Becoming a parent, especially for the first time, can bring about a range of emotions, from happiness, excitement, and doubts to the resolve to do everything right. Naturally, they want to spare no expense to provide their child with the best products that will aid in their development in one way or another. While some products are great, some aren’t all that essential. This article lists the products that one should and should not buy.

Here are a few things one can consider buying:

1. High chair
A high chair helps children develop the habit of sitting and eating from an early age. Plus, it is long-lasting and doesn’t require a booster. They take up less room and are stable, comfortable, and safe. One can also buy foldable high chairs.

2. Diaper bag
These are very useful, especially for the first three years, and can last for a long time. They can fit bottles, diapers, towels, and anything else one needs on an outing. However, it can be a simple messenger bag or a knapsack and doesn’t have to be a traditional diaper bag that is super expensive.

3. Baby monitor
A baby monitor helps one keep an eye on their newborn baby. The latest models help parents monitor everything; they come with a sensor to detect movements, a camera to keep an eye on them, and a two-way speaker to talk to them.

4. Bedside crib
Bedside cribs allow parents to sleep with the baby in the same room. It is a good investment, as it can be used for an extended period of time. They are compact, cozy, and portable and can be attached to the side of the parent’s bed, making night feeding easier.

5. Car seat
Child car seats are becoming highly important with time, not only for accessibility but most of all for safety. Depending on the car’s make and model, a child’s height and age, and the aspects crucial for parents, they can choose the most suitable car seat. They also have features like legs, wheels, a five-point harness, three-layer side impact protection, a generous canopy, and an adjustable handlebar.

Here are a few things one can do without:

1. Bottle warmer
Irrespective of whether you feed your baby fresh or ready-to-use formula, a bottle warmer is something you do not need. If feeding fresh formula, there is no need to warm it up, but if you are using packed formula, you can easily warm it up using a jug of hot water without any added expense.

2. Nappy disposal bin
Nappies can easily be disposed of with the rest of the household garbage without any particular nappy disposal bin. While some have the added feature of sealing them in a plastic sleeve for no smell, buying a bin separately is not really necessary. A normal garbage bin will do the trick, too.

3. Baby food blender
In the initial years, while babies transition to more solid foods, purees and mashed foods are the go-tos. However, a particular blender is not necessary to make them, as simple tools already available in the kitchen can help one get the same results.

4. Manual breast pump
Breast pumps are great for busy moms. However, those who plan only to breastfeed might not find a need for it. So, while an electric breast pump can be bought for convenience, a manual breast pump would only add to the mother’s exhaustion.

5. Bumbo seat
Bumbo seats are made to help babies who cannot yet sit up on their own. However, they are not a necessity by any means. Additionally, there have also been some safety concerns with reports of injured babies. Moreover, babies usually learn to sit when they are ready to sit. Forcing them to sit can hamper development.