the only baby products you REALLY need. Seriously.

[@monicajohnson990]

Most of these are not true essentials. I've had a baby and have another on the way. I've seen so many videos like this of "essential" items but they're not. My idea of essentials is a crib, a simple pack and play or cheap bassinet. The baby won't sleep in them for very long. Others are diapers, wipes, cream, baby tub, towels, wash cloths, and other bath items, muslim swaddles, burp clothes, clothes, a pad for breast therapy, storage bags, nipple cream, breast pump, washable nursing pads, momcozy breast feeding pillow, bottles, pacifiers, teethers, nosefrida, nail trimmer/file (not the electric one) a baby swing, a good diaper bag, car seat, medicines, infantino carrier, ubbi steel diaper pale, drool bibs, thermometer, baby monitor, sheets, depending on the month baby is born, a car seat cover which can be used as a blanket or nursing cover, stroller, play mat and probably a few other items I'm missing. We kept our crib, crib mattress, stroller with car seat, playmat, and swing, and (not including baby clothes) our registry is under $500! Things in this and in other "essential items" videos are so overpriced or not necessary, and things I see a lot of moms say they rarely or never used are bassinet, changer pad, sound machine, haka, snuggle me pillow, expensive swaddles, over priced baby monitors (especially the wifi ones), baby formula machines, high priced clothes over $15 dollars, baby detergent, and so on. Maybe I'm just overthinking it, but with our first baby, we were broke and could only afford the true essentials with help from family. We couldn't afford the nice/lavish baby items because we could barely afford to feed ourselves. With this second baby I know the true essentials and have asked around and watched other youtube videos to see if I'm missing anything and I haven't come across anything new that seems like it would be worth getting as an essential.

[@jlm479]

I love the chair you're sitting on! Where is it from and do you recommend for nursery?

[@ChristineCartwright]

Thank you love! It's crate & kids and I love it sooo much. It does get squeaky over time because it has a wood base, but it's very pretty and so comfy! We love!

[@clo2583]

Another 2 essentials are a digital cheap under arm thermometer and some sort of nasal aspirater as they get very congested

[@ChristineCartwright]

Love this! So very true! XO

[@cxy7768]

Where is the snuggle me cover from? Thanks!

[@ChristineCartwright]

Hi! It's from snuggle me's website! XO

[@treninajohnson3304]

I 100% agree! I didn't spend a lot this go around. Thanks for this video and helping those that are new mamas or think they need everything that's advertised.

[@ChristineCartwright]

It's hard in today's world because we feel like we need everything, but it can be excessive! 💕💕

[@rachelf4883]

Well done! I did exactly all of that. Glad I found this video as confirmation.

[@ChristineCartwright]

Yay! Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate you! Be sure to subscribe for more 💕

[@Drsarahglenn]

Love your aesthetic. Everyone asked the same things I was wondering in the comments.

[@ChristineCartwright]

Aw thanks so much! Thanks for being here 💕

[@funwithbrittanyofficial]

Could you send the details on the chair you’re in?

[@ChristineCartwright]

So sorry I never saw this! It is from Crate & Kids!

[@sherlock8799]

DOCK-A-TOT, SNUGGLE ME, AND MOST OTHER LOUNGERS ARE NOT SLEEP SAFE AND CONTRIBUTE TO SIDS AND SUFFOCATING. THEY ARE NOT MEANT FOR UNSUPERVISED OR LONG-TERM USE

[@ChristineCartwright]

Yes!!!! Thank you for this! I only put baby in it while supervised!

[@edss7778]

Whats a safe lounger? Alternative?

[@try2bsweet88]

@@edss7778if you want to leave them to nap unsupervised? The floor or a pack n play or bassinet

[@Ann-cc1wx]

How did no one ask where your dress is from?!

[@ChristineCartwright]

Aw thank you so much! It's one of my favorites. It's old from H&M but this amazon one I have been eyeing is very similar for fall/winter! amzn.to/3eJYMJH ❤️❤️❤️