Our Newborn Essentials

HELLO BELLO

All about the Bundles
We were introduced to Hello Bello because of our love for its founders, Dax Sheppard and Kristen Bell. Kristen being a Broadway/Disney veteran and Dax being so amazing and vulnerable about his addiction recovery (something we are passionate about in our own lives) that we had to give it a whirl.

Their entire brand is about being a premium product that is accessible to everyone! That sounds like inclusivity to us. Many of their products are plant-based, and diapers are made from many organic and sustainable materials so that makes us feel really good.

Most importantly, the diaper bundles are the most convenient thing ever! Every month we get an email reminding us to choose the sizes and the designs we want, plus four extra items we can throw in with them if we want them.

These aren’t just any items! They have amazing multivitamins, soaps, lotions, oils, nightclothes, and the list goes on, and you can have them sent to you anytime anywhere as long as you have a bundle. PLUS, the box becomes an awesome play toy for your child. Check out our video here to see more about Hello Bello.

Also, use our code BROADWAYHUSBANDS to get 30% off your first bundle! No obligation and you will not be disappointed.

BOBBIE

Feeding is done well
Our other favorite for little Maverick is his formula, Bobbie. A female-owned company that is the first FDA-approved European recipe formula in the USA. That right there should be enough to sell you on this amazing product, but there’s more.

With a supply shortage happening after a formula recall from another brand, Bobbie had to freeze their ability to onboard new customers. However, they are so thoughtful that they contacted all of their current customers, letting them know there was enough supply to keep them and their family’s stash. Sure, frustrating for new customers, but to know that a company is willing to be that loyal and true to their current customers is a company for me.

Let’s throw in their adorable branding, and the convenience of having your orders shipped directly to your house monthly, and you have a child-long customer in us!

BABY DELIGHT

Your baby essentials without the kitsch

There isn’t a single Baby Delight item that we’ve used that disappointed us. Our Snuggle Nest. was the perfect travel companion for giving Maverick his own space in our bed and keeping him safe. But also loved our Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet, which attached to our bed, and made access to Maverick easy without even having to get out of bed. Lastly, we use our Alpine Bouncer to keep Maverick happy while in our office, and he loves it. If you are looking for items that look good, are easy to clean, portable, and sturdy, then you must check out these items.

SLEEP SHOP

Like having your own Pediatric Nurse in your pocket
This might be one of the boggiest things we found, but we also found it to be the best tool to help save our marriage during the first months of being Dads. Cameron Liddell is an RN and part of the Sleep Shop crew. She has varying levels of offerings but we chose to have her monthly service. She creates a custom schedule for Maverick to meet him right where he is. But, the best part is that every day we can text her as things progress to get support on how to help him sleep better through the night. She also held our hand through a week of sleep training and we are so glad. This is such a concierge service but gave us an educated moderator to help us help Maverick.

LITTLE MOVERS

What to do during wake time?
This was a lifesaver in how to help Maverick as he gets used to his physical body. We learned so much about helping him physically learn to latch onto a bottle, learn how to help him adjust his posture, and engage his neck for maximum movement. Both being dancers we know the importance of proper alignment, and this course helped us help him gain so much strength quickly. This course is by far one of the best discoveries for us as parents of a newborn.

BABY BREZZA

Convenience our parents wish they had
The Baby Brezza series of equipment has been a God send for soothing and feeding our baby. We love the Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced for those late night early-morning feeds. It perfectly mixes formula with water for your desired temperature, and you can control it from an app on your phone. We also use the Sanitizer weekly. The soothing Mat was a blessing in our early days, definitely worth having on hand.

BABY SHUSHER

A true miracle sleep machine
We were gifted our Baby Shusher by a friend years before Maverick was born, but honestly, this little transportable machine has been a game changer. We use it all of the time if he’s feeling restless if we are shopping at Target if we just don’t feel like shushing anymore. Trust us you want to have a Baby Shusher on hand at all times.

THE OLLIE
Why didn’t anyone tell us about this guy!?

We struggled to find a swaddle that would help Maverick’s reflex, but also give him room to breathe. The Ollie is by far the perfect swaddle and helped us move him right into sleep training with ease. This is a MUST-have for any newborn.

Have you used any of these? Let us know what you find helpful.