As a mom of three kids, I've tried TONS of baby products – these are my absolute must-haves! These are the products that I consistently recommend to friends and family members when they become new parents.
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Sleep
Carriers and Wraps
Feeding and Pumping
Car Seats
Strollers
Toys and Play
Sleep
The BEST travel crib - super easy to collapse, packs into a backpack, and has a great bassinet conversion kit.
Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib
We used this crib for three kids and it still looks brand new! Fantastic quality and converts to a toddler bed.
west elm x pbk Mid-Century Convertible Crib
A classic must-have. Wonderful to have as an alternative sleeping and changing place in the living room during the newborn stage.
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
Babyletto is another fantastic option for stylish, safe, eco-friendly cribs.
Babyletto Cribs
The softest bamboo crib sheets with neutrals and fun prints.
My new favorite carrier that I used the most with my third child, once she was out of the newborn stage.
Aerial Buckle Baby Carrier
A great structured carrier I used a ton for all 3 kids!
Lillebaby | Award-Winning 6-in-1 All Seasons – LÍLLÉbaby
Feeding and Pumping
A genius way to figure out which bottles work best for your baby.
Babylist Bottle Box (5 Bottles)
You NEED one of these to catch excess milk if you're breastfeeding.
haakaa Manual Breast Pump 4oz/100ml
My very favorite breast pump. It's rechargeable, so you don't have to be tethered to the wall! You can even pump in the car (ask me how I know…) ;)
Spectra - S1 Plus Electric Breast Milk Pump ...
A fabulous hands-free pump option. I used this with my second baby!
Willow Pump
The best pump! Easy to use and very powerful.
Spectra Synergy Gold Dual Adjustable Electric
These were a LIFESAVER in the early days of breastfeeding.
Medela Contact Nipple Shield, 24mm
These are a game changer for pumping and for dislodging clogged ducts!
Lavie Lactation - Target
The best, most durable plates and utensils for your baby and toddler! These have lasted for 6+ years, through all 3 kids.
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Car Seats
My favorite convertible car seat for flying and travel.
Contender™ 65 Convertible Car Seat
A super budget-friendly favorite car seat for airplane travel.
Cosco Scenera NEXT Convertible Car Seat, Otto
A fantastic infant car seat and so easy to use. We used this with our first.
Chicco Keyfit - Walmart
I love this infant car seat so much that I used it for both my second and third. Worth the price!
Nuna PIPA™ RX Car Seat & Base - Nordstrom
My very very favorite car seat — we use these for all 3 kids. They’re not cheap, but you do get your money’s worth over the years because of higher weight limits. Very easy to install and use too!
RAVA ™ Flame Retardant–Free Convertible Car Seat - Nordstrom
Strollers
Super stylish, pushes like a dream, and converts easily from a single to a double stroller.
Nuna DEMI™ Grow Stroller
Another fantastic single-to-double stroller.
UPPAbaby® VISTA V3 Stroller
My sister LOVES this lightweight travel stroller. It made taking a baby to Europe a breeze!
Metro Lightweight & Compact Baby Strollers
The only reason I've been able to fly solo with two kids!
Summer Infant 3Dpac CS+ Double Stroller, Black
A great budget-friendly alternative to higher-end double strollers like the Vista.
Modes™ Nest2Grow™ Travel System
The best budget-friendly travel stroller.
Summer Infant - 3D lite Convenience Stroller
Toys and Play
The best play gym! I've used with all 3 of my kids and it's still in great shape.
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
The very best gift for a baby or toddler! The toys are well-made, aesthetically pleasing, and developmentally appropriate for each age and stage of development.
The Play Kits by Lovevery | Montessori Toy Subscription ...
The BEST open-ended toys - my kids are obsessed!
Magna Tiles
Other Gear
A must-have for getting things done around the house!
Baby bouncers that gently rock your child | BabyBjörn
Another great bouncer option - super budget-friendly!
