Hey mama! If you’re here because you’re working on your registry make sure to check out my minimalist list for 0-3 months too. I go into detail about what worked for us during the newborn months (and provide direct links).
Okay, now why you’re here. 3-6 month necessities for a minimalist..
By three months my daughter was really curious. She was taking short naps, rolling over and trying to sit up. After 3 months she learned so much, so quickly. Sitting up, crawling and eating solids. A lot happened in a short amount of time and because of that this list is all over the place. But I still kept it minimal. Most of the items listed made parenting a little bit easier (at least it did for us). Whether it’s a safe place for your baby to sit, or something to entertain your baby, these were all must-haves for us.
We purchased the Mamaroo and my daughter used it three times. The fisher price bouncer seat was more practical and she enjoyed it more. It is an affordable option, but there are some really sleek bouncers also.
When my daughter started learning to crawl I wanted to get something soft she could move on. I was really hesitant about buying a foam mat because we have 2 dogs and I didn’t want have to pick up the pieces everyday to clean it. But when I saw this I knew it would work perfect. This mat is only 6 large pieces so it’s easy to pick up and put back together.
I also plan on using it for working out when she’s done with it because it’s a nice simple gray design.
I absolutely love this feeder ( and so do over 1 million people on Pinterest). I looked into feeders pretty early because my daughter was teething and liked to feed herself. Around 4.5 months I started putting frozen breastmilk cubes into the feeder and she loved it! Around 6 months I started adding fruit, and she still loves at 8 months.
I love this feeder in particular because it’s easy to clean. If you can’t tell I’m obsessed and definitely think it’s a must for your teething baby and when starting solids.
Once we stopped using the bouncer seat we started using the floor seat. The specific seat we have isn’t available (because I purchased second hand) but I’ve linked a similar one on Amazon. It’s super easy to clean and move around the house as needed.
A more structured carrier than the moby, and one a little simpler. I love the Infantino carrier because it is lightweight, affordable and it can easily be switched between my husband and I.
I wear it around the house or out in the store. I’ve used it carrying my daughter forward and backwards. I have not used it carrying her on my back, but that is an option for this 4-in-1 carrier.
It is easy to move around the house and take on-the-go. When we go somewhere she has a clean space to play, and all the toys attached keep her occupied.
I know, I know. I’ve already mentioned the snuggle me, but my daughter used it until 4 months and I think it was crucial for bedtime!
This is a pricer items so see if you can borrow it from a friend to try it out or put it on your registry so someone can purchase it for you.
I used Amazon to register for all of our daughters items. For us it was the quickest and easiest. Amazon is also super easy for other people to shop and send gifts directly to your house. Click here to start your registry!
When your baby starts to roll over it is no longer safe for them to be swaddle. Putting them in a sleep sack still provides the womb like comfort and allows them the freedom to roll over.
At 3 months we were more into a routine and bedtime usually meant we could lay our daughter down and relax or get things done around the house. Having a video baby monitor gave me a piece of mind while she was sleeping.
Board books
We started reading to my daughter when she was about a week old. But between 3-6 months she actually started to pay attention. Here are a few household favorites:
You can also purchase book second-hand on Amazon. So before you checkout make sure to see if that’s an option.
I know it’s easier said than done but don’t let shopping for your baby overwhelm you. My advice is purchase what you can second-hand and put the rest on your registry. Amazon allows for people to donate towards larger items as well, so make sure you put everything on there!
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What are some items you felt were necessary for your baby for 3-6 months. Leave it in the comments and help some other mamas out!
xo