Babies need a lot of care and although you might not need ALL of the things. I have complied somethings that are great to have and similar to the "brands" we see everyone rave about for a more friendlier budget. I personally use or have used a majority of these things and they have been amazing!! Baby Lounger (adjustable) I loved this lounger with my newborn and as he got older. It is a dupe for the Dock and for a significantly lower price it gets the job done!We loved tossing this in the car if we needed it for baby to sleep in if we were going to be away from home for awhile. It adjusts as baby grows longer and it is machine washable which is incredible! $ 31 . 99  (follow the link and you can also apply a 5%  coupon) Infant Snuggle Lounger This lounger was also wonderful. It is an alternative to the Snuggle out there and just as above, it is a huge price cut from the original and it has the same effect. They even offer different cover options to purchase if you want to