Budget-Friendly Newborn Must-Haves 2020 - Travel Systems, Monitors and more

[@robel1992]

Bro - Seriously - there are soooo many insufferable parents that talk WAYY too long about their own life and leave you with ZERO facts about what you should do for your own babies. Thank you for getting to THE POINT and providing us new parents with some VALUE.

[@matchaa121]

I think it's really beautiful that a Dad is educating us about baby essentials. It just shows how much he is involved/interested about his child. I pray that there will be more and more fathers like him💗

[@cassiemoeller3713]

“Dock-a-tots are horrifically overpriced, you don’t need that” 💯👏 My infant survived just fine without one 👍

[@bearsy2826]

In my country they are considered a suffocation and cot death risk so not advised im astounded the USA doesn't have the same vigilance around safe sleeping

[@kpeugh2011]

I don’t recommend the dock a tot for a baby who can’t roll on their own and isn’t mobile, but as a bedsharing mum, I do love it. Prevents my baby from kicking me in the face in the night.

[@forerunner7]

$179 at Target!.. Ridiculous!

[@JessiekaIsANerd]

The SnuggleMe is $100 cheaper and does the same thing. Easy choice lol

[@yzzymcblueone]

Hi, I am due in August and have been so overwhelmed by the sheer amount of things babies can/should/need to have. THIS video has eased this anxiety in me and both mom and dad approve! We have added one of each of your recommendations to our baby registry, thank you!

[@HelloKidney.]

Amazing video! Friendly, to the point, knowledgeable and it’s a dad talking, not a mom?! How cool is that?!!!

[@blondechick360]

True I hate hearing the women’s annoying voices

[@Moesmojo78]

When he said co-sleeping i closed video

[@Feathersongwolf]

@@blondechick360 i love when women hate women

[@privateisthegaypenguin9164]

Sexist

[@vicky-leemcseveney1452]

By far the most helpful "must have" video I've found so far. The mum videos have shocked me and filled me with so much anxiety, one lady had 3 bed/cibs and 4 strollers, all listed as must haves. And all the most expensive options in all the categories. Thank you so so so much for actually making me feel calmer and making me feel that my baby will be okay. As a first time mom you've done so much for me in this short video❤️ thank you.

[@dadverb]

You're very welcome. I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@goretyrod]

I looooove the budget videos! More more lol It’s even more informative when u say “this is the expensive option, here is the dupe” very helpful to choose what to splurge on and what to be budget smart on. Yes! Another video on smaller gadget like.......idk cool baby gadgets haha

[@dadverb]

InGoReadyShoes Great suggestions 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kristinotto102]

I started off with the Evenflo Pivot and I very strongly do NOT recommend it and advise anyone asking about it to get anything else. It was very very rickety, it worked moderately ok as a travel system, but the infant seat was HUGE and took up so much room in the car, the seat in front of it had to be pushed so far forward to fit it that the passenger could barely fit! And then when it came time to put my son in the regular stroller seat he would cry and cry and cry. We watched him in there and the whole thing wobbled and swayed and looked so scary and unsafe to ride in! We ended up selling it and getting a 6 year old UPPAbaby vista for less than the Evenflo originally cost, and even though it was so old it was SO INFINITELY MUCH BETTER than the Evenflo.

[@mssha1980]

I’m not surprised. It’s a reason certain items cost more and it’s not just marketing

[@DrEvil818]

Also the safety ratings of their infant seats are not great. I read safety and crash ratings first before narrowing down on a car seat. Just because it is super expensive doesn’t mean safe. The Chicco and Graco rated better than a Nuna.

[@zl4346]

@@DrEvil818 what about Maxi Cosi? I am hoping to buy the Maxi cosi Zelia travel system, do you have any advice on ithat?

[@DrEvil818]

@@zl4346 not to familiar with that. I know that the Chicco has an excellent safety reading. It was voted safetest.

[@landreupierce7062]

A good budget crib is the IKEA Sniglar. Good quality, minimalist look--looks great in any nursery--it's wood and is less than $100. Allows you to budget for a better mattress.

[@lubomirabartikova1567]

Ikea was my choice 12 years ago when expecting our first baby. The crib is now awaiting baby no.4 :D There is lots of other great stuff as well

[@emmataylor2748]

That cot has been discontinued in Australia, so I question its safety

[@cloudedcolour5329]

@@emmataylor2748 could just be changing designs, the gullivers a good swap out

[@nataliejoy79]

Just found your channel and I love it! I'm due March with my third baby, but my second eldest is 10 years old. We got rid of all of our baby gear and I'm completely out of the loop regarding what's available. Your videos have been very helpful.

[@Hillegass]

Really appreciate all you do for the parenting community. My wife and I just had our first son and we took alot of your advice into consideration when purchasing items to make our new lifestyle easier.

[@MoeDaMoe88]

Highly recommend the Ikea crib. Cheap and sturdy

[@briannapinkney4966]

Love the video!!!! The only thing is that most doctors do NOT recommend buying items like strollers, car seats, and cribs used because of any factory recalls or missing parts that could impact the overall safety. It’s annoying because baby stuff is so expensive. Then you get shamed if something were to happen to your baby because you bought used.

[@amandatudor8212]

i'm so glad i found you. i'm totally overwhelmed! thank you!!

[@MrAbuH]

I've been using Evenflo Pivot Xpand for my twins (with 2 full-size seats instead of 1 + infant car seat) for more than a year now and i still feel like it's one of the best purchase i did in term of baby products. Is it light? no. Is it small? no. But it works for me cause I'd rather use a double stroller instead of 2 separate strollers. The cabin space underneath is huge! I don't need to use shopping cart when i go grocery shopping. Uppababy Vista or Baby Jogger or Phil & Ted might be better, in term of the the build quality. But they're also very pricey. I also find that this stroller is more convenient compare to most of them because everything is build-in, and there's no extra adapter or whatsoever. I can see myself using it for the next 2-3 years.

[@carolinelloyd4044]

Thank you for your videos, early on you were a favorite of my husband. We are expecting our first baby this December and he will be spending at least his first 3 months staying in to stay safe in a Covid world. That being said, we've decided he will stay at home with a parent for most shopping. We'd like a stroller that can go to city parks, shopping, and around the neighborhood. Weather-wise in NC we only get 1 snow a yr and it's only a few days with .5-2inches (nothing to take into account for a stroller). We also think we will be fans of a baby carrier vs. stroller when both out with him. All of these things have us looking for something that is multi-terrain friendly, easy to fold and unfold (it will live in the trunk of a pilot), easy to clean and can be functional from birth and reverse facing is a must. We are looking to have babies 1 and 2 within 2yrs of themselves. Since in 2yrs we will have more formed opinions and possibly looking at double options, we are looking used (also, i'm a bit of a hippy-dippy when it comes to not over-consuming). At the top of my spreadsheet are the following: Uppababy Cruz (15-17 models), Bugaboo Cameleon (14-17 models), Ergobaby 180 - do you see a clear winner in those options? -We've not landed on a car seat other than knowing it must be one of the top 3 safety picks, all of these seem to work with one of the top 3 safest car seats.

[@RainbowRiver]

Knowing that I want to parent Montessori with my future kids is going to save me so much money😆

[@christinalian7945]

Wasn’t really expecting to like this video ...BUT OMG I loved it so informative! I’m a first time mommy to be. I actually had no idea the mattress need to be firm that’s really good insight

[@dezbiggs6363]

Please do not get car seats second hand unless you trust the person with your childs life. The straps shouldn't have been washed, the bucket seat shouldnt be put on top of a grocery cart, and the seat could have never been in an accident.

[@thescenesociety]

Dez Biggs also car seats have an expiration date of about 6 years on average. Plastic gets weaker as it gets old and no longer will be able to provide the protection for your baby if ever in an accident. Buying gently used second hand is okay, key word gently used and not old. Spread the word!

[@The5streetThe]

Why not on top of a grocery cart? How does it harm it

[@blanca2765]

@@The5streetThe I believe it messes up the the part that clips onto the base

[@AlexMercadoGo]

What’s up with washing the straps?

[@oncebitebysquirrel]

I agree with not getting 2nd hand things like a car seat that is to protect your childs life. U don't know how gently used it was from a complete stranger jst trying to get rid of stuff. They r so many cheap prices at the end of the day at walmart.

[@mireilla86]

Awesome video, straight tot the point without so much talking specially in the start of the video, good content, clean set up, yet informative and helpful of baby products!

[@dudeinskibro1]

Recently, on a trip with the toddler, we brought an old cell phone to act as the noise machine and nightlight. We needed to pack light and this worked surprisingly well.

[@manyothers6384]

the best review on the subject on KZbin I have ever watched. Very much to-the -point review of must-have things in budget-friendlyt price range. Will share!

[@courtneyridenour578]

I love you’re content! It’s so nice to see a dad out there doing something like this ! And your name DADVERB is great!

[@MsJML0220]

YESSSSS ON THE WYZE CAM OMG! I CAN'T STRESS HOW GREAT IT ISSSS

[@prncessbaby16]

Thank you for getting straight to the point AND Including the time stamps

[@WrecKz_ofyt]

Preciate this video I’m a first time dad and literally stressing looking for the right gear

[@afinia5387]

Stay sane stay safe.take your rest dont get burnt out. Send love for your family ❤

[@BeanDar]

Thanks for actually providing time stamps!

[@sophialeiscleansaway]

Mamas and papas armadillo,! Lasts forever and with attachment compatible with maxicosi or cybex. I have used it for three kids and it is beaten up but I still love it! Try it!

[@thescenesociety]

I have the safety 1st stroller and car seat. And it’s the lightest smoothest stroller I have yet to push around. Super light and so smooth that your baby doesn’t feel any bumps. I push one handed up hill honestly even like two fingers! I love it and now my sister wants one since it was so affordable☺️ the car seat is okay. Seems cheap and the handle is a little flimsy, but I’m in love with the smoothness and ease of the stroller.

[@asamac1234]

Thank you thank you thank you 🙌🏿, almost there any day now, appreciate your dedication to education and recommendation, keep going

[@KateeMae]

Can you please do a video on pack and plays? We’re thinking of getting one that comes with diaper changer and napper then also converts to bassinet and playpen INSTEAD of getting a crib (due to our small place). But still debating

[@joefoster5669]

Lots of pack and plays ( if not all of them) and portable cribs say they shouldn't be used permanently. Only for travels/relatives houses, temporary use.

[@pinknoted]

Also, breathable is a marketing term and any cri mattress is just as breathable as any other one. They aren’t regulated for breathability.

[@maksmilli0n]

Heck yeah going to be following. For sure

[@Vanessa-dc5zv]

This was so helpful, I'm sharing this video with my husband!

[@dadverb]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@meilynnsoto]

I just have to say.. bro, you are rad! lol my husband and I watch you religiously just because we love your easygoing friendly style! Also your reviews are on point! Oh and might I add, you are the only “parenting” youtuber that my husband is subscribed to lol anyways, so many blessings to your beautiful family!

[@jessicam5029]

Great list for budget friendly! So glad you mentioned Evenflo Xpand, hope you can do a full review of this.

[@tucc14]

Thanks for the info I love to see we videos on a double stroller set up for two kids. We have a two year old on Xmas Eve and our second due in June. Thanks again love the channel

[@jearbear4779]

Thank you for bringing the dad side of parenting such great advice for a first time father such as myself. Seen a lot videos but very rarely do they mention the dad side of things so thank you! Keep making these videos!

[@adambowman1587]

You have our new favorite channel DAD VERB!

[@Megenz327]

I had to buy my graco car seat and graco stroller separate, I wanted the car seat with 1 botton Handel. And it did not come as a travel system (it did but at a price of almost 400$!) and the graco modes bassanet stroller. Bought them separate and spent a little more then 200. Not that bad!

[@BelindaLoveLee]

More budget videos please these are so so helpful!!

[@mrfilamfishing]

New Dad and new subscriber here. Bought the Evenflo Pivot Modular Travel System due to your recommendation in this video. I love it so far. It does come with an updated Safemax Infant Car Seat which I love so far. Hard to beat below $400.

[@carlosflores85]

First watch, got me hooked. Subscribed!

[@annamcdermott8565]

I just got the graco extend2fit for my daughter, I love it way more then my evenflo symphony

[@karencoca2584]

Love your channel & family!!! Great content. Wish I has seen this 8 months ago!! Keep the videos coming please 😍

[@mahakim65]

Your videos are super helpful! Thanks!

[@bahustle]

Thanks for the down to earth review! Very helpful and practical for a soon-to-be dad.

[@GoldnLion]

So interesting that I've been subscribed to this channel for so long and don't even have a baby. Lol.

[@turbofordmustang]

Great information and well produced. Thanks for doing some legwork so I don't have to.

[@Yuri3088]

Im on my 3rd pregnancy and this time im not using a crib at all. Im just putting a mattress on the floor and thats it. That way I dont have to worry if my baby ia going to climb out, fall or anything. I had my second daughter a year ago and decided to put away her crib when she turn 9 months.

[@johannadavila2309]

Personally I wouldn’t recommend the graco extend 2 fit. Baby head was very close to the chest no matter what position we put it. I would recommend Chico or something with side and head support

[@sarahoshea9603]

I love sound machines and just got the travel owl from Walmart, can't remember the brand, but he likes it/price was right/covers us eating ice cream in bed.

[@youngmatthias]

be very careful with carseats and cribs secondhand. Safety standards change. Cribs may have slats too far apart, or with parts no longer allowed (like drop sides). Carseats have expiration dates, so watch for that, or could have already been in an accident

[@imaclover1428]

My current mattress obsession is the Breathe Easy Baby, which is not a regular mattress. And the One4Life by Britax for a car seat!

[@jennifersherrick4247]

Thank you! Extremely helpful!

[@buff1122]

Thanks for the info, just subscribed! Our baby is due June 2020

[@pakilarka2003]

Great video !!

[@jayathome2898]

You should only buy a car seat used if you know for sure that it has not been in a car crash. So from a friend or neighbour. Also you should be careful about buying used mattresses because depending on where they have been stored they can develop mould. Otherwise I agree with your review!

[@vane33a6]

Great video, Andrew! I just sent this over to my cousin who is having twins as a first time mom 😁🖤

[@IskenderPiyaleSheard]

Thanks!

[@lex-ov6wh]

young mom here due in April 💕

[@rebeccaelliot9746]

Good luck to you 💞💞

[@TheGlibster]

Great video!

[@hannahmccormick3630]

What’s your 2020 recommendation on baby swings other than 4moms now that the Fisher price rock and play has been recalled?

[@rr3775]

Compared to the Graco Modes travels system where you can convert the seat to a bassinet mode for infants, the Zelia only reclines to an almost flat but not completely flat recline. However, the Zelia feels better built. I am not able to decide if the cost difference is worth it for the quality. What would you get between these two?

[@valerieblomquist1253]

I really like what I have seen of Jeep’s jogger strollers-I’m thinking I’ll get one of those ($180-$200) and a Chicco Keyfit

[@tayloromori7194]

please review the lumi monitoring system!

[@phoenix7987]

Great video for budget friendly baby products 👍 . Could you please review Monbebe rebel II jogger system?

[@zibbiez23]

I got and love my graco They last 10 years so you can use it for multiple kids and they deffenatly last

[@CAsaidit]

I’m curious about your picks for crib, bassinet, stroller, car seat, etc if you had an unlimited budget.

[@shukr-sabr]

Hi! I haven't seen you mention the "baby jogger" line of strollers at all (from what I remember). From my research, I thought those were some of the most popular / well-built strollers, but I'm wondering if there's a reason why you've left them out. I would love a comparison with the Mockingbird since they seem to be at the same price point and very similar from the "specs".

[@shiran1bar]

Can you do a 2021 updated version to this video?? Thanks

[@emmaleebennett6033]

Ikea has an $80 crib

[@JulieMankowski27]

Hey Dad Verb, can you help me find what video you mentioned a good baby car mirror? We got a cheap one that we do NOT like and I can’t for the life of me find what video you mentioned a much better looking one! Let me know if this was something you covered please! Thanks.

[@nana-uf5ql]

the xpand is now 480$ which is insane

[@darthtwelve4398]

Love the videos. How bout a video about high chairs?

[@hernandonaire1510]

Weekly video for 2020?

[@dadverb]

Please see description for full gear list: kit.co/dadverb/budget-friendly-newborn-must-haves Also, our course for expectant dads is live and can be found here: www.fatherfigured.com/ Travel System (Under $400) - 0:58 Travel System (Under $200) - 3:00 Monitors - 4:28 Cribs/Bassinets - 6:10 Crib Mattress - 7:24S Travel Stroller - 8:52 Convertible Car Seat - 9:37 Nightlight White Noise - 10:10

[@satyasriramarajukalidindi7820]

I am eeee

[@kajolshrestha8801]

Qqw🍐🍐r

[@ednamcknight939]

Would you recommend the baby trend navigator as a side by side double stroller?. For a toddler and infant ?.

[@jackhennessey4154]

It's amazing

[@tann888]

Amazing video. We are going to have baby twin. Which carseat and stroller would you recommend, we are thinking about Doona. We love everything about it except that it requires 2 people to stroll. Thanks you.

[@jannatulferdoush3218]

I want to buy this Graco stroller, but in Amazon some people give bad review, so please suggest me what can I do? I'm a student and my budget not more then $200.I'm already buy this car seat you suggest, and my baby loved it.His age 6 months and need a stroller.

[@francomp1]

FYI, you can get the evenflo even cheaper when you buy it at buybuy baby with the 20% off coupon 🙂🙂

[@dadverb]

Looking at the my 20% off coupon, Evenflo is not one of the excluded brands so my guess would be that you can get a discount. Sometimes BuyBuy can be weird about honoring that for big ticket stuff, but give it a shot. That's an amazing deal.

[@LeslieDugger]

For sound machine, why not just use a Google home mini?

[@Iknodeyhayden]

I love the frugal conscious content. I try to provide similar content on my channel! My have to test out some of these goodies. Thanks!!!

[@Mountnews76]

Somehow the prices you said don't match on the website it way too high than the range u suggest.

[@oncebitebysquirrel]

What about all the many options and prices of Graco travel systems?

[@melissaconrique4612]

Any suggestion on best baby swing for 2019 2020? Thank you

[@CelinaAnderson1227]

Can you do a video on your favorites no matter the price?

[@dadverb]

I've got that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4G4lpWuj92mg6s

[@netm203]

thanks for the vid sir. Trying to decide between the Evenflo pivot, Britax B-lively and baby Jogger citi mini 2. First time dad but I like the idea of easy collapse and a smooth ride. We're not trail walkers but maybe some uneven payments. any suggestions?

[@kpeugh2011]

Best stroller for a toddler? Light for easy travel and folds into a smaller profile for a smaller car?

[@jessbowden2358]

Thank you so much for your reviews, ( just discovered your channel, and will continue to follow) however I live on the uk and I would love to find a video of budget buys like this to recommend brands available in uk. Do you have any suggestions of uk channels?

[@ghanuyalayali1882]

Quick question: Do you recommend placing a mattress over the Graco Play yard pad or use it as is?

[@rgyaquelin911]

Hey why don’t you do a video but something with a more larger budget available? We love your content!

[@dadverb]

I've got a video for that up but hope to have an update in the coming months kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4G4lpWuj92mg6s

[@katt3r]

Have you tried the nuna pipa on the mockingbird? I've seen bad reviews on the combination but wanted to see if you've tried it out. Great content btw!

[@jiddyification]

Do you have a video about travel systems vs just a pram bassinet and regular car seat? The capsules don’t last long, and I honestly wonder if the baby would stay asleep as you remove them from the car and place them in the pram/home. I’ve also heard that capsules are only really to be used for about an hour for spinal development… so what’s the point!?

[@cindyselfimprovmnt]

What do you think about the Uppa baby Cruz 2 in comparison to the Uppa Baby vista and mockingbird stroller? It’s in the median price point too.

[@Dr-AK]

Any 3 wheel stroller options?

[@lovelyfleur86]

Dock a tots are overpriced pillows that aren’t safe for sleep.

[@dadverb]

Sarah Agreed

[@sailorluna4000]

Sarah I got two handmade “dock a tots” off Etsy for less than the price of one. If you want a dock a tot I recommend looking there (plus my kids were older too I wouldn’t put a newborn in a dock a tot)

[@ylmazsert3510]

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[@ylmazsert3510]

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[@cjoele]

Anyone has recommendations for a stroller that does well in snow ?

[@catiamerola5336]

I like the cybex cloud z I-size. Is this compatible with the babyzen yoyo?

[@saykoskitz]

Catia De Freitas yes it is