BABY MUST-HAVES CHECKL IST0-6 MONTHS

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Navigating what to buy and what not to buy for a babycan be super overwhelming when you've never had a

baby before.

When I was pregnant, I was completely lost myselfuntil the baby product concierge service, Gugu Guru

stepped in to help me out!

As always, I love sharing the help I 've had with othermamas so I 'm thril led to have teamed up with the baby

product experts from Gugu Guru to create theultimate list of NEWBORN MUST-HAVES…

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Bab� Bat�Gugu Guru Says: When your baby is brand new, most experts recommend that you stickwith sponge baths for a few weeks. This is because your little one can lose body heatvery quickly.  Of course, a standard size adult tub is too big for an infant and somehomes may only have standing showers. When baby turns a couple months old, you canstart using an infant bath that fits in your sink.Shenae Loves: Fisher Price 4-In-1 Baby Bath Tub

Bab� Tow��Gugu Guru Says: Whether it is by sponge or in an infant tub - whatever kind of bathyour baby is taking should conclude in being wrapped up in a super comfy & cozy towel.Shenae Loves: June & January

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Mat���s�Gugu Guru Says: A firm mattress is always best. Firmness aids in development ofbaby’s muscles and bones. Soft beds naturally give and contour, which can impede ababy’s breathing and trap heat, which can also be dangerous. Parents can also investin a dual-sided mattress that has a less firm side when baby ages out of the firm side.Shenae Loves: Colgate zenBaby 2-in-1 Crib Mattress

Cha���n� PadGugu Guru Says: Changing pads can prevent baby from rolling off of a table and ofteninclude a safety belt for added security. Look for a pad that is easy to clean, durableand comfortable for baby. Hint: pair with any standard changing pad cover to enhancethe design of your nursery.Shenae Loves: Colgate Changing Pad lo���n���a.co�

Car����Gugu Guru Says: Safe, hands-free parenting with a carrier is in Gugu Guru’s opinion adefinite must-have for a newborn.  Most parents choose either a wrap or softstructured carrier (or some choose both for different scenarios). There are manybenefits to babywearing – from soothing baby to bonding.Shenae Loves: MiaMily

Bo�n���Gugu Guru Says: As a new parent, we all need to carve out a minute for ourselveswhether to shower, eat or even do a quick work-out -but that's hard to do when baby isawake. You'll need a safe, supportive bouncer for baby to relax while in the same room.Lightweight bouncers easily move from room-to-room so you won't need multiple.Shenae Loves: Baby Bjorn Bouncer Balance

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One����/Sle����sGugu Guru Says: Skin-friendly undergarments are a necessity for layering and wesuggest keeping it practical. As far as sleepers, you may want to consider magnets orzippers since snaps can be very annoying during wee-hours diaper changes.Shenae Loves: Baby Breez

Pac���e�sGugu Guru Says: Many depend on pacifiers to help baby self-soothe. Just keep in mindthat for some parents it can take trying out a few brands before you find your baby’sfavorite.  Because of this, we often don’t recommend registering for pacifiers becauseit may take some experimentation before finding what works.Shenae Loves: Soothie/Wubbanub

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Bab� Was�Gugu Guru Says: What you put on your baby’s skin is obviously extremely important.We love dermatologist-tested, natural products that are organic and/or plant-based aswell as free of fragrance, sulfates and gluten.Shenae Loves: Baby Bum

Di�p���Gugu Guru Says: Whether you choose disposable or cloth, there’s no question thatdiapers are 100% a must-have for your newborn.  Like pacifiers, it may require somebrand switching until you find the right diaper for your babe.Shenae Loves: Huggies

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Wip��Gugu Guru Says: Some parents consider baby wipes the Swiss Army Knife of parenting,because if you have wipes, you’ll use them. Trust us. Just like any personal careproduct for use on a baby’s skin, Gugu Guru recommends using natural baby wipes thatdon’t have harsh chemicals. Shenae Loves: Water Wipes

Wat���r�o� Cha���n� Pad Lin���Gugu Guru Says: A few waterproof, reusable changing pad liners are considered amust-have by many parents because a liner will keep the diaper changing station cleanand dry.  Shenae Loves: Munchkin

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Wat���r�o� Mat���s� Cov��Gugu Guru Says: A good crib mattress can be an investment and you’ll want thatinvestment to last. A waterproof mattress cover ensures no leaks get through and ontothe crib mattress. If baby does happen to wet the bed, the fitted mattress pad iswashable for quick cleanup.Shenae Loves: Cozy Caterpillar

Bur� Clo��sGugu Guru Says: You'll need burp cloths to absorb spit-up and fast! Our advice? Keepthem all around the home. You will thank us later.Shenae Loves: Copper & Pearl

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Sle�� Sac��/Swa��l�Gugu Guru Says: Keeping baby snug and securely swaddled is a necessity for a goodnight’s sleep in those early days straight out of the womb. Without a swaddle, newbabies can easily startle themselves – which can make for a very long night! Who needsthat?Shenae Loves: Happiest Baby

Bab� Mon����Gugu Guru Says: Unless your baby will be sharing a room with you for the foreseeablefuture, you’ll probably need a monitor during the newborn phase.  We love that some ofthe newer models on the market collect lots of incredibly useful data about your baby’ssleeping and feeding patterns that you can share with your pediatrician.Shenae Loves: Nanit

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Car Se�t/St�o�l��Gugu Guru Says: You won’t be able to leave the hospital without a car seat, so there’sno question that it’s a newborn essential.  If you’re on the go a lot, a stroller will alsobecome your new best friend. For newborns, we like car seat and stroller systems thatwork seamlessly together. Shenae Loves: Nuna Mixx & Pipa Lite LX (or Cybex Cloud Q for travel)

Di�p�� BagGugu Guru Says: Whether it’s an insert, a clutch or a full-featured diaper bag orbackpack, if you plan to leave your home, you’ll need to be prepared to haul a lot of babystuff around those first few months. Of course, it’s always nice if it’s stylish.Shenae Loves: Tiba + Marl

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Ove���g�� Nur���g Bra�Gugu Guru Says:  Nursing at night is tiresome enough that you don’t want to alsostruggle with your bra in your mombie-like state. Look for a bra that doesn’t have itchytags, clasps, hooks or any uncomfortable material.Shenae Loves: H&M MAMA Nursing Bras

Day���� Nur���g Bra�Gugu Guru Says:  Some might argue that you don’t need a daytime and nighttime brabut putting on a gorgeous bra can help mom feel a little bit more like her pre-baby self. Shenae Loves: Cosabella

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If you're breastfeeding...

Bre��� Pad�Gugu Guru Says: If you’re nursing, leaking happens.  You’ll need an absorbent breastpad that can save your clothes and last the long haul. Like diapers, breast pads areavailable as re-usable or disposable. It really depends what best suits yourpreferences.Shenae Loves: Lansinoh

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Bre��� Pum�Gugu Guru Says: Whether electric or manual (there are merits to both!), you’ll want ahigh-quality breast pump that is easy to use and reliable. Double electric breast pumpsare terrific for efficiency purposes.  In any case, if you get an electric pump be sure toget one that is quiet. Shenae Loves: Spectra

Han��-Fre� Pum���g BraGugu Guru Says: The ultimate bra for multi-tasking moms. Pumping a decent amountcan take some time so the ability to do both breasts, hands-free is a major time-saver. Shenae Loves: Simple Wishes lo���n���a.co�

If you're pumping...

Bre��� Pum� BagGugu Guru Says: If you’re a pumping mom who plans to pump anywhere outside of thehome, a great looking breast pump bag is a must.  We love those that are roomy enoughto fit any of the most popular double electric pumps out there. Bonus if it also hasinsulated pockets or accessories for breastmilk transport. Extra bonus if it is roomyenough to fit your personal items like keys, laptop, etc.Shenae Loves: Jujube

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Bot���sGugu Guru Says: Bottles can be overwhelming because there are just so manychoices.  On top of that, you can choose plastic, glass or even stainless steel.  Likepacifiers, you may need to try a few to identify what one baby will prefer.  Whenselecting a bottle for baby, look for a breast-like nipple and a high acceptance rate.Shenae Loves: Dr Brown’s Options

For���� Mak��Gugu Guru Says: A formula maker is simply a huge life hack. Making a warm bottle offormula with just a touch button can be a super time saver for busy parents.Shenae Loves: Baby Brezza Formula Pro lo���n���a.co�

If you're bottle feeding...

Bot��� Ste����ze�Gugu Guru Says: Unless you enjoy washing and drying bottles all. day. long. you maywant to look into a bottle sterilizer.  Key features to look for would be multi-purposefunctionality; for example, a sterilizer AND dryer in one!Shenae Loves: Baby Brezza

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Gugu Guru believes it’s just wrong that any new parent should feelstressed during this joyful new season of life. They guide parents and

parents- to-be through the overwhelming baby gear market and planningprocess through unbiased product recommendations that are tailored to

unique lifestyle needs, budgets and more— all identified by a detailed quiz.

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