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What You Actually Need for a Baby

What You Actually Need for a Baby

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 Baby gear editor Kalee Thompson shares her tried-and-true tips for what new parents really need for a newborn (and what to skip), the most helpful gifts for expecting parents, and the gear you can safely buy used. Please take a few minutes to fill out The Wirecutter Show Audience Survey. It'll help us make decisions about the future of the show. Thanks! Products we recommend:Great baby bouncer: BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance SoftGood laundry detergent for baby clothes: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry DetergentCar seats we recommend: Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 DLX; Chicco KeyFit 35; Uppababy Aria.A good lightweight stroller: Uppababy Minu V2A polarizing bassinet: Snoo Smart SleeperKalee loves: Zojirushi Stainless Steel MugUse this site to check for recalls on products you may be buying used: CPSC.gov Additional reading:Gifts For New MomsIs the $1,700 Snoo Smart Sleeper Bassinet Worth It? What to Know Before You Buy.The 4 Best Infant Car Seats of 2025The 6 Best Bassinets and Bedside Sleepers of 2025The 5 Best Full-Size Strollers of 2025The 2 Best Travel Strollers of 2025The Best Baby CarriersThe 5 Best Baby Monitors of 2025The 2 Best Diaper Pails of 2025 We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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