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Pregnancy and New Baby Must-Haves

Experienced moms, this is your chance to help out all of our new and expecting moms.

During our April Shower live chat, we saw some of you talking about things you simply must have when you're a new mom: Boppys, nipple cream, etc. What is the one thing you recommend that all new moms simply MUST HAVE?

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Permalink Reply by Katie Lyons on April 25, 2009 at 12:59pm: Also, the ThinkBaby bottles are fabulous; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Meredith F. on April 25, 2009 at 12:59pm: For when the precious baby has diaper rash, get Bordeaux Butt Paste. It works great.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tamarah Castaneda on April 25, 2009 at 12:59pm: Gee I'm reading all of your comments and I think someone had better call child services on me...I'm clueless; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ali Terry on April 25, 2009 at 12:59pm: Tamarah -
gliders are kind of scary.... but look good once you get used to them!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Katie Lyons on April 25, 2009 at 12:59pm: And Teething Bling from Smart Mom Jewelry; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by lace on April 25, 2009 at 12:59pm: another must have is an eye mask for the mom. so she can get some shut eye at any time of the day; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Heather on April 25, 2009 at 12:59pm: A great carrier! A sling, a stretchy wrap or a pouch are my preferred carriers for newborns. I love my adjustable pouch from http://www.kangarookorner.com/; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ali Terry on April 25, 2009 at 12:59pm: did someone just say butt paste?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tamarah Castaneda on April 25, 2009 at 12:59pm: Can you say Butt Paste in cyber-world?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Meredith F. on April 25, 2009 at 1:00pm: I also think that a Costco or Sam's Club membership is very helpful. You can save a ton of money on diapers and formula by buying in bulk there.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by lace on April 25, 2009 at 1:00pm: lanolin is another must have. Is great for all kinds of things. dry skin, chapped lips, diaper rash, passi rash, cracked nipples.; ▶ Reply to This