- Rocking or gliding chair: used during pregnancy and beyond.
- Bassinet: Safely holds baby while asleep in our room. We used a bassinet 3 - 4 months.
- *Boppy pillow: used since birth. One of our postpartum nurses recommended the use of pillow while seated (as a cushion) and episiotomy site is still healing. The pillow also served as a prop, secure holder for naps, neck support for caregivers, etc.
- *Sling: a must have for babies
- Swing: we used a mechanical one until month 6 because of decreased interest. The swing outdoors is still being used!
- Crib: Safely holds baby while resting and sleeping in child's room. We began to use around 4 months after birth.
- Bumpo chair
- Jumping devise: we trusted a stand-alone device better than the "above the door" contraptions
- Kicking Coaster
- Baby gate
- Walking toy
- Butterfly chair
- Vehicle for children
- See saw
- Play furniture: kitchen, tool set, art easle, etc.:
- Toddler's Recliner
- Ottoman: contain soft corners and versatile storage
- Toddler bed
- Stepping Stool
- Potty Chair
* = though technically not furniture, they securely hold children
Items that are furniture related that did not make the list, include...
- Mobile: though they add an element to decorating, our child was not entertained by them)
- Diaper Genie
P.S. A post later this month will focus on strollers!
What would you add or remove from the list?
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