The baby list
My essentials for a new baby. I am a mom of an autistic 3 year old and a 20 month old (both boys). This is everything that got me through the hard parts. Also, it really does get better! So from one mom to another, hang in there! Sleep WILL come even...
This works well for colic babies.
This provides immediate relief if crying is caused by bloating. If you're babies stomach is hard to press against, then use this for immediate relief and call your doctor.
Everything Frida baby is helpful. The peri bottle saved me after I gave birth and tore. The nose frida literally saved my second son's life when his airway was blocked.
This is a really cute book that I highly recommend - and I wrote it!
The most absorbent diapers for night time. If your baby starts to leak through their diaper at night, try this one and go up a size. If that still doesn't work then get a diaper liner.
These worked really well for me. My son was having a bad reaction to all the other brands of diapers when he was a newborn - but not this one.
These help with transitioning and trust me, you will need it. Their arms start flailing but at least this will keep them warm.
the ice pads are a must if you have a v delivery, but everything here is vital to postpartum recovery.
You never know when you will need it, so be ready. And if you don't like giving medicine to babies, that's fine, but if your baby has a 103 fever then you will want this.
I have this and it is so helpful to soothe a colic baby. With my first son, he cried at least ten hours a day, and he would calm down when I put him in this and walked around. It did not provide sleep for me, but I got a break from the crying.
This handheld pump did better than my electric pump my insurance paid for.
This helps with the pain as you get started and helps you heal if you are bleeding.
This is a cute crib. It's very similar to the one I used and I recommend this size of crib. You can transition the mattress to a toddler bed easily.
We have two baby trend strollers and they are really sturdy, lasted me 3 years already and going strong!
We have this monitor and it's great because if you have more kids you can just buy an extra camera. It makes me feel safe because it's a closed system so no one can hack into it.
These are essential when traveling or going to grandparent sleepovers. A lot of times hotels will have one, so at least get some sheets for traveling so you don't have to put towels on one!
This swing is the only thing that gave me a break with my first colic baby and he really loved it.
Some babies love these but not all babies, my first did and second didn’t. The laughter was such a joy, that's what made it all worth it.
This fabric is SO SOFT. Both my kids love it.
You’re baby might not like every wipe, so try different kinds.
Just a good diaper in size 4, it's worth getting one box of each size.
This one is size 3 and I think you will need it when they are 3-4 months.
Diapers. This one depends on the baby, some babies might come out needing this size. If they are huge, but most won't need a size 2 until 4-6 weeks.
Only get 1 box of size 1 because you don't know how fast your baby will grow.
Great if you are having a second baby. This one is nice because it fits through doors still!
We still use this for our 3 year old! It really does grow with you!
These are long lasting and the nipple can change to a sippy cup later on
Literally the ONLY sippy cup that doesn't spill everywhere constantly
Target baby shoes are nice and they have a good return policy if it is damaged within a year.
You'll need it eventually and this bedding is so cute. Both my boys are obsessed with this.
Both my boys slept better with pillows after 18 months old
Get this for emergencies, it just might save your baby. When my second was a newborn he had mucus stuck in his mouth and throat and he couldn't breathe and having this helped me get it all out. Thank goodness
If you are going to try breastfeeding, just trust me on this one. You'll need something like this
These are essential if you start bleeding, so you can heal a little
These are great for night time when your baby is between sizes but needs more absorption.
My second son went through a bad regression at 3/4 months old, but this got me through it. It is safer for when they roll around, but keeps their arms from flailing and startling themself awake.
About 6-12 months they love this thing. My 3 year old still likes it too.
I have this and it is so fun!!! My son's imaginative development skills have improved tenfold since we bought this.
To be honest this shopping cart drives me nuts because my boys run all over the house with it. But they LOVE it and it is soooo sturdy. Definitely worth the cost.
This is exceptional!! If you are having trouble swaddling with the cloths the hospital give, get this!! Just get it. It is a life saver.
This is such an adorable story about a girl on an adventure with her emu. I also happen to be the author.
These really help for the first few weeks when you are sleepless and hurting and it's hard to move.
Your toddler will have so many toys by the time they are 18 months that I think you'll go nuts without one of these. Seriously, I cannot stand stepping on toys and both my boys have figured up how to put toys back into a toy box!
The Home Depot has some great prices on changing tables. This is where we got ours and it's still sturdy. You don't have to have a changing table either. You can change the baby on your bed, but your back will hurt. If you can afford to, it's worth i...
Potty training came out of left field for me. I was not expecting it and needed the undies before I even knew it was potty training time. I didn't have any signs, he was just suddenly ready to use the potty.
You could need this anywhere from 10 months old to 4 years old. It just depends on the kid.
These are really great onesies for when it's cold.