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Baby Stuff we actually needed
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items As a mom of three, I have tried out so many baby products and here are the ones I actually used on a daily basis.
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My favorite items for babies
Breastfeeding and feeding Products
Baby Travel
Sweet Dreams Baby!
Bathing, diapering, potty training
Baby Entertainment
My favorite items for babies
As a mom of three, I feel that I have used so many baby products. These are all at the top of my list.
Magnetic me baby clothes made it so easy to put on and take off. Everything is fastened by magnets.
Magnetic Me | The Absolute Easiest Way To Dress
Love this bug lotion! It keeps the mosquitoes from biting and isn't greasy.
Boogie® | Insect Repellent Lotion
These pacifiers were a game changer! They were the only ones my sons would use.
The Flexy Silicone Pacifier | Nanobébé
Breastfeeding and feeding Products
These were the only bottles my first sone would drink out of. I loved them! I did transition to the silicone ones for my second son but the og is still great!
The Breastmilk Baby Bottle – Nanobébé US
This pump is discreet and extremely easy to use.
First-Rate Hands Free Breast Pump | Momcozy
Seriously the best nursing pillow. I used it for every feeding when my babies were newborns until about 6 months.
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection - Boppy
The one thing that grosses me out is chewed up food and these bibs help minimize the amount of cleanup after eating.
Award-winning Waterproof Feeding Bibs For Every Age & Stage
When I had my first baby, I had a tough time breast feeding and a nipple shield was so helpful for llewrbing how to breast feed and getting in the rhythm of everything.
Medela Contact Nipple Shield, 24mm Medium
Breast feeding a newborn can be tricky and painful. Having this nipple creams was so helpful during the first few weeks.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding
These breast milk bags are affordable and rarely leaked. I tried many brands I never found one that didn't have at least one leak, but Lansinoh had the least amount of leakage.
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Count
I saw this on TikTok and I am going to make sure this is in every gift basket I ever give. This is so genius! It helps babies learn out to grasp properly. Super smart idea!
Chipi Baby Spoon – First Stage Training
Idk about you but my babies always liked to throw things so I really enjoyed when they couldn’t actually throw the plates
Suction Plates For Babies
I really like this high chair. It’s easy to clean and you can move it to two different positions.
Jeep Classic Convertible 2-in-1 High Chair for Babies
So my best friend got one of these and she said it’s a game changer!!! She swears by it and it keeps the bottles from clogging up the dishwasher space.
Bottle Sterilizer
My son loved this teether. It really did help soothe his aching gums.
The Teething Egg: Teething Toys - Baby Teethers & Feeding Sets
These are my absolute favorite bottles!!! They are easier to clean the breast shaped ones. I used them with my youngest and I was very pleased! He was never gassy.
The Flexy Silicone Baby Bottle - FREE SHIPPING! BPA-Free, Anti-Colic
Baby Travel
So I personally never got to experience one of these, but I am so jealous of the moms that did and do! A car seat/stroller combo is a game changer!
Shop Car Seat Stroller Combos - Evenflo
Having a stroller fan has been very helpful during the summer months. Anything that keeps my babies comfortable while being outside.
AMACOOL Battery Operated Stroller Fan
If you are looking for a safe but skinnier car seat, Diono brand is my favorite. They fit so well in tight spaces and super easy to install!
Car Seats | diono® USA Car Seats, Booster Seats, Strollers & More
This was my big birthday present this year and I Looooove it! My 6 year old is autistic and likes to wander so having something that both my 6 and 2 year old will fit in is awesome! Seriously if you have more than one kid I suggest getting one it’s s...
Jeep® Wrangler Stroller Wagon
Living in Indiana and winter car seat cover is a must when the temps go down! It’s the best way to keep babies safe and warm.
Car Seat Covers For Winter
I also suggest getting a car seat mirror so you can know what is going on back there. It’s so frustrating when you can’t see them.
Best Rear Facing Car Seat Mirrors
Sweet Dreams Baby!
I never could get the hang of swaddling with blankets and the Halo sleep sacks were a game changer. It was so easy to use and very soft.
Baby Swaddle Blankets HALO® Sleep
Getting your baby to sleep is no easy task. These sleep sacks help babies stay asleep.
Dream Weighted Sleep Sack - Dreamland Baby
Any side sleeper bassinet is a must have if you are breast feeding mom.
Baby Bassinets - Target
If you travel at all with a baby or toddler, a pack n play is a must. My youngest is 16 months and I use it I take him to work or when we go to friends or families house.
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens | Graco Baby
Obviously a crib is essential for safe sleep. My personal one has drawers attached that includes a changing table, which I love. It’s a great way to store diapers.
Cribs - Baby
This Nanit sound machine night light helps keep babies calm.
Nanit Sound and Light Machine | Baby & Toddler Sleep Aid
If you are an anxious mom, this sleep sock helps so much ease your mind as it tracks babies vitals and alerts you of any problems.
Owlet® Dream Sock
It’s nice to have a mattress for the baby that’s firm but also comfortable. It can also transition to a toddler bed.
Tempur-Pedic Baby: Crib Mattress | TEMPUR-Dream™ Mattress
Having a baby also means there are a lot messes. You have blowouts and spit up, and mucus, and urine. Phasing a mattress protector is great to keep everything clean
Best Crib Mattress Protection
Obviously every mattress needs a sheet! I really like these. The quality is nice and soft.
Baby/Toddler Fitted Crib Sheets
Bathing, diapering, potty training
Mess free diaper cream
Boogie Bottoms Diaper Rash Cream Spray
My favorite diapers. They are soft and absorbent.
Millie Moon | Luxury Diapers, Training Pants & Sensitive Baby Wipes
This is my favorite bathtub for a baby. It really came in handy with my third because we moved to a house that didn't have a bathtub so it was helpful to bathe him in the shower with the angelcare tub.
Bathing – angelcarebaby
This is the only baby wash I use! It is prefect for sensitive skin!
Baby Wash and Shampoo
Don’t care what kind you get but unless you don’t want to be bending over, a changing table is a must!
Best Diaper Changing Tables
With a newborn, you are always concerned about them gaining weight. This changing pad comes with a scale to help ease your mind and keep you in the know!
Hatch Grow Smart Changing Pad and Scale (White)
Put a pee pad on your changing table or wherever you are changing them! Little boys especially like to pee everywhere as soon as you open up that diaper. This helps keep you from having to change a changing pad cover over and over again.
Best Disposable Dog Training Pads
This is the potty chair we are using right now. I like it because it’s also portable. Easy to throw in the back of my car and helps my toddler feel more secure.
Potty Training Seat with Step Stool Ladder
If you are potty training you are going to need tons of underwear and it needs to be on the thicker side.
Reusable Training Pants | Potty Training Underwear | Swim Diapers
Sometimes you need something a little thicker than the boogie spray. This is my go to diaper cream for that.
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Max Strength Cream
Alright I finally caved and bought one. I was so tired of bagging up diapers. This is a game changer. It makes diaper changing super easy!
Diaper Genie
Baby Entertainment
This activity gym will have you singing about monkeys in a bubble gum tree. It definitely helped keep our youngest entertained and the music is pretty catchy.
Baby Activity Gyms & Playmats - Target
One item we had to have was a baby swing. I have used many brands, and I don't really think it matters as long as it is in constant motion.
Baby Swings : Target
Having a baby bouncer is very helpful as well. It is pretty portable gives you a place to put the baby down while you get other things done.
Bouncers & Rockers - Baby - Target
Baby Carriers
This was my favorite baby carrier when the babies were a little bigger. I felt it was really sturdy and did not hurt my back.
Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier, Grey - Infantino
Very helpful baby wrap to help you do some stuff hands free
Baby Carrier Wraps