After over-preparing as a first-time mom, I learned what truly matters. These are the baby items that actually got used — the real must-haves, no extras.
Sections
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Feeding
Diaper Must Haves
Bath Essentials
Baby Gear
Feeding
The best bottles for non breastfed babies!
Philips Avent Glass Natural Response Baby Bottle
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The best bottles for breastfed babies to mimic the natural nipple!
Glass Baby Bottles 8oz (4 pack)
Great if you don’t have a dishwasher!
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer Sterilizer
This fits perfectly in any diaper bag and makes life so much easier. I got two and stack them.
Accmor Baby Formula Dispenser Travel 2-Pack
Love these for daycare! And they do great in the dishwasher, you don’t even have to take them off of the bottle.
3 Pc Personalized Baby Bottle Labels - Custom Silicone Bands
This is hands down the best drying rack, I have tried 4.
Dr. Brown's Stand-Up Baby Bottle Drying Rack
This has saved my sanity when we are out and about.
Momcozy Portable Milk Warmer for Travel
Diaper Must Haves
After trying 5 different diaper brands these have won every time hands down.
Millie Moon
My daughter’s diaper rash was gone after one use. This lasts forever!
Tubby Todd
A bit pricey but very well worth it.
Nursery Style Wipe-Clean Changing Pad - 18 in - Oat - Skip Hop
These are so cost efficient and the texture is amazing. It cleans so quickly.
Momcozy Baby Wipes Extra Large, 99% Water
Bath Essentials
This is so convenient if you do not have a lot of sink room to work with.
Bathing – angelcarebaby
This was the only thing along with Tubby Todd that helped my daughter’s cradle cap.
DermaFrida the FLAKEFIXER Cradle Cap System - Sponge, Brush and Comb
You may want to to get microfiber washcloths. DO NOT DO THAT- from experience. These are so much better and do not pick up every single piece of dirt or lint.
Baby 6pk Washcloth Set - Cloud Island™ Pink: Extra Lightweight Cotton-Polyester, Botanical Floral Pattern, 9"x9"
Best towels hands down. I have tried countless.
Carter's Just One You®️ Baby Strawberry 2pk Towel - Pink: Hooded Terry Cotton & Polyester, 29"x29"
If you have a bad back or bad knees this thing is literally the best.
PandaEar Baby Bath Kneeler & Elbow Rest Pad
I try to keep things as nontoxic as possible, which isn’t easy, but we live this product (and we’re pretty sure the lavender calms her down)
Shampoo + Body Wash, Calm
Baby Gear
We absolutely love this, especially when my daughter is sick.
3-in-1 Humidifier – Frida | The fuss stops here.
My daughter hated the bulb but she doesn’t even cry using this and it’s way easier to clean. Just go ahead and splurge.
Electric NoseFrida – Frida | The fuss stops here.
This is so helpful especially for the newborn stage. It saves so much getting up at night, which is not fun postpartum.
Sywhitta 3-Tier Plastic Rolling Utility Cart
This monitor has great video quality, and a no WiFi monitor was very important to us especially with all the hacking going on, this one is a great option if you aren’t trying to break the bank.
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen 30H Battery
We are very outdoorsy but love including my daughter in everything we do so this has been a lifesaver, we literally take it everyone and the battery lasts forever.
Gaiatop Mini Portable Stroller Fan, 3 Speed
This is great for travel, it outs my daughter to sleep anywhere.
Hatch Rest Go Portable Sound Machine for Kids
Expensive but very worth it. It saves your back so much. Do not waste time on all of the travel systems.
Joie Chili Spin 360 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
I tried three swings and this was the only one that my daughter actually liked.
Graco DuetConnect LX Seat & Bouncer Redmond
The park, the beach, or just outside to keep ants away, this thing is amazing.
