Bringing home baby ~ a few items you may want on your checklist

It seems like only yesterday that my first daughter was born. Now that my sister is expecting a baby and I will be an aunt for the first time, I love that I can offer my little sister advice…ONLY if she asks of course 😉

There is so much information and products out there that sometimes planning for a the arrival of a new baby can be super stressful.

There were many things I felt were beneficial when I had my baby and some items I wish I would have had ready but didn’t.

I made sure to have pacifiers and since I was nursing I made sure I had a breast pump and breast pads, but the one thing I did not have was a sterilizer or bottles. It must have been baby brain that I had a pump but no bottles or sterilizer. I’m glad I had a super helpful husband who made sure to get the items I forgot about before sweet little Kate was born.

Philips AVENT 3-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer

Like every mom out there, we all want our babies to be healthy and provide the best care for them.  We wash them and clean them.  We also make sure that their surroundings are safe from bacteria and germs.  So when it comes to a baby’s food source we want to ensure their bottles are safe and really clean.  That is where the Philips comes in with their Avent 3-in-1 Electric Seam Sterilizer.

The Avent 3-in-1 Electric Seam Sterilizer is a safe way to ensure you’re baby’s bottles is safe from things that could make them very sick.  What makes this system work so effectively is the use of steam.  Due to the natural temperature that steam can get to, it can kill most germs.  In fact Philips claims that their natural steam sterilization kills 99.9% of harmful germs.  Those are odds that most parents like to hear when it comes to protection for their young vulnerable children.

The 3-in-1 part of the Philips AVENT 3-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer is its compartment system.  The lower part will sterilize bottles, while upper part is for nipples, collars and covers.  These two trays can clean and sterilized on their own individually or together.  But its uses don’t end there.  You can also clean and sterilize 2 Phillips breast pumps and/or soothers also.

This machine is also expedient.  In the “old days” we would often have to boil water or use a dishwasher to sterilize, but now six 11oz. bottles can be sterilized in 6 min.  For many mom’s this can be a life saver and save tons of time.  Simply place in the sterilized, turn it on and walk away.  They will even stay sterilized for 24 hours if left alone and not opened.

This is a great addition to a mom’s check list to prepare for the new arrival.  Its small sleek design makes and superior performance would make this a great gift or simply get it for you.

So tell me, what items were on your checklist to get before the little ones arrival?