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A FEW MUST HAVE BABY ITEMS FOR PARENTS By Ella Diprose Out of the countless baby things you buy as parents, there are some things you never even use and they sit gathering dust in a spare room or maybe you use them once but they don’t work for your baby or they take up too much space in your lounge. These are 3 baby items which have been lifesavers for me from helping me get a break for 5 minutes, so I can shower or for when we are eating dinner! The first is a baby carrier or wrap. My first baby loved to be carried and was on me so much I called her my ‘velcro baby’. While this doesn’t necessarily give you a break or space from your child, it does give your baby comfort while allowing you to be hands free and get stuff done. My two kids have spent a lot of time in the carrier. My youngest boy lived in his carrier for hours on me for the first 5 months of his life. I pull it out when it’s dinner prep time and he’s grizzly or when he’s just refusing to go on his play mat or for naps when we’re out and about. Many people like to use a stretchy wrap for newborns and it’s a personal preference. There’s so many different types of carriers and wraps out there, I highly suggest checking out the Sling Library through Babywearers Manawatu where you can try and hire carriers to find what works best for you before you buy one. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ babywearersmanawatu The second lifesaver is the Jolly Jumper. When they’re at an age that is appropriate and safe to use, a jolly jumper can be a wonderful toy and source of amusement for babies. We only recently started using one, with my boy at about 4 ½ months old. He loves being upright and having the novelty of being able to turn around and jump and bounce. This is great and I only use it for 10-15 minutes, once or twice a day. I’m always nearby in the same room and supervising my boy and I chat to him while he’s bouncing “Wow, you’re bouncing so high!” 16 PALMY PARENT . PALMERSTON NORTH PARENTS CENTRE MAGAZINE
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