baby products that lived up to the hype (and what didn't)

[@mila99able]

i love that Stephen came to give his opinion about the items too! I think it helps people learn what works for both parents or just dads, since a lot of people/companies think dads only hold their babies while moms do all things involving baby stuff.

[@halliefleischmann6634]

This is me petitioning for Stephen to talk about all his thoughts about baby stuff since he mentioned wishing men would talk about it more!!!! You both are such sweet parents

[@gracierhodes1935]

second this !! would love to hear about this or anything else he has to say about his experience as a dad so far :) it’d be super interesting to hear about his experience as a guy in tech taking parental leave like what attitudes his co-workers and stuff have had (i also work in a STEM field and i’ve seen some weird attitudes about taking time off work for a kid and need Stephen’s opinion as our unproblematic king of the dads) ❤️

[@Ariplaygames]

Yes please! Stephen is helping normalize it more just by talking about and being a great dad and caring so much! They are both amazing and lovely!

[@kathrynkleiner594]

I actually watched dad baby product recommendation videos when I was pregnant bc they were less concerned with how things looked and more concerned with how useful they were for the price

[@fionakramer4220]

preach

[@robynrojas6943]

I agree, I second this!! I am preparing to get pregnant in the next few months and it would be really helpful for my partner to hear a guys perspective

[@debbiekeefer476]

Kudos to Stephen for being honest & passionate about his feelings & answers. They were well thought out

[@sabreena7735]

It’s really nice Stephen was including in this, often times the fathers get left out of these things almost as if their opinion doesn’t matter but that’s not true and I love that he wanted to share his opinion as well!!

[@laffydaffytaffy]

My husband totally agrees with Stephen - let's normalize culture of Dad's talking about baby feeding! Go Stephen for talking so openly about it

[@violetray8906]

This is my official input: let Stephen do a "dad's crash course: all things baby" podcast and let him chat about it, and take the stigma out of dad's talking about baby products

[@amandadeal2139]

PLEASE this is what we wanna see!!!

[@pattycooper4047]

Literally came here to make this comment! Or just a sit down video crash course!

[@MsMaddieTheOdd]

Yeeeeesssss

[@francescahughes1024]

As a disabled woman that would like to become a parent in the future, I thought this was interesting and helpful. It made me think about products that may help me manage pain and fatigue due to their accessible design. The snoo and the mamaroo would help me a lot . You're such a lovely couple and Grace is lucky to have you as her parents.

[@gabichilders578]

Do u follow Jessica killgren fozard shes disabled and just had a baby

[@francescahughes1024]

@@gabichilders578 I do and love her content. It's great and relatable

[@Krystyna14]

I have lupus and going through IVF so o feel this so much

[@francescahughes1024]

@@Krystyna14 sending you love 💚

[@nameunknown5736]

I am disabled as well and had my second baby after diagnosis. I don't have alot of money so couldn't afford the fancy stuff but the thing that helped me the most was the car seat that goes right into the stroller! I can't lift much so it was so much easier than having to lug a car seat around! I'd definitely get one of those when the time comes for you!!

[@rashumaurya1607]

Please vote for more reviews by Stephen! Loved his ratings for everything and all the functional advice. Not even close to being a parent but LOOOOOVE this video!

[@Alimarie819]

I will say the stroller I got one that is essentially the same thing by Evenflo stroller, it came with a carpet, bassinet and the stroller and it was like 250 at Walmart so if you want the same thing but can afford the 1000 for the one they have its a great option!

[@Emivibes96]

I just got the evenflo double stroller and car seat combo for $380 definitely worth it

[@jackiebeebe3021]

I also have the even flow but never cared about a bassinet so I have the one that’s just a stroller and lays flat for 70 and when it comes to a car seat the convertible kind is the way to go cause it’s the only car seat they’ll ever need.

[@gv3119]

steven is actually amazing, you can tell how involved his by the way he talks about all the products, you guys are my fav couple!!

[@Lovelyladiix2]

The boppy will be great when she is able to hold the bottle and feed herself!

[@ponchotheunicorn5288]

Yes!!!! I truly don't feel like boppys are even for breastfeeding. We use them constantly in daycare for helping babies sit up or do tummy time!! 🥰

[@jdugan87]

Yes! Also great for when she starts to sit up, little added bumper.

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

I think Stephen should do a talk video on all things baby, it would be very interesting to hear his side.

[@MrsKrikit]

I love my boppy. Most of these videos I have watched people say the boppy wasn’t worth the money but I used it literally every day until my daughter was 2. Now I’m using it for my baby boy. After you’re done having babies it makes a great road trip pillow for adult passengers trying to get comfy for a nap, lol. It’s definitely my #1 most used baby item.

[@matanelfuchs3809]

Just want to say I'm grateful for the amount of uploads lately, your videos always help to calm my anxiety for some reason, no matter what they're about. Must be your beautiful spirit that has healing power ☺️

[@hannahwelborn181]

100% agree!

[@Patti-1962]

OK, I just have to laugh... because my "baby" is over 30 now. His cradle was set up right beside my bed, and when he would start to stir, I would rock it with my foot.😂So, that was my version of the Snoo. It's amazing what they have for babies now! My favorite was the old fashioned swing that we would wind up. He LOVED this!

[@sierramelling2374]

I had a baby a few months ago and my mom could not stop laughing at all the new gadgets they have for babies these days. She said " back in my day we just suffered "😂

[@Patti-1962]

@@sierramelling2374 😂😂😂❣

[@alishamcg]

I personally think the only thing that is useful is the stroller, everything else is just extra and not needed at all. XD

[@angieawesomeowensborokentu9783]

My "baby" is also over 30 and his favorite as a infant was his hand me down baby swing. He slept in a drawer set up beside my bed until he was ready for his crib ( got that suggestion from my grandmother).

[@Patti-1962]

@@angieawesomeowensborokentu9783 😉♥

[@lifeoflexi6475]

As a caregiver I loved the Boppy, we put the infants in them to slightly prop them off, and we would use it to help give an extra support during tummy time. We also loved using it to help with an extra support/cushion for learning to sit.

[@lindsayblackmer]

I got a bottle warmer and we don’t use it. It’s faster to just boil some water on the stove and stick it in that. Never really used the boppy as a breast feeding pillow, but we use it a lot now to help support him when he sits

[@Me-wk3ix]

I love how you guys seem to truly be partners in caring for Grace, amazing parents!

[@wandakeesling3155]

Stephen giving his ratings was so great! I love his honesty! He was so cute and super helpful! So fun to watch him love being a Daddy. I do not have any more babies and enjoyed this almost more than your main channel video?.. ♡

[@kathrynsuttle9261]

Loved the different format than just your "Must have" items!

[@cherylw445]

Love Stephens common sense, no nonsense, yet very sensitive thoughts. Loved that you both talked about eachothers opinion to learn more.

[@aubreysmith71112]

I loved that this had both of your opinions/views in it! A lot of these I see are just from the moms perspective and it is nice to hear from a dads perspective too!

[@chrissycocheo]

I have the evenflo 3 in 1 stroller set and love it!! I would say it’s definitely comparable to the one you have but it’s one third of the price and it comes with a car seat that attaches to the stroller. It also has a regular stroller seat attachment that converts to a bassinet. It is amazing and great quality. We used it all over theme parks, pumpkin patches, walks etc and no complaints

[@brittanypell1439]

I wish I knew about the Hatch Grow! I feel like I would've had less anxiety around breastfeeding.

[@gnubaum9768]

i love how sierra is just like this makes my life easier so i love it and stephen is like buuut could it have just been replaced by a pillow?

[@LizzyHertlein]

I used the Boppy for every breastfeed for the entire 11 months I nursed my son. As a woman with larger breasts, I found it really difficult to nurse while just holding him and the Boppy helped me position him and myself. I loved it!

[@kylieshep6854]

If people would focus on functionality of baby products instead of aesthetic, then you would realize how much cheaper it is to raise a child. You don't need all of the fancy expensive top of the line products, it's pointless.

[@sage266]

Exactly

[@heatherheaney4060]

Exactly! A play mat of 100+ dollars. I used a throw blanket that I already had. Ppl buy into the hype and they also want the designer stuff to show for status. Like if you have the best stuff than you must be a great parent. Stuff and being a good parent do not go hand in hand. But marketing teams want you to believe that they do. So having these videos are good to have.

[@jenniferleaumont1560]

The most expensive thing about babies are diapers definitely and clothes(even if you buy used) but the clothes to be honest is because they grow out of clothes so fast

[@aliciasummers5048]

Agree 💯%! I used a swing, bouncy chair and rock n play for them to sleep in, until they went into the crib. I was gifted a play mat, but my kids out grew it fast. There is no way I would ever pay $100 for a play mat. Besides, your baby will NEVER remember the toys/activities they used.

[@torihumphries1874]

For anyone with a boppy lounger (they’ve been recalled) donate it to your local animals shelters! The animals love them!

[@lisaporter-smith676]

I work in an animal shelter and....please don’t! They are a nightmare to wash and animals soil them all the time and they also tear them apart so they get thrown out. It actually creates a lot of extra waste for us having to dispose of them and local authorities charge a tone for waste management. Being inundated with stuff like this is honestly a nightmare for us.

[@kathrynkleiner594]

I was gifted one and it is 100% just a dog bed lol.

[@torihumphries1874]

@@lisaporter-smith676 my animal shelter said they love them!

[@ellenmiller3374]

I would love a vlog with Stephen talking about his side of parenting.

[@jaybee6270]

gotta tell you my favorite part of my weeks recently have been cozying up and snacking in my room catching up on whatever new vlogs i missed bc of work earlier in the week. oddly comforting, like checking up on old friends 💓

[@IzabelCampana]

You can make use of the boppy again when Grace starts seating up. It’s very useful to put around them when they still fall a lot.

[@annelevin1935]

I just put bunch of pillows around mine.. but I also aimed to minimize baby specialty items as much as I could (and borrow the rest)

[@IzabelCampana]

@@annelevin1935 yeah, I’m not suggesting anyone buy a boppy pillow just for that. But she happens to already have one

[@jlcollins14]

You guys are the sweetest couple! Thanks for doing this together. It's great to see dad's included in sharing their likes and dislikes for baby care. Single dads out there need the support :D

[@halli2196]

I love how involved Stephen is with parenting! Every dad should be involved with their children like this!

[@pineapplepapercrafts]

I had a 30 dollar bouncer and my daughter loved it. She also didn't use it for long enough to justify spending 200 lol so I'm glad we used a super simple inexpensive one.

[@nelebottjer1588]

I love how passionate both of you spoke about the products, you are a gorgeous couple🥰

[@inesvieira229]

Sierra, you're glowing in this video. I've loved to see you growing into such amazing parents 🥰 Grace is a very loved lil girl.

[@nicolesilvernell]

Stephen, do it!! Give us more dad content videos. I know my husband would love to see more dad perspectives!

[@ericksonwall7369]

Hello. how are you doing today. 👋👋👋👋

[@Christina-Claire]

It's interesting to see the different perspectives. How analytical Stephen is! I feel like I could see the spreadsheet in Stephen's head.

[@Careyjmac]

Any thoughts on your baby monitor? I’ve seen it in the background and I’m pretty sure ya’ll have a Nanit, surprised it wasn’t included here because I’m curious if you’ve use the breathing tracking functionality

[@aliciawigren3170]

I love how different every parent and caregiver have reacted to their list! I don’t think we’ve used any of the stuff in your list! Except a breast pump. Used a stiff body pillow to nurse each of my kids. No covers, we all overheat too easily. None of them ever took a bottle, so not bottles or warmer. They nursed or when they were old enough took a regular little cup of BM. No sippy cups either. We didn’t bother with a stroller of any form, used an Ergo carrier for everything. No bouncers, no swings, no playmates at all. Just a thick blanket on our hardwood floors and a body length mirror to look at themselves. No bassinets or playpens. We did just the mattress on the floor. No changing pads or diaper pails either. We cloth diapered so we have a few a travel size wet bags and a couple of large hanging ones for at a home. Same diapers for all three kids from birth to potty training too. But you know what, I see the value and use for each of these items and still enjoy seeing how other parents enjoy them! Plus I adore your little family so much 💜💜💜

[@tiffo2022]

Here for ittttt!!!! I still love the dogs barks on the intro! You should add graces giggle into it!!!

[@jordiflower]

Omg yes

[@gabriellab8538]

I love my milk snob cover. I had my daughter last November. It was perfect for shopping and the winter. I felt like she was covered in her own “face mask” people kept their distance from me and it kept her safe from the northern winter winds. I think it depends on how you use it and what Time of year. And I’m sad you rated the boppy pillow so low. Love boppy pillows! They’re so versatile. I insisted on having two and I dont regret it lol

[@ashleyrutter6366]

Your hair looks so healthy and shiny! I love your natural curls but it’s awesome seeing you try out other styles too!

[@kendallmaccauley]

Ugh I love Stephen so much 😭 love that he is so invested and wants to talk about baby feeding more!

[@shaunalee7826]

I didn’t breast feed my son, and the my brest friend is still my most recommended baby item! It gave my back so much support even just holding him, and it was great for guests!! My sister is plus size and it fit around her beautifully 🤗🤗

[@kristenesch1306]

Hi! I love your channel(s)! The Boppy was recently recalled because newborns have suffocated when left unattended. I love the Boppy but thought it would be important to share about the recall-so grateful for your channel and content! Love you!

[@Bloodhoundfostermom]

my babies are 25 and 30.....such cool things for babies now that we did'nt have then...thanks for sharing !!

[@isthisnametaken6618]

I would love to Stephen go more in-depth into all things baby! It's been so fun seeing your input on everything, and it would be interesting to get Stephen's side as well

[@chelseawake9594]

I love that both of you express your thoughts and ratings and don’t try to change each other s view. That’s healthy!

[@zp1716]

Love this! Idk if you’ve seen this too but for warming milk, at the daycare I worked at we weren’t allowed to use bottle warmers so we warmed the milk in the storage bag under warm water. It worked so fast and was a lot easier to control the heat. That’s what I do now with my little one. Also I love the diaper pail as well! Amazon has sales on different patterns every once and a while so keep an eye out for that. I got mine for 40$!

[@alexismoyer9580]

As a soon to be mom (January 7th!), I found this incredibly helpful. Thanks for the honest review, guys!

[@TheLightningbugg]

Firstly, I think it’s awesome that Stephen has thought about these things critically too. That’s such a great thing for a dad! Secondly, I know everyone is going to have different opinions on baby things, but I’m such a huge fan of the Boppy pillow. It’s great for helping with tummy time for kids with reflux and torticollis. It’s also how I nurse my babies and helps me with posture. Maybe because I’m tall, but I need the baby brought closer to me and just holding her there hurts my arms.

[@MrMilokiki]

I’m 11 weeks pregnant with my first and I’m so happy you are doing these videos. I’m going to look into the stroller, especially if it doubles as a bassinet. My mom but me in a dresser drawer when I was born, so I know it’s not necessary to have something fancy, but I’m intrigued!

[@sally1111100]

I appreciate that both of you guys sat down to commentate on the items you are using :)

[@cristicruz2938]

There's a couple babies coming into our family in the coming months, so thanks for the gift ideas!!!

[@brookewatson9531]

This is cute!!!! I love how sweet you are to each other🤍🤍 and it great that Stephen is advocating for it to be more normal for men to talk about baby products as well! Good for you guys😍😍

[@Lojo7820]

Stephen, you’re helping to normalize guys talking about baby feeding and being a fantastic example of an involved father. So great to see! My “baby” is almost 16 now, but I am loving your parenting blogs. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@ericksonwall7369]

Hello. how are you doing today. 👋👋👋👋

[@machaela]

i absolutely love the comotomo bottles! they are so easy to clean compared to more narrow bottles

[@kimberlyfarmer6897]

Great advice. One thing I used the nippy for that y’all haven’t gotten to this stage yet but it can be useful for support when the baby starts sitting up on their own.

[@mrswang5574]

Agree with everything but S’s rating on the bottle warmer! That’s thing is great.

[@MelissaReist]

Yeah we loved using a bottle warmer for my niece!

[@carolynyangas8851]

when my son was in daycare she would use a crockpot with water for bottle warming . my son didn't like the comotomo nipple so we used Boon which have a similar silcone and similar shape but adaptable for sippy cup for older. Seriously some stuff the first time is hit or miss and every kid is different so what works for one might not for the next!

[@ericksonwall7369]

Hello. how are you doing today. 👋👋👋👋

[@italibymendez3652]

The comotomo bottle are my babies favorite!! I have that bottle warmer but I use my Medela pump bottles to warm up it works better !

[@annelevin1935]

My way to warm breast milk was to nuke water in the microwave as then place the bottle in the hot water. Same effect, $0 cost and $0 waste (of a product I gave to get rid of post bottle feeding age)

[@tracyolson2739]

This is my favorite hairstyle on you! You look absolutely beautiful!!!

[@fit2thefinish123]

I just want to tell you I LOVE your channel, I get so many ideas for my 24 year old daughter. I wanted to pop on here and tell you that I LOVE you with natural make-up. You have natural beauty and don't need much make-up at all. I ordered my daughter that bralet in green, can't wait until it comes in!

[@ericksonwall7369]

Hello. how are you doing today. 👋👋👋👋

[@Murburns]

Thought it was cute how at the end it was pointed out how excited Steve gets about these products. I’m not even pregnant yet though we’re going to start trying soon and he’s already excited to learn more about baby products and picking out stuff. Though I think there’s some degree of overlay in his interest for tech and the baby product market.

[@mienkievanderwesthuizen323]

Thanks for feedback... My friend is due in January so will be looking into this

[@ellengriffin9299]

I’m pregnant and working on my registry now so I’m rewatching this video. So helpful!

[@arleneenriquez1061]

Yay just what I needed right now during recovery and trying to find something to watch!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@argbarb8]

I do love that most of this is about first time parents learning that you dont need all the hyped stuff for your baby to be taken care of

[@moda78z]

I like that both of you had your own input and also had a discussion about the different items 😄

[@MurrAnDur]

I wish I could have bought the hatch grow. I just had my first baby and I had no idea how stressful breastfeeding would be. He ended up losing too much weight by his first appointment because I wasn’t producing enough that we had to use a syringe and feeding tube to supplement as he breastfed. It was incredibly stressful and taking him to the doctor to get weight checkups every few days. Having something at home would have eased our minds so much! Next baby I think it will be a must for me!

[@dmallow22]

I'm very newly pregnant and have mo idea what to get so this was pretty helpful and made me re think getting the boppy and what bouncer to get etc:) yall are cute too!

[@californiagirlie101]

I’m 2 weeks away from my first baby being born and this was the perfect video for my husband and I to watch!! I loved hearing Sierra’s reviews as a mom and my husband loved Stephen’s reviews from the dad’s point of view!

[@Emivibes96]

Good luck!

[@aubriof8]

I agree the Boppy was great for when people held my baby. We did try a regular pillow and it just wasn't as good. The Boppy is also great for later when baby starts sitting up but needs a little support still. My first 2 babies I used it all the time.

[@sarahvioletapplecreations5244]

Love this sit down, as we are preparing/trying to conceive it makes me feel like I can make some educated decisions on things we may need.

[@ericksonwall7369]

Hello. how are you doing today. 👋👋👋👋

[@Alexalini]

Omg.I’m having serious sticker shock on this review (and I have 2 kids 1&4)… $134 for a playmat?? $250 for a swing? $70 for a glorified garbage can? I’m all for quality and tech but not at that price! I know you work hard and want the best for your kiddo but I hope your viewers know you don’t have to spend top dollar to achieve the same… Your hair looks great!!

[@BeckywiseTheDancingClown]

Both Sierra and Stephen say several times in the video that cheaper versions would work just as well

[@katc2040]

I just don't understand who can relate to this but I enjoy watching because it let's me feel as if this is something I could consider at some.point lol so maybe others are the same?

[@retrobydestiny1030]

I feel the same way! I have 3 kids 3 and under so they could have hand me downs but still! I’ve never even heard of most of these!😂😬 it is interesting though! $200 for a bouncer got me😅

[@alishamcg]

@@retrobydestiny1030 Agreed! I would just invest in a stroller or carseat. Everything else is unnecessary, and throwing diapers away should always be changed/thrown out in the garbage after a big blowout don't need a fancy trash can. Just buy one from Walmart.

[@jackiebeebe3021]

Agree or even owning all those things also yeah I don’t get special trash cans for diapers I just throw mine away in my regular trash can it doesn’t stink up my house I take the trash out ever day or other day.

[@thelifeoflilybeans2633]

We are preparing for our first baby and this video was very helpful for what we might actually need. Thank you!❤

[@croberts2293]

Love the honesty in this video

[@bethanytheecomum5644]

I love that Stephen put his input too, you don't see that alot!

[@rachelbittinger4667]

For anyone reading this…if you have a boppy lounger that has been recalled, please consider donating it to your local animal shelter! Great video y’all!

[@kosipova01]

Aww I love this video!! I wish I got a bouncer and the boppy pillow - it’s great for support when baby learns to sit independently.

[@gingerglitter]

Yesssss my dream come true! My prayers answered! This is SO HELPFUL! Thank you thank you thank you!! 💕💕💕

[@MissUnderstood-yi1zm]

My youngest is 15 now. I had a boppy pillow (the original one) with all 3 babies & it was very helpful for many things at different stages including breastfeeding, baby lounging, baby bottle feeding themselves in a propped up angle & when they first started sitting up for support! 10/10 totally recommend & doesn't break the bank! I admit I never tried another type of breastfeeding pillow even though as years went by there were more options. I just saw it as, if it's not broke don't fix it. Thanks for doing this for expectant/new parents. I wish KZbin was a thing before I had kids. It would've been very helpful!

[@addiecastleman3049]

You guys splurged on everything. Doin the most!

[@JaimeLeighArt]

My baby’s 16 but I still found this interesting 😆 Also, Sierra your hair looks gorgeous today!

[@jenniferruffin2796]

Same, mine is 14 in a few weeks. Still tuning in 😊

[@teacheraprilrogers]

My one and only will be 17 this month.

[@sheilapacheco5924]

My baby is 21 and I also enjoyed this.

[@treblemaker33]

Omg please give us more Stephen talking about baby stuff?? I’m just beginning the TTC journey and would love all the advice!!!

[@chelfb936]

Omg I loved this video so much! Love hearing both of your perspectives on the baby items! I want to play this with my husband just by ourselves for our own entertainment 😂 my son is 3 now. My favorite baby item I would rate 10/10 would be our Hatch baby rest night light/sound machine! We’ve used it since day 1 and still do! 🤍

[@jerilynnrios75]

This video is awesome! Currently 34 weeks pregnant and this video is super helpful!

[@ema2056]

Stephen, I want a re-rate on the boppy pillow 😅 We actually used ours for so much more! It can be great for play time helping to get them into new positions such as kneeling or crawling. Not to mention as a support when they are starting to sit on their own but not fully stable. Highly recommend giving it a second try. Our little girl used it very regularly for the first 6 to 7 months of life.

[@samanthatempleton2145]

Love the sit down video with the both of you ❤️

[@OnlyLivingForYou]

Please do more!! I love learning about this stuff for the future. Have you guys looked up any fancy baby products on tiktok?

[@amandalennon3570]

The boppy can be used for tummy time, and propped seating as she grows! We use it for core strength practice all the time!

[@elizabethkinlaw9851]

I absolutely love the vibe of this video!

[@courtneytousant9392]

I seriously just love watching you two parent!!!! It’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! #momndadgoals !!!!!!!!

[@sandybrown8698]

Great video! As a mother of twins the Boppy was a god send. It helped to hold the babies more upright when I had to feed both babies by myself.

[@ericksonwall7369]

Hello. how are you doing today. 👋👋👋👋

[@hp0730]

I bought the play mat that you got for Grace/recommended and my son LOVES it! So grateful I found it through you!

[@melissacoviello2886]

I love your little family. Such helpful information and you guys are adorable.

[@joachimseidel1400]

You three are such a cute family (the dogs too)😍

[@mandielee0930]

I have the Ubbi diaper pail. Once my daughter was on solid foods only that thing stinks and I dread opening it. I use scented Hefty bags but I’m going to throw the poop diapers in the ubbi travel bags or a shopping bag and put them right into the outside trash and save the ubbi for pee diapers.

[@NicoleZaccagnini]

21 weeks pregnant and GREATLY appreciate this video!!