What You Actually Need for a Baby
May 7, 2025
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as posted by the channelBaby gear editor Kalee Thompson shares her tried-and-true tips for what new parents really need for a newborn (and what to skip), the most helpful gifts for expecting parents, and the gear you can safely buy used.
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Products we recommend:
• Great baby bouncerBabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft ()
• Good laundry detergent for baby clothesTide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent ()
• Car seats we recommendGraco SnugRide SnugFit 35 DLX () ; Chicco KeyFit 35 () ; Uppababy Aria () .
• A good lightweight strollerUppababy Minu V2 ()
• A polarizing bassinetSnoo Smart Sleeper ()
• Kalee lovesZojirushi Stainless Steel Mug ()
• Use this site to check for recalls on products you may be buying usedCPSC.gov ()
Additional reading:
• Gifts For New Moms ()
• Is the $1,700 Snoo Smart Sleeper Bassinet Worth It? What to Know Before You Buy. ()
• The 4 Best Infant Car Seats of 2025 ()
• The 6 Best Bassinets and Bedside Sleepers of 2025 ()
• The 5 Best FullSize Strollers of 2025 ()
• The 2 Best Travel Strollers of 2025 ()
• The Best Baby Carriers ()
• The 5 Best Baby Monitors of 2025 ()
• The 2 Best Diaper Pails of 2025 ()
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