A Savvy Dad Shares His Best Tips For New Parents On A Budget

There’s a lot of joy and wonder in being a new parent, but one of the mildly terrifying tasks is giving your tiny tot a bath. They are just so small and slippery! This ingenious rain shower spa swaps that mild peril for a luxurious experience (for both you and your baby). The shower head also doubles as a gentle brush. Best of all, this shower spa grows with your kid into their toddler years, offering great long-lasting value.

Stay connected to your baby while driving with this pivoting baby car mirror. Monitoring your little one has never been easier while on the road, thanks to this shatter-resistant mirror system. With multiple light and stability features, you won’t have to worry about your little one in a rear-facing car seat. You also won’t have to worry about a lump-sum bill, either, with Klarna’s four interest-free payments.

The baby books will tell you that only a couple of things will upset your baby and make them cry — most notably, being hungry, being tired, and being left in a messy diaper. What no one tells you is that when a chilly wipe makes contact with their soft little baby bum, they are going wail, especially when they are sleepy and cozy at night or naptime. This baby wipe warmer, with a soft LED light for late-night diaper changes, is a must-have for the first year of parenting.

Sippy cups are one of the true essentials for new parents. You can never have enough because they can go missing at the playground, in the car, and at daycare. This affordable leak-free version from OXO is cute and has a soft spout for baby’s sensitive gums.

Whether you’re in the next room finally catching up on the most-talked-about TV show or working in the yard, the Owlet Cam 2 baby monitor sends video clips to your phone when sound, motion, or crying is detected. That way, you can be connected to your little one without having to helicopter around their door 24/7.

Babies grow up so fast! One minute they’re lying in a bouncy seat, and the next they're zooming around your home exploring their ever-expanding world. Stay prepared with a full complement of baby gates to keep them safely out of certain rooms and patios, and away from outdoor pool areas. This retractable baby gate does just that while allowing you to easily move about your home without having to climb over clunky plastic gates.

Put the toolbox down! This sweet infant playpen requires no tools to assemble, takes up minimal space when folded, and is appropriate for toddlers from ages 0 to 36 months — making it ideal from infancy through the toddler years. Whether you're just lounging around at home or traveling with your kiddo, a portable crib with a comfy mattress is a must for them to sleep, play, and be safe and secure in any setting.

If your baby is still small, you might not be thinking about them roaming the house and opening up kitchen cabinets, but the day is coming sooner than you realize! Get ready with these magnetic cabinet safety locks that secure all the cleaning products, spray bottles, and other odds and ends your baby simply cannot be allowed to touch.

You can never, ever have enough bibs for a new baby (I really can’t stress this enough). Stuff them in your cargo shorts pockets, diaper bag, the glove compartment of the family car – basically everywhere because babies are so messy! Be prepared with this arsenal of fresh, photogenic bibs.

This is a simple but absolutely essential product for new parents. These foam guards help protect little fingers from cringe-worthy pinching accidents. The soft, flexible foam forms a cushion between the edge of the door and the frame, making it the most simple but critical baby product you must buy as your kiddo is starting to crawl and walk.

Shopping for baby essentials through Klarna is great — not only because you can easily spread the cost into four interest-free payments, but you can quickly find the best value across the internet on the best products you and your kiddo need. This foldable high chair, which comes in a variety of different colors and patterns, is a great example. New parents will want a high chair like this one that's a breeze to clean, folds flat, has an adjustable tray, and is great for taking on the go.

You’re going to love holding your baby, carrying your baby, and snuggling your baby, too. What no one may tell you, however, is that you’re also going to really love to put your baby in the swing to give your arms some much-needed rest. This swing has five different speed settings, a timer, pre-programmed lullabies, and Bluetooth connectivity to play the cool baby playlist you made that your kid already loves to hear during their R&R.