He doesn’t use his crib (though sometimes I wish he would!). He sleeps in my bed next to me. It was the only way we could both get some sleep in those early days, and that’s how it ended up. So, unused crib, mattress, bedding (for now, anyway). It’ll also work as a toddler bed though, so it isn’t a total waste.

We don’t use bottles or a pump. I missed the golden window to introduce a bottle but not have to deal with nipple confusion. He truly seems to prefer the ’source.’ That’s fine with me, as it’s less work. No pumping, no bottles to sterilize.

We don’t know what we would do without our baby swing. That thing has saved my sanity and helped our baby fall asleep countless times.

Also, we wear our baby in slings/carriers, and that helps keep our hands free so we can do chores if we can’t put them off any longer.

We didn’t get him good furniture yet. For one, we’re kinda transient right now, and for two, if he colors or ruins the cheapo furniture in his room now, it’s not a big deal.

Today, literally today, we just got the little positive on “The Stick”

If the budget allows–12.00 for a “SwaddleMe” is worth it in my opinion–easier to keep swaddled than with the regular receiving blankets.

We have a dresser and a crib. I’ve found the dresser is not a necessity if you have a closet.

One last thing–generic disposable diapers are worth a shot. I was a bit of a diaper snob at first, but I’m totally over it.

I was pleasantly surprised about the wipe warmer. It just fees soooooo Gooooodddd on my bum.