My Baby Must-Haves For 2 Under 2.

With a 1-year-old and one on the way, these items are my musts for two under two.

These are all items I use personally and love. They make my life easier and help my baby. I have recommended these items to friends and family, and have gifted.

1. The Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro. $299

Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro

There is nothing I hate more than washing dishes, let alone 1000 baby bottles a day. This is a huge time saver for me as well as a stress reliever. Hello reduces cortisol. Definitely a splurge item, however, having saved everything from my first pregnancy, this was ok in my book. Overall its easy to use and washes, sterilizes, and dries all bottle parts, pump parts, and small silicone toys. Baby Brezza has a great warranty, so definitely register it with them and keep your receipt or proof of purchase. Purchase from Amazon here:https://amzn.to/4eSNXBL

Looking for alternative items?

• Molloway Upgraded Bottle Washer Pro: $199 https://amzn.to/4wwqLQ2
• Aurakich All-in-One Pro Cleaning Machine: $179 https://amzn.to/4tQKTKn

2. Cradlewise All-in-One Convertible Smart Bassinet and Crib: $1799

Now this was a huge splurge, however it’s a lifesaver. My baby sleeps better, is easily soothed, and had longer stretches of sleep when he was an infant. Not to mention my husband and I sleep better, too. It can be easily converted to a crib with the same features. One bonus feature I love is that I can play Spotify through the speakers and soothe during “awake but drowsy” time when we put the baby down. Its settings are customizable, and there is a paid feature for extra add-ons; however, I have never felt the need to do so. The built-in camera is great, and my husband and I loved being able to check in on him sleeping while we were away on our first vacation after having him.

Alternatives:

• Maydolly Smart Soothing Baby Bassinet: List Price: $399, Currently on sale $299: https://amzn.to/4tQnDvQ
• VaVaSoo Automatic Rocking Bassinet: $239: https://amzn.to/4nII2BE
• As my 1-year-old is still sleeping well in his Cradlewise, I have the Graco® SmartSense Soothing Baby Bassinet ($399) for the baby thats coming shortly. I’m hoping by the time she comes, he will be ready for a toddler bed.

3. Pop-Up Play Yards:

We have two, one for inside the house thats in the living room, and one thats for outside in the yard.

Indoor: Regalo Safety My Play Deluxe Extra Large Baby Playpen: $69.99

This one is easy to open and collapse, making it great to put away when guests come or to clean the floors. It’s durable and easily fits both my 1-year-old and my 6-year-old when they play. This is the bulkier of the two, however still very easy to travel with if need be.

Outdoor: Baby Playpen Pop-up Tent: $69.99

I love this one because it folds super small and we can take it with us when we travel or go to the park. It has a removable sunshade (UPF50), is completely closeable to keep bugs out, and is lightweight.

4. La Petite Creme French Organic Diaper Balm: $28.99

I love this item so much, I have it on monthly autoship. I started using this on my firstborn, now six, and bought some immediately when I had my second. My babies have never had a true diaper rash, and the few times their butts have been a little irritated were either from diarrhea or slacking in applying it regularly throughout the day.

I also recommend, especially as a gift, La Petite Creme Premium French Diapering Gift Set: Includes Organic Diapering Lotion (8 oz), Travel-size Liniment Baby Lotion (2 oz), 1 Travel-size Diaper Balm (1 oz). It comes with the cleaning lotion, which I use religiously on newborn baby bottoms after bowel movements, and the diaper cream and cleansing lotion, both in travel sizes for the diaper bag. Great way to try it out!

5. Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Pro Nasal Aspirator for Baby: $89.99.

I have tried several nasal aspirators, including the other Frida Baby ones, and this is by far my favorite. It works very well and is still comfortable for my baby’s little nose. You won’t want to be without this when a stuffy nose hits in the middle of the night, and no one can sleep because of too much mucus. Baby Frida is another company with great warranties. I highly recommend you register these items as well and keep your receipts.

6. Baby Shusher Portable Sound Machine: $34.99

Small but mighty, and it works like a charm. This was another repurchase from my first baby. Calms and soothes easily and sounds natural. This is a very simple design and runs for 10, 15, or 30 minutes and automatically turns off.

7. Mabē Monarch Ergonomic Baby Carrier: $129

I LOVE this carrier, mine is the beautiful emerald green color. I have 2 Lilibaby ones, and this one beats both. It’s so comfortable and can be used in 3 ways: chest-facing, forward-facing, and piggyback style. This is also a great dupe for the much more expensive Artipoppe carrier. My baby loves to be walked around and walked to sleep, and this has been a lifesaver, especially after a few weeks postpartum when my back was killing me. This took the weight off the painful areas, supported my low back, and didn’t hurt my shoulders. He was very comfortable in it and slept easily. The flip-up head support is great for when he dozes off and keeps my hands free.

Alternatives:

• Ergonomic Baby Carrier Newborn to Toddler: $89.99 https://amzn.to/4dnLhem
• Ava & Oliver Essential Baby Carrier: $89.99 https://amzn.to/4dTHrJT
• Momcozy Baby Carrier: $59.99 https://amzn.to/4wBKiih

8. Bright Starts by Summer Pop ‘n Dine SE Highchair: $69.99

This pop-up high chair is great for the backyard and to throw in the car. I can easily bring this with us to other people’s homes when I know I’ll need to feed the baby. I can hose it down for easy cleaning, and it folds pretty compact to put away. Mine hangs in my garage to grab and go or bring outside now that the weather is getting warm. The tray pops right on, and the little pocket on the side is great for storing some extra utensils for travel.

Alternatives:

• Baby Delight Go with Me Jubilee Deluxe Portable Chair: $59.99 https://amzn.to/4v5NnWd
• Regalo My Portable High Chair: $47.39 https://amzn.to/3Ro6dZY

I hope you find these items just as useful as I have.

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