Newborn Must-Haves You Don't Really Need | Susan Yara

[@XX-lm9kx]

I'm so glad my mom made a baby book for me when I was little. I have a complete diary of my health, development, early temperament and character. It has been very interesting to me!

[@SusanYara]

This inspires me to do it!

[@thebradenbunch4224]

I wanted to do one so badly! I only got a baby book for my daughter. It got lost somewhere in a move. We're about to have baby #4 and still no baby book. Oops! lol I would have liked to have that but life is just too crazy

[@Momlife103]

Susan Yara yes! Its all for when your baby is older to look at :)

[@-._.-KRiS-._.-]

I want to do a physical book when my baby is born, too, as there is no guarantee that any particular social media site is going to be around when Baby becomes old enough to fully appreciate what I could create on there for them. Ideally, and I know it's not 100% avoidable, I really don't want my child's entire likeness and identity available for everyone on the internet to steal or pretend they know them when they get older. When they're old enough, they can make the decision to start posting photos and info of themselves instead of me having already made that decision for them. In the meantime, I'll just keep all the photos I take of them on portable hard drives and hope that they'll still be readable in 10 - 20 years time.

[@jennifermcdaniel246]

Looking through my babybook and Toddler photo albums were one of my favorite things to do as a child and ALL through my teens when my self esteem was low, because I was a seriously cute Baby!!!

[@taylerjames2886]

I still plan on doing a baby book and I definitely suggest it. My mom just passed away and one of the best things I’ve had to look through was my baby book. Seeing her handwriting and messages really touched my heart. Social media has ruined so much.

[@JuliaAlexander670]

I hadn't even heard of announcement cards before this video lol

[@ToeKnife166]

Julia Franco really?

[@lillianblade2020]

Same

[@torib9075]

Me either. I think that’s stupid

[@AnnaPeirce]

I was born in 2001 and my parents had them done. It’s mainly a thing people did in older days. I still have my birth announcement and cherish it

[@annarocha3254]

@@torib9075 I don't have any social media so I plan on sending out announcements with pictures to my family and friends. Especially because they won't be able to see my son for a while because of the virus. :)

[@RR-cv6jl]

I recommend filling in this baby book because my mammy died when I was 9 and going through her things years later my sister had a full memory book and I had like 3 pages. I no joke sat there and balled crying over that damn book.

[@Lily_and_River]

I think mothers shouldn't feel like they have to do it. When they feel like they have to there is bigger chance of them doing it for one child and later not finding the time or not really liking it. Or even with their first child they might not fully use it or like it. It only stands out and you'll only compare it when the books are bought in the first place. I think it's nice to have something to look back on and it is a responsibility to create memories for your child. But it can be done in many different ways and I would recommend finding something that you'll like and are sure of that you'll keep doing or can complete.

[@hopeblythe8328]

She’s A Drag Queen I feel the same way. My sister has one but me and my brother don’t. So I feel as if you’re gonna do it for the first do it for all.

[@RocksBoBo]

I didn't finish my son's, so I haven't gotten one for my daughter, so that they don't feel like I favored one over the other

[@panda-rama2646]

I did a memory box. One item she used most or things from her biggest milestones every month. It’s easy to keep up with. I label a ziplock bag (now on 5-6 month) put the item in and put it in the box. It’s an easy alternative but still something they can hold on to

[@sierragray3107]

Racers Murphy I

[@jen___b089]

I have the same memory book and I’ve filled it out. I absolutely love looking at my memory book so I feel like it’s more for your baby to look back on when he/she is older. They won’t be looking at your social media post :)

[@SusanYara]

It's true! I keep trying to get myself to do it.

[@thebradenbunch4224]

Not true!! I'm actually finding that I PREFER social media! At least for now. Things pop up in my memories on Facebook and I'll show them the video or read them the post I made. It gives me a daily reminder of what happened when they were little, whereas a baby book you'd have to actually take out. I LOVE having social media to document my babies growing!

[@bestmusicperson]

TheBradenBunch are you so sure your profile will be up in 20 years though? I much prefer holding physical photos and reading my mothers writing and little notes she wrote for me over 2 decades ago, knowing one day I'd be looking at it. Let's be real, social media is for the public. It's not a memory book.

[@MDC21122MWC]

Hubby and I just decided to get a Gmail account for our daughter and send her emails with fun stories and pictures rather than writing in a book. Plus totally free!

[@LeanaDeHoyos]

@@MDC21122MWC There's actually a service like that called Qeepsake. It's an app that texts you questions every day or every week

[@1985spatula]

A memory book is so much more special then putting things on social media that hold no true meaning other than getting attention from others.

[@shwe008]

Thats so true!!!! I almost laughed when she said ooh memory book "u dont need them" des we do. And i Made one and its so much more special and personal!!!!

[@capturedbyannamarie]

Yeah but it is true most people end up not using them.

[@anna9765]

As someone who lost their mother at an early age, a memory book is the most beautiful thing I own.

[@AllIAm1]

I agree; the kid will like to see the book later in life.

[@countdowntovan8663]

I am 25 and my mama kept and recorded everything! Its so cool to look back on and I am so grateful she did it

[@ayanomar1408]

i think it depends a lot on what season your baby was born, mine was born in dead of winter so everything for her was winter related

[@SusanYara]

That makes sense!

[@ejstaychill1]

Great advice❤️❤️ Newborns don’t really need a lot. We tend to buy things for them in excitement and then don’t end up using it. My daughter wore onies and body suits for the first 3-4 months. It was the easiest way.

[@SusanYara]

Exactly! I was so excited, but had no idea.

[@angelicaclaudio-cortes6952]

kaur manpreet Yeah, the only time I dress the baby up is if we're going to church. Most of the time she's in onesies.

[@hannahscott6604]

kaur manpreet something that drives me crazy when caring for children has been BUTTON UP sleepers because you have to search and find the buttons that go together and it’s just so complicated. I prefer the zip ones

[@ejstaychill1]

Hannah Schaffer I totally agree with you. Specially at night it’s very easy to change them if it’s zipper ones instead of button. Unfortunately ,issue I had with them was my girl moved a lot and the diaper leaked because it didn’t secure the diaper as well as button up onesies. So it was struggle in the beginning but with practice it got better🙏

[@hannahscott6604]

kaur manpreet -- I used button ups with the baby I nanny and when she would squirm around when I would get her ready for bed, it was so hard to match the buttons together. That was my experience though and not all babies squirm

[@VictoriaKathleenXOXO]

I think you need memory books because you NEVER know if social media will crash one day! Always always keep memories and photos in print as well!

[@kachnotkatch]

It specifically say on the package fast flow are for 6 mos+. I dont know why anybody told you that would be good for a newborn.

[@bertdellestep1215]

kolby champ we literally only ever use 0+ and 1-2 and that’s it. We never altered the nipples that came with the bottles fresh out the box unless they were damaged.

[@christynelong5357]

Why not bring all this stuff to your local pregnancy centre for pregnant homeless or teens

[@lilobutt625]

Christyne Long for health and safety reasons they actually don’t accept opened items

[@SonicFrequency]

How do you know that centers like this exist in everyone's town? They don't in mine.

[@thatcutebxtchh4078]

I agree. Some places will take used items like strollers, baby monitors, clothes, maternity clothes etc. just need to call and see what they accept if you have one! Or post on free Facebook groups for moms who can’t afford things. When you have nothing, a used a few times pacifier and bottle could mean the world.

[@kraemerashley88]

If there is a CASA organization, they will take anything from infant to teen

[@trellabella1]

Felicia sooo she shouldn’t be aloud to keep her baby? Have you ever been down and out? Let alone with a child? Seems like you may haven’t experienced such trauma and I pray you don’t women end up in shelters not just for financial reasons but may be escaping an abusive spouse not everyone has extended family that will take there baby so in that situation your saying that person should give up there baby and fight like hell to get them back? Expand your mind to have a better understanding for others then and only then will you understand how that statement lacks both sympathy and empathy god bless!

[@MarissaRenee211]

This is definitely helpful for first time moms. Onesies, burp cloths & blankets for swaddling were our must haves for sure. The thin packs of disposable changing pads were perfect for the blowout situations as well! I also loved having the C shaped pillow (forgot the name) for nursing. It was the perfect shape & size & was very helpful!

[@masterdom4661]

With the car seat...my hospital wouldn’t release us until I had one that was infant specific so sometimes you actually have to have it but yes a convertible car seat is great but some hospitals require the infant specific ones

[@mysurpriselife]

Infant car seats are a safety must have. Even if a car seat says it's safe from birth to toddler. It is not safe for newborn. A newborn NEEDS to be in an infant seat. Invest in safety.

[@ToeKnife166]

My Surprise Life no that not true, in Australia you just buy the car seat that used from newborn to 4 years old, these car seats are held to a very high safety standards

[@misslucylawless]

How does that work if you arent driving home?

[@shoshanaeri8035]

@@misslucylawless wondering the same thing!

[@hectorromero6766]

@@misslucylawless arent driving home like your walking home or bus?

[@InkedWellnessMombie]

Love your video! I totally agree with you. I'm pregnant with my first and after experience through friends and family, I kept trying to say to everyone all you need is diapers, wipes, gift cards and soaps. Those you can never have enough of. And hand me downs especially since so many people have stuff with tags on them still are perfect, no one needs to go out and buy new clothes. A lot of the stuff they use for a little it and better to get used or from someone you know and spend on stuff that can't be shared.

[@jlc2120]

I always find it interesting to watch these and see how different everyone’s responses are. Socks were a necessity for my baby her feet were ice cold ALL the time. Also, the travel system with the car seat was a GOD sent for us. We took that puppy with us everywhere. Especially in restaurants we just sat it in their sling while she slept the entire time. Now that she’s going on 9 months and doesn’t use it anymore I had to figure out alternatives. The ones I def agree with are the wub a nub my daughter uses it now to teethe but hated it as a pacifier even though she does uses soothies which are the pacifiers that are used for those things but she just hated it, the floor mat & the bubble bath we used a gentle baby wash but definitely not bubble bath for a newborn. Clothes I used though and am glad I had because we have so many adorable pictures. Love watching these kind of videos though.

[@alensukumar5406]

I really love to watch your videos.Everything informative and to the point.You don’t talk unnecessarily and make it boring to watch..

[@mariyamarkina8089]

My baby always wore socks. It took some testing out to find ones that stay on and later some effort to convince him to not take them off, but it was much better than frozen feet.

[@SusanYara]

I understand that! The socks never said on his feet but I also always had him in full onsies, so he didn't need the socks either. :)

[@jillfranklin7377]

Susan Yara I agree, they do fall off alot, babies have no heels, Lol! I really like the soft fleece booties that snap around the ankle.

[@MsShinchanlover]

Mariya Markina they make great mitts when you can’t find them in your house

[@gamefaceartistry4466]

Mariya Markina yeah this one didn’t make sense. I live in an area that gets cold so they do need socks on their feets

[@krystoast]

I do have a set that falls off instantly, but luckily have ones that stay. It's only October here in Toronto and I sometimes have socks on her and a footed onsie at the same time

[@scefalo]

My son wears cute outfits every day, and yes he wears socks! His feet get cold. We also have the Chicco Key Fit 30 and our son loves it. I love it because we bought it as a travel system with the Bravo stroller. The seat fits in my Infiniti G 37x coupe and the stroller fits in the incredibly tiny trunk. We love it!

[@beth8775]

Some of the baby clothes depend on your climate. My son was born in January in the Midwest. He spent his first 3 months in zip-up sleep sacks. He spent his whole summer in just tee-shirt style onesies. And yes, pants and changing diapers is a pain. The car seat though - yes, it may depend somewhat on your baby, but again, January in a cold climate. It is soooo much easier to keep your baby warm when you can throw a blanket over the pumpkin seat to move them in and out of the car. I would also recommend a "baby play gym" instead of a plain plushie mat, no matter how cute it is. Having toys that they can reach for makes it much more interesting for them.

[@SusanYara]

Good point about the colder climate. We're in LA and it has been HOT. I agree on the play gym over the mat.

[@jodiepaliotta6739]

I am so overwhelmed trying to make a registry right now so this video & a lot of your others have really helped me A LOT! Thank you!!

[@hannahscott6604]

When babies aren't walking at all, the American Academy of Pediatrics does say that until one year or when they walk full time, that shoes do in fact stunt their foot growth

[@SusanYara]

I read that!

[@SusanYara]

It said shoes that had a firm sole.

[@hannahscott6604]

Susan Yara oh I thought it was all shoes. Thanks! :)

[@crystalxoxox7691]

Hannah Schaffer shoes with soft bottoms/flexible bottoms are like socks I guess

[@sparky10901]

Not only that, but I believe that it causes issues when they are learning to walk.

[@yaraiglesias4406]

Super helpful, I have watched so many videos like this and has saved me from putting unnecessary things on my registry. Thank you!

[@hannahelizabethblog]

So many people go overboard with newborns but you are totally right, you need very little! I'm sure people would still love the baby annoucement cards though. If you feel comfortable enough, some well known people have even offered to send some to viewers. I love the two that I have! :)

[@ashleymills9886]

Great video! I agree on many of your points but want to add in where we differ based on my 11 month old: Memory book- I work on this once every 2 months and am close to finishing. It turned out so cute but I will admit it was a lot of work. If you choose to do this, buy a simple one that doesn’t require a lot of detail. Rock n play- we didn’t use one until 6-7 months but we use it multiple times a day now. Once my son could reach the decorations at the top of his swing, we had to transition him for nap time (will not nap in pack n play.) Infant car seat- I’m still using this everyday! We have an uppababy Cruz stroller and Mesa car seat. It makes life easy when running errands. He’s a heavy boy and this car seat is not light so I always place him on the stroller or inside a shopping cart. Keep the tags on everything! If you don’t use it, do an exchange. Good luck new moms!

[@pambooth812]

Those books are amazing I have one for each of my 3 boys and they've loved looking through them now they're older, takes so much time to look back on social media .. My boys have them to hand 🥰

[@ashleys2943]

agreed with a lot of this, except wubbanub and rock n play! my little guy is 2 weeks old and wubbanub is the only soother he'll take when he's fussy. rock n play is a LIFESAVER, we only put him in it for naps during the day and I swear the rock n play is the reason I have my makeup done and a clean house by 10 am every day 🙏

[@SusanYara]

So many of my friends said the same of the rock n play! I WISH that had been the case for us. We were nervous wrecks because he didn't want to be in any of the devices or bassinets. The snuggleme organic and the boppy lounger turned out to be his two favorite places to lounge.

[@ashleys2943]

Susan Yara funny how kids are all so different from such a young age! so glad you found what works for your little one 💕

[@intentionallymade]

Sophie was a must have for us. Each baby is different.

[@asottilare4233]

“You don’t need this because my baby didn’t like it” is pretty much her response to most of these products

[@lotte90]

Isn’t a baby book a better way to keep the memories in a special place? I’m honestly flabbergasted there are people who even prefer social media... 🤔

[@chanellemoore4881]

Lotte everyone has their different opinions, she clearly didn’t think the baby book was worth it. To each their own!!

[@ishasavage1993]

I will definitely be doing a baby book!

[@ryleecoustley2452]

I haven’t remembered to fill in my daughters book.. life’s too crazy

[@capturedbyannamarie]

Having a baby album is worth it. Those memory books never get used. So many people never use them

[@kaykillxoxo]

I have a memory book that has pics of my fiancé and I and then ultrasound pics bland plan to keep filling it up.

[@kylieespina6424]

I have the exact same baby book but I actually worked hard on it. During my pregnancy I like just woking on it to keep my mind off things so I definitely didn’t regret buying one because its also precious memories in there that you and your baby can look back on in the future. Memories are very important ❤️

[@megankeehne386]

It's so crazy how different babies are! My son was obsessed with teething on Sophie! I also was obsessed with filling out his baby book. The infant car seat was a must for us. My son didn't like the lamb baby mat until about 7 months. He loves layin on on it now that he's 1 because it's cuddly and has a face. The rock n play also was a must for us because he could sleep so well when we took him to friends houses. It also was helpful when I needed him to sleep elsewhere in the house! We also hated anything other than onsies because the shirts always ride up, and pants never fit right! We didn't use any shoes until he was 13 months! We lived in Hawaii and they were not needed, nor were socks.

[@SusanYara]

Megan Keehne Nikash is finally using his lamb mat and it’s for the same reason. He rubs his little face in it and cuddles with it. 😍

[@neuroticmystic8785]

Excellent video. I was given so many clothing items and now i will be donating everything she grows out of month by month. It's a lot of washing and folding and storage space.

[@Brittanyleighplusthree]

6 onesies?! that’s it... you’re crazy woman! always keep back ups in the diaper bags and my baby keeps his socks on lol

[@HackerActivist]

My baby currently wiggles out of the wiggle proof ones. Even tucking them over pants and in shoes anything. She will not wear socks and fights me on footed pjs. It's the middle of winter and shed be freezing but kick the blanket off her during daytime sleep cuddles. The only thing I can get her in oddly enough is a hands free swaddle

[@nicolelewis8975]

I think she's bat shit Crazy for only getting 6.....that's easily taken care in a few hours with some babies. Lol

[@mikaelatanny2028]

Personally I think 10-14 :)

[@amberfraser1717]

Your dog was so disappointed that you didn’t give him Sophie 😂

[@larissag3661]

every parent's needs are different.. i disagree with about 80% of this but to each their own

[@vanessavaladez5546]

Your not the only one!

[@jessicahurley5251]

I already knew all this but just clicked on this to see what all you would mention. You definitely will help allot of new moms who are having babies soon. I wish I did know all this stuff to start with because I wasted allot of money with my first child. Lol

[@desicampbell4806]

I just want to thank you for squeaking that giraffe while I'm watching this at 3:30 in the morning.... my dachshund went CRAZY.

[@SusanYara]

Hahaha! Sorry!

[@wildmagnoliadesigns5194]

Desi Powell hahaha me too!!!

[@JessGriffithFit]

Same! My dog noticed and I made a mental note to NOT buy Sophie 😂

[@ashleealexander1730]

Desi Powell omg same ! My Dachshund was like omgggg

[@hannahdieckgraeff3197]

If I get Sophie, she’s going straight to the dog. He’s not interested in many toys, but Sophie I’m sure he will love. Lol

[@Nikita-ey6tq]

This isn't intended to shame anyone not doing a memory book, just wanted to share from the viewpoint of a grown child! I LOVED my baby book and read it up until I graduated HS. My mom put so much thought and effort into it and chose the BEST pictures! Every BIRTHDAY started with my birth story and we would summarize my year and talk about what I wanted to learn or try for the next year! When I was in middle school being bullied my mom left the book on my bed with a letter to remember where I came from and that I was loved! She did the same thing for my brother but by the time my sister was born she had lost her mom and was going through an abusive divorce! My sister's book wasn't finished, understandably, but it really hurt her a lot! When my sister was older she asked her to finish it and she had trouble remembering things...

[@TheOPInailaddict]

Not what the video is about, but on a side note of car seats don’t leave your baby in their car seat literally unless you’re driving take them out. It can block airways, I’ve heard so many awful story’s of babies sleeping in their car seat and never waking up. Just better to be safe than sorry! ☺️

[@countdowntovan8663]

This is 100% why we opted for an infant safe convertible car seat. We opted for the Graco 4ever, an uppababy with bassinet, and baby carriers.

[@ausssiefam]

I recently bought a car seat as I’m pregnant with my first. I did a lot of thinking about if I wanted an infant carrier or just a car seat. In the end I got a standard car seat suitable from newborn to 8yrs. Having the carry a baby in an infant carrier sounded like hard work and here it’s not overly common to see either. I’m glad I went with a standard seat as I’ll save so much in the long run!

[@corysims9089]

I don't think "not needing a baby book" is a thing. I didn't have one as the third child- so I made sure I have one all ready to go pictures and all with my little girl! "You don't need a memory book" isn't a thing but "it's okay if you don't want to take the time to make one" is more accurate. It definitely has a use in the end unlike the others things you've mentioned that I agree with :)

[@LNCV30]

Cory Jane same! I packed my baby book in my hospital bag! 😍 Everyone is different.

[@SusanYara]

You're totally right!

[@nicolebarbarella4965]

I'm obsessed with my little's baby book haha! We are all so different

[@Baudolino123]

I documented every single thing my first son did in his first 8 months, 7 years later I'm pregnant again and realize we lost his notebook 😭

[@katiespoelstra8282]

completely agree with you on the infant car seat! i went with a convertible from the beginning because years of babysitting taught me that i hate carrying infant car seats around. i got the graco 4ever which is highly rated for teeny infants and used a ring sling or ergo carrier instead, i also got a stroller that reclined flat for newborns. so much easier and saved us money!

[@northstarinfinity]

Katie Spoelstra could you share the name of the stroller please..

[@katiespoelstra8282]

we got the chicco liteway umbrella stroller, but if i had to go back and do it again i'd probably get the joovy baloon stroller!

[@nestfeathers88]

Infant carseats are significantly safer for newborns than a convertible carseat. Carseats are expensive, but safety is a priority for us. Thanks for your thoughts on the rest of the products though!

[@SusanYara]

That's not necessarily true! Safety is a priority for me and actually many people leave babies in the infant carseats much longer than they should since they can click them out of the car and let the baby sleep in them. Convertible carseats that have infant inserts are very safe for babies, you just have to find the right one.

[@nestfeathers88]

We can agree to disagree on this. I initially wanted a convertible carseat because it made sense to only buy one, but after researching the benefits of getting an infant carseat first, decided that I'd rather spend a little extra in the long run and ensure better head and neck support for my baby. I'm a pediatric RN, and not only does the research support that infant carseats are safer, all the health care professionals I know who have seen the aftermath of car accidents involving babies always, always, recommend getting an infant carseat. To each their own though. Technically speaking, all the carseats on the market meet the minimum safety standards, so in theory whatever you buy, as long as it fits baby as well as your vehicle, is a safe option. For me personally, I wanted to go with the absolute safest, which rules out convertible carseats for a newborn. We have the Chicco Keyfit 30, which I think is the same or similar to the model you guys own. ☺

[@mamabee2151]

They make newborn safe convertible carseats. Check out the Maxi Cosi one.. it actually seems way safer t han the bucket seat I had with my first.

[@daniellefitz947]

There’s convertible seats that are very safe that can have a 5lb newborn up to 120 lb child in a booster. Diono Radian RXT

[@clau_goddess]

We went for the Graco 4ever 4-1, this supports from 4lbs to 120lbs. All the reviews where great including parents that where involved in serious accidents, one parent even said that the fireman that came to the car crash asked him what car seat was it because it saved his child’s life, so all in all as long as a car seat is being used properly it should be safe for the baby.

[@lonnamarie3673]

I am sooo happy that I took the time to look at this video before buying things that my son may not need once he's born!

[@mimiDawn83]

Moms you need memory book or journal. Its best to while while preggos

[@innanash3919]

we used a convertible car seat right from the start...and u are absolutely right about everything. Babies really don't need too much

[@elisesmith2448]

My newborn is definitely gonna wear socks cause she’ll be born during the peak of winter lol

[@fuckingpotatoes5624]

Elise Smith Clothes and pants eith built in feet. ❤

[@Liberty142]

I find the longer socks stay on really well! The ankle socks are the ones that fall off. We love socks for our new borns.

[@clarity1984]

Gap makes some great triple roll socks that don't pinch their legs and stay put. I bought several pairs for my nephew and now for my newborn due in July, mid-winter for me. :)

[@msaijay1153]

I put the socks on the outside of her pajamas and they usually stay on that way

[@christinacaguilar14]

My daughter was born in winter I got her long tube socks and they didn't fall off and her toes were toasty I never lost a sock while she was newborn till the locking started that's when socks began to disappear.

[@danathompson4677]

I definitely agree that each baby is different but most of these things I used for my baby. he loves the wubbanub and the swing! I do also agree that if you can borrow the more pricey items before actually investing in them definitely do so! Some babies prefer the bouncy/vibrating chair and some prefer the swing so instead of buying both you can test them out and see which is worth actually buying :) you definitely don’t need much for a newborn but I’ve found that the Robeez socks for babies are the best, they never fall off! And putting a onesie under T-shirt and shorts or pants is great (stylish and practical) ;)

[@breeemalee8807]

Omg rock and play saved our lives colic baby life saver

[@katiexxpaige]

Bree may yes!!! Our baby would only use a rock n play cause with her reflux she couldn’t lay flat

[@hannahandrews8892]

Bree may same!!!!

[@bblum91286]

Agreed! This saved my son as his reflux was horrible. Its all he would really sleep in. I am so grateful we kept ours for our next babe!

[@anna_maria_georgiou_garner.81]

This video is so on point! I agree that there are too many things out there that babies don't really NEED!

[@jennwayne7696]

I almost yelled out when you said no rock and play. That was a life saver for us after mommy and baby spent the first month in the same bed while daddy slept on the couch But I understand every baby is different But that's definitely something I wish we had right away bc he hates his crib

[@SusanYara]

Most of my friends and family recommended the rock n play! That's why I was so surprised he didn't take to it. I really wish we would have borrowed one to see if he would use it. :)

[@knj6915]

My babies loved the rock and play but absolutely hated a swing. I borrowed a swing for my second because I gave mine away after my first. They both hated them

[@titiana1913]

Jenn Wayne I had to smile at the “ almost yelled out” 😭. I know it’s like everyone is different and you find yourself talking to the screen disagreeing with the vlogger or even people in the comment section😂

[@niahann]

Wow and a year later this thing had been recalled

[@maiagisby4142]

Memory books are so cool!! My grandma made one of my dad's and now my sisters and I can go through them and see what he was like when he was a baby. I think it's a must have.

[@raisingbabydiaz]

I actually dress my son up all of the time! I want him to look cute and the sleepers just aren't as cute too me. You put a white onesie under shirts and shorts. I also used socks a ton! My baby wore them and they stayed on. Also baby shoes were used and binkies!

[@crystalxoxox7691]

raisingbabydiaz when I have my baby, when I go out, I'll have him/her (not finding out bubs gender) in a cute outfit and if that has a blow out they'll just be in a simple onesie or whatever. And at home it'll just be onsies. No point wasting cute outfits for home, in my opinion. And I'm going to try not use a pacifier But I agree with using the socks. Socks on newborns don't usually fall off until they start kicking around all the time and they slide off

[@raisingbabydiaz]

Crystal xoxox yes! If he blows out then he goes straight into a normal onesie. I dressed him up when we were home and he was a newborn but now it's comfy clothes at home. His paci was a life saver for me. He's 3 months going on 4 and still a paci baby.

[@Kparso01]

Same and it's my second baby! I don't put her in shoes but def socks and I put a onesie underneath a lot of her pretty clothes because it's winter/fall. I always ALWAYS carry an extra outfit. Because you never know. Even for my 2 year old son I still do.

[@nikkip.2343]

raisingbabydiaz yep me too used all of that as well. All the outfits I bought , all the jeans and cute shirts

[@erickadelamora7558]

raisingbabydiaz yes I agree sleepers to me are not as cute and that’s why they are called sleepers because they are meant to sleep (pj’s).I have a 5 month old and I’ve always get her ready in cute clothes they grow up to fast and you have to take advantage of the time they are little with little clothes!

[@countdowntovan8663]

I am 24 and so so thankful my mama did a really thorough baby book for me. Everything is in there... even the sign they put on their door when she went into labour! Its so cool to be able to look back on her pregnancy and my first few years of life.

[@inmyworldkindagirl]

Most of these are like rich ppl things that most ppl wouldn't think they need in the first place.

[@annabean3871]

inmyworldkindagirl yeahhhhh.... 😂 like all i need is a pack n play some onesies a portable changing pad and a few swaddling sheets thats it 😆 plus obvious things like diapers and stuff.

[@sugarplum2686]

Seriously

[@MarissaRenee211]

inmyworldkindagirl Rich people things? Really? Your screen name seems to be very fitting.

[@mimiDawn83]

I was thiking the same this list its not for me

[@moniquechilds146]

@@annabean3871 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ruffoloreads]

Comotomo bottles are amazing! All I've ever used and I'm still breastfeeding at 13 months. It's called paced bottled feeding. Hold the bottle parallel. The 5 oz bottles should come with just the one opening which is slower flow

[@murphpot24]

Great video, and BTW I had NO idea newborns could go in a convertible car seat. My 3 month old hates her car seat and I feel like this info is a game changer! ❤️🙏🏻

[@SusanYara]

I wish I had known about the car seat too! :)

[@Sejkcmj]

You should honestly do safety research before putting your infant into a convertible seat. Infant seats are far safer for babies under 1 year. Convertible seats do not meet the same standards according to Consumer Reports & the AAP.

[@murphpot24]

Sejkcmj absolutely. A lot of convertible car seats do meet those safety standards (for instance the maxi cosi pria) which safely accommodates infants as small as 5 lbs. They meet all of the required safety requirements.

[@hathcockohana]

Sejkcmj If you get the right seat for your baby to fit in properly they are definitely just as safe.

[@jagramonte31]

Interesting! The car seat is very important a must have. Everything else it depends on everyone else experience, but i got you when you said "we end up buy so much stuff that we don't need." This time I just bought the basics.

[@candicethunder5510]

This lady doesnt live somewhere the temp changes much obviously.

[@ReneeAnnHelena]

I agree about the car seat with the caveat that your weather is a factor. For my first child I had a convertible car seat and wore my baby in a sling. I loved it. Except for going to a hair or dentist appointment on my own with the baby (impossible or I had to take the moses basket). Also, living in Canada, I felt it was too cold for my baby for the winter. The car seat was so cold. I tried using a magic bag to warm up the seat but it was a pain. This time I have bit the bullet to get an infant car seat but I still plan to wear my baby in the sling as much as possible.

[@Bnunun]

I wish I hadn't bought so many newborn sized outfits, she was only 6 pound but she outgrew them at 2 weeks! what a waste! Also I wish I hadn't bought so many bottles of the same kind, she ended up hating them and had to try out a couple till I found something that she liked. Same thing with the wupaa nup she never uses it! My baby is 3 months old and I do still buy her outfits, she only wears them when we go out. Also a little tip, always but your baby in some sort of onesie underneath their clothes whether it's sleeveless or short sleeved it helps with the blow-outs and it keeps them nice and warm. One more thing I wish I hadn't got is a travel system stroller.. It has all these amazing features that I do really like and I still use it but it's way too bulky!

[@lilliealicea8002]

I've had a love-hate with my infant carrier car seat. With my first two, I used it maybe a month and then just moved onto the convertible rear facing one. But with my third born in winter, it was great to bundle him up in the seat prior to getting in the car. Also, my summer babies always got cute newborn/0-3 month outfits, but my winter boy just wore sleepers.

[@samiistafford7498]

You share what you didn't need for your baby and the world has to tell you how you're wrong (: Anyway, I absolutely agree on solely buying a convertible car seat! Maybe I have to carry my baby around a little more, but I'm perfectly fine holding them while they are still small

[@azryder2919]

I love my baby books for my kids and so do they. Its great to see their milestones and what age they said and did things.

[@angelicaclaudio-cortes6952]

Our baby loves the rock'n play and the car seat attaches to the base of a stroller, so we use those two things, but everything else is pretty spot on.

[@SusanYara]

All my friends said their babies loved the rock n play! I almost couldn't believe he didn't love it. We tried to push it on him several times.

[@donnazavitz1095]

My kids are now 34, 31 and 27. I made a memory book for each. Kept a journal mostly... with some pictures. I'm really glad I did cause now I can go back to the memories! They are having babies now!

[@hathcockohana]

We decided to use a convertible car seat with out second baby from birth and I will never go back to an "infant" seat! It was so much better. It was safety rated for 5lbs+. She only weighed 5lbs 12oz and it fit her like a glove. I wore her in a wrap or carrier out and about (even in cold climate/winter) and she did so much better in the car than my oldest who hated her infsnt seat.

[@SusanYara]

That is really good to know! If I have another, I'm sticking with the convertible car seat too. The nuna rava I got is really good. :)

[@leticiafuentes6490]

I have a neutral view on the infant car seat. I have my convertible one ready to go cause with my first he outgrew it quickly. unfortunately my hospital will not release baby without an infant carseat but luckily I got a temporary hand me down for that day or for going out to eat, hard to enjoy a meal while holding a baby so I'll use it until his able to sit on his own.

[@veronicacollins7556]

I didn't need a wipe warmer! My bundle of joy opens her legs for a non warm wipe and I love it! :) thank you!

[@natashabradford9505]

I'm 8 months and i find these videos are super helpful! Thank you!

[@SusanYara]

You're almost there! Yay!

[@hannahscott6604]

NaTasha Bradford buy the blankets that already have a spot at the bottom for their legs to go in and have Velcro!!! Makes for easier swaddling than the Aden and anais big piece of cloth

[@RosesandBlingPapercrafts]

My newborn wore socks and booties to keep his feet warm during autumn here. I also put them under onesies in winter as he was cold. Agree with the other items though. I think rock and plays have now all been recalled in our country due to serious safety concerns.

[@sarahurley3238]

I love my baby books!!! I still write in mine and my kids are 6 & 8. We didn't like any of the others.

[@SusanYara]

I wish I got more use out of mine. I was really hopeful and maybe when he's older I will end up using it. :)

[@Mikalia_chan]

I love mine and have tried to keep up in it too. So far so good.

[@shayleekirby6715]

my parents made me and my brothers baby books and i'm now the youngest at 17 and we all love them i'm so glad she took the time to make them.

[@NatalieJM4]

I never keep my daughter in pajamas after her morning bath and used so many of these products! Shows how different babies are!

[@katinadreamer79]

Memory book isn't for you, its for your baby when older. Start writing!

[@noahsmommytn23]

Same!!! I have two boys had baby books for both . Wrote a few things about them and then never again have I used them. Have a 3rd baby on the way in June and I will NOT be getting her a Baby book.

[@emilymmacisaac]

My god YESSSSS!!!! HOPEFULLY some new moms see this. I do have to say we did use our infant car seat, but if you can get a convertible one you would save more. One more thing to note - my husband and I BOTH got swollen arms and pinched nerves from carrying the car seat wrong (carrying in the crook of our arm) so that can be avoided too 😸.

[@malikaturner4420]

I think this video should be renamed, items I DIDNT NEED. Because most people actually use this stuff and they loved it. It probably didn’t work for you and your baby but I’m sure most people will say otherwise. Thanks tho

[@Kassie0124]

Every baby’s different for sure! The infant car seat, the rock n play were must haves for us! My Daughter always has the cute outfits with matching bows & shoes on! My Baby’s Memory Book is filled out and super important to me! The rest I would agree on!

[@AarynWilliams]

Ok but the wubbanubs were like a MUST have for my baby! 💖 haha!

[@sabreenaberry3810]

Aaryn Williams that’s so funny seeing your comment on here I watch your pregnancy update videos on each new week that I am. Your daughter is adorable btw.

[@kcrogers1813]

Aaryn Williams I literally just came from your newborn must have video 😂

[@SusanYara]

Haha! He's starting to play with them now, but he never used them for their actual purpose. I wanted him to use them because they're so cute!

[@amandamiller563]

Same!

[@kayXbfmv09]

babies are different. my baby actually lovea this.

[@Ourrabbithole11]

This has been helpful for me to enforce why I don’t want things where people just keep wanting to get them for me! Thank you x

[@nich0lee]

I was waiting for you to say bottle sterilizer or bottle warmer.

[@lolobenny4343]

nich0lee this is so true! And I would add wipes warmer ... most of the things on her list I’m totally using on my 7 weeker but I think every baby/family is different. I personally like the infant car seat and being able to use it with a travel system when I’m out and about.

[@SusanYara]

I never got a bottle sterilizer but mostly because I didn't know they existed until after the baby was born. I have a love/hate relationship with our bottle warmer though.

LoLo & Benny my aunt swears by her wipe warmer

[@nikkip.2343]

nich0lee I use a bottle sterilizer twice a week. But I didnt want to use a warmer of any kind because I didn’t want my son to get used to the warm stuff. In public it’s inconvenient But my son actually loves cold wipes and diaper changes to my pleasant surprise so it’s made my life much easier

[@brismuvela3631]

Im still using the wipe warmer. It saved me from a screaming newborn. Hes gonna be 2 months now and hes fine with cold wipes but i still use the warmer when i change his diaper in my room. I also warm his head to toe wipes in there.

[@naomimejias3621]

You are awesome!! As a mom of 5 and that is including 6 years old twin!! you hit it all on the mark, Next time include the baby spa, The big hug Stroller that does not even fit in the car and the dipper genie that no one wants to change out!!

[@MitzelKoningen]

I think the articles that are needed or not need by each baby might be differ, for example my daughter wears socks, she is 3 moms now and I have never had any trouble about them falling down or so

[@SusanYara]

Yes, all babies are definitely different! These just didn't work for my baby.

[@MitzelKoningen]

Susan Yara 3months oopsi... thank you for answering and sharing your experiences as mom

[@TheLoveWithYing]

I had a memory book, I really appreciate my mom did that for me. It is really cute to know milestones I hit, and how my feet grows. I am getting one for my baby for sure.

[@tubularyou007]

I am someone who can't stand taking my baby out in pajamas or just sleepers/onsies. I totally dress them up head to toe in nice outfits, shoes and all from birth on and leave the pjs for at home or long trips in the car to see family.

[@nikkip.2343]

tubularyou007 me too. I can’t stand taking my son out in sleepers because it makes me feel lazy? Idk? I want him to look like a little stud all put together. Sleepers are for night time and lazy days.

[@tubularyou007]

lucas doge Exactly!

[@HelloCarolineKate]

Same here! I view onesies as his pjs. I have never taken him outside in one. I just make sure the outfits I have for him are nice and soft so he still feels comfortable (I.e. leggings and a jumper) 😊

[@jehold2010ify]

I loved sleepers as a new born in the middle of winter when we didn't leave the house. Once we started getting out more we started dressing up. I can't stand leaving my baby in just a onsie though. She always wore creepers when it was too hot for more clothes.

[@panda-rama2646]

I had a girl and did the onesie dresses. She looked put together but took almost no effort. And since she was born in July and I live in Missouri the least amount of layers were a necessity.

[@CandaceEsponosa]

Maybe it’s different for every parent, but I’m a first time mom, and the majority of the things listed, my newborn put to use. She’s 8 months old now and I still make use of everything that was given to me :) To each their own I guess. Awesome video though you’re super sweet :)

[@melixzagonzalez1578]

I agree with the clothes, almost inconvenient to put clothes and shoes on newborns. The car seat is rough for me. I'm having a winter baby and I don't bave a garage, taking her out of car seat every time is not what I want to do. She'll have to deal if she hates it. 😃

[@SusanYara]

That's a good point! It's definitely easier to get them in and out.

[@jehold2010ify]

I still use the infant carseat at 13 months and she still has some time in it. We loved the carseat stroller duo during the summer months as well because we go out walking a lot. It made it really easy.

[@michevan2627]

Always use the carseat to take her out also warm the car before you take her to the car. Trust me your baby won't get sick if you do this. I have a winter baby and is super cold days here with snow and everything and my girl has not get sick at all . Gloves a hat and a blanket are never missing everytime I take her out. Unless is like 65° sunny and up.

[@lalaw.1625]

Except for the car seat, I can relate to all of these. I am glad I watched similar videos before my baby was born and actually nailed on the clothing items... With newborns you wanna keep it as simple and safe as possible!

[@lottie1144]

Your baby book looks like my pregnancy book. At least you did vlog.

[@Katy809RD]

I keep watch your videos about babies and I am not even pregnant. This is my favorite hobby

[@lilyj.thomas4555]

My daughter LOVED her wubbanub and when she was in the NICU hers got lost it was all out mayhem to find it. In the end the hospital ended up having to buy her a new one and gave us a gift card to get a second one.

[@SusanYara]

Some babies do! Sorry hers got lost, but glad you were able to get her a new one.

[@paytonfrey9965]

I agree with some of these but I think rock and plays are a must have especially when they are newborns because newborns sleep a lot I sware by these they are amazing

[@aprilb1273]

My child will freeze to death if I don't use the carseat.

[@nerissag2011]

I live in upper Minnesota and don't use one for baby that much. Mine also hated the car seat, so he got transferred to a stroller.

[@samanthabrandt2255]

I agree 100% on everything you nailed it. I have 9 yr a 1 yr old and expecting my third baby in Fed. With my second I got everything you could think off and used non of them and I don't believe in putting babies in pants/jeans shirts socks or even shoes it's truly not necessary my baby spent and still does in one piece outfits or just a onesies. The wubbanubba was a waist of my money as well. My baby also hated his infant car seat! And yes the bigger car seats you can indeep use as new borns I've known this since I had my 9 yr it made life easier in my life by having a big one and just taking him out. And he had a heart transplant so it could be because I had so much attached to him that I liked the big car seat. Great video hope you have a nice one 😊

[@iLoveChaiTea90]

"Sophie is not for him" *dog lays down all depressed like* 😂😂😂

[@loveatfirstmask3559]

We just found out I was 5 weeks pregnant and I love this video!!! Thank you so much for the heads up!❤

[@angko-pe]

I agree on everything except for the infant specific car seat. I have never heard of anyone who didn't need an infant specific car seat. To me that even sounds a little dangerous. I don't even think they sell cat seats here that you can use from birth and up until they don't need a car seat.

[@SusanYara]

Angélica Ko-Pe Hi, sorry for the confusion. You need a car seat for your infant, but I meant you don't need one that can be carried around. Those are only good until the baby is about 6 months old. I got him a convertible car seat recently and it turns out, I could have used that since day one.

[@brittanystrother4336]

Angélica Ko-Pe, there are many convertible car seats that are out there from infant until you no longer need one. I myself have the Graco 4-Ever All-in-One.

[@yojs17_]

Yes, I agree on the infant specific car seat. I knew I didn't want to lug around those heavy car seats so I decided to get a convertible (grace 4 ever) which I used since he came home from the hospital. He is now 3.5 months and has grown so fast. Also, when newborns sleep they usually stay sleep even if you pick them up out of the car seat. Yes, those infant car seats are a waste of money.

[@beth8775]

Joy Smith Newborn. January. In the Midwest. It was not a waste of money for me. If I lived in a warmer climate, or he had been born in a warmer season, yes, I probably would've skipped straight to the convertable, but for some of us they are quite worthwile.

[@pjabouchard]

Angélica Ko-Pe they make convertible car seats that work from newborn to toddlerhood (and some even become boosters), it’s possible they aren’t sold where you live, but they are perfectly safe. She said in her case it wasn’t necessary because her son hated the car seat so much that as soon as they got anywhere they would take him out of it. A lot of parents like the seats that click into the base because their baby falls asleep in the car and then they just unclick the seat attach it to the stroller and do whatever, but if your baby won’t sleep in the seat then a convertible seat that’s already installed and doesn’t come out works great. In my case I needed the infant seat because my son also hated the car, so what I would do is put him to sleep at home and transfer into the car seat and then bring him already asleep to the car. It was the only way to get him not to scream the whole time.

[@eulinebotha]

We loved our infant carseat that fit on our stroller as we took our baby everywhere in that, in fact, our son is now 21 months and we use the infant carseat in our second car when we fetch him from creche in the afternoon, but I do agree about socks and shoes, I have so many socks and shoes that we never used, they were just a waste of money!

[@Nobles_journey]

Newborns need socks if they are born in Winter lol. My son’s toes would have froze if I didn’t have socks for him!

[@nikkip.2343]

CadentheCaring98 me too!! I use socks every day for my 3 month old

[@sarahm3763]

Mine was born in January so I know the feels.

[@sarahbreann831]

CadentheCaring98 I think she didn't need socks because she primarily used onesies that cover the feet.

[@aimeetrudgian4980]

My son was born in summer and still needed socks as he had health problems and really bad circulation in his hands and feet. His feet was frozen, even if the rest of him was really warm

[@aimeetrudgian4980]

Sarah Breann i still had to use them over the onesies that had feet in xx

[@caitlincourtepatte2260]

My mom made a memory book when I was a baby and I love being able to look at it, especially now that I'm pregnant 🤷 I think thats one thing thats more for him than for you even if it's an inconvenience.

[@akiyer.7507]

We started out with a convertible car seat

[@SusanYara]

How was it? I'm really curious because I think that's what I want to do next time.

[@hathcockohana]

Susan Yara I went straight to a convertible with my second baby and will never go back to an infant seat! So much better.

[@xosuzzie1994]

Akiye Rebekah with our second we went with just a convertible car seat and with our next we know we will go back to newborn. It was awful always waking him up and carrying him especially in the winter!

[@ashfit360llc6]

I LOVE my baby book that my mom put her time into. It's so fun to have milestones documented and family info. I am almost 9 months pregnant and have already filled out a good portion of my daughter's memory book. I know she will appreciate it when she's older, or becoming a mother herself! I also think it's important to remember that it does not have to be perfect - just get it done! Yes, most things may be on social media but this is still different and she doesn't have to sort through posts. What if instagram isn't still around when she wants to learn more about her childhood?

[@SusanYara]

I definitely have intention to fill out the book, but it's been almost 9 months and I haven't done it yet. I hope to!