(Part 2) Best baby activity & entertainment products according to redditors
We found 432 Reddit comments discussing the best baby activity & entertainment products. We ranked the 161 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
First child? So people are going to get a lot of clothes for you. Onesies are where it's at. Anything else is over the top and not really necessary. You probably won't be taking your child out into the world a lot. A Co-sleeper is really convenient for the first few months, you can attach it to the side of your bed so you don't have to do much when the baby wakes up at night. I recommend having at least 6 SwaddleMe's. Baby's love being swaddled until their a few months old. Also recommend 6-8 bottles at a time to minimize dishes. Anglecare bath support is necessary to give baths in. Don't bath them until they're a few weeks to a month old, then try to start giving him baths before bed to get him into a cycle. These are our favorite bibs for later when he starts to drool a lot. Onesies and bibs is where you will catch yourself doing a ton of laundry, so get a lot of them. Babies soil their clothes easy. Oh sorry, the bibs are kinda 4+ months, but for a newborn please don't forget a cap and mittens, they get cold because they can't regulate their arms and legs. Our son was pretty good. He would wake up ever 3 hours, we'd change him, feed him, and he'd go back to sleep. That went on for about a month and then it went to 4-5 hours and slowly he started to just stay up all day (That's where it gets rough). Let me know how it goes! Congrats!
edit: Oh, a vibrating swing is REALLY good for non-cosleeper comfort when you're in the living room or at the computer, etc.
Here is a link to more photos
Our nursery is finally done at 37 weeks! This has easily become my favorite room in our house. It is also our cat’s favorite room (cat tax included in the pictures above). She thinks we redecorated it for her - she loves the soft rug, the play-mat with dangling toys for her to play with, and hiding spots under the chair and crib. I originally wanted to go light on any theme, but I fell in love with the mural. We travel a fair amount and got married at a Zoo, so the nursery is very fitting. This was our first time putting up wallpaper and we didn’t do the best job, so don’t look too closely at the seams. The large window in the room has significant rotting and mold at the bottom, and after a 4 month wait for a new custom wood window, it should be replaced in the next week (hopefully before the baby is born).
Top 5 items:
Crib - Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib, Grey
Rug - Safavieh Hudson Shag Collection, 9’ x 12’, Ivory/Grey
Mural – Safari Kids Map Mural Wallpaper
Dresser – Baby Relax Georgia Campaign Dresser – Blue
Play Mat – The Play Gym by Lovevery
We also love the handmade quilt and afghan made by our moms. For more info about our nursery.
This happened to us at about 3 months for each of our kids, it'll get better soon but they're just crying because that's their only means of communicating. Try making eye contact and smiling at him. Talk to him and engage him, they really like that and if you can engage and communicate with them, it'll help them develop communication and cry less.
Your baby is trying to tell you something and if he's got a fresh diaper, been fed and isn't tired, a lot of times they're just bored and want attention.
If you don't have a play time mat, they're a great investment at this age something like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/Baby-Einstein-Caterpillar-Friends-Play/dp/B0051POK1E/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520259806&sr=8-7&keywords=play+mat
Babies do get frustrated when they aren't getting what they want and they can sense your frustration, try to force your outward body language to be positive and just hang in there, it'll get better.
It’s still $123! You just have to go to “view all offers” which start at $120 for used, then new is $123. Here is the link after I clicked on the one for $123
4moms mamaRoo 4 Bluetooth-Enabled high-tech Baby Swing – Classic Nylon Fabric with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073FS5FHM/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_gR0ZCbWV1WA9W
Clothes, diapers, formula/breastmilk, safe space for sleep. That's all.
If you really want to get fancy I recommend a swing that is low to the ground, that vibrates, locks sitting upright, etc. Both of my kids loves this swing- Ingenuity ConvertMe Ridgedale Swing-2-Seat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017XNL6AO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_RLuMzbFA9H2QH
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3TM481/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RI1uDbM4E305Y
I know it's hard not to get caught up in the cuteness of this stuff - I 100% failed with my first. And I ended up wasting so much money on things that were only used for a few months. So trust me when I say - I get it. I was/am you. I am also a person on the other side looking at a $100 wooden walker that does the same (less, even) than the $15 one. An $80 bouncer my son actually hated that I could have replaced with one for $20. Etc. It's a hard pill to swallow when you're looking back on your gear but with the eyes of someone who knows how much it did/did not get used. ESPECIALLY when the whole reason you splurged in the first place was to satisfy your initial goal of not turning my entire house into a fucking playpen and yet, somehow, your house STILL ends up... well... looking like this 😂😂😂
Regardless! To answer your question. A hanging toy rack thing is nice because it encourages baby to start reaching. You can do without one though and just dangle toys yourself, use mirrors to encourage neck turning, whatever. But sometimes it's nice to just... lay there and watch baby and not.fucking.move. for a minute. In either event, any rack will do as well as any other. They say babies see contrasting colors more at this stage than anything else - so black and white geometric hanging shapes are great. But having wooden ones verses geometric ones probably won't be the difference between the next Einstein and the average Joe.
A plushy mat is nice because, well, its plushy. And floors are not. You can 100% get away with piling blankets on your floor and laying baby on those. Or using a foam mat. Having the baby gyms all together in one piece is convenient though, but it's up to you.
As far as use - for sure. Tummy time is recommended multiple times a day, and this mat is how you'll probably do that. I used mine a ton. BUT - you're looking at... 5... 6... months of use. And then baby tends to be more mobile and there's no keeping him/her on it. So between your two items, you're looking at like... $160 for 6 months when you could get the same exact thing at price points like $20, $60, or $80.
ETA - I have a teepee style still left over from my son. It ended up not being my favorite, even though it IS cute, because its bulky and really closed off from natural light. I couldn't walk around the room and see my son from all angles. And getting him in and out around the tent like sides was cumbersome. Live and learn. I'm going to reuse it for #2 because - fuck it. It worked. But if I was buying another I'd probably go with something like this one.
I have twins - they have physiotherapist consults every month because they were preemie and the dr's wanted to make sure they stay on track (currently just short of 9 months old).
They said jumpers/exersaucers were fine but to
a) limit how long the babies are in it at a time (so like 15 min session then time on the floor and time cuddled and time practicing sitting etc... then back in saucer...) and
b) to make sure that the babies are able to put their foot flat on the ground when standing in the saucer or jumper becasue that helps prevent any tightening of tendons and will help them develop balance better than the way the jumpers often say to set them up for the right height.
We got the saucers for the twins when they were 5 and a half months and they LOVE them. We have this exersaucer activity centre and this jumper centre
its nice becasue we can switch up the toys between the two, and we trade twins time so they get time in each style in between playing on the floor and playing with us and playing with each other
And the physio lady has been super happy with the kids progress - they are really good standers when holding onto stuff, they are good sitters, they are hitting their milestones and have no loss of mobility or loss of desire to tear around on the floor now that they figure out at least how to army crawl lol.
We finally put in the last few pieces of the nursery, and I’m so excited! Here’s the breakdown:
Alright, maybe I can stop nesting.
I was hanging out with one of my best friends last night and we were scrolling through my registry together (she wanted to know if there was anything I really wanted from it). She got super excited about this ridiculously expensive play-gym that I really didn't think anyone would actually buy. She was like, "My husband is going to be so excited about how it turns into a tent, he's totally going to want to get you this!" I am surprisingly excited about this because I had really written off getting it at all, and I probably wouldn't have bought it myself either. Yay! :D
We have an exersaucer, a swing, a ball pit and a crib. The ball pit is awesome! If you only get one thing, do the ball pit.
Edit: Shit, just saw that he doesn't like laying on his back! :( Then I would go with an exersaucer.
You can always give them some toys (rings, books, etc) to see if they can entertain themselves without needing you. My mom warned me not to be the only source of entertainment for our boys or else we would regret it later. So I had some light up music toys or put them in one of these for about 5-10mins at a time. This seemed to work out great. Also singing to them (silly made up songs) entertained them with just me.
I'm not sure how necessary it is and I'm also a FTM due any day now so we haven't actually used it yet, but we registered and recieved this one.
It's very soft and it folds up when it isn't in use. Only time will tell how much use we actually get out of it.
Remember his vision is not very good yet, so things to look at need to be close. Try putting him in a baby seat with a colorful small toy pinned on the side near his face, or a larger one (especially stuffed animals with faces) sitting next to the seat. He will like to look at all kinds of things. I would safety pin patterned towels, pillowcases and random fabric to the crib rails for a couple hours as something new to look at, or put the baby seat on the floor in front of a mirror. The little fabric rattles you can put on hands or feet are also good for tiny babies.
Edit: Also this http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Einstein-Caterpillar-Friends-Play/dp/B0051POK1E/ref=sr_1_3?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1405184080&sr=1-3&keywords=baby+gym
Top 5 Favorites!
https://smile.amazon.com/Graco-Premium-Mattress-Resistant-Breathable/dp/B010S7VZI0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=crib+mattress&qid=1563984741&s=gateway&sprefix=Crib&sr=8-3
https://smile.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-On-The-Go-Baby-Dome-White/dp/B01K7VHHBG/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=portable+baby+bed&qid=1563984792&s=gateway&sprefix=Portabme+bab&sr=8-7
https://smile.amazon.com/4moms-rockaRoo-compact-gliding-motion/dp/B00I0BVQFO/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_sspa?keywords=4moms+mamaroo+swing&qid=1563984842&s=gateway&sprefix=4+moms&sr=8-10-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTkpGQ1pSNlFMRzFGJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzYyNTM3MjdBRjFFSjRZTFhMVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODczMzU2MzQxQjQ3UVVXRlpRSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
https://smile.amazon.com/Infantino-Grow-Activity-Gym-Ball/dp/B00DJPKA76/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=baby+ball+pit+activity+mat&qid=1563984922&s=gateway&sprefix=baby+ball+pit+ac&sr=8-2
https://smile.amazon.com/Hatch-Baby-Night-Light-Machine/dp/B06XMRCC94/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?keywords=white+noise+machine&qid=1563984994&s=gateway&sprefix=White&sr=8-17
I hope you guys like my bumblebee nursery! Most of the stuff was secondhand/ hand me downs other than what we got for the baby shower. The thing I'm most proud of is the decorations above the crib. The flowers were my husband's idea! I hot glued sparkly scrapbook bee stickers into them and also painted the sign. The honeycomb decor by the couch didn't turn out quite as well as I hoped but I'm still proud! And the "sweet as can bee" sign that's hard to see on the bedside table was hand painted by one of my childhood friends, I can't believe how adorable it is!
Now we're just missing a baby!
I have but one complaint with car seat anchors in the GLI. It's rather difficult to make the top anchor secure enough to feel safe because it's too close. I finally got it by pulling the top strap down and under the lower anchor strap, and using that as leverage.
I took some pictures to show what I'm talking about.
http://imgur.com/a/NEHI2
The seat brand is Evenflo, and it's a convertible. As soon as my kid hits the right weight, it'll get changed into a booster. Also, get yourself one of those car seat mats. I have this one from Prince Lionheart and it protects the seats really well.
My kid loved this thing: Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick 'n Play Piano Gym https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HYFZ37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_va6MDbW1EQZ07
We won't find out the sex of the baby for at least another month or so, but I am already envisioning the bedroom...
Many shades of gray, with white accents and bits of color pops- "weather/sky" themed. I found this darling playmat and fell in love with it.
Now the entire nursery will be focused around it :)
(Also considered a "Neverland" theme for a while, but unlikely to go with that)
I had a look at what else approx. $36 will buy you, I hope this helps.
HEAVY ABSORBENCY Pet Housebreaking Pad, Pee Training Pads, Underpads - 36.99
https://www.amazon.com/Puppy-ABSORBENCY-Housebreaking-Training-Underpads/dp/B01EW2INL4/ref=sr_1_137?ie=UTF8&qid=1482482283&sr=8-137&keywords=%2436
24' x 36' Dry Top Brown/Green Reversible Full Size 7-mil Poly Tarp - 35.43
(https://www.amazon.com/Brown-Green-Reversible-7-mil-124361/dp/B0035RQLJO/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1482482213&sr=8-27&keywords=%2436)
Ultrasorbs AP Premium Disposable DryPad - 35.99
https://www.amazon.com/Ultrasorbs-Premium-Disposable-DryPad-ULTRA2436SAMP/dp/B002NHA20G/ref=sr_1_244?ie=UTF8&qid=1482482342&sr=8-244&keywords=%2436
Edushape Edu-Tiles 36 Piece 6x6ft Play Mat, Letters & Numbers Set - 35.83
https://www.amazon.com/Edushape-Edu-Tiles-Piece-Letters-Numbers/dp/B002FKAMLA/ref=sr_1_59_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482482233&sr=8-59&keywords=%2436&th=1
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Tube 36-Piece Set - 34.25
https://www.amazon.com/Liquitex-BASICS-Acrylic-Paint-36-Piece/dp/B000JESVA8/ref=sr_1_106?ie=UTF8&qid=1482482258&sr=8-106&keywords=%2436
Levi's Men's 569 Loose Straight-Leg Jean - 34.99
https://www.amazon.com/Levis-Loose-Straight-Rugged-36x36/dp/B0018OY3J6/ref=sr_1_129?ie=UTF8&qid=1482482283&sr=8-129&keywords=%2436
Sennheiser PC 36 USB Headset with Microphone - 37.74
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PC-36-USB-Microphone/dp/B001SN8QJ0/ref=sr_1_209?ie=UTF8&qid=1482482324&sr=8-209&keywords=%2436
That must be it.. Here's another one where it seems kinda practical. http://www.amazon.com/Lay-n-Go-Original-Activity-Mat-Blue/dp/B007BO5OAY
Thanks!!
We just got the Fisher Price Kick N Play piano two weeks ago and now our 13wo loves tummy time. We set her down facing the piano and she just holds her head up to watch all the lights.
Fair warning though: the songs will get suck in your head.
My LOs favorite from that age were:
Infantino Hug and Tug Musical Bug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IR4F466/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UrvRzb9ZFMJC0
Bright Starts Start Your Senses Sensory Giraffe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003LQMZS0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-svRzbDQXDNVX
More than anything she loved her play gym. She would play there for 40+mins by herself.
Infantino Grow-with-me Activity Gym and Ball Pit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJPKA76/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_muvRzbBQ218J9
We got a 600 dollar crib (it was a gift from my grandmother) that looks nice and converts into a twin bed,
An even more expensive matching dresser (A gift from my FIL)
A MamaRoo (A gift from my mother),
A LilleBaby All Seasons (A gift from my brother.)
I haven't had a chance to use any of them (except the dresser) because the larva is still tucked away in her womb apartment.
Things we use every day are the Rock N Play sleeper, Miracle Blanket, and this gym. He will lay on it and bat at the hanging animals forever.
Here's an Amazon link to it
We used this kind, but a different pattern. We paid less than this price, but was reversible so we could use in our living room in between kids and even after kids.
Baby Care Play Mat - Haute Collection (Large, Sea Petals - Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MY709TZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6ljSzbFXT68JS
At 9 weeks, we used two swings, quite a bit. Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Swing-Portable-Bouncer-Alden/dp/B07D7B1L7H/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=graco+swing+and+bouncer&qid=1571611994&sprefix=graco+swin&sr=8-7
The reviews aren’t great looking at it now, it was a gift so I never read the reviews. I haven’t noticed the problems they mention, but I didn’t start using the swing regularly until he was two months old because I had to find a spot for it in my living room lol. I just used the bouncer part before then.
Maybe these would quiet things down a bit.
http://www.amazon.com/Edushape-Edu-Tiles-Piece-Letters-Numbers/dp/B002FKAMLA
A quite expensive, yet possibly worth it because it apparently lasts forever (seriously this thing grows with your child until they are 130 lbs) is the Nuna Leaf. Its fairly small, but I think one downside is that its not electronic. It "runs" for 2 minutes on one "gentle push", but its not something that will necessarily work if your baby needs constant rocking for his/her entire nap.
Another swing alternative is this one. Not as expensive (split in 9 its $13 bucks a person haha), but it is a good swing for smaller places (boasts that it takes up 40% less space than the average swing).
Hi mama!
You may have seen my post asking for advice/experiences regarding this. My LO was born 12/17 via c-section because he was footling breech. The hospital pediatrician detected a “clunk” in his left hip , which was confirmed by the orthopedist on 12/19. The orthopedist talked about the plan that day and told us about the pavlik, but said to wait 2 weeks to set up an appointment — he said he wanted feeding to get established and the baby to get back to birthweight, I think he may have felt bad for us because it was right before Christmas :)
On 12/27 we saw the orthopedist who did a quick in office ultrasound to look at the depth of the socket and the angle, and put him in the pavlik harness. He wore it 24 hours/day for 3 weeks, had an ultrasound which showed good progress so now we do 23 hours/day x 8 weeks, and then bedtime x 4 weeks.
I was absolutely devastated when he put the harness on — I bawled in the office, I cried at home when I’d look at the baby, I quietly cried at night when I nursed him. The first time we took him out of the harness for a bath and some skin to skin I cried for like an hour. Now I’m crying just thinking back on those emotions, but it gets better mama and I don’t cry everyday of whenever I look at the baby.
People don’t understand or know what to say to you. Everyone is like “Oh, that’s not too bad” or “It’ll be over before you know it” or “He won’t even remember it.” While all those things may be true, they don’t understand how gypped you feel because this isn’t what you imagined — holding your baby, cuddling your baby, feeding your baby is different and harder and no one understands that.
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We put a plain white, short sleeve onesie under his harness to protect his skin from chafing and to help keep the harness cleaner.
We use these wipes on non bath days.
We had to size up on diapers early because the tabs were longer on size 1 and easier to thread through the harness. FWIW Luvs diapers have longer tabs but we couldn’t stand the smell so we use swaddlers.
I use the Boba carrier. It doesn’t require an infant insert (which you obviously couldn’t use anyways) — there is a little built in pillow that you use from 7-15 pounds. I pretty much exclusively wear him when we go out so that people can’t get in his face (flu season, gotta protect yourself!), but I did buy the bassinet attachment for our stroller for walks since his car seat obviously affects the harness and hip positioning.
We bought the Graco Dreamglider seat & sleeper. It goes completely flat, is wide enough to accommodate the harness, and doesn’t push on his hips or legs or anything.
RIP all your sweaters — that Velcro sticks to everything and destroys it 😂
Feel free to PM me.
My son was this same age last year so I'll chime in.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000083GHY
This a thousand times over. It catches everything and doesn't leave a huge dent in leather. Got 4 of those and we love em.
I bought a little play gym from Fisher price, there is a piano keyboard the baby can kick. It's a freaking lifesaver. Our son has loved it since around week 6. He's always been a kicker and loves kicking the keyboard so it makes noises, plus there are dangly things you can hang above that he loves to stare/swat at!
Link
There's also tummy time if you're not already doing that!
That is my room :) I live on my own, I have autism and disabilities and live in a supported living program which means they come to my house to care for me, because my house is located above a garage the floor is very hard on my knees when I am building with lego and playing and dancing, so that is my play floor :) I found them at a clearance section of a store.
I am also a moderator of /r/lego :) and if you called those lego tiles they would get cranky!
http://www.amazon.com/Edushape-Edu-Tiles-Piece-Letters-Numbers/dp/B002FKAMLA/ref=sr_1_18_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465017848&sr=8-18&keywords=alphabet+floor
Thank you! It's called a mamaRoo and it's a Baby swing with various settings and it also plays soothing sounds and music (4moms, mamaRoo, Baby Swing, Grey Classic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PK3EO1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rBbmzb9NT5TJX) I also have the infant insert on it now (4moms, Infant Seat and Swing Insert, Multi/Polka Dot Plush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VU36Q9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dFbmzb7A02JWJ)
The other weird thing next to it on the dresser (the black tech item that doesn't match) is our router. The nursery was previously my DH's Mancave and its smack in the middle of the house. He said that this room is the best place for the router and he had it in there when the room was filled with TV and video game items...ha! He didn't want to move it, so I'm dealing with it...lol
At that age, my baby girl loved her play gym and her bouncer. She also loved her sit me up seat.
https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Einstein-Caterpillar-Friends-Melodies/dp/B0051POK1E/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Play+gym&qid=1558843342&s=gateway&sr=8-7
https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Babys-Bouncer-Geo-Meadow/dp/B014D4HPXI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Bouncer&qid=1558843389&s=gateway&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Sit-Me-Up-Floor-Seat-Tray/dp/B072LNTRGK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3IQUTNIM567BO&keywords=sit+me+up+floor+seat&qid=1558843456&s=gateway&sprefix=Sit+me+up%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1 Only when she has strong head support but can’t hold herself completely up by herself yet.
Of course, trying to do tummy time and get her to play with the toys in front of her is a goal but I know it’s not easy for some babies. My baby girl hated tummy time til 4 months . And loved it more by 5 months. Now sitting up by herself at 8 months. Remember to have these things on the floor. Babies have fallen and gotten hurt by placing them on the bed, on tables, etc.
My baby girl didn’t use her jumper til 6 months of age. When they can sit well supported or closer to unsupported
This is what I'm considering to replace the RNP. https://www.amazon.com/Graco-DreamGlider-Gliding-Swing-Sleeper/dp/B01MTM3HAW?th=1
Two wall powered baby swings. You'll thank me later I promise.
Here's a cheap'ish option that will be your sanity saver, you'll get the much better ones at a $120-150/per price point though if you have the money available. Some of these you can spin the baby sideways while swinging so they're swinging front to back instead of swinging side to side. They were worth the extra cost to us.
Graco Simple Sway Baby Swing, Abbington https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PTL15D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kf5Ryb80TAMC1
This is the adjustable one, far better, but more expensive. On the plus side you'll easily sell it away when the babies outgrow them.
Fisher-Price My Little Snugabear Cradle 'N Swing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FF8H5Q8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ll5RybPMQP7FQ
I lived in a one bedroom apt, I had my baby sleep in a travel bassinet next to my bed, this one it was actually a lot more practical for me she was right next to me but in her own safe area, this worked until she could pull he self up the side at around 3/4 months. It’s very small and saves a lot of space, it even folds up. I also used a small plastic organizer and gave her one of our dresser drawers for her clothes, and get a swing that folds up tight, I used this swing
I didn’t fuss with a changing station, I just did it where ever, mostly the floor or the bed.
Baby swing
This has saved us nights of sleep so often in the first 6 months. Definitely would reccomend.
Is this what you are talking about?
Graco DreamGlider Gliding Baby Swing, Percy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTM3HAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_awtLDbZGDJXT
If so, then no it is not considered safe for sleep. Only products labeled bassinet, crib, or playpen are considered safe for sleep. These terms in the US have strict regulations and can only be labeled as such if they meet specific safety requirements.
This is an excellent evidence based group about safe sleep: Graco DreamGlider Gliding Baby Swing, Percy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTM3HAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_awtLDbZGDJXT8
We live in a one bedroom house. It is about the size of a larger one bedroom apartment but it is not huge. I am terrified of our house being over run with baby crap and toys. I saw my friends living room and it looked like Rainbow Dash was murdered in there.
The first thing we did was get rid of everything we didn't need. Old cloths, repeat items, everything that was just stuff sitting around. We freed up a lot of space. It also helped us get rid of stuff by thinking about what we wouldn't want lying around with a toddler. Do I really need to keep this cool decorative marble egg thing? Nope it's round and the perfect size for a kid to choke on.
Though our house is small we have a fairly large bedroom so for us a full size crib fits. We did not bother to get a pack and play for our house. No need because the living room is literally right next to the bedroom. I think mini cribs are not very economical. Double check the size. A tall kid won't fit in them as long and some of the weight and age limits are fairly low. There are folding mini cribs though and depending on your space it might work for you. We do have a pack and play at grandmas house. We chose this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019D3SVPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s06?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It has a changing table that can be used for a little while, but mostly we chose it because it all unzips and is washable! We have not used it yet but it is sturdy.
The crib we chose has a drawer on the bottom. It is not a big drawer but it fits ALL of our bedding and swadles. We only bought two crib sheets and two mattress pads. However, we have the luxery of a washer and dryer.
The only equipment we bought was a folding swing. We chose this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017XNL6AO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s09?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It folds fairly small and does not have cords. We have not actuchaly used it yet (baby due any day) but it folds up very nicely.
When we get a high chair it will be a folding one. If you have a chair the kind that sraps on might be better. We have benches so it would not work for us.
We do have a chaning table that was gifted to us but we never would have bought one. It fits at the end of our bed. Our plan was just to put a pad on our desk.
We don't have room for another dresser so we bought a ton of baby hangers and cleared a spot in our closet. Target has the hangers for super cheep! 99 cents for a 10 pack and free shipping. Not sure where you are located though.
We have a glider chair in another corner and we got two free pieces of small office furniture. Baby cloths that can`t be hung up like pants and socks go in one drawer. The small square cubby holds toys and books. When the kid is bigger all the plastic toys (mega blocks etc) are going outside on our deck in an all weather bench that opens up.
We don't have a bath tub but our shower can acomidate a wheel chair so it is fairly large. We ended up getting a baby tub that has a hook on it that hangs in the shower. They make folding or inflatable baby tubs that take up less space.
One last thing for laundry that we bought was an over the door drying rack. We are cloth diapering and wanted to be able to hang rinsed out diapers so they don't mold before being washed properly. We did not have room for one of the acordian style racks. When not in use it folds up and fits right between our washer and the wall. It does not hold a ton but it should be big enough for many small items. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015P0QTG8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s08?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Our first and only (so far!) will be two months on the 18th, she has been sleeping next to mom while I'm as close to the wall as I can get, many nights without sleep have prevented our little girl from resting in her crib so we tried the bassinet, she does a little better in that but its not consistent enough for her/us. We'll try her glider tonight, she sleeps good in it I just don't know if that's something we should do, ok to do every night?
It just makes it more difficult when everyone you talk to says co sleeping is the worst thing in the world, people need to do what's best for them and baby but I'm just afraid for her well being and other people don't help matters when they treat it like a death sentence. It definitely helps having real people like yourselves put your two cents in, I appreciate all your replies.
Link below to glider:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AO083KU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420316524&sr=8-1
We bought This mat. It’s expensive but really nice and thick and easy to clean. The tiles trap crumbs and dirt between the tiles and our kids were constantly pulling them apart and throwing them making a huge mess. They are also harder to clean. So if you can afford it and don’t mind spending the money, this mat is reversible, high quality, and awesome!
Oh god, I feel like I could go on forever. There is so much! I think the [Snuza Hero] (https://www.amazon.com/Snuza-Hero-baby-movement-monitor/dp/B008OJ7C6Y) or something similar is a complete lifesaver and will give you lots of sleep and peace of mind. I also really recommend reading The Happiest Baby on the Block well before the baby comes. It will help you put together the baby's room in the most optimal way and it was basically my Bible for getting through newborn. The [mamaroo] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PK3EO1S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1497716433&sr=8-1&keywords=mamaroo) is also great but it is expensive and I know all babies don't like it but my girl was obsessed. I could seriously keep going, let me know if you are wondering about something specific!
Yeah she absolutely hates being swaddled or having her arms unable to move. It's literally this thing
Edit: fixed it. Had stuff backwards
Check out these comments on another seat protector. All vendors have comments like these but some products, usually with fewer than 20 reviews, don't have these comments. So, I'm just going to go for it and see how it works in person. :)
I put one on my registry and figured if someone buys it, great, if not, that's fine and I'll go without. Well, someone bought it and I LOVE it even though baby isn't even here to use it yet. I want one in an adult size! We got this one.
Welcome to the father's club. I'm one to. My daughter is 3 now, but I started way back when she wasn't even born.
What I did to play:
- Put the baby car seat on top of your desk, swing it, he/she will sleep, and you will play (while your wife sleeps). Usually you get 3 hours until next baby eating (this worked until 6 months). From my case the baby didn't sleep, so I played to make me stay awake, while my wife slept.
- From 6 months on the trick didn't do anymore, than it was time to improvise, here comes:
https://www.amazon.com/4moms-mamaRoo-Bluetooth-Enabled-high-tech-Swing/dp/B073FVCS6F/ref=sr_1_23?keywords=baby+swing&qid=1559134164&s=gateway&sr=8-23
This worked until 9
- From 9 on, she started sleeping 6 hours or more, than I started waking 5 am to play until 6:30 when she woke up
I basically do work, family, sleep and play.
The 3 months league is an awesome time if you play 1:30 per day. Of course you will never complete 36/40 challenges. But that never stopped the fun.
We have this thing, which is essentially the same idea, but it has a pull string around the circumference that allows you to zip the whole thing into a giant pouch and store it securely until next time. It's amaaaazing.
Honestly, none of the "gear" was life-altering. Diapers, wipes, and full boobs, and my daughter is good to go.
If I had to pick 1 fun item that has been most useful it would probably be her play mat. Early on she hated it but since 6 weeks or so it has been great. She loves it, it keeps her occupied, and I don't feel bad about leaving her there while I get stuff done because I can see her building motor skills and learning while she plays.
4moms mamaRoo 4 Baby Swing, high-tech Baby Rocker, Bluetooth Enabled - Classic Nylon Fabric with 5 Unique motions https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073FS5FHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_by1QDb8JJ7TPJ
That's the cheapest I've found on Amazon with the settings he likes. He always liked "car ride" and "kangaroo" and the ocean and heartbeat noise.
We've gotten so many different things for him and of course the most expensive one is the one he fell in love with. He has to be on an incline to sleep though so it makes sense.
His ten to twenty minute sleep sessions are killing me and him.
Screen time in general may be discouraged, but I have no guilt, nor have I ever, for allowing my kids to watch educational/developmental programming. Bubble guppies is a learning show, and even if it isn't, it's a brightly colored show full of music, both of which help with development.
I'm sure putting a tablet in front of your kid and letting them watch mindless youtube horse shit is probably detrimental at any age.
Aside from that I was just making suggestions.
I had never heard of a mama roo until a few minutes ago when I read your comment. They are a bit expensive, but even brand new, they are now well under $250. And they apparently even have friggin bluetooth.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073FVCS6F/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_yiY2Cb0N1QR10
My wife and I have used this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Sweet-Snugapuppy-Dreams-Cradle/dp/B01MQM7W6M/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=baby+swing&qid=1557864658&s=gateway&sr=8-3
and this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Simple-Sway-Swing-Abbington/dp/B00PTL15D6/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=baby+swing&qid=1557864658&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Both to amazing results as for rocking the baby to sleep while my wife and I got some work done or....other stuff. One for under a hundred and one for a little over. Well within "baby shower registry" standards for most folks. I highly highly highly recommend them. They worked wonderfully on two kids with COMPLETELY different temperaments, as well as several other kids I've seen who's parents own them, and pretty much every baby my wife ever babysat.
Yeah I'll give yah, some kids freak out in the jumpers. But ours grew to love it. Just took a couple of tries.
Dad of a 20 month old here, newborns sleep 18-20 hours a day. I stayed at home with our baby for the first 3 months of her life because my wife couldnt get off but i was laid off so it worked out and i on average played games 4-6 hours a day during the daytime because all they do at that age is sleep - eat - shit - sleep.
If you havent already get a glider it will keep them entertained for hours while you game, ive linked the one we have below its really great.
http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Glider-Gliding-Swing-Peyton/dp/B00AO083KU/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1457364804&sr=1-1&keywords=baby+swing
Once they start crawling you will want something like the corral below. This is the one i have its great because its completely customizable to fit you're space and when they get bigger you can use it as a gate.
http://www.amazon.com/Giantex-Panel-Center-Safety-Playpen/dp/B00M4SYM2S/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1457364856&sr=1-4&keywords=baby+corral
The key to gaming as a dad is keeping them safe, happy, and contained and most importantly PUT THE WIFE AND THE BABY FIRST! Bad times will be had if you do not!
You need to get a Lay-n-Go. It's a drawstring bag that lays flat on the floor like a mat.It holds my 18 pounds of legos perfectly. I love bringing it to party because nobody expects that and then when everyone sees it they just dive in.
not sure of the carrier, but the base is WAYYYY too loose. it should be tight to the point where you can shake the base and the entire car is moving along with it. if youre worried about the leather of the car, get a car seat protector (i personally have a prince lionheart that has worked with great results).
if you’ve tried tightening it down with the LATCH and it still isnt secure enough, use the seat belt instead (my preferred method and safer/stronger than LATCH as well).
best method of installation is to literally stand on top of the base, push down with your legs (with your upper torso against the back of the front seat or the roof of car) and tighten like a motherfucker. a second pair of hands always helps as well.