When you have your first baby, it can be overwheelming to get everything. Take a deep breath and see what worked for us! We were very intentional with what we bought.
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Feeding the Baby
Introducing Solids
Furniture
Diapers
Strollers and On the Go
Playtime!
Feeding the Baby
Dones't matter if you breast feed of formula feed. Fed it best and whatever choice you make is the best for your family.
Great for laying flat and freezing
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Count
Seems to last forever and it's super easy to use.
NOW Foods Pure Lanolin Skin Protectant, 7oz
Super easy to use when collecting while feeding
Haakaa Manual Breast Pump 4 Oz/100ml+Lid
Sometimes it's the manual pump that gets it done best!
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with Flex
Nice versatile item that helps serve many purposes
Momcozy Nursing Cover, Soft Privacy Poncho
Loved these bottles for feeding.
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Newborn Gift Set
Easy to assemble, didn't take up too much room on the countertop, and it stores easy when you're done.
Munchkin High Capacity Baby Bottle Drying Rack
Loved this over the disposable ones. Super easy to use.
Haakaa Silicone Microwave Sterilizer Bags
Super easy to use, I was able to make a days worth of formula in the morning and go all day. If someone was watching our son, I was able to have it ready and just tell them how many ounces he was up to.
Dr. Brown's Baby Formula Mixing Pitcher 36oz
We used one of these for all our feeding. Helped a lot people with holding the baby as well.
Boppy Original Nursing Pillow, Gray Taupe Leaves
Introducing Solids
Easy first cup to use, easy to clean in the dishwasher
Munchkin Miracle 360 Sippy Cup, 2 Pack
We love being able to take this high chair with us places. Works in any chair.
Ingenuity Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster Seat
My kid only liked to drink milk from hard straws. So we used these and super happy that they didn't leak for us
Contigo Kids 14oz Spill-Proof Tumbler 2-Pack
We used this to introduce a straw. I also make smoothies and it's the perfect size for the kiddo to have.
Housavvy Kids 8oz Insulated Straw Cups, 4 Pack
Love these bowls for snacks.
Re-Play 12 Oz. Toddler Bowls - Set of 4
Got these to match the bowls and plates. They really helped teach how to use utensils.
Re-Play Toddler Forks & Spoons Set - 8 Pack
We use the undivided plates, but you can use either. Super durable and going 3+ years!
Re-Play Toddler Plates Set of 6 - Fairytale
I loved making our own baby purées. This was great because it worked for multiple sized pots. I could make a lot or a little.
Consevisen Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer
I liked these so much I bought it twice! They were easy to fill, had a lid so I could stack them, and the silicone bottoms made it easy to push the food out after it was done freezing.
Silicone Ice Cube Trays 3 Pack with Lid
We put snacks and used them for food in the freezer. It seemed like we were going through a lot of bags and I was tired of spending the money. They have held up well. It's sometimes be difficult to open when getting out of the freezer, but I let it w...
10 Pack Leakproof Reusable Food Storage Bags
Loved using these for the purees when they were thawing. I could put them in the containers int he morning and they would be good to by lunch.
EONJOE 6-pack 1.5 Cup Glass Containers
We used the food processor we already had to make food so we could keep using it after baby outgrew purees.
Cuisinart Mini-Prep 3 Cup Food Processor
Furniture
We got a dresser and put a changing pad on top so we could continue to use it as our kid grew.
Delta Children William 3 Drawer Dresser with Changing Top - Natural Sandstone
Used the crib from ages 6 months to 1.5. I also wanted it so I had another option to have a save space for baby.
Delta Children William 4-in-1 Convertible Crib - Greenguard Gold Certified - Natural Sandstone
I loved nursing in this.
DaVinci Erin Recliner and Swivel Glider - Beach
I wanted a spot I could hold all the books we got!
5 Shelf Bookcase Black - Room Essentials™: Adjustable, Open Storage, Modern Style, 71" Tall
We got 2 of these and put them high above the changing area. That way we had a spot to put items we didn't want baby to get.
36" Floating Wood Shelf White - Threshold™
Diapers
Takes care of holding all the crap (literally) and makes it easy to throw away when full.
Munchkin PAIL Diaper Pail, Powered by Arm & Hammer
Just buy in bulk. Then you don't have to worry about running out.
Diaper Pail Refill Bags - 8pk - up&up™
It sits on the dresser and holds the kid.
Graco Premium 2 Sided Contoured Changing Pad - White
Holds the diapers and all the accessories.
Runsabay Portable Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer
Strollers and On the Go
I know it's expensive. But. It is so easy to open and close one handed. Light weight and easy to put in the car.
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Stroller, Black
We used a convertible seat so our kids' feet have always been facing the back of our seat. Now that he's a toddler, we dont' worry about the bottoms of his shoes messing up our seats.
Meolsaek Child Car Seat Protector, Waterproof
This is a must for traveling. Keeps the carseat clean, you can add contact info to the bag, and if you over pack, you can shove stuff in it!
J.L. Childress Gate Check Bag for Car Seats
You know know what is going to happen. Don't delay medical care for your child if they can't get ahold of a parent because they don't know your number.
Infant I.C.E. Car Seat Sticker Safety Tags
Our big guy loves being able to see us and we love seeing him!
Baby Car Mirror - Stable Backseat Shatterproof
Playtime!
Loved listening to him kick and “play” the piano.
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Piano Gym Set
Before fully sitting up on his own, he would love to hang here and watch me cook dinner.
Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat, Panda Paws
Sometimes baby just needs to bounce!
Maxi-Cosi Kori 2-In-1 Rocker, Graphite
We have 2 of these! I used one downstairs to have a place for baby to sleep and other was in our room and I used it like a bassinet. So much more versatile and easy to travel with.
Pamo Babe Portable Playard with Mat & Toys
Bath Time
Easy to use.
Munchkin Rinse Shampoo Bath Rinser Cup
Super easy to keep clean
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Gray
Best way to store toys, know they are getting dry, and gives your kid a fun way to clean up.
Munchkin Super Scoop Bath Toy Organizer And Storage - Gray
Stick to the tub well and we love spelling names with them
Munchkin Bath Letters and Numbers - 36ct Bath Toy Set
Easy to play with and keep clean
Munchkin Little Boat Train Bath Toy Set
Health and Care
The clippers are super easy to hold on to and use.
Safety 1st Deluxe Baby Healthcare Kit, 25 pcs
Used these at the top and bottom of our stairs and into the nursery. Helps keep our kiddo in one room when he was first learning how to walk. Easy to install and didn't mark up our walls.
Summer Infant Union Arch Safety Gate
Easy to use
Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology
Love our hatch machine. If our kid is sleeping, we bring it with us. Easy to use on the app as well.
