Newborn baby HAUL 

“MATTHEW JAMES!” Will never get old 😂! You guys always make my day!

Just had my third baby! Bring more blankets and pillows then you think you need. Hospital beds/couches are uncomfortable and having your own bedding from home is amazing! Bring very basics toiletries (toothpaste/brushes, face wash, shampoo, conditioner…etc) make sure you bring a 0-3 outfit for going home and a new born. You never know how big the baby will be! Bring a few different kinds of pacifiers. A few swaddle blankets and a nice cozy blanket for the baby. Bring really comfortable lounge clothes and Jammie’s for yourselves. Nursing tank tops, a nice robe, that kind of thing. Warm socks (hospitals are cold). And SNACKS. Make sure you have chapstick and hair ties for labor. And don’t forget your phone charger!

The fact that this channel is changing from a couple's channel to a family channel is sooo precious!! ❤️

Go with the space theme. It's adorable and it creates inquisitive children who love to explore, adventure and have a wild imagination. Perfect for you and Matt 🤗😻

Your baby bay is a gift from Heaven and is so blessed having you as parents he's going to have fun. Can't wait to see him. Blessed and Praying for a easy delivery for Abby.

One thing I did when I was pregnant, I started buying lots of diapers at the grocery store each week. I would buy what was on sale and then use a coupon too!! (Not sure if they still do coupons for that stuff) Also, I would buy baby food in the same fashion as long as I knew they would not be expired. I ended up saving so much money in that first year. 😊 So happy for you guys.

Our hospital had a Bringing Home Baby class where they taught us how to bathe the baby, how to swaddle, all the basics of how to take care of a newborn. It was very helpful!

As a peds nurse, the mamaroo swing is a life saver! All our babies love it :)

Mom of 2 girls here!! As for baby hospital bag, don’t overpack. Baby will be naked most the time anyways EXCEPT the going home outfit & outfit for pictures! For dad, make him in charge of the chargers! And really only an outfit, blanket, pillow, and slides! For mom, bring something that buttons up to change into. You’re not going to want to be in a hospital gown the whole time! ❤️❤️ love you guys and Goodluck!

My favorite thing is when Abby goes, “Matthew James!” It’s so funny! Anyway, praying for you guys and your baby!

Y’all may seem so nervous now as first time parents, but I promise when he is born, everything comes naturally to you as if you’ve been a parent before 💕 you will get the hang of it as soon as he’s born 😊

Mom of three here! Some things that helped my babies. White Noise machines for when they sleep. cool mist humidifiers for when they have a cold. I love the baby swaddles that just zip for night time sleep, they are super nice for those night time diaper changes and feedings. I also suggest baby wearing! I loved having my babies wrapped up close to me. My favorite wrap is the Solly baby wrap. It is nice and thin, perfect for the Az heat. The nurses will teach you everything you need to know! Especially swaddling 🙂 I’m not good at packing hospital bags, but I would suggest bringing a 0-3 month old outfit and newborn. You never know how big or small your baby will be!

I was a minimalist when it came to baby stuff 😂. The thing I could not live without was my ergo- babywearing was a must! I accomplished so much by wearing our babies (I have three at different times). My husband wore our babies as well- would take them on walks so I could get rest. I had my babies sleeping with us- so much easier to nurse- I didn't have to wake up and walk around the house- so much more rested for both of us. At 6 months they went on a mattress next to our bed and then by 18 months they went into their own rooms. Such sweet memories. Bradley method birthing class- will teach so much more than the birth- and trust me the hubby will appreciate the class- they teach the men how to give massages during labor and what to say and what Not to say. They also teach how to nurse... Really recommend having a date night and doing the Bradley method class👌🏼

My life has been flying by, it feels like yesterday Abby just announced she was pregnant! This is all insane!! Edit: I love how confused and surprised they are by the breast pump their faces are like “what have we gotten out selves into” 😂

You guys are doing amazing. A newborn needs so little really..just lots of love and lots of feeds 🙂.. mom needs a lot of care during this time. so don’t stress about having to get everything up front. You’ll know what you really need as you go through this wonderful journey with your child.

I totally feel you Abby, I’m 32 weeks today and have 10% of what I feel like I need, I cannot believe I have 8 weeks to get everything ready when it feels like it was gonna be so far away a couple days ago! I keep saying I can’t believe how fast time goes when you’re pregnant let alone how fast it’ll go once they’re here! We’ll get there and everything will be just fine!

Abby you are looking more and more beautiful in your pregnancy every time I see you. You're outfits are the cutest too. Love you guys hope your back and everything feels much better! ❤

Stuff to pack in Abby’s hospital bag: •Comfortable after birth clothes •Comfy shoes/slippers •Snacks for before and after labor •Hair brush •Toothbrush and toothpaste •Deodorant Hope this is helpful 😊 I am 1 of 13 children (all form the same 2 parents.) and have helped with my mom and my sister-in-law’s births, so I have a little background on what you should be ready for.😊 Again hope this helps!

Congratulations to you both! This is an exciting time so soak it up! I just had my 4th baby this past fall and a helpful tip to remember is that the second night in the hospital is a rough one. For some reason, babies just want to cluster feed all night and need lots of skin to skin. So it helps to remember you’re not doing anything wrong, they are just extra needy at that time and want to be close to you. It’s a bonding time for all of you. Be patient, work together and trust that you will both figure this out! Praying for your delivery!!

Diaper bag recs: For mom: 3 lounge comfy outfits like high waisted biker shorts or yoga pants (kinda makes your belly feel supported) If nursing button up short or long sleeve shirts for sure Nursing bras High waisted underwear or depends if you want the diaper kind for after birth Toiletries of any kind Coconut oil for the nips for pumping or nursing it kinda preps them and it’s natural too Dermoplast Peri bottle Nursing pad inserts for leakage Blanket and pillow if you want your own cozy For dads: 3 outfits Under clothes Jacket or sweatshirt for the AC of hospital Socks Shoes Toiletries Blanket Pillow (Long phone charger cords for both of you) laptop or iPad if you wanna watch a movie or a show after having the baby and while your at the hospital recovering DEFINITELY snacks for Matt because us women can’t munch while were in labor the men don’t get food from the staff so I’d bring some fav snacks like protein bars, granola bars, fav drinks, cash for cafeteria so he can get real meals too. Make sure Matt eats cause nerves and labor/delivery can sometimes do a lot to a man and their sugar levels and cause lightheadedness so you wanna make sure their snacking and drinking liquids. Bring some extra for you too if you think you’ll want some after having the baby but you get fed meals Abby:) For baby: bring any outfits you want him to wear, your own swaddle or swaddle blanket if you want him swaddled (I’d bring atleast 3 little outfits:) CARSEAT LOL don’t forget that

I love those relatable feelings of having no idea what to buy or use for baby. I'm on my third pregnancy and trust me when I say you will be FINE. Feed your baby and love him and that's all you need!!!!! There are all kinds of suggestions you'll hear but just try what sounds good to you and see what sticks! The hospital provides you with everything you need. I way over packed my bag. We had 2 bassinets we never used because we ended up co sleeping. Take care of your nipples and your lady bits. The nose Frida is a MUST, as gross as it is 😂 Everyone is different! You guys will do a great job!

This baby has the best parents, and also when little man is born the love comes instinctively and also I didn’t know how to swaddle and was horrible at trying to get it down pat, but there’s swaddles you can put that velcro, just saying ! ♥️ And also buying wipes and diapers when you go to the store helps so you don’t have to worry about going out all the time for them, it helps 😊

Hi! Nursing student here and I just did my rotation in OB! I recommend bringing your own towels, comfy clothes, slippers, and toiletries! Anything that you feel will make you feel more comfortable and pack snacks! For baby just bring your going home outfit and blanket. The hospital will give you so much so definitely make sure you have a bag you can fit everything in. I would even check with your hospital to see if you can tour the labor unit so you can ask questions! Congratulations and I hope this helps!

Ask questions at the hostpital. The doctors and nurses are there to answer your questions and will teach you anything from how to nurse, change a diaper and swaddle, to baby gas exercises and how to bathe the baby. Love you guys, hope this is an amazing experience and can't wait to see baby Howard.

The BEST part of keeping neutral baby things (bassinet & rocker stuff) is you can use it for your next kids & save money that way! 🥰👍🏼

it’s so sweet how genuinely kind & grateful you guys are

Here's one more good advice that my doctor gave me that I wish I followed more. He told me to make sure I sleep when my baby was sleeping. Which can be really hard to do if you are trying to catch up on cleaning or just needing a little time for yourself. Sleep is so important for your body ❤️

Congratulations to both of you!! I am a first time momma, and had my son in February. One thing that I highly suggest you get is a dresser with a changing table on top, or you can just get a regular dresser and put a changing pad of your choice on top. It is so handy to have their little jammies and onesies right there where you change them, and you can put diapers, wipes, etc in there too. It makes life so much easier, and is easier on your back. I have also found that it makes really messy situations easier to deal with. 💙

Matt and Abby, if you see this, I just want you to know that when I see a new video of yours, It really helps me feel better about life. A lot of tough things have been happening in my family right now, And watching your videos helps me get through some of that easier.

I love watching you guys just trying to figure everything out and sharing it with us

Omggg these little things are freaking adorable!!😭❤️ Can’t wait to see the lil dude. Matt and Abby, you guys are awesome. Take care you guys and all the best for this beautiful journey!✨🌱

Congrats on your baby! It's such a sweet journey, enjoy every minute. As for nursery suggestions, I'd recommend building off the mobile as far as colors go. As a mother of two (not an expert)if you go with a theme everyone will LOVINGLY over gift you those themed items. My first son's nursery themed was jungle. This might make me seem ungrateful, but honestly it became overwhelming how many jungle themed items we received. So I'd recommend going with a nursery themed color pallet. For our second son I picked a quilt I loved and built of those colors (teal, coral and gray) and it came together really well. Make the nursery a relaxing place where you and your baby can wind down and make memories together. I highly recommend a lazy boy chair for those late nights. Hope this was helpful

I just finished my OB rotation for nursing school! The moms would pack the pillow that wraps around their tummy for the baby to lay on for breastfeeding, an outfit for baby and a beanie, and a pacifier. The hospital will provide everything else for the baby :)

The room is going to be SO cute, whatever you choose. I loved the colors of that space theme mobile. The nurse at the hospital will show you how to swaddle, it’s easy once they show you. You guys will be fine. Have fun putting it all in there! I wonder if the “bow” is a bow tie. 💙

The most genuine family I follow. You guys always touch my heart, foreals !! I cannot wait to see bebe when he’s here, I’m totally sure you guys will be strong, gentle and very compassionate parents. God made an amazing choice by gifting you this beautiful little life. I’m truly so excited!!! God bless you both!!❤️😊

It’s so funny when Abby mentions wanting like 7 kids and Matt immediately has to say 3 😂

Baby Howard is literally due a day before my birthday!!! I'm literally so excited for God's little bundle of blessing to you guys! We love you so much, and praying for the path God has for you ahead!!

ahhh! can’t wait to see lil’ dude too!❤ love you guys, youre an inspiration and i can see you guys care so much about youre baby, just remember to keep up the positivity and happiness! sure you guys cant wait to start youre family, and so do i!

Expecting my first baby too and I love watching your videos as you’re only a few weeks ahead of us and I can relate to what you’re experiencing 🥲 I totally feel the same way as Abby when I look at my baby girl’s outfits… literally melting thinking that soon enough my daughter will be wearing them 🥹🫠😍

This baby boy is gonna have the best life! His parents are so joyful and full of happiness! 💞

You guys are literally already great parents! You guys have grown so much :) I can't wait till the baby is born!❤️

I'm so excited for Little Dude! He's going to have the best parents! I know y'all are going to do absolutely amazing as parents. I can't for y'all to get to meet your baby!

One of the BEST things I packed in my hospital bag was my own depends!!!! The hospital ones don’t hold as much as name brand “Depends”.! Also bring different sizes of baby clothes.. (premie, newborn & 0-3 months bc you never know how big they’ll actually be and what will fit them best!)

Love y’all soooooo much!! Can’t wait to see the fam grow and see y’all’s adorable baby boy💙💙

YALL ARE GOING TO BE WONDERFUL PARENTS ❤️

Abby, you look so amazing! I really like your straight hair, too! 10 weeks… that’s so exciting!! You are in my prayers💖💖💖

Just had my first baby in January!!💙 I definitely overpacked and followed all the hospital bag checklists lol. Our hospital supplied everything I needed for recovery and sent me home with everything as well! Dermaplast, tucks pads, and frida mom peri bottle, and pads/diaper were my recovery essentials. Id highly recommend bringing some mints for nausea during labor and a fan (if hospital doesn’t supply). Blankets and pillows is something I wish we would have packed. Good luck and love following your guys journey🥰

I love you guys!!❤️❤️❤️ praying for a healthy happy baby!!!

I’m so excited for the baby to come you guys will be great parents 🙂

First time momma too I had my boy in April and it comes so natural you guys when he arrives you will know what to do and how to love him just the way he needs! I know having a boy is the most warming thing and a bond you'll never be able to break 🤍

I just had a baby a week and a half ago and the best advice I got for a hospital bag was “pack like you’re packing for a weekend trip” and “the hospital has more than you think”. The things I wish we brought were the boppy pillow (or any other breastfeeding pillow) and your own swaddles. The swaddle blankets the hospital uses are not good. The hospital will have EVERYTHING for postpartum care, so don’t fret about bringing all your own stuff like breast pads and mommy diapers.

love you videos so much. yall are just so comfortable around each other it is refreshing to see.

Praying for Abby and the baby. Hope all is well surely love watching you guys.

I’m so excited for you guys!! I’m second oldest of 9 kids and I LOVE it!! My mom says that after the 3rd child adding one more to the mix doesn’t feel so hard because your already out numbered😆 go for it!! Have lots of kids😀

You guys are sooooo deserving of this blessing honestly ❤️🥺🥺🥰 I love you 2 so much and I can’t believe I’ve been watching you for a couple years and the chapter of it just being you 2 is closing but I’m so excited for you guys 🥰🥺❤️ I’m so happy for you

I love baby stuff! So cute. For hospital I literally packed jammies with snacks and toothbrush/toothpaste for husband. For me and after three kids what I packed personally was a going home outfit (maternity cloths cause belly will still be big), shower stuff, toothpaste/toothbrush, and wallet/paperwork. They provide you with supplies for healing up including hospital underwear which I loved for the first week after birth. You guys got this!! And they teach you to swaddle at the hospital! 😊

i had the same feeling … but when they get here the motherly/fatherly instincts just immediately kick in and you feel like you just know how to keep that baby safe and loved ❤️

you guys are going to make the most amazing parents!!!! me and my twin are 15 and have been watching you for a few years now and we’re just THRILLEEDDDD about this!! you’re inspiring a lot of people and im praying for health all around until the baby is here 🤍

Hi Matt and Abby! I have a 2 year old and 9 month old.. a couple of things I strongly recommend are Nested Bean swaddles and sleep sacks (they’re slightly weighted so baby feels a little more comforted than just traditional.. my baby girl loves hers!!) and a baby carrier or wrap of some kind!! I have a Lille baby carrier and a Moby wrap that I use all the time.. I like the wrap for newborn stage and the carrier for when they get older! So nice to be able to keep baby close when trying to get things done or if you’re out and about!

You guys inspire me I’ve always been nervous about life but since I’ve been watching you guys I feel confident thank you!

aww....this made me miss my boys being so tiny 😢 They grow quick, get ready lol. For the hospital bag, you don’t need as much as you think. The hospital will have most of what you need. Bring a comfortable outfit for the ride home. and a few pairs of pajamas/night gowns, extra socks. you never really know how many days you’ll be in the hospital. all your skincare, brush, breast pads for milk leaking, chap stick(trust me on this! you’ll need it!), extra hair ties, and shower stuff. a towel, hospital towels are awful. snacks, for you and Matt. You may not NEED the Nursing pillow at the hospital, but it is nice to have. A few coming home outfits for baby to come home in. you never know exactly how big he will be, so have size options. swaddling blankets, hats for baby, pacifiers, and mitts. Newborn diapers!! Most hospitals have size 1, which almost always are too big for a newborn. And bring baby wipes. Phone Chargers!!! You’ll be surprised once you have him how natural Mothering is. It’s not to all women, but it’s obvious you will be a natural and an amazing Mommy! And for Matt’s bag, just PJs, socks, toiletries, charger, energy drinks(lol but really, he may need a boost to keep up with you), and snacks. So excited for you guys ❤️❤️IDK if you’re a tea drinker, but i always brought tea with me. i have a portable kettle and drank labor helping tea and then lactation tea and recovery tea after. It’s nice to have something to drink in the room. Birthing Class is good to take. you not only learn techniques for labor and options on how you want your labor, but also baby CPR, how to burp a baby, swaddle, all kinds of very good info the hospitals won’t teach you before going home. If you find a good class you will learn a lot and it will be worth it. Just find one that more than just laboring techniques. Congrats and more baby prep videos!! So fun to watch you two and how excited you are. Babies are such a blessing and yours is going to be so beautiful and blessed with amazing parents. 🥰 sorry this is such a long comment lol. Hopefully it’s helpful ❤️🤩

you guys are the cutest and are going to be such amazing parents! praying for a happy, healthy baby boy!!🤍🤍

That is an amazing gift haul!!! So many amazing new products! Some helpful advice: read those information cards now while you aren’t in the stressful moment that you’ll need the information. I made the mistake of waiting to read the information until I “needed” it and it was so stressful.

I had my baby in February! What to pack! - heating pad for breastfeeding if you plan to. After giving birth when you breastfeed it can feel crampy. - nipple shield (helped with my baby) - a nice cozy PJ - leggings and blouse for going home - phone charger (10 feet long cord) The outlets aren’t close - socks or slippers - brought my pillow and used it in labor too (It was so nice smelling something like home) - blanket - toiletries - nipple cream!!!! Your best friend (Breastfeeding at first can be uncomfortable) - a extra bag for all the stuff they give you - snacks for after birth Hope that’s helpful

I definitely can’t wait to see Lil Dude! You’re definitely looking good Abby❤️ I love seeing the preparations for him🥰

your baby boy is lucky to have you two as parents! god bless🤍

i love how excited matt is about all this so excited to see him when the baby comes

Space is a cool theme. Lots of colors, sheets for the crib. Also it would be super easy to paint the nursery. Darker blue walls, lots of planets and either white dots for stars or those glow in the dark stick on stars, maybe both.

Omg I’m so excited for the baby, you guys have worked so hard for him! You guys are going to be great parents!❤️❤️

I love Abby... We have a room!!! Dead serious and I just smiled and melted at the same time... YOUR SO BEAUTIFUL AND GLOWING!!! I see you regrouping Matt but it's funny when you have silly moment in his world... Cant wait for your bundle of joy... Get focused Matt we have 10 weeks

So fun seeing all the baby things!!! Cant wait for little dude to arrive and see him all those cute clothes!!

Your baby is so blessed to have the best parents in the entire world. You guys are the cutest couple in the world. I’m only 18 years old and you guys make me want to have a family like your when I grow up and get the chance to be a mamma like Abby is. Matt, you will make the greatest daddy to your baby boy. Your hilarious and the baby will be to. Keep up the positivity. Love u guys so much and congrats on the baby boy. ❤️❤️

I’m so excited for when he is born!❤️ U guys r going to be such great parents. And if it’s not to much trouble can u please film a decorating video for the room and like setting it up and a ROOM TOURRRRR! love u guys so much ❤️

This was a super sweet video! You guys have the cutest baby boy decorations and clothes. I can’t wait to see the little dude! 💕

For hospital bag focus on stuff for yourself. Hospital will have everything for baby if anything bring a going home outfit to take him home. For you I recommend toiletries, robe, slippers, and stretchy clothes to go home.

so excited for you guys in this next adventure!!! woooo, praying for y'all!!!

I can’t wait for the baby to be here! I love the space nursery idea! I’m so happy for you guys. Y’all are going to be the best parents! ❤️👶🏻

y’all are gonna be amazing parents love you

You both are going to be awesome parents!!!! It will probably be stressful at times but it will all be worth it in the end. Thank you both for everything that you do to make this channel special love both of y'all ❤️‍🔥

I really hope you do a video of you guys decorating his room! I’ve been watching forever now and I’m so excited for y’all!

Love y’all! so excited for the baby!!

Love this so much and thank you for being so kind and entertaining! I love your videos so much and they are so fun! I love how you two are so inspirational and entertaining! You two are so good for each other and I can't wait to see your son grow and flourish! Much love to you, Matt, and little dude! I hope you had an amazing day! Happy Monday

I recommend the Maxi Cosi, UppaBaby, or Nuna travel system for a carseat/stroller combo if you haven't decided on one yet. Also they make newborn inserts for the 4moms mamaroo swing you put together. Cant wait for more hauls and I definitely recommend doing the space theme its so cute!!

Yay! Abby your looking great. You and Matt are gonna be awesome parents! That baby gonna be lucky. 😄❤️

Y’all are going to be incredible parents!!!

"Where having more then 3 babies" 🤫 Abby 2022-Love you guys so much can't wait to see little dude ❤️

A neck pillow is GOLD. like a travel pillow ( used the right way aka under your chin not behind you neck ) You will thank me with tears in your eyes. Between nursing and holding your baby non stop , having something to rest your head on make ALL the difference.

Binging through Matt & Abby videos! - they are such a wholesome and sweet couple :)

Love y’all so much!!!! I really hope you guys have a wonderful next 10 weeks! I can’t wait for the baby boy!!! :) I remember I once asked on a video, “will you guys change your name if you ever had a baby?” And now - now I am happy! You guys are awesome!!! Love y’all! Can’t wait for baby boy! 💕

I’m a postpartum nurse, and I always recommend that parents bring a sound machine to the hospital. You never know where your room will be (e.g., near the nurse’s station or the door). This will help you get as much sleep as possible. You won’t need to bring any pads, panties, breast pumps, diapers, or wipes (the hospital provides those). I’d also bring different pacifiers because you never know which one your baby may like better.

Awe you guys will be such amazing parents! It will definitely come naturally for you both 🥰🥰🥰

I love a Disney theme for the nursery!!! With a little castle in his room!

Best thing I did while pregnant with our 3rd was get a prenatal massage. It helped with my back pain sooooo much! I think you should also go for a space theme! And as a mom of 4, 3 kids has by far been the hardest number of children! Everyone I know with 4 or more says 3 was the hardest!

I promise you swaddling will be your best friend. It's not that hard at all once you get use to doing it, it becomes natural I swaddled both of my boys and they love it!! ❤❤ so excited to see your baby boy! You guys are going to be great parents 🤗

Oh and as for thermometers and nails, get the electric nail clippers it’s so much easier trust me!! Just files them straight down and get a thermometer that goes on the forehead too and bassinet and cot mattress protectors are a MUST!! 🤍 Can’t wait to see little man 🥹

I love you guys sooo much I hope Abby gets better❤️❤️❤️

I love the idea of a space themed nursery! Congrats on the next chapter, so happy for you guys!

So many cute baby things ❤️ Loved this video very much. You guys are gonna be perfect parents ❤️ Can’t wait for the next video. Love you guys.

Hi Abby and Matt I think the space theme is great! And congratulations on a baby boy! 💕💕

"Many many babies" "Three. Three babies." Abby gives him the look hahaha