a sturdier stroller. This one didn't feel that sturdy, so we opted for something more solid. The UppaBaby is super nice, but takes up your whole trunk! lol! I looked at that highchair, but my brother-in-law bought us the PegPerego Siesta and I must say I love it! It comes with an infant insert and fully reclines, and again for our baby's reflux, this came in super handy. Plus also as a pumping Mama, it was very helpful to have baby at my height. It's stylish and super functional, he can also sit at the table. The only downside so far that we've noticed is that the front wheels are not multi-directional. Otherwise really pleased with it!

[@emmamiller4752]

I LOVE the Baby Bjorne Bouncer. It is by far the best bouncer ever!!! I’m a nanny for 4 little kids. The 2 youngest have used this bouncer, and both have loved it. It’s really simple, lightweight, portable, etc. It’s nice because it can do soft/gentle bounces, but it can also do “big” bounces. Both babies are screamers. They can and will scream for hours no matter what me or their parents do. The only way to calm them down is to put them in the baby Bjorne bouncer. It cradles them so well without being restricting, it reclines, the fabric is soft without being hot, and best of all the cover can easily come off to be cleaned. The downside is that it is pricey, but it’s sturdy and will last a lifetime and it doesn’t bounce very well on its own. It can bounce for a few seconds until it starts to slow down, so that means you have to sit by your baby and bounce them until they get a little older/heavier and they can make it bounce a little bit. I still love it because it’s better than having a baby screaming so much that they choke or having to literally run around the house doing squats while rocking them back and forth. I’m definitely going to buy this bouncer when I have my own kids. These babies are already giving me grey hairs and I’m only 21yo :)

[@kaitlynbuchanan4837]

Thanks for the video. Only thing is I wish you hadn't said that you can't take a baby home without an infant car seat. You can't take a baby home without a car seat, but it doesn't have to be the infant carrier kind. Being someone with a spinal cord injury an infant car seat was pointless and we never even got one because I would never be able to take it in and out of the car or carry my little one in it. As long as you get a convertible car seat rated to 5 or 6 pounds you can use it from day one.

[@marie-evepaquette4705]

Couldn't agree more on these newborn essentials! I actually have them all and I would by them again in a heartbeat! For those who can't afford new ones or for ecological reason they are super easy to find second handed in GREAT condition since they are so well made.

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Thanks, Marie.

[@cl_mc]

I’d like a video on bassinets

[@yuliyadumanetskaya3223]

Wow! Those are literally all my must haves that I have used with my daughter!!

[@AustinSiler1]

I’ve watch so many of your videos and just want to say thank you so much!

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Thanks, Austin! You’re very welcome. Thanks so much for watching - I hope they helped. Eli

[@AntoinetteD]

I have the stokke tripp trapp chair and truly wish I'd bought something more practical (i.e., simpler to use), but alas, I'll continue to use it because it was so expensive. The Baby Bjorn bouncer was a lifesaver for us.The boon grass was just fine for us.

[@arhearose1432]

Hahaha “You wanna just eat lunch and like be a human”🤪 he gets it 😂😂

[@TheQuynhbee]

Hi - when would I use the gunamuna vs the Love to Dream swaddle? Is one better for daytime naps vs nighttime?

[@BlushDiaries]

can you put the cup holder on the side of the stroller? not at the top where you showed

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Blush Diaries totally -Eli

[@melodysantoni8759]

Do you have a video of stroller recommendations for twins? I'm having a hard time deciding on one.

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Coming soon.

[@CalamityJane031]

Bumbleride! The Era or Indie comes in a double. 😍😍

[@samanthasly9215]

Bugaboo Donkey 2 duo!

[@melodysantoni8759]

@@samanthasly9215 I would love to get that one. But it's so expensive!

[@monicaalexandra2057]

I have a city select baby jogger for my 2 under 2. I like it more than the bugaboo (my sister in law has one). I bought mine second hand. Take a look at the videos on youtube.

[@nursesabighale8731]

Should I buy Infant Car seat or convertible works for newborn?

[@daniellenicolebeyer9429]

Just found your channel and love it!! Any tips or videos on your fave baby monitor? Thanks!!

[@Cblossom-z]

Greetings from Greece Eli!! Your videos are amazing! I love them!!

[@viennainstitute6735]

Hi Eli, appreciate all the videos that you do for us. Could you teach us how to change up the Nuna Pipa as the baby grows. For example, is there a way to lengthen the crotch belt? Also, any tips on switching out the Nuna Pipa once a baby needs to be in a convertible car seat? I expect that I wont be able to detach the latch or latch guides from the car.

[@deliavarllicci7626]

Can I use the gunapod with the dream baby swaddle, or is it one or the other?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Technically, you probably could. But I likely wouldn’t.

[@lizd4472]

Hi Thank you so much for all your videos! 1st time mom new to Coeur D Alene ID, having bb in August but trying to think ahead do you have any videos that show gear to use in snowy winters … don’t know if it’s a thing?! Is there a best hiking strollers?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Hi Liz! It's definitely a good idea to think ahead so that you don't get caught unprepared in the winter! You should check out our car seat and stroller footmuff video which goes over several options to keep your baby warm in cold weather! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHexpml7d62qr5o As for a best hiking stroller, I recommend you book a consultation with one of our experts who can go over the differences between some all-terrain options and help you choose the best one for you! You can book your consultation here: www.mbeans.com/consultations/22126c

[@sarinal9488]

May I ask that in comparison of ergobaby omni cool air vs nuna CUDL vs babybjorn carries one air mash. Which one is the best?

[@kingmhellius867]

Do you have a video when you put the nuna in the babyzen?

[@samanthabillson9533]

OMG amazing recommendations! Thank you so much.. you helped me so much with baby essentials!

[@johnsdhiman]

I just love the way you explain about the car seats, it makes new parent’s job so easy. Can you please share country of origin of the car seats that you review?

[@tarawoodbeauty967]

Thanks for all the great videos, Eli! First time expectant mom here, so these videos have been major in relieving some stress. Question: With the Love to Dream Swaddle, do you have to pull it over the baby's head or can it be secured from the side?

[@biancakunzli241]

Hello! Thank you for the video with so many important informations. I bought the Babybjorn bouncer and the Yoyo+ stroller (with the newborn bassinet). Could not yet try them yet since I am still pregnant. My advice on the Stokke High chair: I purchased the High chair from the brand Hauck instead of the Stokke because of the huge price difference between them. Here in Europe you pay around 300 USD for a stokke High Chair (with all acessories), while the Hauck high chair you pay around 110 USD for the same use.

[@babaki1]

Do you ever review peg perego? Looking at the Ypsi Travel system

[@MagicBeansVideos]

I do - it’s on my list but I’d likely Review that Agio Z4 which is Essentially the same stroller. Eli

[@mariagabrielacl]

Does the Nuna car seat base fits in every car ?

[@Pocketvenus79]

What a brilliant list! I really appreciate your videos and always on point advice. Really wish you were in France. I'd be a regular customer for sure! I have the Tripp Trapp btw and you're right, my son loves it. It's such a good long term investment and we had his name engraved on the back. So classy. :)

[@Pocketvenus79]

What would your top pick stroller be for 2 under 2? I'm expecting and am set on the Nuna Demi Grow, as we live in the city centre and I basically walk everywhere or use public transport.

[@cloudedcolour5329]

@@Pocketvenus79 cosatto woosh double or the supa double

[@DrErickLopez]

Can you do a review of the baby bjorn cradle bassinet?

[@barbaraariobazzoni6690]

BabyBjörn Bouncer is a lifesaver!!!!

[@evanmccrea3338]

Very helpful videos thank you sir!

[@pinds83]

Wait...I won't be able to leave the hospital without an infant carseat, specifically? My husband and I already purchased a convertible carseat that can fit infants as small as 4lbs. Are you telling me I'll need to get an additional carseat anyway?

[@NatalieJM4]

You can't leave without a rear facing car seat. Infant or convertible works just as well as the other!

[@pinds83]

@@NatalieJM4 Thanks!

[@cindyselfimprovmnt]

Most hospitals roll out mommy and baby in a wheelchair from your post partum room to discharge area where you’re hubby will be waiting in his car. They drop you off and that’s it.

[@cloudedcolour5329]

@@cindyselfimprovmnt they do insist on seeing the seat, I know with my twins they had NICU time and we had to do a seat test so it was even more important

[@lesstheproduct]

Thanks - Eli. You made me more interested than i've ever been in baby products. Love the enthusiasm. Shame we are in Australia. Appreciated this list in anticipation of our son later this year. Thank you :)

[@chelseaharrison1571]

What is the best stroller for a tall parent? I am 5’9 and my husband is 6’4. I feel like the strollers are not at a comfortable height for us to push. Thanks.

[@lubnamaher4689]

Do you deliver to Egypt?

[@AdrianaSantos-gn4id]

Hii can you please talk about Jane prams with the matrix light 2? Please

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Jane strollers are no longer in the US. Eli

[@rachaelsco]

Do you recommend getting an additional stroller if you plan on getting the infant car seat with matching stroller?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Hi Rachel! Why are you getting a matching travel system? Is there a particular reasn for that? I typically recommend a larger stroller for long walks and a super-compact stroller for travel. Eli

[@doriezitro]

It’s almost 2022. May I request a video like this one with newer products?

[@neishamohess9224]

Really enjoyed you post! I'm due with my first in August. Do you have any comments about the UppaBaby vista with mesa? It seems to be one of the more expensive brands. What are the pros and cons of this system?

[@aidamontanez1708]

I was looking at a Doona. Only saw 1 brief video at a convention that you did and the audio made it hard to watch. What are your thoughts on the Doona?

[@anyelmantinan6450]

Does the Nuna Dipa car seat work on the Babyzen yoyo2 stroller?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Absolutely!

[@pamelabartlett1417]

Hi! Love your videos! I due in 1 week and need a travel stroller for travelling home to uk from dubai when baby is 4months! I don't like the bugaboo ant (we already cameleon 3). Any suggestions? I have 2 other kids 8yrs and 7yrs. Thanks for making this video!!

[@MagicBeansVideos]

I’d suggest a BABYZEN Yoyo or a Silver Cross Jet 2020. Eli

[@saza3107]

Vcp

[@darnellbegleri8033]

Is there a adapter for the bugaboo chameleon 3?

[@mdzr11]

Hi Eli, can you make a review of the STOKKE sleepi bed? thanks!

[@MagicBeansVideos]

I’ll try! Thanks Eli

[@VildeVerden]

I sat in my Tripp Trapp for 19 years ^_^

[@graceolivares9674]

I have a nuna car seat, and I want to know if you guys have adapter for my bugaboo chameleon plus 3 .PLEASE LET ME KNOW SONI CAN BUY THEM

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Yes :) Thanks Eli www.mbeans.com/products/nuna-bugaboo-cameleon-3-nuna-pipa-infant-car-seat-adapter

[@charellestrachan5627]

Do you review the Mockingbird stroller

[@MagicBeansVideos]

I sadly don’t.

[@marie-kristinekramer6998]

Thoughts on the Chico Bravo LE stroller and Chico fit 2 car seat?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

They are fine, but not my favorite. Eli

[@SF-pe3qf]

Chicco fit 2 is on my “avoid” list. Doesn’t fit tiny newborns well, and recommendation is to keep kiddo rear facing to limits of a convertible seat, typically 3-4+. Fit2 designed to last until 2years (often does not even last that long before babies outgrow it by height). So you still need to move to a convertible seat to keep rear facing after Fit2 is outgrown - ie you do not save money by skipping a seat/stage by buying the Fit2. Save money with a traditional, (usually)less expensive infant seat such as Chicco Keyfit or Britax BSafe35 (Nuna Pipa is also great if you can stomach the price tag) then transition to convertible car seat sometime between 6 months and 1 year. -CPST :)

[@usahereicome]

Babybjorn bouncer VS Nuna Leaf Grow?

[@Glamorrous]

I have the Nuna pipa Lite and the load leg does not go well in the middle seat. Is it absolutely necessary to use the load leg?

[@ashley3gibbbs]

Glamorrous you do not have to use the load leg but is a great feature. It should say it in your manual

[@valgoldberg]

i would have saved a lot of money if I saw this. I have all of these and agree 100% only thing is that coffee cup holder is wayyy too small for a new mom

[@Ezikiel-K]

Great video! Going to be a first time dad in August and your videos have been crucial!! Is it possible to do a review of the nuna Bassinet for the MIXX? We are trying to decide is that’s the right choice for co-sleeping in the bedroom.

[@MagicBeansVideos]

kkurkowski I’ll try. So many products to review! Eli

[@CalamityJane031]

I dont think the bassinet would be suitable or approved for unsupervised sleep. I would look at a actual bassinet(halo makes a nice one) instead of a stroller attachment.

[@SF-pe3qf]

The Nuna Mixx bassinet with the Nuna bassinet stand is approved for overnight sleep and it’s been a great solution for my kiddos. It’s lower profile/takes up less space than some other bassinets and light enough that it can be moved room to room in a pinch. I also like it better for travel/road trips than say, a pack-and-play, up until kiddo is rolling over or too old/big for it. I typically use it in my bedroom until about 3-4 months and then transition kiddo to their own room/crib. I’ve used it on the stroller for walks up to about 6 months before switching to the Mixx stroller seat. I’ve used it for several of my foster kiddos now and won’t go back to the pack and play bassinet I used before.

[@bridgetlowe3660]

Any word on the Cybex Sirona swivel car seat?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

It’s coming this spring. Eli

[@EvgeniaLitus]

It’s so true! it is so fun to look at all gear 🥰

[@themanihashemi]

Over 85% of car seats in America are installed incorrectly? Where did you get that statistic?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

This article says 59% but I’ve heard many child safety advocates say as many as 85% www.safekids.org/post/more-half-car-seats-are-not-installed-correctly Eli

[@themanihashemi]

Thank you! That is a very scary figure and reality.

[@PrestoMo]

I really need help deciding on a stroller I'm due in May and my toddler will be 2.5 years old We live in a rural area and attend many festivals with both gravel and grass.

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Please call us and we’ll definitely help you - 617-383-8259 -Eli

[@lessismore7018]

I’m due in May too and my son is 3! I’m trying to decide if I need a double stroller or not. Our current everyday stroller is the Mountain Buggy Nano and we love it (great for all terrain). So I’m thinking we could get the double version of that? But we wouldn’t be able to use it until the baby is a bit older...

[@misschanelxxx]

Uppababy!

[@kaylascott7263]

Just get uppababy cruz with the sibling stand ... my son is 2 and loves standing on that when he’s tired of walking, he hates sitting in a stroller so it was cheaper than getting a double

[@monicaalexandra2057]

@@lessismore7018 city select baby jogger! it's the best

[@mrnbrbn2391]

The stokke high chair sucks so much. Removing the plastique part to put your baby it’s a struggle. And you have to struggle x4 times a day.

[@iamgeeky9]

These items are not for a household of average incomes . You have to be pretty loaded to get em all

[@Ashley9853]

Yes they are not however some of them you can get from a friend or on places like let go for cheaper.

[@Em09221]

Well, you have several months to try to budget for baby essentials, but there's definitely things you can skip. You can get a budget infant seat at first since you won't use it for as long as a convertible anyway, they are required to pass the same safety tests, you can then move to a quality convertible seat or skip an infant seat altogether if you get a seat that accommodates newborns too. A bouncer is ultimately a commodity and nice to have but if you don't have the money or the space, you can skip it too. You can get a cheaper high chair too, the main advantage of the one they suggest is longevity, which is also a common selling point for higher end baby items. There is definitely items where you shouldn't even look at the budget versions like strollers and baby carriers, with them you get exactly what you pay for and the less money you pay, the more an item turns out to be a piece of junk, having a stroller that can't be easily maneuvered and a baby carrier that kills your back are both things you will regret very quickly. Ultimately just do your research and get the best fit and quality your budget allows for.

[@amyshan8007]

Eli, thank you so much for doing this video!!!!

[@adelavalladares]

This is a sign I have to get the bouncer lol

[@MagicBeansVideos]

adela Valladares it’s so good. Eli

[@jjsmomma]

Best stroller for a toddler who weighs 34lbs

[@KapuaKuheana]

I don’t understand, so you don’t need a seatbelt AT ALL for the Nuna Pipa installation?

[@ashley3gibbbs]

Kapua Kuheana you do not need a seat belt you COULD use seatbelt instead of the latch but rigid latch is an easier install. When baby switches to a convertible car seat you’d use latch or seatbelt never both.

[@kirstincooper6460]

No isofix is so much safer than seatbelt, also so much easier to get in and out without fiddling with a seat belt. Once its clicked in it doesn’t budge whereas a seat belt will move even if it’s locked! X

[@Lauralou40290]

Isofix can become loose over time so good to check /retighten. They're not safer overall but are easier to install so less room for user error

[@kirstincooper6460]

Bronia James we did a lot of research and looked at the research videos showing a car seat in a crash secured with a seatbelt vs isofix secured which made the decision easy, it was horrific! But never heard of isofix getting loose so will definitely look into that, thank you! X

[@cloudedcolour5329]

@@kirstincooper6460 if the isofix isnt checked then yes it can wiggle back, I would check it weekly

[@silviamescoli7572]

Grazie 🙏

[@aliciasanchez7129]

Why don't you sell Quinny strollers?

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Not the biggest fan of Quinny strollers. We used to sell them but no longer. Eli

[@stevenbenjamin1013]

Very sturdy in comparison to other strollers that we had. I get a lot of compliments for it. My baby loves being in the bassinet, The kzbin.infoUgkx4qZutfp1y5CaTUcMTuFPbARE5u-8XLiE stroller comfortable. I like the rain cover and the white net that comes with it. I use the rain cover just to cover the car seat when it rains. If your front wheels don't turn well, make sure you lubricate.

[@CalamityJane031]

"You cant leave the hospital without an infant car seat" Can we just take a moment to clarify. There are MANY carseats that are suitable for infants as small as 5lbs, that are not the infant bucket style. All you need to leave the hospital is a carseat suitable to the weight of the infant. It doesnt matter if it comes out of the car or not.

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Sorry for saying the words “infant car seat” I meant to say just “car seat”. Thanks For the clarification. Eli

[@malgorzataiwona]

To me it's insane that you need to have a car seat at all. I mean, not everyone has cars, so they're forcing people to spend a ton of money on an item theyll never use again. It should be illegal to demand that parents have some item to release their child from hospital

[@CalamityJane031]

@@malgorzataiwona yes. But unless you're walking home from the hospital, babies need to be properly secured. You don't need to buy a new one, and a budget friendly seat from Walmart will pass the legal safety requirements as a $500 seat. But just because a parent doesnt have a car, doesnt mean the kids wont ever be in a car, and they still need to be properly restrained.

[@cloudedcolour5329]

@@malgorzataiwona I didnt have one with my eldest but ended up borrowing my sister in laws since I had been saving for a car. But having a seat at all is not optional

[@ahmedsaker3781]

excellent videos! I sent you an email for suggestions.

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Ahmed Saker thanks :) Eli

[@GiovannaS]

The zen yoyo isnt great for when child has a tantrum

[@MagicBeansVideos]

Tantrums are the worst. Eli