Thank you for your kind message Alicia ❤️ we couldn’t agree more. Denae and Bruce 🤗

Valid points! Even other friends of mine do things differently and that works for them!

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Except she’s making a video saying everything you’ll need as a minimalist mama as if she’s the expert 😒

@@DeepRootedwithTulani take what is helpful for you and leave the rest. she never said she was an expert haha.

Congratulations on your rainbow baby. Wishing you the best ❤️

Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and baby :)

Hope you’re well and baby too. You are not alone.

So sweet and positive thank you

Thank you!! 💛

Same for new dads ❤

Thank you 🥺🤍

Thank you, I’m so nervous for my baby coming in April

Yes, agreed! And co-sleeping is also not recommended for the same reason. SIDS is very real, and having your baby sleep on a flat, hard surface with no loose fabric near them will greatly reduce the chance of SIDS

@@ashleezaccardi4029 if you look at the actual data, babies sleeping in cribs in rooms by themselves also die from SIDS. Look into "breastsleeping" and le leches league. Just because the APA says something doesn't mean it's true.

I coslept with both of my children and they are fine. What do people think our ancestors did? I'm part native American, can you imagine cribs then? People listen far too much to the "experts" and not enough from our ancestors.

Exactly..native american and also cultures around the world did the same..here at europe also..but now indivodualistic and zero empath humans adults since mothers started to give formula..cribs so soon and liive them with zero chest to chest...not listen the real expert:nature and the sintoms of newborns.

@@Kra-ri6fd have you not seen ice age when the baby is in the swaddle🙄😂jk

Also helps with neck control (counts as "tummy time" if that stresses anyone out), regulates temperature and helps improve digestion significantly (since you're moving their intestines for them). So all people with colicky babies, try carrying your babies for a few days straight, and stop giving them D drops (if you EBF, ingest 6k IU daily and baby will be 100% okay) and these two things will likely improve their digestion dramatically.

Thanks! I watched so many videos before having Freya, I really appreciated the ones that just got straight to it 😅

Same concise and sweet

Ah I totally can relate! I ended up buying mine from mebie baby and loved them so much I ended up getting Freya more in the 6-12months size. www.mebiebaby.com/collections/baby-basics-1/products/copy-mustard-organic-cotton-ribbed-footed-zipper-one-piece

Denae and Bruce thanks for telling us where to purchase the pj

Yes! I have seen those. Very clever :)

Yes I got Lily Jade ones, they are superb

Ah I’m so glad! I watched so many before having Freya and I really appreciated ones that really just shared the essentials and got right to it 😅

Thanks so much! You’re so kind ❤️. Same! It does take a bit of digging for some items but it’s so worth it! Thankfully more and more beautiful brands are coming out with lovely baby products. Do you have any favourite brands?

Girl don't you worry about "dating" or currently being pregnant. You go ahead and get all those awesome baby things and one day you'll be thankful you did ❤ i hope you have a great life

My minimalist nursery is no nursery at all. Baby‘s gonna live with us.

May I ask what do you think is unnecessary? I am having my first in December and I don't knownif I have too much or too little

@@marianap.h3961 I found that muslin blankets are really good to have, its mostly about diapers and wipes, have about 7 to 10 onside, for the first year and do laundry every two to three days, have Two thicker blankets that can be used for warmth and as playmats. I got a cheap bouncer for when I needed to put my kid down and got a "travel system" for a carseat and stroller, but later realized an umbrella stroller was more practically when I went out using a car. I wouldn't go out and buy all the baby meds for your first just because things like diaper rash, colic, and fevers are things SOME babies get but some just don't and if you have a partner or support system that can run out the first time you need them, they last forever, rash I prefer D+A, it doesn't get all over everything and stain like desitin and seems like it stays where I put it better. Also, if the skin isn't broken use baby powder because it needs to dry out and if it's bleeding use diaper rash ointment to create a water barrier to keep the poo away, fastest way to heal rash. A baby brush is helpful if you are bothered by cradle cap but really isn't a necessity, more of a nice helper for moms who obsess about getting the cradle cap off, baby oil helps with that too but I never used it for anything else with all three and the two I watch. If you cosleep then a cradle is a waste and just get a pack and play with a bassinet setting, it will make it easier to help your little one in the middle of the night, you can set it up right next to your bed for the first few months. A glider is nice but not necessary, you'll figure out your own mother's rock both for sitting and standing, instead of a feeding pillow just have extras in the rooms where you might feed them. And have a spot you feel most comfortable holding him for a long time. Keep a phone charger there have a place to put a drink and something to do, a book. A craft, a computer, a list and pencil because you will find yourself holding them asleep and once the awe wears off you'll want to do something. It's also a good place to store that bouncer so you can figure out the transfer. Have water in every room... its easier for nursing and bottle prep. If you chose to do bottles or if you pump and freeze a bottle warmer is a great help in getting them to sleep. Warm milk helps anyone sleep better. You also need maybe 5 toys to start out with, get something silicone they can chew on, something hard they can shake and makes clacking sound they can chew on, and something soft they can cuddle with that isn't bulky because small arms and poor motor skills. If you decide on pacifiers try getting one of three types, the classic shape with the flat end, the entirely round thick rubber type and the MAM ones, three kids and each had a different preference and once you know which they like get one for the car. One for the bag, and one for the bed... and keep one or two for backup when one of those gets lost or broken, because once you start them they are needed for a while. But the main point I'm trying to make is your baby is going to be a person with their own unique qualities. It's better to start out with the basics of blankets. Carseat, onside and a place to sleep, and start with a two or three bottles. Because you're baby is going to pretty good at telling you what they need and it's better to have the money to get the RIGHT stuff than to have the wrong stuff.

@@laynemartin7914 thanks a lot

Yes, a carrier is so nice to have for both around the house and going out! I'm pregnant with #5 and had sold mine- time to repurchase. And I agree with you, Layne, a few items here, like the bouncer, for example, are def. non-essentials.

For my first two I had the Moby wrap. Two different kinds, one more stretchy. I didn't love it. For my fourth, I got a Marsupi wrap and it was just perfect!!!

Congratulations , what a great surprise !

What a great blessing 💝 Prayers to you, your partner, and baby for a healthy and peaceful start 🙏🏼

Aww thanks! We are pretty smitten with her :) So glad you enjoyed it!

I’m so glad you found it relaxing and took away some helpful tips! xx

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Looks like that would be just t shirt jeans and sponsored jewelry 😂

For real XD

You are very welcome! I'm glad you found them practical! Yes my tote bag served me well. I did eventually cave and bought a diaper bag but that was when Freya was closer to a year old. I talk about it in my up coming baby essentials video (part 2).

Thanks! We are totally besotted with her! So glad you found this video helpful. I saw you are expecting a baby girl! Congratulations! There is seriously nothing like becoming a parent, it's the best!

Denae and Bruce thank you!! Yeah your video was awesome because it puts everything into perspective. These are the things you need, everything else is extra. That b-roll of your baby smiling is awesome! 👍 well done, watched your video a couple of times.

Aww thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful! xx

same feeling after the first 10 seconds... . Or what do maximalist people do and buy if that's what is called minimalist)?

Same here! The sunshade is so helpful and I am obsessed with the big basket! We can fit all our groceries in there. Denae xx

I agree. You can use it during the day or when they are not sleeping, but never use them unsupervised. So don't use them at night for sleeping. Babies will like them, but if you don't use them, they won't get used to it. So it's not even necessary. Although I understand that some people use them, when their baby does not sleep well. But it's still dangerous.