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Must-Have Newborn Essentials for First Time Moms
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items My most needed items as a first time mom for a newborn. Most items are able to be used in many stages of a child's life, saves money, and saves time!
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Baby Care Items
Baby Furniture
Items YOU Need
Baby Care Items
Must-Haves when caring for your baby
Best burp cloth EVER it actually soaks up the spit up and can be used many times before it gets damp or gross. Make sure to get size 10x20"
16 Pack Baby Washcloths - Coral Fleece
This works SO well. Got so mich dead skin and cradle cap out. Great for newborn hair lathering too
Frida Baby 3-Step Cradle Cap System
This is way quicker and more effective than using a suction bulb. You can hear that it's working and see what it grabbed
Termichy Electric Baby Nasal Aspirator
These are so versatile from blankets, swaddles, burp cloths, to a nursing cover!
Comfy Cubs Muslin Swaddle Blankets - 4 Pack
Has very good cushion an dholds up in the washer. Great for on the go or at home
Shop SWIFT Portable & Waterproof Diaper Changing Pad – …
Essential for a sick child, or if you just want to know if the baby is too hot or cold!
3-in-1 Ear, Forehead + Touchless Infrared Thermometer
Baby nails grow sharp every 2 days. Never snipped any of ther skin, the magnifying glass helps alot!
The First Years Deluxe Baby Nail Clipper
I love that these cover so much space. It's like a second burp cloth. awesome for keeping clothes looking nice before arriving places or pictures
KeaBabies 8-Pack Baby Bibs - Soft & Absorbent
Very easy cleanup when introducing solids
PandaEar 3 Silicone Baby Bibs Waterproof
My baby had lot of bumps on her stomach, turned out it was eczema. This got rid of it in a few hours and it holds in moisture long! If you can get a multipack so that you can keep some in your diaper bag and at home
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment, 3 oz (Pack of 3)
The sight of redness or a few bumps on her I put this on and next diaper change they were gone! I can proudly say she has never had a diaper rash in her life (she's 6 months)!
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Max Strength 3 Pack
My baby's sensitive skin has reacted well to this
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion, 2 Pack
Baby Furniture
At 7 months old, white noise still puts her to sleep quickly. This was more convenient than having my phone tied up on YouTube, I can play the sound nonstop.
Soother Sleep Sound Machine & Night Light
This highchair saves money as it can be used 4 ways. As a highchair into a table and chair for a toddler. Great for travel!
Evenflo 4-in-1 Eat And Grow Convertible High Chair - Target
This is not only convenient, it is easy to clean, and saves space because it is foldable. you can hand dry it in the bathroom and fold it to fit in a suitcase or store for your next baby
napei Collapsible Baby Bathtub with Cushion
I love multi-use items! This stoller is able to be used with one child or two, infants and toddlers. It comes with both an infant car seat & a toddler stroller seat.
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Travel System With Litemax - Target
Babies grow out of bassinets quick. This is like a grib but smaller, and great for traveling!
Pack 'n Play® Change 'N Carry™ Playard
Pack n play's aren't the most cushioned and they are hard to clean, so this is needed
Graco Pack and Play Mattress - Organic Dream
This transforms from a crib, to a toddler bed, to a full size bed (mattress is separate) Trust this investment WILL get it's moneys worth
Hadley 5-in-1 Convertible Crib and Changer with Drawer - Graco …
Waterproof sheets guranteed no fluids whether pee, spit up, or poop reached the actual mattress (saving us time when changing)
Fitted Crib Sheet For Baby Nursery Cot | KeaBabies
This play mat will be used during many growth stages. It will keep their attention during tummy time and while you be productive!
Baby Einstein 4-in-1 Kickin' Tunes Music and Language Play Gym and Piano Tummy Time Activity Mat
Items YOU Need
Items that will life easier for you!
This was sooo handy for labor and postpartum!!!! The gown, spray bottle, and the underwear were life savers!
Labor and Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit - Frida
This is ESSENTIAL when I'm running errands alone. I dont have to worry about kidnappers because she is with me everywhere I go.
Infantino Flip Advanced 4-in-1 Carrier
Blowouts happen, but this has gotten every yellow poop stain out, making clothes look brand new
OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover, 5 lbs.
I love that this bag makes packing milk EASY.It has a zipper in the bag to make it even easier to grab items at the bottom of the bag without disturbing what's packed at the top.
Ticent Waterproof Diaper Bag Backpack - Dark Blue
Late night feedings essential to keep u or the baby from becoming wide awake
3.47 in. Plug-In Incandescent Automatic Dusk to Dawn …
I primarily breastfeed and my baby easily took the bottle and it hasnt affected breatfeeding
Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottles 4oz 4-Pack
must have for breast feeding or pumping. You want to have spare milk saved incase of health emergencies, babysitting, or low supply days
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 200 Count
you can easily put this in your diaper bag. also in my experience, I get the most milk quickly when using manual compared to electric pumps.
Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump with Bottle 5oz
Until your supply regulates (4 months) you will need so many of these to keep you from getting soaked
Lansinoh Stay Dry Nursing Pads, 200 Count
The first few months you will leak alot every time you feed. Save that milk!
haakaa Manual Breast Pump, Silicone 4oz