Nursery Essentials: Pregnant OB/GYN and Pediatrician Share What They Have In Their Baby's Nursery

[@melindahmkhwanazi]

This video just confirmed that I'm freaking out for nothing. I have all that I need for our baby! I buy stuff then get home and think, shucks I need more!!!! Thanks you guys 😫

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

We totally understand that feeling! It makes it almost impossible to go into Target without coming out with a cart full of things we likely don’t need 🥴

[@RLaurenB]

You guys are so practical AND I LOVE IT!!! Finally people who recommend from practicality and necessity instead of esthetic and keeping up with the Jones’ popularity. I subscribed after one video.

[@mariastormer800]

Sarah is the cutest little pregnant lady ever 😍 you’re glowing mama!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Aw thank you--you are too sweet! Feeling good but so ready to meet her!

[@kittyhouse1028]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman You are wearing your baby bump too low. Refer to Meghan Markle, who wears her bump appropriately up under her chin. Most of the time.

[@blackkinkk]

I'm a nanny of 8 years who has used both types of diaper pails and much prefer the Ubbi...I was confused when you said if I'm holding baby how do I open the hatch. How are you holding the diaper? With your teeth? LOL The reason I don't like the one you purchased is because as it fills you really need to shove the diapers in there. Not so bad with pee diapers, much less fun with blow outs! Just my two cents. :) I love the simplicity of your nursery, you really do only need the basics!

[@jennyantinucci2089]

The 3 am crying while nursing purchase for us was a small end table for the nursery. It was definitely essential being an unexpected c-section mama. Good luck!

[@christinadegraff]

Speech Path here - SO excited about the book sharing shout out and emphasizing communication!!! Keep up the good work!

[@bollywoodloverschannel6183]

Love your videos, and you guys are so humble, not trying to show us how easy it is for physicians to get luxurious stuff

[@flash-gz1hu]

this channel is a godsend! expert advice from obGyn AND pediatrician parents!

[@zen_mindset1]

Loving this physician couple.

[@cy-o7506]

Agreed! Real, warm, informed, approachable experts :)

[@gracerodgers633]

I’m not sure if it’s just the way you guys present yourself on camera or the way that you speak, but I find it so hard to look away from the screen while I’m watching one of your videos! I always get such great info about what I should be doing to prepare for the little baby in my tummy and just wanna say thank you! Your insight is extremely appreciated!!🤍

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Oh Grace! That means so much to us. I am so so glad it is helpful. Congrats on your pregnancy and thank YOU for following along with us. We are so glad you are here!

[@lisaherron2423]

Second time mom.. sound machine definitely a must, baby girl will use it for years. I found it wasn't that useful when my son was newborn (I guess just part of it, they don't sleep period lol), but once he moved to his own room at 6 mon and was sleeping better, it became super important.. he's 2.5 now and we still use for every night and nap.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

So good to know! We keep hearing how important it is, so it’s definitely going to be our next purchase. Thank you so much for the real-life mom tips!!

[@NicoletteJo22]

I love how real you both are. I wish I had y’all on my birth team

[@KM-ni5zt]

In my 38th week, first time mom. Set to be induced next week. So glad I found your videos! I’ve been binge watching for 3 days!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

We’re so happy you found us too. Good luck lady! Birth is such an amazing and crazy thing

[@mathieuleader8601]

glad you've prepped and the animated segment is so cute

[@mariashkudnova6588]

Thank you for the video. It would be great to see the review of bassinets/co-sleepers in terms of SIDS prevention safety

[@AnaLampWoman]

My kids love their books even more than their toys, and you are so right, reading time is great for bonding and an essential for getting them ready for bed. Unpopular opinion here, I am NOT a believer of the white noice machines. Sometimes kids become so dependent on them that they can’t sleep without one, it makes things harder on parents when they are out or traveling or sleepovers at the gparents, or if the sound machine stops working. I do have music on or normal volume conversations with my husband or other relatively loud noises on while putting babies to sleep, I find it helps them with falling asleep no matter the place or situation and it helps them stay asleep better when it’s noisy around them, like the dog barking or the neighbors mowing the lawn or my husband putting away dishes😂 Ps: you look so pretty and glowing

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Thank you for all of your insight! You aren’t the only person who has mentioned that about white noise machines, and your point makes a lot of sense.

[@cassiehunt2686]

Might wanna add in a car seat as a need. Also it might be a cool video to talk about programs like Help Me Grow, WIC, Cribs for kids and etc for families who might need those resources.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Definitely need a car seat--actually the ONE thing you must have to take the kiddo home! I love your idea to talk about those programs--thank you for that idea and I'm adding to our ever-growing list!!

[@laurenkullar5768]

Thank you for all of your pregnancy/newborn videos!! Love how down to earth and practical the two of you are!

[@chelsflann213]

Loving your videos so much!! Would you both be able to do a more in depth video on safe sleeping? More specifically nap time sleep, if baby falls asleep in a stroller or swing.

[@bethanylorenz9360]

You will be such great parents! A baby wrap. We hardly ever used the stiffer Ergobaby one. But, I did a lot of baby wearing as little liked to be held for the first weeks/months. I used the Boba and loved it. Looking into the Solly this second time around. I wasn’t the mom who could multitask and like load/unload the dishwasher and do laundry while baby wearing. But, it gave support and gave me at least one free hand :) Also, we had a countertop sterilizer for bottles and pump parts and all that. The dishwasher cycle took forever and the counter one was much quicker/more efficient. Finally, baby mittens. Those nails are sharp and when they can’t control movements so well, their faces seem to bear the brunt.

[@anniecchigoziee7591]

I just love Sarah's voice...your bump is so cute and perfect i can't wait to see your baby

[@chkimpton]

I started with the nose freda and quickly squished to a nasal aspirador because as they are fighting you while you are trying to clean out their nose the freda is just takes too long and is too awkward where as the aspirator is quick and easy.

[@snehasawhney765]

I learn so much from your videos. Thank you and all the best. FTM here, 11th week 🙂

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Congrats!!! We're so glad to hear our content has been helpful 😊😊

[@mirandapontarelli5485]

I'm watching this video after my first IUI praying for success. I'm curious what you thought of the lounger. It was recalled last fall, so I'd written it off.

[@alisonobrien7221]

Nursery’s hehehehe!! My twins had a fully decked nursery and spent their first night in there when they were 3 😅 My second baby due in Sept is going to have a minimalistic space.

[@1027vvergara]

I just found your channel I'm about to binge watch! 35, TTC & I realized you've also conceived 🥰 CONGRATS

[@melissaking3564]

As some one who works at a daycare and has changed thousands of diapers Aquaphor is the best diaper cream, it works for most babies. Boudreaux butt paste and Desitin are hit or miss, it depends on how sensitive the babies skin it

[@christinejohnson8591]

For me personally, a baby swing was an absolute must have!

[@noir8255]

i love you guys! you are so down to earth and give such practical advice! i feel calmer whenever i watch your videos. I'm so glad i found you! keep it up!

[@rrscorp]

Hey Drs. Bjorkman, congratulations and thank you for your super helpful videos! We are also a two physician couple expecting our first baby girl so can relate. Debating between setting up a nursery in a separate room versus having crib, bassinet, chest of drawers with change top and a glider in our (biggish) master bedroom… Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks!

[@mochimonster1]

I love the simplicity of this! Would you mind sharing the bassinet you went with for the bedside?

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Yes!! www.amazon.com/Milliard-Bedside-Bassinet-Breathable-Portable/dp/B08DG7BDXM/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=bedside+bassinet&qid=1630246629&sr=8-14

[@ashleynoles2802]

I have the same crib for my daughter in white! I love it so much!

[@3700073000]

Great video as always. Which bassinet did you decide to go with?

[@allibeez]

The boppy lounger has been recalled due to infant deaths. Might want to make a note of that.

[@laurenlacy4481]

A wipe warmer seemed to cut down on diaper change peeing for us! My baby girl also loves her swing-and it gives me a safe place to set her down when I need to do something with both hands.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Those both sound like great ideas. Thanks!

[@djain1010]

Doctor, thank you very much , we are first time parents and your videos are super helpful

[@LyricsMami]

Peace and light to y’all! Love your videos, thank you so much! Really helpful for me right now during my pregnancy✨💫

[@winniex1387]

Thank you so much Sarah for this video! Very informative and minimal!

[@phallycaung5406]

I have a 10 weeks old. For nails, I recommend an electric trimmer it’s like $20 on Amazon. It’s so much easier than nail clippers. I have a hatch sound machine in my bedroom that was gifted and I love but if I had to purchase my own, I would just do a cheaper one/portable one because once baby goes into their own room, the Nanit (which I also have and love) has a built in sound machine.

[@jenniferrobertson1685]

Baby swing, and a good wrap or carrier. Good luck!

[@FlamedWater]

It's quite interesting to see how different the official medical recommendations for baby care are in different cultures. It seems to me that it is common in the USA and Great Britain to set up a nursery for the baby and expect the baby to sleep there relatively soon after birth. At the same time, German pediatricians highly recommend to have the baby sleep in the parents' room for the first year of their life to prevent SIDS. You would assume that both German and US pediatricians base their suggestions on international research and would therefore recommend the same thing. But there seems to be a cultural component here as well, I guess, probably on both sides. That is not to say that any of these practices is right or wrong: you do you and what works best for your family! I noticed these kinds of small discrepancies in my pregnancy because I read and watched recommendations in 3 languages. While they agreed in many topics, there were quite a few cases where the sources would recommend completely different things and they would all claim to be based on the most recent research :D

[@LSBUFU]

I am currently over-thinking baby mattresses. Would love to know what the best, most necessary types of mattresses are...

[@rajashreeprusty4121]

could you please tell if you have take covid vaccine while being pregnant and what are your thoughts?

[@janinedear-barlow]

She had it.

[@urfavbella2011]

Love the rain boots 🥰

[@beckt6953]

My baby is 2 weeks old and the #1 item I would recommend is the Snoo bassinet. It’s definitely pricey BUT your baby will sleep through the night and YOU will sleep. My baby sleeps through the entire night with the exception of me waking him up to feed. The Nanit works great BTW, you will love it!

[@marias5956]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!!

[@JaxxyTheDuck]

Literally the I love you forever book that he’s holding was a book my from my childhood. And I still have that same book from my childhood in a box that I’m gonna give and read to my baby one day. (Hopefully that day is soon)

[@danarus3662]

Can you please make a video explaining the vaccines for the babys.

[@cbrison06]

Any video coming soon on low lying placenta?

[@tattedbaddiiee802]

The intro is so cute

[@pakagogs103]

Hi, thanks for your videos! You mentioned that you had purchased a bedside sleeper for your own bedroom. Do you mind sharing the brand/type you purchased? Thank you!

[@Adri22221]

Any comments on having a space heater in the room during winter?

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

A good rule of thumb is that baby should have 1 more layer of clothing than mom/dad would in the same room. So if you keep the nursery at room temp, then baby could wear a onesie and then have one swaddle blanket and be perfectly able to maintain body temperature without an extra heater.

[@Adri22221]

Thanks so much for your reply and for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@lilleung7522]

Don’t forget the electric baby nail polisher! Won’t injure baby’s tiny fingers and toes ☺️

[@christinejohnson8591]

I second this! I still use it for my 18 month old to file his nails after I trim them 😊

[@deotio2768]

So practical! Thank you

[@blertamahmuti7773]

Love you guys ❤️

[@tashamarie4624]

I’m like Sarah when it comes to the bumpers😂 I want the bumpers!! But I will wait🙂

[@MaeLanae]

“You all delivered” hahah get it?🤪

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Hahaha. Very punny! :D

[@jennystimson7104]

I'm so sad the Boppy Lounger was recalled. I purchased a used one so I'm not out too much, but it has turned into our cat's preferred bed.

[@melaniehartwick4724]

Fluffy sheep is a must 😬

[@meesahem0]

The boots are totally necessary!!

[@IdolEyes84]

Thank you both. :) :)

[@t_jbjorkfam813]

Did you have a bedside nursery nook too?

[@robertciletti9357]

Dr . BjorkMan Before You Became A Baby Doctor Did You Change Alot Of Diapers ???

[@novias32]

I’d love to know more about what the downsides were for wipeable changing pads! Currently in my third trimester and debating between the skip hop wipeable changing table vs genetic pad with washable cover

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

I don't think there are any downsides--it's what all of our friends/followers said to get so you don't have to wash covers when you get pee or poop on it--ya just wipe it off and you are good to go! However, we got our pad with washable cover as a gift and are going to make it work to save money!!

[@novias32]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman got it! I totally misheard what was said in the video. This must be what happens when you stress watch KZbin late at night with pregnancy insomnia 😂 thanks so much for the reply and totally get it, all of the baby gear is adding up!

[@Dove.Love.]

What mattress did you guys get?

[@wendypalacios7402]

Love it 💙

[@bananasunshine]

I was thankful I had bottles ready because I didn't get my milk. Imagine the stress of trying to pump/breastfeed and the baby hungry crying and having to go out and shop for baby bottles. So keep them on hand even if you plan to breastfeed

[@ballroomkitten]

I'm a little confused about whether babies who are breastfed need supplemental vitamins. Is that something you've seen in your research?

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

All babies need vitamin D supplementation until 4 months of age. If breastfed they can get supplements in the form of vitamin D drops, or there’s been evidence that if mom is taking 6,000 IU a day that baby will get enough from the breastmilk. If formula fed, the baby will get vitamin D from the formula, but usually not enough until they are 4 months old and taking more volume.

[@ballroomkitten]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman thank you so much! I really appreciate you both!

[@arozsa-h57]

Where did you get the Boppy Lounger? I am from Canada and I cannot find them anywhere.

[@MarthaBlaire]

They have been recalled because they are unsafe

[@arozsa-h57]

Very helpful!! :)

[@NageelaMom]

They really REALLY should add a disclaimer about the boppy lounger now being recalled for causing DEATHS

[@ashlieleavelle]

I am getting a electronic nose booger suction . I saw the nose Frida and the thought grossed me out! I have heard the electric suckers pull out many boogers.

[@sarahjacobsen6638]

As an 8+ year daycare infant teacher, I have found that desitin diaper rash is something you should avoid. Majority of my babies would cry harder when it was applied instead of it soothing them. For some it actually caused them such bad burns their diaper rash started as red bumps and turned into full open raw exposed skin over their entire butt. As soon as I brought up to the parents I thought the desitin is what was causing it to be worse we as workers and the parents switched to a different diaper cream and their rash started to get better instantly! I HATE desitin so much! I love Boudreaux’s butt paste though!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

It sounds like maybe it wasn’t a contact dermatitis you were treating, but possibly diaper candidiasis. Which would make sense with the reaction you’re talking about. The zinc in Desitin (and many other butt pastes) help with healing from contact dermatitis, that is the cause of most diaper rashes. Many of the pediatric nurses I’ve worked with in our children’s hospital swear by Desitin. - The key with these rashes is really helping the diaper area dry out. Some diaper rashes, however, can be caused by a yeast leading to candidiasis that shows up with lots of red dots that spread - especially if left moist. Nystatin is usually a great first option for these.

[@hannahscott6604]

As a former daycare teacher I disagree. I have found desitin and butt paste equally helpful

[@rachelgratias3123]

Humidifier

[@gelsominasalvia2082]

you would be so beautiful with your hair length at the top of the mama sign :)

[@savannahwilt7940]

Make sure u keep baby oil on hand its help from getting cradle craps

[@janinedear-barlow]

Olive oil works too

[@beckp5456]

You wear that coat at home too?

[@kierstenbrast209]

So, 3 brand names of petroleum jelly? 😄 just save your money and get the big tub of no name petroleum jelly, its just as pure as the name brands I promise.

[@nicoleleighk]

I just want to say that type of baby cushion has been recalled! Boppy had one and is no longer on the market.

[@vla179]

Humidifier! What are you doing to prevent a flat head?

[@ChrissyNilsen]

I thought cribs were supposed to be 3 ft away from a window(s)?

[@NageelaMom]

They are. I'm really upset seeing them say bumpers are ok once baby is rolling. That's NOT what the AAP says. They're using a bedside cosleeper, again, not safe per AAP.

[@piccolinay89]

Can you share the books for baby pls 🙏