POV: you’re 21 and not planning on having children for several years but you love Sezzy so you watch every video anyway

Hey all! Third time mom here to offer some tips. Instead of a white noise machine, I use box fans. I have one in each child's room as well as out in the hallway. This not only helps with white noise, but it also keeps the room cool, which aids with sleep, AND studies have shown that having air circulate can help lessen the risk of SIDS (they believe that an improper oxygen/co2 balance in the blood is what causes SIDS). Also, first-time moms (myself included) tend to be overzealous with the diaper changes. Unless they have a full diaper or lots of poop, most babies don't need a diaper change every night or multiple times a night. When my second and third baby were less than 2 months old, I would change them once a night usually. Although I've found that even with poop, unless they've started solids, it usually doesn't cause a rash if it sits in their diaper (and doesn't really smell much). But I was fortunate in that all 3 of my babies stopped overnight pooping 99% of the time at like 3 months at the latest. But yeah, you don't need to be waking yourself all the way up or turning on lights and confusing baby's day/night cycle for diaper changes unless they're bursting. My boy is 6 months old, nurses quite a bit and wakes at night to nurse most nights at least once, but he almost never pees out of his diaper. Which leads to my third tip... Always put your baby in as large a diaper as they're ready for (for overnight at least). Don't wait until they couldn't possibly fit into their current size to size up. If you think they're getting even a hint too big for their current size, size up. And always check the elastic's tightness around the thighs (especially on the backside) to avoid peeing and pooping out the legs crevices. My 2nd baby was sleeping in her own room and through the night at like 4 months, partially due to her easy temperament and partially due to the fact that I helped her to avoid day/night confusion by not using lights for unnecessary things.

You look sooo different than when you were pregnant with fox. You look like a legit mom and it’s the cutest thing EVER 🥺

I have a near 15 year old son and I found out this week I’m pregnant 😱 so it’s basically like being a first time mum again 😅 Thanks Sezzy ❤️

I took a couple tests a week and a half ago and finally got a positive result with both. Went to the doc Tuesday and they confirmed it. This is my first baby and I’m so excited to get all the things they need so I wanted to binge some videos to see what I should get. Your videos are so fun!

2 mattress protectors are amazing but PUT THEM BOTH ON AT THE SAME TIME 🙂 Honestly, game changing. When you, in the middle of the night need to change the sheets, just ripping off the top fitted sheet and mattress protector and being done is the best tip I was giveb as a new Mum.

Since my baby was a newborn (he is 6 years old now and still using it) we used a Salt lamp as night light. The color and the brightness are perfect and it's also healthy because improves the quality of the air in the room

YES Sezzy, my second Bub is 7 months old and I second all of these. The chair that swivels as well as rocks is a game changer, makes reaching for the snacks and water so much easier. My added essentials: - water bottles - everywhere you might feed. There’s nothing worse than sitting down, starting to feed, thirsty as f$&@ and you left the water bottle in another room. - ingenuity bouncer ($129 at big w) is a dream - so easy to move and babies love them. I dragged it with my feet so many times. My baby also hated the swing (the same one you had) - comfy loose stretchy pyjamas for yourself. Whether hot or cold weather, stretchy loose pyjamas are a god send. - a snack caddy (even if it’s part of your normal one), I found light snacks helped keep me awake in the early days too, and you’re so ravenous when your milk comes in - everything clothes in BONDS - the zippers, the stretchiness, the ease of washing, they are just the best

"not like actual essentials, but just like youtube essentials" Sarah's the best. ❤

I'm 50 years old and I've had 3 children who are all adults now. I love watching your videos and it is nice to see how much has advanced since they were babies. This will be a great tool one day when my girls have kids. Thank you Sarah

Your GLOWING Sezzy! Cant wait for the bubba! 🥰

I’m a first time mum, 3 weeks behind you! This has been sooo helpful! Affirming that I’m on the right track with what I’ve bought so far, and helpful with what I still need to get. Thank you!!!

I wish I could be doing this right now currently 31 weeks and slipped and fell on a pile of laundry and sprained my groin. Put on bed rest to heal, can’t even walk by myself watching this is soo therapeutic. Baby boy is ok that’s all that matters

My daughters 2 now but 100% agree on everything, especially the nursing chair. Like that is legit the best thing to invest in as far as newborn life goes. I do have 3 mattress protectors though as I have 2 layered on the bassinet/cot ready to just pull a layer off if it gets spewed or pooed on in the middle of the night. Can't wait for your little bubba to arrive!

I've recently had my third bub and the terry towelling cloths for burp cloths are the best, I tried fancy ones and went back to the basics. Newborn essentials for me are Bonds Zippy Wondersuits, Love to Dream swaddle ups and a capsule for the car so you can buckle them in the house and not chase a toddler while trying to get the baby in the car seat.

For baby wearing: Happy Baby Carrier makes the most lightweight front backpack and backpack style carriers for babies and toddlers. I recommend once you are more comfortable moving over to slings, my favs are Hope and Plum but some broken in Wild bird slings are good, too.

I literally just took a positive pregnancy test this morning!!! I am in shock and so excited. Will be watching all your baby videos❤

Thank you so much!!! I’m 20 weeks pregnant and so overwhelmed with what I need and especially what I dont need!! Adding all this to my list! ❤️❤️❤️

We have that bath seat and it’s good for teeny tiny newborns but as soon as our baby started to use their legs, they can wiggle down and off it. We switched to the shnuggle as soon as they had good head/neck control, which is similar to Sarah’s original bath but A LOT lighter, easy to lift, empty etc. Also good for; hauling loads of laundry about and containing baby when I need a quick shower myself!

There is something called the ‘mumsie’ (an Aussie owned brand). They are overalls but the bib of the overalls are baby carriers!! Can say this is the BEST invention for wearing your Bub!! Plus they are super cute!!

This is by far the most helpful and accurate list of “essentials” I’ve seen on KZfaq. I’m a mom of four kids, aged 4-13, and currently pregnant with my fifth (and final) baby… so I can vouch for this and say every item she mentioned is practical and WILL be used. No need to watch more videos; save yourselves and your friends time and stick to this one!

So exciting, I love these videos!! I’m by no means an experienced mum (only have one bub) but a few things I’d add! Kmart and big w have the burp cloths- they’re actually cloth nappies! I always buy 2 packs for new mum friends because they’re the best. As well as just getting 1-2 0000 onesies, it’s sometimes handy to have at least 1 00000 onesie in case bub is prem or just little so you have something to dress them in at the hospital (my bub was huge and straight to 000 😓). The red light in glow dreaming/aroma snoo machines is also supposed to help melatonin production, I used to use the red light for night time changes so she didn’t think it was daytime. And the chair! I have the Il Tutto I love it, it’s the best thing ever but they have one with a wooden handle on the side that sticks out rather than the small plastic black handle that sits flush- I didn’t have a c section but I’ve heard that closing the footrest on recliners is especially more difficult post caesar so one with a handle that you can manually close the footrest with (and it’s not all ab/legs closing it) can be handy! I know some of this stuff might not matter for some but it’s food for thought 🥰 You’re looking so healthy Sez! Good luck with everything! I can’t wait for my second, I miss my small baby haha

I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my second baby and I literally couldn’t agree more with these products! I would have recommended the same things and I also bought a bedside crib instead of a Moses basket this time and I’ve just got the same angelcare bath thing too and the Haakaa this time round!

I’m 21 and just found out i’m pregnant which i wasn’t expecting to happen this young but it has and i’m excited and trying to do a lot of research, this video has helped so thank you

Sezzzzyyyy!!! I just found out I’m pregnant earlier this week & have been planning to re watch all of your pregnancy videos to kinda prepare myself. Thank you so much for this video. Love youuuu 💕💕💕

I’ve tried a few swaddles with my bub and I’d definitely recommend the ‘love to dream’ sleeping bag over the ergo pouch. It does the same thing with the temperature but better for hips and arms. I wrapped my little one for the first few weeks then switched over to the love to dream swaddles. I found my bub and a lot of others love to sleep with there arms up… (after the tight swaddle stage). However with the ergo pouch it doesn’t allow bub to do that… whenever I tried the ergo pouch sleeping bag, my bub kept wanting to sleep with her arms up and relaxed above her head but in her sleep she’d try get her arms up by putting her hands through the neck hole and sometimes they’d get stuck. Making it abit harmful. I’ve had so many mums recommend love to dream over ergo pouch and I couldn’t agree more. I liked the ergo pouch once she was sleeping without arms wrapped!

I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my first and so excited to watch this!😍 especially coming from one of my favorites 🧡

I used to be terrified of having kids, and watching your videos of your journey of having Fox had made me so much more excited to have kids. Now I have 5 week old twins❤️

I’m going to be a first time mum in May- im so glad I got the free rider sling for her so I can carry her around in the house. Also I have a rocking chair exactly like that one your friends have so im so pleased people have recommended it! Loved this video Sarah thank you so much it’s amazing having support & advice even from people the other side of the world to me! 🥰❤️

ahhh i’m so excited to see the new baby, foxy is going to be the best big brother ❤️❤️❤️

Mum of three and my babies LIVED in the Joie swing! My third is now 4.5 months old and loves it for all his day naps it’s a life saver I couldn’t imagine doing newborn life without it 🙌🏼

I love that you made a disclaimer about "Baby Essentials" this helps first-time moms to not feel overwhelmed. This is what I did in my video too and I am so happy to see a big KZfaqr say this as well! It is so helpful! Keep up the good work! 🥰

I’m 5 months 🤰🏾 and definitely taking your advice 🥰🥰I love your videos 💕💕💕💕

I think dummy is essential - helps soothes newborns. 1 . Babybjorn is expensive. There are bouncers that come with toy attachment already eg fisher paykel and are gr8 . 2. Re Bed light. .Any lamp with a pull cord is good (ikea has many ) 3. Re Nursing Chair: - they can be expensive and u need space. So even just a couch or bedhead is fine to lean head on 4. Bath: Not everyone has a bath or big sink. There are many collapsible & foldable baby bathtubs that are super cheap. 4. Small baby bags are good as they have compartments and pockets. Keep small change mat and bottles if you bottlefeed and carry water around . It has side pockets etc. Also don’t forget changing mat when u are out.

Agree with every point so hard 🤌 Side note, with white noise, you can use a little google speaker (probably the other smart home ones too), you just say “play white noise” and then it gives you full volume control and you can adjust it from your phone 👏 . Also the added benefit of just using it as a speaker for music etc. in the day 🙌

I love how I can still enjoy all of your baby related videos and advice although I’m not even pregnant or trying. Such a cute momma! Taking notes, thanks Sezzy!

The babybjorn bouncer is GREAT !! 🙌😉 For the next baby I will for sure take the same kind of co sleeping bed, I also had an episiotomy for the first and getting up to pick him up during the night was so painful 😣

I honestly love Sarah's video's, it's so helpful and entertaining. She's just the best 😊🌻

For leaking-they have milk collection cups now that you can get on Amazon. It just like an attachable breast cup that you wear around whenever you want and it will collect the milk through out the day without you wasting the milk.

I'm 28 weeks pregnant and have recently moved from the UK to Woronora Heights. I wasn't sure what brands were good over here, so this video came in a good time. Definitely buying the same cot and chair, they are exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks 😊

The vava night light from Amazon is amazing. It was perfect lighting for late night diaper changes it has different light tones and you can take it with you anywhere. It’s easy to charge and has different brightness settings. It came with stickers so you can give it a face. It’s like a little egg with a cute face

Great tips! So fun to see your cool items. With my 3 yr old and 1.5 yr old, my essential items were a Moby wrap, fleece Halo swaddle (best thing ever), rocker/glider chair and then various pacifiers bc my babies were both different! Also an o ball was a fun first toy ☺️ Congratulations!

Get a Himalayan salt lamp! I have one on my bedside just because I love it, and then I bought two more for rooms like the bathroom and path to the bathroom. Just make sure you get an adjustable one! I love it for when I’m up later than my fiancé. (I have IBS and gut problems, I’m often awake nauseas) so it’s very helpful.

Love this! We used a salt lamp that has a switch that you can adjust the light super low to higher light. It’s warm light and it worked so well for breastfeeding at night and diaper changes

I recommend as a mom of 2: Get a few sleepers and onesies in newborn size. I’d say 7-10 in each. They will grow out of it in 2-3 weeks! Don’t buy snap sleepers! They are so difficult to put on a screaming newborn 😓 Get a few items for the new size up! Shop at the thrift store to save money especially with baby clothes! Don’t buy any activity anything until baby gets there! Baby will most likely want to be held anyway! Learn what your baby likes before purchasing anything! Prefold cloth diapers are great for spit up! It’s also normal to not leak much. I only leaked for the first 2 weeks with each of my babies. I nursed my first for 3 years and now nursing my 11.5 month old! I never really needed the breast pads but definitely have some on hand the first time!

I wish these products were in the description. Also I would love to know the dress you are wearing, it’s s so pretty and looks comfortable. I am expecting early April with our first and love seeing what mom’s love in terms of products😊

Currently pregnant with my first and this was sooo helpful!! Love all your content!!

Quick hack regarding cot and bedding; put two layers of sheets on, so mattress protector, sheet then another mattress protector and sheet on top for any middle of the night emergency changes you just whip the the first set off and the bed is ready for baby again. Also Sarah, you’re glowing 🥰

Oh one more thing - If you have another child as well - stock up on a few things you can pull out when you’re feeling torn for giving them attention. A new toy, book, sensory play etc. Having something prepped for the first kid makes it so much easier too!

It's so beautiful to see your growth as a Mama 💙 the first video I saw was your pregnancy announcement with Fox and I cannot wait to see you as a Mama to two boys x

JUST an idea for the lamp: You turn the white metalic part around (180º). Does it fit between the wood handle? It will not rotate and that is why the white paper thingy has an opening on one side so the wood handle can pass "through". Sorry if this didn't help, I'm not good at explaining stuff =D

Just got my positive test and am tracking to be around 7 weeks already! 👶🏻 I watched this video before, but immediately came to your channel to rewatch all of these with a fresh perspective! I’m so excited!! 🥰

Sezzy! Get a Hatch Rest. It’s the best sound machine!!! My baby loves it. He falls asleep to rain! When he wakes up in the night, I tap the light on, feed him, and he goes right back to sleep!! He’s 12 weeks old and literally has always been able to go right back to sleep, all thanks to the Hatch!!!!

Loved this!. I will definitely be referring back to this video when I’m become pregnant. Please do a in depth postpartum essentials video as well. 🙌🏻😌

I love the fact that I'm not a mom but I still watch these for the future and they are honestly just because they are fun to watch!

so surreal to see her showing the essentials for her second baby boy, still feels like yesterday she was telling Kurt that she was prego with Foxxy.

I could listen to you talk about babies and moms all day. I love your kind voice.

Lol I used the same portable white noise machine for maybe 6 months? Went through so many batteries and then I realised baby bunting sell the same 4baby brand one in a wall plug version so it was the same ocean noise we’d got used to. Life changing!

Love this video! We are starting our adoption journey due to my PCOS and Endo and I need updated recommendations for a second time mom. I’ve been keeping you in my prayers for a healthy mom and baby! ❤️🙏🏽

I just wanted to 100% agree with the rocking chair, but mostly the fact that it's a recliner! I had an unexpected emergency cesarean, so I was so used to being in a bed that tilts up and down to help me get up. So my husband bought me a recliner and it was a life saver! I

The burp cloths she is referring to are terry towelling baby nappies. I used these as burp cloths too and are amazing! Highly recommend :)

So excited for you!!! I’m due at the same time however i have to have a scheduled c-section, so feb 28th ill be a mom of two!!! Much love 🍁

Most of these were my newborn essentials too! I had no idea how much we’d love a white noise machine until we got tired of saying “shhh” to our crying newborn. 💞💞💞Just a reminder that sleeping in a chair or the couch/lounge while holding baby is not safe sleep. It can cause suffocation or SIDS.

21 weeks and a first time mum! Thanks so much for making this video Sarah. I’ve added some more things to my baby list 🥰👏🏻

I’m nearly 30 week pregnant with my first and this is so helpful! I also am getting the baby bjorn bouncer. Hopefully baby loves it!

As a first time mom to be, THIS WAS SO HELPFUL!!! I’m halfway through my pregnancy and honestly had no idea where to start. Thank you!!! 💗💗💗

Mom tip for the mattress pads! Totally agree with Sezzy that you should have two. If you really want to level up you can make, what I call, a bed lasagna. You put down mattress pad, sheet, mattress pad, sheet. So if the sheet gets gross in the middle of the night, you just strip off one layer and you have a fresh sheet underneath!

As a first time mom of an 8mo, 100% agree with everything! Side note: someone find out where Sarah’s dress is from. I’m obsessed 😍

So helpful, thank you! So generous of Esme too. I’ll be putting my order in!

Currently 17 weeks pregnant and making my registry! Thank you for all the tips!

I love all the baby content 🧡👶🏼

Been watching Sarah for years now, love her videos 🥰

I am not a mom, but I've seen the nipple covers that also collect the milk that drips and people collect a few ounces, so I think that's also an alternative to not let the milk go to waste

You are such an inspiration Sarah 🥰 I’m so excited for you xx

This is my first baby, and I had already watched this video but today this is SOOOO helpful as I'm 33 weeks and I need to define what to actually get for my baby! Thank you so so much!!!

I love Sarah’s personality so much!! She’s like a ray of sunshine in every video

I think you should look into the hatch it connects to your phone, you can change the color the volume and type of noise it is, plus you can set timers. for quite time etc. plus you can set routines like the timer goes on at 6pm and you can also child lock it so your child cant turn off the noise. they have an adult one too with a alarm clock. 10/10. recommend it

Can you PLEASE do an updated version of this video?? On what you have ended up using and what you highly recommend/couldn't live without 🤞🏼😍

I’m currently breastfeeding our second baby but my excessive let down has kind of passed so I don’t need my giant pile of reusable organic cotton breastfeeding pads and so a few of them I have now designated as face cleansing pads! They work like a charm to rinse away cleanser.

Thank you sezzy.best advice for all the mums out there. Currently packing my hostipal bag.

You are such a beautiful preggy mum!! 🤗 I will definitely save this for my future pregnant self.

I’ve got two children, do not plan on having anymore… yet why am I so excited to watch Sarah’s video haha. I told my partner I was super excited to watch Sarah’s newborn essentials video and he said, why… we are NOT having anymore 🤣🤣 absolutely love Sarah and her channel!

The angel care bath seat is absolutely amazing! You will love it! The bassinet is so cute 🥰

I have been struggling with acne ever since I got out of highschool, and especially during my pregnancy so I am definitely taking advantage of that deal because I NEED to find something that will help my skin because it has been affecting my mental health SO much 😩

We use cloth nappies and I use wet bags for dirty clothes but sometimes I use them for all clean items! They are the best

This was soooooo incredibly helpful. Thank you!!

So excited for bubba too come! Fox is going to be the best brother 🥰🥰

Sarah, you are such an amazing mum! u are amazing, ik it gets hard but keep going! u got this girl

Hi have just found out I’m pregnant with my partner (bit of a shock because he and I didn’t think I’d fall pregnant so fast). I’ve watched so many videos but I find the UK and US based videos have different brands which are harder to order, shipping cost etc. This is my favourite video by far honest and to the point. So helpful for us Aussie girls 💕💕 thank you!

Love this video! I’m really early in my pregnancy and bingewatch so much pregnancy content. Thank you for sharing your favorites🤎.

Sarahhhhh I love u sm - ur house, ur family, ur everything !!

For nigh light I highly recommend Glow Dreaming lamp. It's red and green light and white noise all in one lamp. Amazing!

Yes!! Pouch tip is bomb! I do the same and use a cute leather tote from madewell instead of the bulky diaper bags.

ugh i love this hairstyle so much on you sez!! 💛💘

Our son LOVED the babybjorn bouncer. And as you said, it's very practical. He especially loved it when we flew him around in it🤣🥰

I have a seven week old newborn at home and love the pregnancy videos!

This was one of the best newborn essential videos I’ve seen - thank you!! …that glider 🤤

Not planning on having kids anytime soon but I love your videos and will definitely reference this when we do get ready!

Love your videos! Have you read Save Our Sleep Bedding Guide? I've recently discovered it with my 3 month old, and realised I needed to dress him way warmer and have blankets then the recommended Ergopouch charts! Should have a quick peak at it. Changed my babies sleep immensely! Much needed when you have a toddler also for that good night sleep! X

i'm nowhere near thinking about pregnancy or having children (i'm more closer to thinking about what university to go to) and have no intentions of having my own. always wanted to adopt children. but my god i love watching videos like this. i love seeing different items and especially clothes. LOVE LOVE LOVE