If you are expecting or a new Mom, this list is fabulous . Take a peek at the Top 10 Must Have List below here. This list was created after Fisher-Price surveyed hundreds of Moms on BabyCenter.com and they candidly shared what items they couldn’t live without during babies first year.
I promise so many of the items on this baby gear list will be sanity savers for Mom along with also providing hours of both soothing or entertainment for baby -depending on the product. I profess I found many of these items to be gear I could not live without when Kenzie and Kyle were babies -but the item I chose to review was the Deluxe Monkey Bouncer. This is a product I used from virtually week 2 at home until Kenzie and Kyle could sit up on their own unassisted – about the 6 month age time for my babies.
Here Mom’s First Year Favorites Top 10 Must Have Items
Rank | Product | |
1 | Swing | |
2 | Bouncer | |
3 | Sleeper | |
4 | Feeding Support Pillow | |
5 | Carrier | |
6 | High Chair | |
7 | Activity Gym | |
8 | Jumperoo | |
9 | Breast Pump | |
10 | Play Mat |
I profess I found many of these items to be gear I could not live without when Kenzie and Kyle were babies -but the item I chose to review was the Deluxe Monkey Bouncer. The bouncer is a product I used from virtually the 1st month at home until Kenzie and Kyle could sit up on their own unassisted – about the 6 month age time for my babies. It ended up being a product to keep the baby safely entertained and contained whenever I needed my hands free – cooking dinner, cleaning up, taking a shower, etc. And when I had a young toddler and a new baby, it became even more valuable since my time became even more precious to both get my own stuff done around the house and to enable me to play games or do crafts so I could give attention to “Big Sister” while baby Kyle could playfully go-ga away in his bouncer seat.
Here’s a photo of Kyle enjoying his time chilling in his bouncer. This is a walk down Memory lane for me as Kyle is now 4 years old!
He liked his bouncer so much, that we even fed him his first bites of solid food -baby cereal – while he was in his bouncy seat!
And Kenzie and Dad were celebrating with him post “1st” eating attempt!
So what’s the new Deluxe Monkey Bouncer from Fisher-Price like today? It’s priced at $55 and has tons of fabulous features.
Here’s the scoop on product details and what I love best. Yes, some of these points are basic but truly they are so important in quality baby gear you can trust and depend on during babies 1st year.
1. Baby can be safely secured and this bouncer is Plush too. Plush is a big bonus in my opinion – far more snuggly for baby!
2. You can remove the “playful” music bar if you desire – this is a great option for the newborns as you don’t want them to startle themselves since at that stage sleep is usually the most desired for both baby & Mom.
3. You can safely wash and dry this. Hooray! All that spit up gets nasty and stinky. Plus when it’s time to hand this down to a neighbor or friend, it will be nice to revitalize it quickly and easily in the washing machine.
4. Music and Vibrations. 20 minute settings and babes can bat at the little toys too with their feet – and yes they’ll be rewarded with more rattles. Great for building the senses. Yeah!
5. An off switch. Yes – this is crucial – sometimes you might not want the baby to be so stimulated and you’d rather them focus on what’s happening in the room around them. Or you might want baby to nap. And yes, at times Mom just might want to turn off the tunes for her own break.
6. Battery details: 1 “D” sized battery and 2 “AA” batteries.
7. The activity bar even lights up. Another big cheer for this as it makes this bouncer even more engaging.
Win it! We’re giving away this Fisher Price Deluxe Bouncer to one lucky ClassyMommy.com reader. Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US only. Winner to be chosen at random. Read below to see how you can enter. All entries must be received by May 14th, 2012.
Entry Details:
1. Please leave a comment below by May 14th, 2012.
2. Like ClassyMommy on Facebook here and leave a comment telling me you liked our page
3. Daily comments allowed.
4. Hop on over to Fisher-Price’s List of Top 10 Must Have Items and then leave me an additional comment letting me know what your “Must Have” baby item is.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Fisher-Price, but Fisher-Price is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this post. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of Fisher-Price.
So cute and i love that it is easy to clean
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My must have is a breast pump.
This is too cute!
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I like the High Chair.
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My must have is a high chair.
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That is the cutest thing ever.
I must have that baby carrier!
That bouncer is beyond cute!! I follow you on fb! Thanks for giveaway.
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this is so cute would love the monkey deluxe bouncer
my most can’t live without item is the boppy pillow the pillow was my neck and arms best friend
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I would love this for my son.
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I love the Fisher price Sleeper!
I like your facebook page and I need this–due in 20 days. I also like the rock n/ play from fisher price!
I’m a new mommy and could really use this bouncer.
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This is definately a must have for any mother! and, I’m a facebook fan (pauline1501)
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Boppy pillow is a must have.
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I would love to win this for my niece who is expecting her first baby in June.
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i like the jumperoo
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Love the rock and play sleeper from the top 10 list too! Great items of choice there! nlevdan3 at yahoo dot com
I like how you can remove and machine wash the cover.
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I’m expecting #2 and our swing from #1 is broken, as is our bouncer. I would love this!
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I liked your facebook page and my must have item is the Bouncer Chair.
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I would love the swing on the top ten list.
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We have boy/girl twins on the way, and this would be great for either! Thanks!
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This is so cute! I love monkey-themed things for babies.
My must-have for a baby is a sling or carrier.
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Love this baby.bouncer i.have it listed on my baby registry wish list..would be win;-)
I think a baby must have is a sleeper, I definitely will be purchasing this if I don’t win..thnx
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the must have product is the spacesaver high chair
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must have baby item is a breast pump for sure ! =)
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I’d have to say the Jumperoo was and is my ultimate must have. Both my kids LOVE it.
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I would love this for our little one coming in July! Happy Mother’s Day to everyone!
This is our third child, and while all those items are lifesavers, I’d have to say we really cherish the swing. Both of my little ones loved the swing – in fact it finally gave out with baby number 2, so we have to get another one!
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This is so adorable and I LOVE how easy it is to clean!!! Monkeys is the theme for my newborn and this would be perfect for him!!! Happy Mother’s Day!!!
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My “Must Have” baby item is the swing!! Thanks for the chance and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful Mothers!!!
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I really think Jumparoo is an essential thing to have.. Esp once they are more active..
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The breast pump has been important to get a little break
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One of my must have’s from that list is the Activity Gym! My son loved his 🙂
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