Reddit reviews Fisher-Price My Little Snugabunny Deluxe Bouncer

First time dad of a 3.5 month-old here. This will be a little off topic, but I think it bears mentioning. I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice on brands and styles here. So instead here are some things to get more of, of those recommended brands, to make your life easier.

Rags, rags, rags. You want rags everywhere you can possibly think to be feeding/nursing him/her. Once your wife sits down to nurse, or you sit down to bottle feed, you will not want to get up and root around for something to wipe his face off with. They make a huge mess of the top of their shirts and face every time they feed. We have rags within arm's reach of all the popular spots around the house. We are so damn tired half the time we do this, midnight feedings etc., that it makes a huge difference to our mood and outlook to not be frustrated by little things.

Extra swaddling blankets. Learn how to swaddle well and it makes a big difference on naptime and nighttime. We now keep one the in the diaper bag and near the crib and near the bouncers, they get dirty quick so it's nice to have backups so you don't have to constantly do laundry. Again, it's the little things that really start fraying at the edges of your sanity, having to do three loads of laundry a day because you only have one of something, is one of those things.

An extra base for your carseat for all the cars that might be used to drive him/her around. Once again, when you haven't slept well in a month, having to constantly un-tether and re-attach that damn base every time you need it in a different car, or forgetting and taking that car to work and effectively stranding your partner with the child, will hurt your brain, and your fingers. My parents keep a base in their car all the time, they don't really use the backseat anymore anyway, but my in-laws keep theirs in the trunk just in case.

He loves this thing

Crib mattress - Just make sure it's firm, fits your crib tightly, and highly reviewed. You don't have to spend a ton on one. I think we bought a $50 Sealy and it's gone through three babies without showing any signs of wear.

Bouncer - I used one of these for a reflux baby and it was awesome. My second and third slept in their crib from birth, but it was still nice to have something light and easily transportable to put them in while I was cooking or doing other chores. Lots of parents rave about the Rock N Play for a bassinet substitute. For that, I used a cosleeper type thing. I like it because we travel to visit family a lot and it's easier to carry and set up than a pack n play. It's good to use until they start sitting up or crawling.

Bottles - I personally prefer Dr. Browns. They were the miracle bottle for my babies, and with this specially made dishwasher basket getting them clean is super easy if you have a dishwasher (I wouldn't have them if I had to hand wash every time though, that's kind of a pain). However, you might find your baby prefers something different, especially if you mostly breastfeed. Don't make a big investment in one type of bottle until you know your baby will like it.

Misc. items - If you are formula feeding, do yourself a favor and get one of these pitchers. Also, I don't know how anyone survives without a Boppy pillow. And like /u/glory87 mentioned, skip the glider and go with a rocking recliner, sleep deprived you several months from now will thank you. Personally, I have loved my cloth diapers, but that's a whole other investment and something I'd be happy to talk about if you want to hear about it. If you can spare the money, I love my video monitor. It's one of those things you don't really need, but are wonderful to have.

Swings and play yards - Only one of my three babies liked the swing. And even then, she could have done without it. If you have a colicky baby or one that's otherwise difficult to settle, it might be worth it. So my personal experience says wait and see, and if you do end up finding you need something like that, just go out and buy one then. I've never used a play yard. I liked play mats like this one for tummy time.


The biggest thing is that newborns only really eat, sleep, and poop. If you've got boobs/bottles, a crib/bassinet and some pajamas, and diapers, anything else can come as you find a need for it (Amazon prime shipping is pretty amazing for those instances!).

I was/am in the exact same boat - first kid, limited funds, starting from scratch, going through reviews and prices drove me insane. It took me probably three months to get my registry together, and, even then, I am still switching things up, lol.

lucieslist.com was invaluable while picking everything out. I highly recommend you check it out.

What we have bought ourselves that fit our tight budget:

Graco Comfy Cruiser Travel System. We had already decided to go with that car seat, given that it seems to be the top-rated budget option, and the stroller ended up being a much-needed bonus. We go on walks a lot, so it works for us. If you don't need the stroller, the seat itself is, I think, only ~$100.

The Pack N Play, which I've heard from literally everyone and their mother is almost a necessity.

Because we don't have an IKEA near us to get our hands on a swanky $99 crib, we bought this DaVinci crib. We still only ended up paying $100 for it, as we found it on sale, however, we would have paid the $200 for it, given that the reviews are good, and, when compared to some other cribs that cost $400 and up, the price isn't bad at all.

As for the rest of the registry, we have on there a Moby wrap (affordable baby wearing, yay!), nail clippers, outlet plugs, nursing pads, a wipes case, a baby tub, baby wash, assorted crib sheets, waterproof crib sheets, Pack N Play mattress, and sheets to go with, crib mattress (we actually bought this one when we found it on sale for $20, and it's just fine), receiving blankets, dirty diaper bags (because we aren't getting a diaper pail, just a small can with a seal-able lid), changing pad, and a cover to go with, pacifiers, Dr. Brown's Gia Nursing Pillow, a bottle brush, bottle warmer, thermometer, booger sucker, camera to monitor the baby, and a few other assorted things that I couldn't really find a definitive "best in class" for, so pick at your own discretion: diaper bag, swaddles (although I've read good things about the Summer Infant brand), bottles (we're going with Phillips Avent), a bouncer (we got this one), and a swing.

I agonized over this stuff for what felt like forever, lol, so I hope it helps you and saves you some hair-pulling. It's all so overwhelming!

1. The idea of a diaper bag isn't so much just for a place to carry the diapers but a place to carry all of the things your baby might need. We have this Skip Hop diaper bag that I really like. We cloth diaper so we usually just keep it packed with 2 diapers, a wet bag, wipes, a pacifier, swaddle blanket, receiving blanket, and a change of clothes. We also throw in a bottle for whenever we'll be out long enough to need one. It also has an awesome feature of being able to easily clip on the stroller which we love. It worked great when we went walking at the state fair.
   
   
2. Yes, you can go straight to the crib. We tried having our son in a pack and play with a bassinet in our room but we all sleep better with him in his own room. We do like having the pack and play though so we can travel with him if needed and for overnights with grandparents.
   
   
3. We went middle of the road. We wanted a travel system for while he is small since we live in a cold climate and I don't want to have to take him in and out of the carseat in the dead of winter and carry him in/out of places. We went to babiesrus one day (not sure if you have something similar in Canada and played with a bunch of different brands so we could find one we liked in the price range we wanted. We ended up with the Chicco Keyfit 30 and love it.
   
   
4. We did get a glider. I never nurse in it. I pull up a spot on the couch or bed and just do it there. I like being able to watch tv because my son is a slow eater. I think we could have lived without this. I have a boppy and a my breast friend. I hate nursing with the boppy but it's great for having him sit in.
   
   
5. Probably the glider. We could have lived without this.
   
   
6. We got a bouncy chair as a gift that I really like. Our son likes the vibration so it was a great thing especially when he first came home. I have a Moby wrap that I like so I can wear him while I do stuff around the house. Our baby loves being swaddled, it's like a magic way to make him calm down. He's always cold so the fleece sleep sack styles ones are great.
   
   Honestly, for a newborn you don't need much. They basically sleep, eat, and poop. Our guy spends most of his time in onsies unless we're going to see people in which case I'll put a little outfit on him.

FALSE. It's a bouncy seat. Proof.