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We’ve lived in spall spaces pretty much our whole marriage. We had a one bedroom apartment, lived in someone’s basement twice, and then lived on the top floor of our house and rented out the basement. That means space-saving was essential!
We have two under two, which has forced us to be a little creative with our space. We learned quickly what works and what doesn’t. Of course, all of these items I am suggesting worked for us, and I hope they will work for you! I’ve always found that the less I have, the happier I am with what I do have.
There are so many baby products that everyone wants you to believe you MUST have, but in reality, you can get by with just a few necessities. This feels better both mentally (less stuff to clean and store) and financially (spend less).
I got a lot of our baby stuff from thrift stores, so I always suggest to look at Kid to Kid (our local children’s thrift) or whichever is close to you. You save lots on nice items and can get more for less. I also am a huge fan of hand-me-downs! When you can get a bag of clothes for free, it can save you $20, $50, even $100 or more on baby clothes. Why spend hundreds on clothes your child will wear for about a week?
On items that you can’t find at a thrift store or as a hand-me-down, there are lots of options. I’ll link all my favorites! I usually stick to sales and discounts. Alright, I am going to share some of my favorite products that I have used with Buggy and Bean!
Sleep
Sleepsacks are hands-down my favorite baby sleep product. They keep baby warm, they’re easy to find online or at a thrift store, and have many options.
This was my son’s favorite in the winter. It is perfect for a baby that prefers to be swaddled. Halo also has an option without the swaddle that is awesome!
Another (more affordable) winter option to keep baby warm is from Carters. It is the most used sleepsack for both my boys and is comfy and easy to throw over a onesie.
I also have liked their other option for warmer weather- thin fabric without sleeves. This works over a onesie as well, and are affordable.
Highchair
Another life-saver for us is our Ingenuity baby seat. In a small space, having multi-use items just make sense. This seat can be strapped to a chair as a high chair, has a cushy insert that is like a bumbo, and the tray stores in the seat itself. It’s easy to clean, easy to store, and is affordable.
Pack and Play
Our pack and play has been an absolute lifesaver! We use it when we go camping, for spontaneous naps at friends’ houses, or we have used it as a crib while we have been in the middle of moving. It has so many uses. I am always a Graco fan, but you can’t go wrong with some of the less expensive pack and plays.
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