Baby Fund: Gear, Giggles, & Parental Survival

Jasmin Hester & Ryan Nieuwendaal

Clarksburg, MD

June 24, 2025

Surprise! Turns out, we’ve been playing an intense game of hide-and-seek with this little one, and they won—staying hidden until 20 weeks! Now, these seasoned (read: older and slightly more exhausted) parents are starting from scratch because we officially own zero baby things. Not a bottle, not a onesie—just a strong sense of déjà vu and a mild panic.

The last baby in our growing family was born in 2015, and apparently, baby gear has evolved more than smartphones. (Why does every stroller now look like a Transformer?) If you’d like to help us navigate this brave new world of parenting tech, we’d be forever grateful! No pressure—moral support, parenting hacks, and snacks are also accepted.

Love,

R, J, S, S, T + Surprise Baby Boy

Purchased

Saranoni Bamboni Receiving Blanket - Gray

Purchased

Simple Joys by Carter's Unisex Babies' Short-Sleeve Bodysuit

Purchased

Burt's Bees Baby Infant Organic Hooded Robe - Heather Grey, 0-9 Months

Purchased

Doona Liki Trike S5 - Nitro Black

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Shynerk Baby Car Mirror, Safety Car Seat Mirror for Rear Facing Infant with Wide Crystal Clear View, Shatterproof, 360° Rotation, Crash Tested and Certified

Purchased

Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Baby Toy

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Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer

Purchased

Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper Waterproof Mattress Pad Cover

Purchased

Dreambaby Essential 10 Piece Grooming Kit

Purchased

Lovevery The Play Gym

Purchased

Dr. Browns Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle, 4oz, Slow Flow, 0m+, 3 Pack

Purchased

Yoofoss Muslin Burp Cloths (10-Pack)

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PeraBella Diaper Caddy Organizer for Changing Table, Storage Basket for Wipes, Gift for Baby Shower, Car Organizer, Nursery Organizer, Portable Storage

Purchased

Stero 12 Pack Drawer Organizers for Clothing, Dresser Drawer Organizer Clothes, Fabric Foldable Closet Organizers and Storage Basket Bins for Clothes, Underwear, Bras, Socks (Light Grey)

Purchased

houscly Green Diaper Bag Backpack for Mom: Baby Bags for Boys Girls Toddler Women Men Large Back Pack Diapers Bag Big Travel Pañaleras Modernas Para Bebe Niña Unisex Newborn Essential Baby Registry

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Baby Changing Table with Wheels, Maydolly Portable Adjustable Height Folding Diaper Station with Nursery Organizer & Storage Rack for Newborn Baby and Infant (Light Grey)

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Baby Delight Go With Me Eclipse Portable Playard With Canopy - Watercolor Stripe/Grey

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Product of the North Sustainable Elkin Diaper Bag Backpack - Olive

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Baby Car Mirror with 4.3'' HD Night Vision Function Display, Safety Car Seat Camera with Wide Crystal Clear View, Easily Observe The Baby’s Move(Not USB)

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Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer - Quilted Indigo

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Baby Monthly Milestone Cards - My First Holiday Milestone | Baby Announcement Sign & Celebration Board | Hello World Sign | Milestone Photo Cards | Perfect Newborn Gift & Keepsake

Purchased

Momcozy Pregnancy Pillows, Original F Shaped, with Air Layer Cover, Grey

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Vulli Sophie la Giraffe So'Pure Teether

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Ade + Ayo Sleeveless Romper - Adehye, 0-3 M

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Munchkin Secure Grip Waterproof Diaper Changing Pad 16x31"

Purchased

Stero 12 Pack Drawer Organizers for Clothing, Dresser Drawer Organizer Clothes, Fabric Foldable Closet Organizers and Storage Basket Bins for Clothes, Underwear, Bras, Socks (Light Grey)

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7AM Enfant Nido Cloud Heavyweight Infant Wrap - Heather Grey, 0-6 M

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Halo SleepSack Swaddle Micro Fleece - Cozy Pandas, Small

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Little Unicorn Outdoor Blanket - Woodland Mushroom, 5 X 5 Ft

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Burt's Bees Baby Organic Sleep & Play Footie Pajamas - Bunny Trail, 0-3 M

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Munchkin Love-a-Bowls Baby Feeding Set, Multi-Color, Unisex, 10 Pack

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Neat Solutions 10 Pack Unisex White Solid Infant Bib

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Munchkin Baby and Toddler Dining Set, 16 Piece, Multi-Color, Unisex

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Munchkin Fresh Food Baby Feeder, Blue, Unisex

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Blissful Diary Baby Play Mats for Floor, 59x59 Inch Thicker and Larger Soft Cushioning Foam Playmats for Babies and Toddlers, Foldable Washable Baby Playpen Mat, Earth Tones Design

Purchased

Baby Trend Range Jogger Stroller, Millennium

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Motorola PIP 1510 Connect 5" 1080p Remote Pan/Tilt Video Baby Monitor - 2 Cameras

Purchased

Motorola PIP 1510 Connect 5" 1080p Remote Pan/Tilt Video Baby Monitor - 2 Cameras

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Lovely Care 24 Pack Muslin Burp Cloths 100% Cotton Muslin Cloths Large 20''x10'' Extra Soft and Absorbent Baby Burping Cloth - White

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Nanobebe Anti-Colic Flexy Silicone Baby Bottles | Teal, 9 oz, 2 Pack

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Hachette Book Group Pink Is For Boys

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KeaBabies Lumi Muslin Swaddle Blankets - Corals

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OXO Tot Space Saving Drying Rack - Grey

OXO Tot Bottle Brush with Stand - Sage, 1

Qty: 2

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OXO Tot Bottle Brush with Stand - Sage, 1

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OXO Tot Space Saving Drying Rack - Space Saving Bottle Accessories Bundle

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Frida Baby Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold Teether

Purchased

Roshambo Baby Polarized Baby Shades with Strap and Case - Black, 0-24 M

Pampers Pampers Swaddlers - Size 1 (160 Count)

Qty: 1

Purchased

Pampers Pampers Swaddlers - Size 1 (160 Count)

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Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes Fragrance Free

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Munchkin Gentle Scoop Silicone Training Spoons, Blue/Green, 2 Pack, Unisex

Qty: 3

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Ddrops Organic Baby Vitamin D Drops

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SnugRide® Lite LX Infant Car Seat

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Elvie Breast Pump - Double, Wearable Breast Pump with App - The Smallest, Quietest Electric Breast Milk Pump - Portable Breast Pumps Hands Free & Discreet - Includes 3 Sets of Breast Shields

Purchased

Ergobaby Omni Deluxe All Carry Positions Breathable Mesh Baby Carrier with Enhanced Lumbar Support & Airflow, Newborn to Toddler, (Holds 7-45 lbs), Midnight Blue

Purchased

Kyte Baby Ring Sling - Dogwood

Purchased

SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Original Swaddle for Baby, 100% Cotton, Improves Sleep & Calms Startle Reflex, 0-3 Months, 1.0 TOG, 2-Pack - Space & Clouds

Purchased

Gaiatop Mini Portable Stroller Fan, Battery Operated Small Clip on, Detachable 3 Speed Rechargeable, 360° Rotate Flexible Tripod Better Cooling for Car Seat Crib Treadmill Travel Black

Purchased

Vulli Sophie la Girafe Teether

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Babyganics Foaming Dish Soap, Pump Bottle, Fragrance Free, 16oz

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Elvie Breastmilk Storage Bags Store, Freeze and Warm Breast Milk, at Home or On The Go l 200 x 6 oz Leak-Proof Breast Milk Storage Bags l Hygienic Double-Seal Zipper

Purchased

Munchkin® Step™ Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & Hammer, #1 in Odor Control, Award-Winning, Includes 1 Snap, Seal & Toss™ Bag, 8 Refill Rings, 1 Starter Refill Ring, and 1 Puck™ Baking Soda Cartridge

Purchased

Moby Evolution Wrap Carrier - Caramel

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Baby Banana Teether & Infant Training Toothbrush - Yellow

Purchased

Keepsake Baby Memory Book for Boys and Girls – Timeless First 5 Year Baby Book – Neutral Journal Scrapbook or Photo Album - Record a Milestone for Every Event from Birth to Age 5

Purchased

Lovevery The Play Gym Newborn Gift Set

We take care of growing families.

Baby Fund: Gear, Giggles, & Parental Survival

Diapering

Baby Gear

Sleeping

Health & Safety

Clothing

Feeding

Bathing

Nursery & Decor

Playing

General

It Takes a Village (Help & Favors)

For the Parent(s)

Cash & Gift Cards

Purchased

We take care of growing families.

Baby Fund: Gear, Giggles, & Parental Survival

Diapering (8)

Baby Gear (5)

Sleeping (5)

Health & Safety (14)

Clothing (39)

Feeding (24)

Bathing (8)

Nursery & Decor (6)

Playing (26)

General (9)

It Takes a Village (Help & Favors) (2)

For the Parent(s) (5)

Cash & Gift Cards (4)

Purchased (65)

Diapering

Baby Gear

Sleeping

Health & Safety

Clothing

Feeding

Bathing

Nursery & Decor

Playing

General

It Takes a Village (Help & Favors)

For the Parent(s)

Cash & Gift Cards

Purchased