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Pregnancy? Exciting and Overwhelming all at the same time. 

Sometimes it's good to have a game plan before you set out to get any and everything your baby may need after it's born-and with so many options out there it's easy to get frustrated.

Here's a list of some of the things I found most helpful during my babies first year of life (Some of these are so good he still uses them.....and he's 2)

Boppy Pillow:

Babies R Us / Wal-Mart $29.99

These pillows are sold in their "bare naked" state which gives you the option to buy Boppy Covers ($10.99/piece) and customize them to fit your nursery theme, gender or preference. These are so helpful especially for those constant feedings-rather than hold your baby and risk a tired arm during feeding time just lay baby in their boppy and feed away. Advice: Don't use for every feeding! You'll miss out on some great snuggle time while they actually are still young enough to want to snuggle.

Children's Place Footy PJs:

Children's Place $8 - $14.50

These are fabulous! I can not tell you how many pairs of these we have bought over the past 2 1/2 years. Not only are they reasonably priced but they're adorable, cumfy and last through many many washes. They hold up so well we have kept almost every pair for our "pass down" pile. I prefer the cotton ones, but they do make fleece as well! (prices may vary for fleece selections)

MAM Pacifiers:

Babies R Us / Wal-Mart $5.99/2 pack

If you decide (or your baby leaves you no other choice) to use a pacifier these are the way to go. A little pricey for binkys but if you take care of them properly and cautiously stalk them so as not to lose them-they're amazing. Until recently my son refused to take anything but this brand. 

They also come in a variety of colors and designs for boys, girls and gender neutral.

Some of my favorites include the glow in the dark and pirate versions. (prices may vary)

Graco Travel System:

Babies R US  $199-$299

This is an all in one set that will last you for years. It not only includes your new born car seat and stroller-but they hook together for all stages of baby development. So easy to assemble and disassemble and fits in any car (trust me- we have a Chevy Cobalt)

Storage room on the bottom is great as well as an adjustable seat that reclines.

Best part? All of the cute color combos they come in!

So with a few key products it's easy to shake off some of the worry and stress associated with having a new baby and to just relax and enjoy-these products make nothing easier than relaxing and baby bonding! Enjoy.