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New Mom Starter Pack: Things I Bought For My Baby

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Real purchases from a real mom. Essentials, extras and everything in between.
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Our Sleep essentials

From bassinet to cot. Mattress, sheets, pillows, blankets & receivers — all the sleep stuff we personally bought.
 
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This 3 in 1 bassinet is my life saver🥳❤️One of the best item I got for my baby boy. Easy to install and use.
MASTELA: 3 in 1 Multi Function Bassinet
 
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1 of my favorite item I got for my son, I just loved it.
Bounce Harley Co-Sleeper Campcot

Feeding

Sterilizer, Bottles, Pumps, Containers Everything we used to store, clean, and serve baby’s milk. The daily-use items that earned a spot in our kitchen.
 
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Sterilize in just 2 minutes then you are good to go 🥳and have enough space for my babies bottles.
Philips Avent Xpress II Microwave Sterilizer
 
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These were a game changer. The anti-colic valve vents air away from baby’s tummy so we had way less gas + crying mid-feed. If your baby is gassy, try these first.
Philips Avent Anti-Colic Bottle 2 Pack (125ml)
 
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I bought this thinking “newborn” = for newborns 😅 But the teats were huge for my little one.
TOMMEE TIPPEE NEWBORN STARTER KIT Baby Bottles
 
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It works, but it’s tiresome. Best for occasional use, travel, or backup when your electric pump dies.
Pigeon Manual Basic Breast Pump

On-the-Go

Car seat to stroller to diaper bag — everything that made leaving the house with baby possible. And less chaotic.
 
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Always on the move? Be me get this all-in-one travel system, which includes an infant car seat and traditional stroller, offers an easy way for taking your napping baby undisturbed from car to stroller and back!
Bounce Diamond Travel System - Dark Grey Stroller
 
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I got my baby boy this seat from birth to 7 years. Easy for me to strap my baby in. Grows with baby, no stress.
My baby boy’s car seat from birth
 
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This kept me sane. Nappies, wipes, cream, clothes, all in one grab-and-go basket. I moved it from bedroom to lounge to car. No more running around with a crying baby.
Diaper Caddy Organizer with handle

What to I use for my baby’s skin

To avoid skin irritation and eczema from the baby I used the following things.
 
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Blue seal Vaseline works best when you apply after bathing.
Best Vaseline for my baby’s soft skin
 
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Apply to the baby before and after taking a bath. It works wonders trust me. Always get rid of my baby’s rush.
One of the best cream for the baby
 
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I use this cream every time I see rushes on my baby’s body. It is thick and absorbs fast.
Get rid of baby rushes