Amazon's Prime Day, with its superb price cuts on all kinds of items, is a shopping paradise, albeit a potentially overwhelming one. As a parent shopping during this event, you realize that you have to be really specific and discerning in what you pick. Having been a mother for half of the decade I've spent covering this event, I can attest to this thought process.
Prime Day offers huge discounts on all sorts of things including baby items like car seats, toys, diapers, and wipes, inducing an urge to pile up as much you can in your cart. However, you have to resist this impulse since not every discounted item deserves your attention and money.
In the past Prime Days, I've splurged unchecked on plenty of baby items. I regret some of those decisions, especially those dictated by trendy baby gadgets just gathering dust in my house. However, other purchases were worth every cent, particularly those which have significantly made parenting easier on daily basis.
Whether you are expecting a baby or are already navigating parenthood, you will really appreciate some deals. From my experiences, here are top 11 tried and tested baby items that were definitely worth the investment and continue to be useful in my everyday life as a mother of two children.
Prime Day’s Top Baby Bargains
WaterWipes (30% off) are my reliable go-to for cleaning up my children, from their bottoms to their tiny messy hands and faces. The quality matches that of popular brands like Huggies and Pampers, but the slim packaging gives WaterWipes an edge for storage convenience in diaper bags and large handbags.
Traveling with family can sometimes be a real hurdle due to shared accommodation and varying sleeping patterns. After a disheartening first family getaway that left us sleep-deprived, I took a chance on the SlumberPod - a blackout tent providing a dark sleep-friendly environment. Four years on and I vouch for its efficacy. While pricier and somewhat tricky to setup at first, it has truly made shared-room travels enjoyable.
Bathing babies and toddlers every day might not be practically possible or even recommended. For days with minor messes, like remnants of food, sunscreen, or crayon colors, I rely on Mustela’s No-Rinse Micellar Cleansing Water. Just a few pumps on a washcloth and my kid is good to go.
Babies experiencing gas can be particularly distressing, as I experienced with my younger child Cameron. This is when the Frida Baby Windi Gas Passer became our saving grace. Despite my initial apprehension due to first-time motherhood, the product immediately assuaged Cameron's discomfort, which was evident from her immediate relief.
Another great Prime Day catch was the Lovevery Block set for my kids which encourages independent play, creativity, and fine motor development. Not only have these blocks kept my kids regularly engaged over the years, the multifunctional wooden storage box that doubles as a shape sorter and toy car has enhanced the value of this investment.
Investing in a good breast milk cooler may seem optional at first, but it is very crucial for lactating moms going exclusive on pumping like me. The Ceres Chill (20% off) was particularly handy during a 4-day work trip, when I had no access to a freezer to keep my usual ice pack chilled. With this product, I only needed to fill it up with some ice to keep the stored milk cold.
Tubby Todd’s All Over Ointment helped clear persistent rashes on my older child Olivia. Applying this colloidal oatmeal cream considerably diminished the redness within hours, and completely cleared it out after a few days. Now, we use this cream whenever any of us has a skin complications, like eczema, rashes, or even just dry skin.
Striving to keep children’s clothes stain-free can be quite a challenge. Nonetheless, a recommended stain treater, Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray, really got the job done, completely clearing grass stains off a pair of white pants. Now, I always have a bottle in the bathroom, and some Travel bottles in a diaper bag and my purse.
Bottle feeding can be challenging for babies transitioning from breastfeeding. For my second daughter Cameron, investing in wide-necked, vented Evenflo Bottles made a noticeable difference. Cameron quickly adjusted to bottle feeding and experienced less spit ups. The bottles also come with nipples suited for all stages removing the need for frequent replacements.
Teething for babies warrants considerable attention, and I've found teething mittens to be quite helpful. Unlike conventional teethers which easily fall off the baby's mouth to the floor, silicone teething mittens with an internal thin bar for the baby to grip ensure continuous teething relief.
The Easzzz Nightlight, despite seeming redundant initially when I purchased it for Cameron's nursery, turned out to be a really good investment. The compact, palm-sized nightlight emits just enough light to aid in night time diaper changes and feedings without waking up the baby. It is also travel-friendly, allowing us to maintain this night routine on all our trips so far.