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Trying to Conceive

FertilAid + Ovaboost

A friend's egg count went from 2 to 12 after a year of these supplements. There's a men's version too.

Pregnancy Tests (Bulk)

Buy in bulk on Amazon. CVS is a rip off! Use with the Flo app for best results.

Grassfed Beef Liver Capsules

Heralded as a super supplement during pregnancy and pre-pregnancy.

Prenatal DHA

Important to use a brand that tests/filters for mercury.

Pregnancy

Prenatal Vitamins (Liquid)

Life saver. First trimester nausea makes pills hard. This doesn't taste bad (shake well!). Continue through pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Prenatal DHA

Important for baby's brain development. Make sure the brand tests/filters for mercury.

Choline

Any brand will do. One of the supplements that statistically makes a difference in development.

Pregnancy Pillow

Non-negotiable. Sleeping will be HARD. This helps.

Ginger Chews

For nausea. A LIFE SAVER.

Magic Magnesium Drink

For pregnancy insomnia. Take in the middle of the night - works wonders and is great for baby. Buy direct or from Erewhon.

Belly Band

So you can keep wearing your jeans. Do NOT buy pregnancy jeans - just buy these.

Nursery Setup

IKEA Crib (SNIGLAR)

I was going to spend >$700 on a crib, only to find I like this IKEA one better. Converts to regular bed. Just bought our second one for baby #2.

Why: Same features as expensive cribs, fraction of the price

Nanit Baby Monitor

Does breath monitoring. If you have a second child, you can add two cameras on the same plan/screen.

UPPAbaby Vista Stroller

Friends recommended because you can upgrade to fit two kids (weight limit 30lb). Easy, off-road capable. Car seat plugs straight in. Get the bassinet too.

Nuna RAVA Car Seat

Convertible up to 65lb front facing, merino wool, great safety ratings. Bought after Forest outgrew the infant seat.

Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair

Comes in different colors. Add snack tray. Adapts into regular chairs later. Not ugly.

Ergobaby Omni 360 Baby Carrier

Most expensive but arguably the nicest on the market. Adjustable for newborns to 45lb toddler. MVP.

Wood Changing Table Topper

So hard to find a good looking one. Put on top of a regular dresser, disappear it when no longer needed. Don't forget the changing pad.

Sleep

Nested Bean Weighted Swaddle

Controversial - but a friend recommended. Forest slept great! Personal risk decision - talk to your pediatrician.

Controversial

IKEA Blackout Curtains

Amazon ones offgassed badly - returned them. IKEA ones much better. Still let them air out before baby arrives.

Travel White Noise Machine

Does different nature noises too. Travel-friendly.

Woolino Baby Blanket

Best baby blanket on the market. All natural merino wool. The only baby blanket you need. HAND WASH OR DELICATE WASH. DO NOT TUMBLE DRY.

Aden + Anais Swaddles

90% of babies LOVE being swaddled. These are easy to use.

Love to Dream Swaddle UP

For the 10% who DON'T like being swaddled. Our second child would freak out if swaddled - these worked great instead.

WubbaNub Pacifier

Pacifiers help babies self-soothe and are associated with reduced SIDS. The giraffe one became Forest's lovey. Good that it comes apart easily - made going paci-free easier.

Feeding

Evenflo Glass Baby Bottles

Great for first 6 months. Use correct nipples (preemie/newborn/size 2). Dishwasher safe.

Boon NURSH Bottle + Pouch System

A clinical child psychologist friend recommended. Life saver. Don't heat the plastic - they have a heater that prevents overheating. Pouches work for food purees too.

Baby Brezza Formula Pro

Initially thought it was a waste of counter space. Quickly became a believer. Makes perfect temperature. MVP.

HiPP Organic Dutch Formula

Supposed to be the best on the market. They also have a goat milk version for lactose sensitivity. Formula is more calorie dense.

Neocate Syneo Formula (Dairy + Soy Free)

For dairy and soy allergies (often go hand in hand). Cove had strong allergies. This is pea protein/amino acid based - the only one that worked. Changed our lives.

BEABA Babycook

Baby food steamer/blender. Make your own baby food easily. Just blend whatever you're eating. Doesn't take up much counter space.

Diapering

Millie Moon Diapers

Started with Honest (fine, eco-friendly), ended up switching to these. So much softer and absorbent. Night time ones recommended.

Huggies Natural Care Wipes

Mostly just water. We like these.

Diaper Genie

Closest you'll get to scent-free disposal. Set up specialty bags on recurring order.

BabyBum Diaper Cream Brush

Chef's kiss. A must.

Desitin Diaper Cream

Lots of people swear by Butt Paste, but we had way better results with Desitin.

Postpartum Recovery

Elvie Breast Pump

Tried Willow (heavy, bulky, loud - NOT recommended) and Spectra (fine but cumbersome). Elvie is #1. Lightweight, not super loud, easy. I pumped in my car between meetings for 3 months with these.

Elvie Curve Manual Pump

Keep in car for emergencies. Use while breastfeeding on the other breast. You never want to be caught without release when engorged. Better than the Haaka (cumbersome, awkward shape).