Nursery Essentials
You are pregnant and you are anxiously preparing, or you have just brought home your little one and are thinking “now what…?” Been there, done that! Breathe and relax because here are the basics that you will need for at least the next few months or more….
White Noise Machine: These create a steady, relaxing sound that can help your child relax and fall asleep more quickly and easily. The sound for babies feels similar to what they heard in the womb. When used consistently it can be a sleep cue and part of your child’s sleep routine. Another plus is if you live in a noisy area these machines can help to drown out noise that would otherwise wake up your child. White noise machines we like include:
Marpac Hush Portable White Noise Machine (a must-have for travel!)
A great swaddle: The Swaddle is ESEENTIAL (as long as they are sleeping on their back- which is the only way a newborn should be sleeping). There are so many to choose from and honestly it just depends which one suits your child’s temperament. Swaddles will help your baby sleep better and longer and helps to stop them from startling themselves awake due to the Moro reflex. The swaddles we love:
Baby Swing and Bouncer Seat: This can be a life saver! This can soothe the most difficult to soothe baby. It basically helps to recreate the rocking movement of your womb. They have multiple positions and different speeds which will come in handy if you need to wean them off the swing. The swings we love:
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