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Which Of These Things Do New Parents Actually Need?

Take the new parents "necessities" poll and find out.

Mike Spohr
by Mike Spohr

BuzzFeed Staff

  1. 1. Do new parents need a bath thermometer?

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1. Do new parents need a bath thermometer?
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    Yes, because if we learned anything from Rain Man it’s that “hot water burn baby.”
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    No. Just dip your finger into the water first.
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  1. 2. How about a Pee-pee Teepee?

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2. How about a Pee-pee Teepee?
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    Yes. It's saved me from being peed on many times.
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    Puh-lease. Just drop a wipe on it.
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  1. 3. A bottle warmer?

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3. A bottle warmer?
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    Yes. It’s a huge time saver.
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    Nope. It’s really not that hard to run the bottle under hot water.
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  1. 4. What about Boogie Wipes?

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4. What about Boogie Wipes?
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    Yes, they’re indispensible when your kid is sick.
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    No, they’re nothing but glorified baby wipes.
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  1. 5. A Diaper Stacker?

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5. A Diaper Stacker?
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    Yes, they’re great for keeping your baby room organized.
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    Not necessary. 'Nuff said.
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  1. 6. A Baby food maker?

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6. A Baby food maker?
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    Yes, it is the key to your baby eating well.
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    Pass. Just use a regular blender.
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  1. 7. Special laundry detergent for babies?

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7. Special laundry detergent for babies?
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    For sure. Baby skin is delicate.
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    Regular detergent is fine on a baby AND costs less.
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  1. 8. A diaper genie?

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8. A diaper genie?
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    Yes, your nose will thank you.
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    No, they’re costly and never work.
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  1. 9. A wipes warmer?

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9. A wipes warmer?
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    Yes, definitely in the colder parts of the country.
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    Not even in Antartica.
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  1. 10. Pacifier wipes?

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10. Pacifier wipes?
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    Yes, a dropped pacifier is nasty.
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    You do not need a wipe for every little thing.
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  1. 11. A nursing pillow.

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11. A nursing pillow.
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    Indispensable.
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    No, they’re expensive and sometimes actually make breastfeeding harder.
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  1. 12. A formula mixer?

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12. A formula mixer?
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    Yes, it saves time and your sanity at 3 a.m.
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    Just shake the bottle, people.
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  1. 13. A baby carrier?

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13. A baby carrier?
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    Yes! It makes taking the baby places so much easier.
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    No. If you’ve got a stroller (and arms) you're fine.
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  1. 14. Baby shoes before six months of age?

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14. Baby shoes before six months of age?
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    Of course! A baby is a person, and people need shoes.
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    Pfft. The baby can’t even walk yet.
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  1. 15. A baby video monitor?

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15. A baby video monitor?
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    Yes, for peace of mind especially.
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    Nah, all they do is stress you out (and they're expensive).
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