Walking into that baby superstore or going online and deciding on baby furniture for your new baby can be a very overwhelming experience! The first time I walked into the local baby store I turned right around and went back home. It's hard to view the pages and pages or isles and isles of gear all in different prices and options and know just what you're going to need! Below you'll find a list of the top 15 baby furniture and baby gear items you will need and a description of each and ways you can use them.
Convertible Crib
We all know what a crib is, but while shopping for one you're going to quickly recognize that it's not as simple and just walking in and buying the first one you like! The convertible crib is definitely one of the most popular types of baby beds today. And no, that doesn't mean it has a removable top! Convertible cribs convert into other forms of beds like toddler beds, day beds, twin beds, and even full size beds, so it will stay a bed your child can use through a lifetime. Each convertible crib is different, so be sure to check to see how many ways it can convert and find out if you need to purchase a conversion kit to make the transformation. If extra parts are needed, I'd recommend getting them at the same time you buy the crib.
Changing Table
When I had my first baby I scoffed at getting a changing table in the beginning. Then once she came I immediately ran out and bought one! A changing table can come in many different forms, but the top is always designed to keep your baby secure and safe during clothes or diaper changes. These tables also come with shelves or drawers for storing all your baby's diapering essentials. A changing table in the nursery will simply make a parents life easier.
Diaper Stacker
This is another baby product I ignored, but then realized I definitely needed soon after my baby arrived. A diaper stacker is a decorative way to keep diapers handy during every change. A stacker can store up to 4 dozen newborn diapers and keep them right within arm's reach of your changer. Who wants to see diapers out in the open or a big diaper box on a shelf, a diaper stacker keeps them hidden out of sight while adding beautiful design to the nursery.
Diaper Pail
Parenthood comes with lots of surprises. Your sweet little angel's diapers are way stinkier than you can imagine! Diaper pails are specially designed to keep smells contained in their unit. Simply throw the dirty diaper in the pail and it's enclosed in a bag until you fill up the pail and take all of that day's dirty diapers out to the trash.
Play yard
This is a wonderful piece of baby furniture I used constantly with both my children. It starts as a great baby bed for your new born if you don't want to co-sleep, but you want her close. I had my play yard right next to my bed for the first month, so my daughter was right there when she woke up. Many come with changers that attach onto the top, so you have everything you need right at hand. When you travel it folds right up and can go on a plane or car wherever you need it. You can buy a net to go over the top and take it outside with toys and your little one can play outdoors without the worry of bees or mosquitoes biting her. This is a must-have type of baby furniture. No family should live without one of these!
Bouncer
You're going to have a ball picking out which bouncer you think your baby will love most! A Bouncer is a comfy, small seat that will keep your baby safe and entertained. Do you want a rocker, shaker, lights, music, seat that hangs from the doorway or all of the above? You can get a bouncer with a canopy, some have adapters for iPods and some lock into place and then lay flat for naptimes. These handy items are great to have around and are very moderately priced.
Sling
I literally used my sling every day. A sling is a baby carrier that you wrap around your body, keeping baby close and suspended on your front. This will come in handy in so many ways, when you have cleaning to do, when shopping and you need your hands free or when you're carrying things. Your baby will love cuddling up close to you and you'll love the convenience.
Travel System
It's wonderful that the baby furniture and gear market made it easier to shop for the must-have items. The travel system is the infant car seat and stroller together and constructed to attach onto each other. You have your car seat base that attaches in the car and never comes out. The infant seat locks into the base for car rides, then unlocks and attaches onto the stroller once you reach your destination. They are even making diaper bags to add, so your whole travel Grouping matches!
Conversion Kits
I mentioned the kit before, but wanted to give you some more info. When you decide what convertible crib you want to buy, most times there are kits that go with it to help you complete the transformation. Some are toddler rails for added security; others are bed rails for a full size or twin bed. Just be sure to read carefully what you need when you get the crib, so you can have it on hand when the time is right.
Convertible Car Seat
Once your child reaches about 30 pounds, she will be ready to graduate from the infant car seat to the convertible car seat. This car seat faces the rear in the beginning, then later on faces the front at a more upright position. Infants are safer at an incline, but as they grow it is much more comfortable and safer for them to be upright in the normal sitting position. This type of car seat comes with a 5-point harness and can support a child up to 65lbs, depending on the model.
Booster Car Seat
After the convertible car seat, your child still isn't quite ready to sit in the car's seat. The seat belt is attached way too high up and is very uncomfortable unless she is boosted up some. The booster car seat puts her in the perfect position for the seat belt and also for back seat airbags. Some states require a child to be in the booster seat until age 5, 6 or even 7 years of age. When traveling, always check the laws in each state you are driving through.
Receiving blanket
It is easy to get confused about the difference between a baby blanket and a receiving blanket. The receiving blanket is the perfect item for a newborn during sleep time. You use it to swaddle your baby, so she will feel more secure in the crib and in your arms. It simulates the warm and close surroundings of the womb. You'll be amazed at how long a baby will sleep when swaddled just right!
Co-Sleeper
Many parents love the idea of having their baby sleep with them in bed. It's decidedly easier to have them right within arm's reach when they wake up crying. Unfortunately many studies have come out that baby's who sleep in bed with mom and dad have a much higher risk of SIDS than if they have their own space to avert suffocation risks. Co-sleepers either attach onto your bed or scoot right up to it, keeping baby close yet safe. For moms who had a c-section, the co-sleeper is a wonderful idea, making reaching for baby a much easier task.
Moses Basket
Who doesn't just love the idea of having your baby all cuddled up in a little basket? Moses baskets are literally baskets with small mattresses and cute accent beddings and blankets for your little one to nap in. They love the coziness of being in a small compartment to sleep in (just like mommy's womb) and parents love the ease of carrying her from room to room, and the novelty of how incredibly cute Baby looks when sleeping in a basket!
Glider
Gliders are similar to rocking chairs except they move with a much more natural glide motion because of a specialized gliding system underneath. You can even buy the coordinated ottoman that glides along with your glider. New moms love these cushy items almost as much as their babies do! This is one type of baby furniture you can use way past the baby stage!
Get the info you need about baby furniture and baby gear from Kim Proulx, a Certified Parent Coach who really cares about families.
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