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Items That Helped Us Survive The First Year With A Tiny Human!

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Some of these products I found in the wee hours of the night when struggling to get my daughter to sleep, breastfeeding, or pumping. These are the real MVP's of the first year!
 
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My daughter still uses these to this day. The only qualm I have with these is that I have never been able to find them in store. Come on Target- I'm rooting for these to be added!
Tommee Tippee Ultra-Light 6-18m, 4-Count
 
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Savior for us in the first year. Must have for those babies who have a lot of spit up.
Diaper Squad Organic Cotton Neutral 10-Pack
 
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I purchased this in multiple different colors- our favorite sheets
mushie Extra Soft Muslin Mini Crib Sheet
 
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This is my favorite everything cream! I finally need to get a new tub of this. I love the contents of the cream. That is still why I use it today!
Matys Multipurpose Baby Ointment, 10 oz tub
 
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I have. purchased these multiple times. Perfect item for our memory book!
Pearhead Baby Handprint/Footprint Ink Pad Kit
 
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I tried so many different mesh type feeders. I liked this one the best because it was easiest to clean. It was also super easy for my daughter to hold.
Boon PULP Silicone Baby Feeder - Mint/Green
 
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My daughter loved being in this. I really liked the bluetooth feature!
4moms MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing, Grey
 
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This thing is such an easy set up! It is slightly on the heavier side; but I will take heavier vs hard AF to set up any day.
4moms Breeze Plus Playard with Bassinet & Station
 
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Must have for the play yard for those little messes.
4moms Breeze Playard Sheets, 100% Cotton, 2 Pack
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I love this product. It has become part of our bedtime routine for my daughter to turn on her Hatch. I LOVE the bluetooth capabilities. It is perfect when you want to change the volume but are in a different room.
Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen Baby & Kids Sound Machine
 
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Must have item for us when leaving the house!
Skip Hop Portable Baby Soother, Stroll & Go, Owl
 
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Received this as a gift- just took it on a camping trip and it worked great!
MyBaby White Noise Sound Machine for Baby
 
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Such great colors on this book. Perfect for the new tiny humans!
beiens Baby High Contrast Crinkle Cloth Books
 
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These were the only pacis that my daughter would take at the very beginning of life. I love the array of colors these come in.
NUK Comfy Orthodontic Pacifiers, 0-6M, 5 Count
 
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LTD is one of our favorite swaddle brands!
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Sleep Sack, Newborn
 
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These made transitioning to no swaddle a breeze. I love that they zipper right on and off!
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Transition Bag, Gray
 
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Needed for those cold nights!
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Transition Bag XL 2.5 TOG
 
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My daughter hated having her legs constricted so this was very helpful.
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Transition Suit 2.5 TOG
 
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I was gifted one of these and bought multiple in different sizes.
Dreamland Baby Weighted Sleep Swaddle, Cotton
 
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Again was gifted this and absolutely love it!
Dreamland Baby Transition Swaddle 6-9 Months
 
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This style was easier to use with the long sleeve jammies!
DREAMLAND BABY Sleep Sack 0-6 Months, Weighted
 
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I should have packed these in my hospital bag. This was one of those late night purchases when my daughter wouldn't go down. I ended up buying multiples of these. I loved the simplicity of the zippers.
SwaddleMe Pod S/M, 0-3 Months, 2 Count (Bees)
 
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I am still terrified to cut my daughters nails. This eases my anxiety. I love that there is a little light attachment to see better.
haakaa Baby Nail Trimmer Electric Safe Clippers
 
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Once I figured out how to put this on by myself it was the best thing ever. So perfect for those newborn snuggles.
Moby Classic Baby Wrap (Black) - Baby Carrier
 
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My favorite carrier! I like the support on the back and shoulders.
Ergobaby 360 Baby Carrier, Onyx Black, Cool Air Mesh
 
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Love muslin! These colors are just to die for.
Momcozy Muslin Swaddle Blankets, 4-Pack, 47x47
 
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We used this the week we got home from the hospital until my milk came in. This item is such a time saver especially when your severely sleep deprived.
Baby Brezza Instant Warmer with LED Nightlight
 
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This thing was the biggest lifesaver when my daughter didn't want to be put down. The breathing mechanism was beyond helpful.
Fisher-Price Soothe 'N Snuggle Otter Toy
 
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Literally all you can do for a sick tiny baby is use a humidifier and this was so helpful. I quite like the fact that it lights up!
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier, Diffuser, Nightlight
 
Frida Baby Quick-Read Digital Rectal Thermometer
 
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Must have for those early cradle cap having babies. This worked so well for us.
Frida Baby 3-Step Cradle Cap System
 
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Must have for those sick days. I went to multiple Targets to find this package when my daughter was sick. This helped her breathe better alongside the humidifier from FB
Frida Baby Breathe Easy Kit Sick Day Essentials
 
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These things are SO soft and cozy! We love Kyte baby
The Original Sleep Bag ™ Wearable Blanket
 
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I loved the colors on this toy bar. Perfect companion for our Baby Bjorn Bouncer!
BabyBjörn Baby Bouncer Toy Bar
 
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I wanted something slightly larger, so I went with the 4 shelf organizer for my nursing cart. This was amazing to have close to me when I was nursing!
4-Tier Metal Rolling Utility Cart