Bundles of Joy 2024

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Bundles of Joy

A keepsake publication introducing babies born in 2023.

FEBRUARY 3RD, 2024

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5 Baby Items Every List Says You Need, but You Actually Don’t

BY DANIELLE TEIGEN On the Minds of Moms Managing Editor When it comes to the first year with a new baby, parents get a lot of advice.

Friends and family are often quick to offer tips and tricks from their own experiences to new parents, and those nuggets of wisdom can be helpful.

On the other hand, the internet also often inundates new parents with information about what they need to survive that first year with a new baby, and the truth is, a lot of those lists about “the essentials” are packed with unnecessary recommendations for items new parents probably won’t use and can certainly survive without.

Here are 5 items that pop up on those “essentials” lists pretty frequently, but aren’t actually necessary when it comes to making

​Adobe Stock life as a new parent easier. And we threw in 5 things that you definitely do need!

1. Wipe warmer. Lots of new parents are told this is a great item to provide a soothing diaper-changing experience for

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their new little one. However, this item is just downright unnecessary. Save the money, because you’re going to be buying a lot of wipes, and your baby won’t care what temperature it is.

2. Baby food processor. Just use a regular blender or food processor you already have. The only nice thing about specialty baby food processors is that they often come with small containers for the fresh purees you just whipped up for your little one. Just invest in some small containers or store in larger ones you already have and portion them at meal time.

3. Diaper genie. At a base level, this seems like a very necessary item – a receptacle specially designed to trap stinky diapers – yet they often turn out to be more cumbersome and smellier than just tossing a diaper into the trash. The refill bags can be

So what do you really need for a baby’s first year? pretty spendy and can sometimes be tricky 1. A good support system. Beyond a good to swap out, so opt instead for a regular old daycare provider (if you’re using one), you’ll trash can with a lid and expect that you’ll be need a solid support system of friends and taking the trash out of it very frequently. family who will be there for you and your little one. And we’re not talking just about 4. Changing table. This one may be people who will stop by and watch the baby controversial, but if you’re investing in furniture for a new child, consider purchasing while you catch a quick nap; we’re talking a dresser instead that can transition with your about solid people you trust to share your child, rather than a changing table that may parenting struggles and joys with who will only be used while your kid is still in diapers. love you and help you when you need it most.

You can still get a comfy changing pad that 2. Excellent communication with your will secure to the surface, although you may partner. Parenting a new baby is tough. have to MacGuyver a new way of securing it Even if it isn’t your first child, you will to the top. need to make sure you are communicating frequently and clearly with your partner.

5. Specialized baby detergent.

Spats are bound to happen when people Unless your child has known allergies are tired and stressed from taking care to something in laundry detergent, most brands offer a gentle, mild or free version of a new baby, but the more solid your that doesn’t cost as much as those marketed communication skills are, the easier it will be to overcome those tense moments when as “baby detergents”.

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you disagree about whose turn it is to wake up at 2 a.m. with a fussy baby.

3. Patience. For yourself, your baby, your partner, other children and extended family.

Trust us.

4. A sense of humor. The first year of a new baby’s life can be a wild ride, and if you aren’t finding levity in some of the craziest moments (like when the blender lid isn’t on and you now have pureed peas on every surface of your kitchen), things can get rough fast. Try not to let the stress overwhelm you when things don’t go as planned (because that will happen a lot during a baby’s first year) and simply laugh about it instead.

5. Love. Love for your new baby, yourself, your partner and everyone else who will have the great privilege of being in your life at this special time. The Beatles said it best: all you need is love.

Oh, and a powerful stain remover. You’ll thank us later.

Beckett Michael Werlinger November 7, 2023 Son of Cody & Nitasha Werlinger Fargo, ND

Colt Hilbert Baumgarten

Maeve Nora Windus

April 21, 2023 Son of Jake & Savanna Baumgarten Belfield, ND

Maverick Michael

September 21, 2023 Son of Michael & Morgan Schmitz West Fargo, ND

Olivia Grace Thorson April 19, 2023 Daughter of Ryan & Megan Fargo, ND

December 14, 2023 Daughter of Bree Windus Fargo, ND

Griffin Arthur March 2, 2023 Son of Adam & Lana Fargo, ND

Gunnar Carsten Berg September 13, 2023 Son of Kelsey Schultz & Cody Berg Fargo, ND

Wesley David Volk March 8, 2023 Son of Cody & Austin Volk Fargo, ND

Iyla Rose

March 7, 2023 Daughter of Daniel & Haley Landman Fargo, ND

1,000 Books Before

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Rogue James Rehborg July 19, 2023 Son of J.Katzenmeier & J. Rehborg Byron, MN

Palmer Ethel White December 6, 2023 Daughter of Bailey & Devin White Moorhead, MN

Cru Garrison Marks

August 24, 2023 Son of Sarah & Logan Marks Detroit Lakes, MN

Vivian Marie Pfeiffer

July 1, 2023 Daughter of Matt & Allison Pfeiffer New Rockford, ND

Mylo Ray Jensen October 1, 2023 Son of Matt & Thea Jensen Valley City, ND

Beckett Briggs Horsager February 27, 2023 Son of Austin Horsager & Bobbie Wolfgram Fargo, ND

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Help your child become a life-long reader!

Join your library’s reading program for kids ages 0-5. Sign up at Lake Agassiz Regional Library location near you or visit larl.org/1000books.

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Mahnomen County Norman County

Polk County Wilkin County

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5 Baby Items Every List Says You Need, but You Actually Don’t

BY DANIELLE TEIGEN On the Minds of Moms Managing Editor When it comes to the first year with a new baby, parents get a lot of advice.

Friends and family are often quick to offer tips and tricks from their own experiences to new parents, and those nuggets of wisdom can be helpful.

On the other hand, the internet also often inundates new parents with information about what they need to survive that first year with a new baby, and the truth is, a lot of those lists about “the essentials” are packed with unnecessary recommendations for items new parents probably won’t use and can certainly survive without.

Here are 5 items that pop up on those “essentials” lists pretty frequently, but aren’t actually necessary when it comes to making

​Adobe Stock life as a new parent easier. And we threw in 5 things that you definitely do need!

1. Wipe warmer. Lots of new parents are told this is a great item to provide a soothing diaper-changing experience for

Bundles of Joy 2024

Saturday, February 3, 2024 Saturday, February 3, 2024

their new little one. However, this item is just downright unnecessary. Save the money, because you’re going to be buying a lot of wipes, and your baby won’t care what temperature it is.

2. Baby food processor. Just use a regular blender or food processor you already have. The only nice thing about specialty baby food processors is that they often come with small containers for the fresh purees you just whipped up for your little one. Just invest in some small containers or store in larger ones you already have and portion them at meal time.

3. Diaper genie. At a base level, this seems like a very necessary item – a receptacle specially designed to trap stinky diapers – yet they often turn out to be more cumbersome and smellier than just tossing a diaper into the trash. The refill bags can be

So what do you really need for a baby’s first year? pretty spendy and can sometimes be tricky 1. A good support system. Beyond a good to swap out, so opt instead for a regular old daycare provider (if you’re using one), you’ll trash can with a lid and expect that you’ll be need a solid support system of friends and taking the trash out of it very frequently. family who will be there for you and your little one. And we’re not talking just about 4. Changing table. This one may be people who will stop by and watch the baby controversial, but if you’re investing in furniture for a new child, consider purchasing while you catch a quick nap; we’re talking a dresser instead that can transition with your about solid people you trust to share your child, rather than a changing table that may parenting struggles and joys with who will only be used while your kid is still in diapers. love you and help you when you need it most.

You can still get a comfy changing pad that 2. Excellent communication with your will secure to the surface, although you may partner. Parenting a new baby is tough. have to MacGuyver a new way of securing it Even if it isn’t your first child, you will to the top. need to make sure you are communicating frequently and clearly with your partner.

5. Specialized baby detergent.

Spats are bound to happen when people Unless your child has known allergies are tired and stressed from taking care to something in laundry detergent, most brands offer a gentle, mild or free version of a new baby, but the more solid your that doesn’t cost as much as those marketed communication skills are, the easier it will be to overcome those tense moments when as “baby detergents”.

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you disagree about whose turn it is to wake up at 2 a.m. with a fussy baby.

3. Patience. For yourself, your baby, your partner, other children and extended family.

Trust us.

4. A sense of humor. The first year of a new baby’s life can be a wild ride, and if you aren’t finding levity in some of the craziest moments (like when the blender lid isn’t on and you now have pureed peas on every surface of your kitchen), things can get rough fast. Try not to let the stress overwhelm you when things don’t go as planned (because that will happen a lot during a baby’s first year) and simply laugh about it instead.

5. Love. Love for your new baby, yourself, your partner and everyone else who will have the great privilege of being in your life at this special time. The Beatles said it best: all you need is love.

Oh, and a powerful stain remover. You’ll thank us later.

Beckett Michael Werlinger November 7, 2023 Son of Cody & Nitasha Werlinger Fargo, ND

Colt Hilbert Baumgarten

Maeve Nora Windus

April 21, 2023 Son of Jake & Savanna Baumgarten Belfield, ND

Maverick Michael

September 21, 2023 Son of Michael & Morgan Schmitz West Fargo, ND

Olivia Grace Thorson April 19, 2023 Daughter of Ryan & Megan Fargo, ND

December 14, 2023 Daughter of Bree Windus Fargo, ND

Griffin Arthur March 2, 2023 Son of Adam & Lana Fargo, ND

Gunnar Carsten Berg September 13, 2023 Son of Kelsey Schultz & Cody Berg Fargo, ND

Wesley David Volk March 8, 2023 Son of Cody & Austin Volk Fargo, ND

Iyla Rose

March 7, 2023 Daughter of Daniel & Haley Landman Fargo, ND

1,000 Books Before

KINDERGARTEN 1,000 Books Thank you Before Kindergarten ten for voting us

#1 Carpet Cleaner 2 years in a row!

218-287-9499 2023

Rogue James Rehborg July 19, 2023 Son of J.Katzenmeier & J. Rehborg Byron, MN

Palmer Ethel White December 6, 2023 Daughter of Bailey & Devin White Moorhead, MN

Cru Garrison Marks

August 24, 2023 Son of Sarah & Logan Marks Detroit Lakes, MN

Vivian Marie Pfeiffer

July 1, 2023 Daughter of Matt & Allison Pfeiffer New Rockford, ND

Mylo Ray Jensen October 1, 2023 Son of Matt & Thea Jensen Valley City, ND

Beckett Briggs Horsager February 27, 2023 Son of Austin Horsager & Bobbie Wolfgram Fargo, ND

AAA G O L D AAA

fargondmoorheadmn. hbcarpetcleaning.com

Help your child become a life-long reader!

Join your library’s reading program for kids ages 0-5. Sign up at Lake Agassiz Regional Library location near you or visit larl.org/1000books.

Serving the Residents of Becker County Clay County Clearwater County

Mahnomen County Norman County

Polk County Wilkin County

Find a location near you at larl.org/locations!

LAKE AGASSIZ REGIONAL LIBRARY

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“Where every child is a treasure from the Lord.”

Lord.”

Ashlyn Ann Piatz January 13, 2023 Daughter of Justin & Bridget Piatz Napoleon, ND

Everly Reachelle Keuten July 18, 2023 Daughter of Trey Keuten & Kylie Richards Duluth, MN

Cam Anthony German

November 28, 2023 Child of Tony & Abbi German Bismarck, ND

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May 10, 2023 Son of Brian & Jessica (Camara) Iverson Logroño, La Rioja, Spain

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April 16, 2023 Son of Nathan & Mari Hermanson Fargo, ND

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If you want to be an inspiration to children & impact their lives to the fullest, COME JOIN OUR TEAM. To apply, email resume to swkidsfargo@yahoo.com