My DD will be 1 year next week so my answers are recent

**I prefer the infant carrier with the car base - I didn't get the big stroller that went with it because it was too big I did get the frame that the car seat fits into and loved it for when she was little - quick easy & light.
**I reused my son's crib and it's a convertible but we won't be breaking it down to a bed -
**DS & DD slept in the pack in play in our room for the first few months - I did get one that had the bassinet attachment and loved it.
**I do have a small clock radio in DD's room - helps me see the time if she wakes in the middle of the night and she does love the music.
**We used a Diaper Genie with my son and this time around, we just take the diapers out to the trash everytime and have a bag to put them in out there - either way works
**I didn't use a wipe warmer - dries out the bottom wipes - I've heard sometimes it can be as many as 25% - They are at room temperature anyway
**I got 2 crib mattress covers and 2 changer pad covers - that way I always had a clean one.
**I did not have but wish I did - a glider - no room when I had DS and it just got away from me with DD

My 1st is only a few months old and here are my thoughts.

1. Travel System Stroller vs Snugrider Snap n Go or else?
I bought a jogger and have loved going out for walks/runs to help with my mood and get back into shape. The stroller came with a base and car seat so I didn't need to buy a seperate one.

2. Crib and Nice bed vs Convertible Crib?
I did a convertible crib but I know that when he is older he can pick out a bed he likes. These were cheaper than the nice cribs so that I can spend more money on a bed he will like for a longer time.

3. Bassinet, Infant Rest or Moses Basket. How many of you put the baby to sleep with you?
I didn't want the baby to sleep in our room. I wanted him to have his own and get accustomed to it. We just started him out in his crib. Again I didn't want to spend the extra money on a bassinet. We did block off part of the crib so it didn't feel so big to him. I only did that for the 1st month when I knew that he wasn't moving at all.

4. Baby slings or carriers or else?
Just bought a carrier and it is a savior. My little one loves to be held so he gets what he wants and I still have free hands. Win-win.

5. Someone mention that they put a small radio, monitor and a tv. Do you think is something necessary?
No I don't think its necessary at all. I will say that my hubby and I argued over a night light. He wanted one I didn't. Keep in mind that I have a 15 year old step that still sleeps with a night light so I'm dead set against my child being like that. Just a personal opinion. I bought a lamp and put in a low watt light to help me see to change a diaper at night. Once I leave the lamp goes off. Think about it do they really need a light? Theyve been in the dark for 9 months.

6. Diaper Genie or similar vs just a regular trash can?
I do a regular trash can with the scented liners. If its a stinky poop it goes immediatly out to the dumpster.

I have a rocking chair and I would not do without. I love to rock him to sleep both at night and durning the day for his naps.

Also a swing is a great thing to get. Several nights it was the only thing that could put him to sleep.

Good luck and congrats!