Newborn Essentials

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Suck on This: Top 5 Pacifiers For Baby

Binkie, paci, sucker, or pacifier, whatever you call it, it's an important piece of equipment for many newborns.

Binkie, paci, sucker, or pacifier, whatever you call it, it's an important piece of equipment for many newborns. There are many options available, and while they might all look the same during an emergency drugstore run at 3 a.m., when the baby just won't settle, all pacis are not created equal.

Keep reading for a selection of suckers that will help calm baby's cries and soothe mama's nerves.

Newborn Essentials

Double Check Your Baby Goods!

Subsequent babies get lots of newborn hand-me-downs, but parents should double check their items to make sure they are still safe.

Subsequent babies get lots of newborn hand-me-downs, but parents should double check their items to make sure they are still safe. In the time that passes between one tot's use and the next, goods may have been recalled or held to new safety standards.

  • Car Seats: Car seats are manufactured to last approximately six years, so be sure to check the manufacture date before installing it in your vehicle. It's also imperative to check the brand's website for news and to make sure the straps and harness are in working order.
  • Cribs: Make sure the slats are not cracked or missing and that they are not spaced more than 2 3/8 inches apart. The mattress should also be checked to see that it fits snugly into the crib. Precautions also include side drop cribs and the use of bumpers.

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Lil Marks

Lil Mark: Newborn Essentials

A new parent is often amazed at how much gear one tiny baby requires, but some items are more essential than others.

A new parent is often amazed at how much gear one tiny baby requires, but some items are more essential than others. I asked you ladies to share a few of your newborn essentials for mommies and daddies-to-be on TeamSugar and there were some great finds.

User Ericka shared her must have for new parents — Long Sleeve Side Snap Shirts. Not only will they keep your wee one bundled up, the mittens will cover her nails so she doesn't scratch herself, and the side snaps make it easy to put on while you're still getting comfortable handling your new babe.

Expecting a lil one soon? Check out more essentials for infants below.

LilMark It Mission

Lil Mark It Mission: Newborn Essentials

New parents are bombarded with things to do before their newest family member arrives, but one of the most overwhelming parts is figuring out what to buy.
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New parents are bombarded with things to do before their newest family member arrives, but one of the most overwhelming parts is figuring out what to buy.

Help out expectant moms and dads by sharing your ideas for newborn essentials that parents-to-be will want to have on hand before the baby comes, or soon there after. From a swing to bottles to binkies, the list is long but it's also a lot of fun. Bookmark your find on TeamSugar and if you tag your finds as "Newborn Essentials," I'll do a recap of everyone's picks next week. I already added the Boppy Pillow ($30), as well as the scary, but helpful Newborn Nasal Aspirator ($2). Feel free to add as many as you'd like.

Not sure how to bookmark in Team? geeksugar has written an explanation of how to bookmark items on TeamSugar if you need a helping hand.