There are hundreds of child merchandise on the internet that promise to unravel any and each drawback for brand new mother and father—too many. It’s overwhelming whenever you’re sleep-deprived and seeking to make a fast buy however are bombarded with choices. After all, the primary yr of your kid’s life is just about a haze of low sleep, adrenaline, and child giggles. If you are a struggling dad or mum not sure of what is value your money and time, I’m right here to assist. I’ve compiled a number of items of child gear I fell in love with throughout my kid’s first yr of life (and some I want I hadn’t bothered with).

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