BABY PRODUCTS I REGRET BUYING | And What I Wish I Had Bought Instead

[@jillbodnaruk1576]

The sleep gowns with elastic at the bottom are great for bedtime with a sleep sack/ swaddle over it. You don't have to worry about zippers or snaps in the middle of the night. We never used them during the day though.

[@oddtodd888]

Everyone told me this, but my baby would work them up to his waist every night and then cry because his legs were uncovered. I used zip up sleepers and they were so much easier!

[@Kamadaroo]

ugh, my mom bought me like 30 of these and I HATED them. They always rode up and left my baby's feet and legs cold. I rage threw them out into a donation bag along with all the damn snap sleepers I was given.

[@Monicamcs]

I’m planning to use them with a hair tie on the end so baby’s feet’s stay inside. I hope this works out. Lol

[@enigmaticrose4]

Monicamcs there are also some that tie at the end instead of elastic. Though we’re using the elastic (3week old) for overnight and having no issues

[@jamiecappo1252]

Cut nails when they're sleeping, also do it with both of you facing the same way it'll be like you're cutting your own nails which is so much easier!

[@peacedarlynn]

Jamie Cappo that’s a good tip! Thank you!!!

[@catsonmars28]

I used to do that too. It was tough having to sneak in there without waking him up.

[@danyelltravis7773]

I tried this but he twitches way too much in his sleep :(

[@NaturalhairwithTati]

My hand pump was actually really useful, I mainly used it when I wasn’t home bc it just wasn’t practical to carry an electric pump around

[@16december]

Me too!!!!

[@mjhochclpass57]

I used it, but it was so hard on my hands!!!

[@lexicamacho9904]

Me too !!

[@flipina4christ]

Me too! And with 3 little boys it was so great to just move around the house with them while pumping!

[@maggierobertson2962]

I loved mine. I was able to leave my heavy electric pump at work and use this once/day in the evening to gt a little extra milk. It really helped keep my supply up as baby started sleeping longer in the evening.

[@SuperVale19]

The gowns are mostly for nighttime to make diaper changes easier and quicker

[@Monicamcs]

I bought a lot of these for easy diaper change at night. I hope I do get to use them a lot 🙂.

[@SuperVale19]

@@Monicamcs I used them with all my babies and they were life savers in the middle of the night, bought a bunch of them this time around too

[@Monicamcs]

GoreLover3 Some of the ladies here said they would roll up. Did that happened to your babies? I was thinking of using a hair tie at the end to keep the baby’s feet inside. 🤔

[@fruitnoodle1]

@@Monicamcs the hair tie might limit movement which upsets some babies. Also, if it's long enough for that, it might be too wide in the shoulders.

[@Monicamcs]

fruitnoodle1 Good point. But don’t newborns like to be swaddle between 0-3 months?

[@abraoeser5910]

I bought the U shaped pregnancy pillow on Amazon, and I LOVE it. I decided to change my bed stuff, and thought, "What good is this pillow, I just use it to put between my legs, I can do that with a normal pillow." Slept 2 nights without it and I was miserable. Idk what it is about it, but everyone is different, and every pregnancy is different. I am 38 weeks pregnant now, so we are just playing the waiting game, so perfect timing for this! 😁 Love your videos! ❤

[@MsEbalou]

Abra Oeser I love my pregnancy pillow too! I’ve been so uncomfortable since 18 weeks and it’s only getting worse (go figure), I can’t sleep without it!

[@isabela8335]

Same I can’t sleep without mind

[@mauraforever5518]

Same. I love mine and can't sleep too well without it. I bought two and donated the one that did nothing for me. The one I loved was the Leachco Belly N Back but my SIL loved the other one that didn't work for me. My advice is figure out the support that is best for you, read the reviews and good luck 👍

[@ericarandall2692]

I commend you for sticking with breastfeeding through your struggles. I struggled with my second son, it’s heartbreaking for a new mom who wants to breastfeed but has to dodge obstacles to do so.

[@danilaselva]

Yes, we need that holy grail video!! Love the mindset of not overbuying!

[@hallie9110]

I loved the Cloud Island sleepers too! Super soft, easy to put on and off and had those built on socks and mitts! I also recommend them all the time to new moms

[@danielled942]

Hand pump is great when you can’t use the electric. At weddings, concerts, etc.

[@bethbottenus3161]

This! It's great for travel and then again when weaning to relieve engorgement.

[@Leandrasjones]

Love that you place visuals next to when you speak... makes it so much better to follow what you are talking about as a first time mom. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@Ranii1000]

I think it's really important, as Kallie said, to remember we are all different and all babies are different. I loved a bassinet I was given for the first few months. I mainly used sleep and plays, we call them something different in Australia. But I also never had my milk come in so I stopped breast feeding after like a week and a bit because I couldn't. Look at advice but at the end of the day. You do you and what is best for you and your baby. But clips like this are helpful to see what is out there. particularly for your first baby when you don't know a lot.

[@amyc.6115]

My daughter was born at 33 weeks - before my baby shower. I didn’t have ANYTHING for her so after my shower (she was in the NICU) most of my supplies was bought through amazon... and I think it was somewhat of a blessing because it made me realize how few things she actually needed. Love your videos!

[@mamarenewed]

Aw I love sleep gowns!! I used them at night because it makes middle of the night changes so easy. No zips. No snaps. No buttons. I also used my manual pump a lot when traveling. Premixed formula is essential for preemies (if you’re formula feeding so it is useful depending on your baby) it minimize the risk of contamination since its sterile. Once their immune systems develop more you can switch to powder.

[@MsEdenofSweden]

I got a pregnancy pillow that’s basically like a long straight pillow and can see how it will come in handy later on as well. Already have a nursing pillow which I could not find usefull until my son started to sit up. Two weeks til baby sisters due date, wish me luck! 🥰

[@Arkiegirl26]

I too bought tiny clippers. First clip, my husband clipped the tip of her finger. I started biting them off. Worked for months, then she was older and the baby clippers were much more beneficial.

[@squishygirl1987]

Great list! I also agree with the sleep and plays and sleep gowns. The gowns seemed like such a good idea for quick and easy diaper changes, but we just didn’t use them. My son also lived in the zip up sleep and plays for the first 3-4 months! My biggest rec for new moms: don’t worry about actual clothes unless it’s for taking cute pics. Sleepers for the win! My son also loved his lounge pillow and it’s probably one of our most used items in the first 4 months (and I ended up not even breastfeeding, it was a straight up lounger/hang out spot!)

[@GanchiPlans]

Great list! My LC told me not to use mittens while nursing, that baby feeling your boob with their hand was important to establishing the nursing relationship 🤷 I found the manual pump to be really useful for road trips, so I could pump and feed baby without having to pull over.

[@lexicamacho9904]

I use a manual pump and it helped me with my milk supply. I didn’t have a good supply AT ALL. I don’t even have a regular pump I breastfeed and manual pump. And I’m doing great. Don’t be afraid to try products just because it didn’t work out for one person!! All mommies are different

[@rn2787]

The thing I hated the most was the bassinet. The worst purchase I ever made. My baby hated it and acted as if it was made of lava.

[@vanessan2270]

🤣

[@dancerchickk]

Omg that imagery is so intense 😓😓😓

[@NatalieJM4]

My daughter was the same. I tried everything to get her to like it. The only way she'd sleep was on me.

[@jelissasmith6971]

Yeah. Bassinets were a waste

[@lizl2432]

Im 5 months with twins and that cheap Amazon pregnancy pillow completely revolutionized my sleep. It is a game changer !

[@mindylou1974]

Nail clippers were a horror for me I cut my son's skin. Im still traumatized when I think about it and hes 15 now lol

[@funkycoldmedina29]

Same! This happened when I cut my nephews nails... about 14 years ago... and I still feel terrible about it

[@PinkGrammarGirl]

Scissors. Baby scissors have never cut my wiggly son!

[@theabstractsunflower7]

Ive heard alot from videos that you dont need them just file them because they are so thin its easier and less scary so that’s what im going to try

[@JDG1130]

I love my nail clippers with the light. Still use it for them.

[@sonupatel4585]

I loved my manual Brest pump. Just throw 1 in ziplock bag in your diaper bag and you are ready to go anywhere instead of taking bulky electric one which you always have to look for plug ins.I also loved mittens for my both babies.

[@Yuruble]

I don't have my own child, but I have babysat/nannied (is that a word?) for many babies. The boppie (or however it's spelled) is amazing. It propped the baby up fantastically, and was able to get a little bit of tummy time with it as well.

[@samanthasprague3296]

Lille baby is my favorite backpack carrier. When they're little I love the Katan wrap. Don't have all wrapping to do. Your insurance will cover an electric pump. No need to buy one. I do recommend buying the Haakaa silicone pump, especially for when your milk first comes in. I hated the pregnancy pillow! I preferred a body pillow! A body pillow was so much cheaper as well. Your son is too cute!!!!

[@KeatingBartlett]

I totally agree with a vast majority of these! We exclusively formula-fed from birth and actually loved having the pre-made, but just for those first 2 weeks where they're really not eating as much (bottles are totally not hard or time-consuming to make in any way but I just honestly didn't feel like doing it when our daughter was eating so little at that time haha). So we used them exclusively for the first 2 weeks or so and then switched to regular bottles from there. We're doing the same when baby #2 arrives :) Also, for the baby wrap, I too hated how time-consuming it was to deal with the wraps. I think I used our Moby wrap maybe 5-10 times if that. This time around, I bought one from Konny Baby and there's no wrapping needed! It's pre-sewn so you just slip it on and add your baby! I'm super excited to try it out.

[@miaphoenix1208]

Our approach is similar - We are only buying what we think is an absolute must have and everything else we have added in our “save for later” Amazon basket. So if after our little one is born and we feel that we do need that item we can just click move to “basket” and “buy now”. :)

[@AnuschkavanDijke]

I think your list aligns nicely with the advice to moms to be to not buy stuff ahead of time, thinking you need them. Wait, wait and wait some more. And don't purchase items until you actually need them for a good reason. There is so much stuff that I thought I'd need, based on advice from others, but when I got to that stage it turned out my baby had a different need or preference. So my best advice is to wait it out, and save yourself a lot of money. There's so much stuf available thru curbside pickups on Facebook marketplace, Bunz etc tat you hardly have to purchase new items and worry about delivery times.

[@amandamoore2898]

Great tips! Just a quick comment on the manual breast pump. Using the manual pump right after you feed or use an electric pump helped me get a bit more. This helped me as I only had just enough of a milk supply. Will be trying the haakka this time around.

[@khoubrowne9017]

I definitely agree with the sleep and play outfits. Those were life savers and a lot of them come with the hand covers now! I have a boppy like you mentioned but my daughter hated being in it, even though we used them often in daycares that I worked in. She hated being restricted 🤷‍♀️ and as for the nail clipper, Frida makes THE BEST baby nail clipper. I've used them on my baby when she was 3 months and still do now that she's 16 months. I have NEVER clipped her nails. They're super safe so I've never needed to buy a nail filer. Thanks for this video! 💕

[@isotope10000]

Totally agree with the pregnancy pillow. Had the same experience. Neither good for sleeping nor practical for breastfeeding.

[@issabee7743]

I also got blood the first time I used the baby clippers. My toddler still hates getting her nails cut. Yes sleep and plays! I have a super great milk supply the second time around and would still recommend an electronic pump. Most health insurances will cover one or maybe two options for an electronic one, talk to your agent. Our pre-mixing was to put the dry formula in a bottle, and have a bottle with water measured in. Boppy's are amazing, but be careful which ones you get. Look for the ones that have a washable slip cover, and are firm enough for baby to use on their own. We were gifted a diaper genie, and we don't dislike it, but a good trash can with a hinged lid would work just as well (and better if you have back issues and can't get underneath the diaper genie to get the bag out). My baby boy is almost too big for his swing and I'm starting to panic because he loves it.

[@crookedknits]

If you liked the feel of the wrap but not the hassle, I'd recommend a Baby K'Tan for your next kid. It wears like a wrap but so much easier and faster to put on. My husband loved wearing it too. I think it's the only one he really liked wearing actually. We used the ring sling too a lot. I wore it a lot when baby was tiny, not so much for a few months when they get squirmy and then more frequently in the later part of the first year for short time. I didn't find it as stable for floppy newborn heads as the K'Tan and once my son turned 1 we tended to use the Ergo more

[@viixter06]

Yessss i used the boppy with all 3 of my kids to help prop them up when they first starting sitting up but werent fully stable yet- 1 helps them build those muscles but also saves their little head if the do plop over!

[@Crrttopgal]

JJ Cole makes a soft baby carrier that you slip on like a T-shirt. I think it’s called the Agility carrier. So much easier than a wrap carrier. I used it for 2 years with my son.

[@kaitymeade4966]

Baby Ktan is the best nonwrap wrap! So much quicker! But I opt for the buckle carrier now that he’s 5 months. It was great when he was 0-3ish months.

[@yojs17_]

Thanks for this video! Everyone is so different. I loved my wrap and you are right it is hard to nurse in. Second baby now 3 months, I also bought a ring sling and still learning to use. I loved my manual pump and used it as my primary pump when I was away from baby at work because it was easy, effecient for me and less to clean. This time around I am using the Freemie hands free pump. I tried the Haaka both times and I didn’t like to use it while breastfeeding because I was afraid my baby would kick it off and I definitely wasn’t going to put it on in the middle of the night, so I said forget it. Also, the first time it was a bit painful to apply. I loved my pregnancy pillow first time and second pregnancy I tried it once and threw it to the floor where it still lies.

[@alyssabrown-carleton6173]

My pedi taught me how to use nail clippers, haven't drawn blood yet. I have twins and they're 6 now. I'm glad I didn't invest too much in breastfeeding because I dried up even after triple feeding. I wasn't sleeping as much as I should have doing that. The premade stuff helped early on when we were on the go. Once they started eating more we would have containersof the powder and a bottle or two of water.

[@girly339]

I regret getting any snap up sleepers. I have literally pulled all of them and set them aside to sell. Zippers or bust. I also have twins though. It’s everything times two. No time for that many snaps. Also yes cloud island are awesome.

[@c.m.8590]

Girl, I feel your pain with the feeding, supplementing, and pumping. I also did 2 power pump sessions a day. Unfortunately my supply never increased :(

[@countrymama2839]

With my first i had a Medela electric pump with a rechargeable battery. I think it was the symphony. It was awesome because you had the best of both worlds...portable and more efficient than a manual pump. I always found hand pumping (basically milking like a cow) more effective than my manual pump and I had a very good supply.

[@stephaniel205]

I triple fed (didn't even know it had a name) my youngest for 6 straight months. It's a lot of work.

[@Toviejp]

I agree with you on all these things!!!! With #2 we decided to go with a sustainable baby co moonwomb pillow (that I’ve used as a regular pillow while trying to conceive and loved) it’s filled with buckwheat hulls and I love it even more than my boppy but it is an investment for sure but a good other option if you’re wanting something more natural. Thanks for this video a nice reminder to moms who are swayed by all the baby stuff when really it’s not all needed

[@AldiMamma]

I agree with all of your baby products! My daughter was too big for the gowns, she was born a big girl and didn't ever fit in NB sizes, so we didn't get to use any of the ones we were gifted! My daughter still won't tolerate the carrier, too indpendent

[@cassiecoy6352]

I am pregnant with baby number 5 :) I have 4 boppy pillows. Got two with my first pregnancy, and two more the next time around. I leave one in the van, one in my room, one in the living room and the other usually gets carted around by the other children! I would suggest at least two if you have a two level home.... also when baby spits up, one goes in the wash and you have an automatic backup, also a couple extra covers for them.... boppy pillows for life. I sometimes even sleep with one as my own personal pillow....

[@Eherke]

Totally with you about sleep and plays being essential!! My son lived in them until he was like 4 months old. Definitely loved the cloud island brand too. Wish they came in toddler sizes!

[@aleymaurizio518]

I am pregnant again for the first time in almost 11 years. This video was amazing for me. I have been lost about what I remember using and trying to think about what's now available I'd wish I'd had. ❤ thanks!

[@angelicarivers7225]

Same here, my son is 12 now

[@pamelaq6185]

Me too... My kiddos will be 10 yrs apart 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

[@mauraforever5518]

The right pregnancy pillow matters. I bought one on Amazon (tossed it) because it was useless and I think I was allergic to the material. I bought the "Leachco Back N Belly on my own contoured body pillow" from buy buy baby... wow. Game changer. It's huge tho so just FYI. But it's been amazing and I love it. It's helped me squeeze more hours out of my nighttime sleep. Maternity pillows are not for everyone, but I do recommend them. Figure out what kind of support you need first then make the investment. Good luck 😊

[@momlifeplansonline]

I wasn’t sure about getting a boppy, but I got it as a gift and used it SO often and am SO grateful that I still have it now that I am almost 14 weeks pregnant with baby #2. I also wasn’t a huge fan of my pregnancy pillow and found it very big and awkward to use

[@xchurricane]

33 weeks here and thanks for the tip of not overbuying! I'm super paranoid if I actually do have what I need, but we can get through our little man's first week so I do have time to order more if needed!

[@themcnears]

Solid video. I think these videos are good to give ideas but honestly it comes down to what Mama and baby end up preferring. And sometimes you won't know until a few months in.

[@Allieh]

Oh my goodness my ring sling was my TOP baby purchase!! My second baby was real big, lol. My first was in preschool, and it was a huge hassle to lug the car seat with the baby into his classroom. But he was so heavy to carry on his own, and then I didn't have two hands to help my four year old with his shoes or whatever. Enter the ring sling! Seriously recommend!

[@winniex1387]

Thank you so much for this video! I just received my pregnancy pillow yesterday and am returning it tomorrow...it made my arm numb and it did not work at all...

[@rachaelerin1]

The Boppy is amazing!! So I actually registered for the My Breast Friend and the Boppy, and I really like both for different reasons. The My Breast Friend is really better for nursing and was a huge part of establishing nursing for me...it’s perfect for a newborn to spend a lot of time hanging out on. It attaches much closer to the body and is super flat so a newborn is comfortable and not falling in the gap between you and the pillow. The Boppy however is super multi functional and I currently use it for breast feeding, tummy time, and sitting practice.

[@lovelyfleur86]

rachaelerin1 I love the breast friend for breast feeding. I hate using the boppy for breastfeeding. But it did come in handy for propping baby up when baby was learning to sit and tummy time.

[@esslamtaha4155]

I hated the boppy because I would need to be there to help hand me baby after I use both hands to put the boppy on while I’m in my rocking chair! The baby could be in his bed and wake up, then I’d attach the breast friend then stand up and pick him up & ready to go

[@KeirstenHeinlein]

Kallie, I just have to say how much I appreciate your video editing and humor! Seriously, top notch. 👌 I agree with so much you said here. The baby nail file is amazing! I too do not know how using actual clippers on teeny tiny baby fingers is even possible.

[@ehazelwood4390]

Definitely agree with so many of the things you said! It’s so crazy how every mama and baby have different preferences because I loved my pregnancy pillow while pregnant but I agree it isn’t practical for nursing. I actually hated the baby files but loved the baby frida nail clippers haha. I completely agree with the cloud island sleepers though!!! They are 100% the very best! Again, so crazy how we all have different things that work for each of us so if a new or expecting mama is reading this, have grace with yourself and know that these videos are EXTREMELY helpful (I watched probably 100 while pregnant lol) but sometimes you will have to take what you learn in these and try them yourself 😊😊

[@SL313]

Thanks so much! I also hated the full body pregnancy pillow and love the boppy! I wasn’t able to breastfeed both times, but the boppy is a great investment and we are currently using it to help my baby learn how to sit. The first time around I bought a huge pregnancy pillow, but the second time I bought this small whale shaped one that goes in between your legs and I’m pretty sure it prevented some leg cramps so actually I think the smaller pregnancy pillows are better.

[@ecto78]

Totally totally agree with the sleep n play tip! I can't tell you how irritated I would get fumbling with snaps in the middle of the night. Get off by one and get ready to scream silently!!! Lol!! Your son....adorable!!! I have a teen now......ahhhhh!! Just one, a daughter who is 13. Time flies

[@ToniMaritima]

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your videos. You've got a nice presentation style, and you share great info. I don't have kids, don't plan to, and am good with that. But I like watching what you have to say. Good job!

[@Okiegamer77]

A pumping bra to hold the flanges in place are another must have! It’s so nice to not have to hold the flanges in place the entire time. Plus, it frees your hands up to massage your breasts as you’re pumping. I have to massage every feeding as my letdown is not so great. Also, if you don’t like the pregnancy pillows then regular body pillows are pretty great too. I used one before I got pregnant and in my last trimester with my second child it was very hard to sleep without it. I tried a c pillow that was given to me, but the shape and bulkiness of the pillow made it hard to sleep with too. However, after she was born I was given a different pregnancy pillow that was U shaped and I’m using it almost 2 months PP. It’s easier to sleep with and is great for night feedings in bed.

[@lizsharrow5826]

Get a boppy with a built in velcro seatbelt. It's so when you use it as a baby lounger or a co-sleeper they can't slip down or turn over

[@PricelessCrystal]

I also used my Boppy to sit on when I was post partum with episiotomy stitches and had to sit on metal chairs-- or any chair that wasn't my couch. It was a game changer. I was able to get back to life so much faster.

[@TheWinnipegredhead]

I also did the triple feeding for several weeks (blocked out how many) but I can’t imagine manual pumping. Double electric pump all the way. Hats off to you! But I loved my pregnancy pillow and hatted the boppy

[@joytucker8800]

I loved the gowns in the beginning when there were a lot of diaper changes overnight. My daughter slept in those and then I put her in pants and onesies during the day. But once the overnight changes/feedings slowed down, I stopped using them...I would say this was good for about 2-3 months.

[@melissathrasher8425]

I love my pregnancy pillow. I don't plan to use it for nursing though. I hated the gowns, manual pump and boppy. I prefer a couple of regular pillows.

[@kaylah4843]

You might find the manual useful with a future child/if you're not needing to pump as much. With my second I had stopped working and he was a much better nurser so I didn't need an excess supply, plus I didn't have a ton of time on my hands with a toddler too. So it was a life-saver to relieve a bit of milk if he only ate one side, I was super engorged, or he slept longer that way I didn't have to pull out the whole electric any everything. But if you have good luck with the haaka it may do the same job.

[@MsMonterrey2]

Items I didn’t use: baby wrap, premix formula and pregnancy pillow. If onesie didn’t have mittens I would honestly use socks. I was at home so no judgement. The Baby mittens would get lost or I only ended with one.... so not good. Items I did use: sleep gown only owned 3-5 and did use them until 6 months and didn’t go anywhere or I would use pants if I went somewhere in the drive thru. Baby nail clippers use them until this day.... I wait until she is asleep- no pressure there. I used a Bobby when I was pregnant and used it for my baby!!!!! Best item ever! Okay on the manual breast pump that was the bomb 💣 I would use a breast shield on the other to get more milk and one side to another quick fast.... then wash it with the médela spray and would store it in a cool baggie I had...... my baby was only breast feed..... I supplied a lot of milk but again drinker a lot of water, tea.... or would take hot water showers and then pumped..... Hope my opinion helps others too....

[@beautifullullaby4166]

There are tshirt style wrap carriers. They work up until 4-6 months depending on the brand. BabyDink is an Australian kickstarter, actually cheap to invest in if you're overseas too. You pop it on like a tshirt and just pop baby in. Just have to make sure you order the right size for your post partum body not your pregnancy size. For most women one size up from your pre-pregnancy size is pretty standard to allow for extra room for breastfeeding boobies.

[@morganstorm2657]

I had a very similar breastfeeding experience! My daughter had what the nurses called “an uncoordinated latch.” We finger fed her with a syringe of formula for weeks until she could latch onto me, then she would essentially practice and get a bottle of pumped milk afterward. I was pumping 12 times a day for 6 weeks and my lactation consultant was like omg you don’t have to pump after every time anymore! I ended up donating over 200 ounces of breastmilk and she successfully breastfed for 5 months! A manual pump never would’ve done the job for me but I also loved my haaka!

[@LB-vl3qn]

An electric nail file. My, my, how things change. When my babies were tiny, I bit their nails off while they were asleep in my arms. I learned this trick from an old nurse. I considered buying a wipe warmer, but then my aunt suggested I try warming the wipe in between my hands for few seconds, which worked quite well. My son was, and still is, very sensitive to tactile sensation. So, only natural fiber clothing and bedding, no scratchy tags, etc. He most definitely appreciated a warm wipe. Lastly, for babies who hate diaper changes, try placing a small toy in their hands, one that they only get to play with during changing time. A small stuffed animal works well for really little ones, a more interesting toy can be offered later. Another mom I know used something that flashed light patterns on the ceiling. It wasn't a baby item per se, but she used it as one. Btw, your son is adorable. ~ Lisa

[@vegginny548]

thank you!! except my preggo pillow has saved my life, agree to disagree on that one !!! (i already slept with tons of pillows though)

[@alisascupoftea9687]

Omg I also cut a little my baby’s finger trying to cut her nails. My husband was so mad at me!!! Crazy moment. I used it again a year after that and then the nail clipper worked once her fingers grew.

[@BreasImplants101]

A lot of your regrets are my must haves lol I need my pregnancy pillow! There’s no way I could sleep without it with this big volleyball belly

[@mawolf87]

Watching that little clip of you with your son was the most adorable!

[@elizabeths4736]

My son LIVED in gowns the first few months. My daughter on the other hand, they didn't work...she was more active.

[@Bookworm5589]

I love sleep sacks and so does my kiddo. She slept through the night at 3 months and I swear it was the sleep sacks. She is a nosy Parker so containing her a little keeps her from just playing with her feet all night.

[@crystalvang8948]

I totally agree with the sleep and plays. My husband bought so many new born to first year outfits and shoes....shoes! and I'm over here like hello, are you dressing the baby..no. I need something more convenient and easy🤦🏽‍♀️

[@yaubelinda]

Totally agree with all ur points, even the point on the spectra electric pump !

[@noelleferris4750]

So funny our differences! The only thing that was a lifesaver for me was the Medela pump and I used a Hakkaa pump on the other. I was working full time and had to pump, then my daughter went on a nursing strike so she just nurses in the morning. Then it’s a manual pump for the rest of the day!

[@nmariejenkins2041]

I had the Lansinoah double electric pump and it was awesome! Very strong and half the time as it was a double. Did I look like a dairy cow hooked up to the tubes? Yep. Did I care? Nope. Faster pumping allowed me to get back to bed faster. It was about $100 but worth every penny.

[@etak666]

I was gifted a Boppy pregnancy pillow when I was pregnant. I absolutely love it. I like the pregnancy pillow better than the actual boppy itself! Favorite baby purchase: (forget what exactly it's called) it's like a little hammock you attach to the sides of the baby's crib- she slept comfortably in an almost womb like position in her crib and we didn't even need a bassinet of any sort. was roughly $20 on Amazon. Least favorite baby purchase: certain diapers. store brands are not so great and I hated the cruisers 360. we used Swaddlers exclusively til we hit size 3 and now are using Luvs.

[@jhencepeda4546]

The only thing I got out of this was, you look great at 25 weeks pregnant. 💕

[@snakerivergirl]

Personally I didn't like the sling and wish I had gotten a traditional wrap sooner than I did. The sling hurt my back and it was super tedious to position my baby in it right. If I could go back I'd get one of those wraps that are like halfway done already like the baby k'tan ready to wear wrap.

[@kaitlynfeast4780]

Yes, thank you! The pregnancy pillow was such a waste. I like that you gave it to your dog-might have to try that!

[@Lesh004]

I don’t get the fear of clipping their nails. lol I’ve only drawn blood twice and that was because my son was old enough to get nosy and moving around. I find adult toe nail clippers with a STRAIGHT edge the best! Because it’s straight across it’s a lot harder to catch the edges of his fingers. I’ve been clipping his nails with that since the first week. I recommend starting when their sleeping so you’re more comfortable when their awake. I loved my manual hand pump. I never could breastfeed and struggled to keep a supply up. Once I accepted that fact I enjoyed only lugging around the hand pump instead of my electric pump. The Hakka and hand pump were my go to unless home. I hated my boppy...my son hated my boppy and it was a total waste. It’s not for overweight moms...made me feel very huge because it wouldn’t work for me. lol

[@careyelaine1231]

Yes! The cloud island sleepers are AMAZING!!! I gift them to all my mom friends. I just wish they'd put grippers on the feet of thr 6-9 month ones because my little guy was smaller. Lol

[@agallups]

I disagree about the gowns. I put my son in gowns still at 6 months. They are best for nighttime diaper changes. You don't have to mess with zippers or snaps. Plus if you don't want to change your baby from a gown to an outfit from bedtime to running out and about, Carter's makes a gown that snaps into a footie.

[@emilyhennessey8294]

I loved my manual pump. I only used it 5 or less times, but it's super convenient for back up. I had a hard core supply though.

[@sgtigereye]

Pregnancy insomnia, I have randomly been waking up in the night and it takes me a good two hours to go back to sleep. Good to know it’s normal.

[@nybsbfan18]

When I had my 2 kids in the early 90's, they didn't have the easier to make formula. I had to boil water first! I had the sling, but I got it too late, but I'm glad i got it anyway.

[@Tiffles]

Omg pregnancy pillow was essential for me. Sleep gowns were great when my babies were little due to the numerous diaper changes. But I agree, as they're bolder and go into devices like swings, you have to change. But my son lives in sleep n plays for his first two months.

[@car998]

My go to baby shower gift is a forehead Thermometer. Every first time mom needs a good one and rarely add it to their list. In December for a joint baby shower I add gloves, Air spry, face masks with it as a joke. Sadly my friend is very thankful.

[@Facefuzzandfancyfree]

Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve got a baby boy coming in a couple weeks and I appreciate the recommendations!

[@alicia_mom8290]

11:19 Made my day. I loved the Halo Sleepsack swaddles. I got one free from the hospital with most of mine and I even brought some. Completely worth the 20+ dollars. I gave all mine to my 1st grandbaby but she didn't up using them most cause she would get too warm. SwaddleMe makes something similar with lighter material.

[@shabwann]

I had the same problems with my pregnancy pillow and the baby sleep gowns. I was so claustrophobic in the pregnancy pillow and it hurt my ears because I have sensitive ear cartilage. It also didn't support my neck in the right position. My husband loved snuggling up to it though. 😆

[@lisagilbert8497]

My kids oldest is 20. I knew one other nursing mom . Breast pumps were huge and had to be rented . I was sent come from the hospital with formula and told I’d eventually quit nursing because I was a young mom . The hospital gave my baby a bottle before I even saw her . I was told that she was hungry and all us young moms think we were going to breast feed but my baby’s needs weren’t being met . It was nearly impossible to get her to latch on . I went to my Dr and was told to just give her a bottle. I went to wic and was told they had nothing but formula. The one thing that I had that made nursing successful was my little handheld pump . I used it every two hours . Eventually we put formula on my nipples and she latched on . The baby gowns are PJs . I used these on my kids and loved them . I didn’t put them in pjs throughout the day .

[@Jenny_bell_key]

Oh man, I wish I had known about the sleepers with the fold over mittens!!! My younger kids scratched the heck outta me.

[@Ciara1211.]

I’m not pregnant; nor do I plan to be anytime soon but I Love my pregnancy pillow! I sleep so well with it

[@kimhedges4697]

It's so funny how each mom/baby is different! I hated the zipper sleepers because my girl had a super chunky butt/thighs so the zippers were so hard to zip. I am a snaps fan!! I also loved the baby nail clippers! Files didn't do squat for my girl 😂 And manual breast pump is the only one I used when I started back to work. I would pump twice during the work day so a manual one was all I needed.

[@ACC-2929]

I think I’m the only mom that can’t stand having a newborn/baby in sleep n plays all day everyday... I actually dress my baby(ies) everyday into a onesie, pants, socks. AND I LOVE hand pumps over electric. And that specific pump does not need to be pumped consistently. The handle can be held down and it just keeps streaming the milk out. Also, I love it when we’re out on dates and I just pump in the car very quickly.

[@NathalieHolm]

I love the sleep gowns! They are amazing during nighttime diaper changings. They’re almost impossible to get in Scandinavia, which is a total bummer.