As I planned for my baby’s birth, I wanted the very best of everything and I wanted it all! I, from the bottom of my heart, felt like I needed it all too. I was all about the baby splurges! As her birth approached, I felt pressure to get everything I thought I needed to be prepared, but quickly realized how expensive having a baby can really be. So what do you need? What do you not actually purchase? What do you splurge on?

I had plenty of advice, from family, friends, coworkers and even strangers during my shopping trips; and I was the only one recommending to “BUY ALL THE THINGS!”. For mamas like me, here are a few things I purchased that were definitely worth the splurge:

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Prince Lionheart WipesWARMER Premium

I was recommended to purchase this by a coworker with twin girls. He told me about the struggle of changing their diapers, especially at night, with the chilly wipes. I knew from that moment that I had to get this product; I added it to my Baby Registry and received it as a gift at my Baby Shower. It has been a true pleasure since I started using it. My LO is 13 months and we’re still using it for everything from diaper changes to wiping her face after meal time.

Moby Wrap Classic

My oh-so-loved Moby Wrap! As I mentioned in a Moby Wrap review blog post, it took some time to get my baby used to hanging out in it However, after a little patience and persistence, she loves it! She can take a nap while I go grocery shopping, she can hang out while mommy get some house chores done, or can stay extra close to mommy when she’s feeling extra cuddly or attached that day.

Glider Recliner Chair

My glider recliner chair is THE BEST! I bought mine in grey to match the colour palette of my baby’s room; pink and white with hints of greys and matte gold. I rock and cuddle my baby in this glider while singing to her before bedtime, or have even slept with her in it super comfortably when she was super sore after her first set of shots. It is also great for nursing your tiny babe!

Boon Whale Pod

I LOVE this product! You will too, especially if you’re extra organized like I am. As our little warrior princess grew, we found ourselves adding fun bath toys to a collection that were not drying properly and being lined up along the edge of our tub; not the best layout. SO, I decided to splurge on this baby! My husband installed it into the wall and has since kept our toys and baby’s toiletries very organized. One of the things I love most about it is that it is also very easy to keep clean.

Diono Radian RXT

I wish I would’ve bought this convertible seat since my baby’s birth! The original one we picked out was great, but she HATED the bucket style as it was causing her infant reflux. Since getting this Diono car seat she has been much happier during car rides. When she was still rear-facing, we also got the Angle Adjuster which has helped a ton to give the front row seat more room. I would say this is one of the splurges that I definitely recommend for parents and their babies. As I say to my tiny girl, “safety first!”

Insception Lifebank

Speaking of safety first, I recommend blood cord banking as the #1 splurge all parents should make. I have a history of cancer in my family, so even before the plans to have a baby were discussed, I knew this was something that I needed to invest in for my child(ren). After finding out I was pregnant with my little lady, and a fair share of research, we opted to work with Insception Lifebank. I reckon this can be quite the splurge for many families, making it the queen bee of baby splurges, but one of the benefits of Insception Lifebank is that you can make monthly payments, rather than paying a lump sum. This decision is by far the best investment and splurge that I have made on my little girl.

Do you have any items that you recommend parents splurge on, or are must-haves for a new baby? Leave them in the comments below.

NOTE: I wrote this article for my previous blog, A Style Soiree, and thought it would be a good idea to dig it up, update it and share it with my Vida With Christie audience. Hope you enjoy it!