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New Mom Must-Haves: Essential Baby Products & Perfect Shower Gifts
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items As a mom who's been through the baby product maze, I’ve curated my top picks that made life easier and more enjoyable. These essentials are not only lifesavers for new moms but also make perfect baby shower gifts. From must-haves for daily care to th...
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Carry with Comfort
Tech Essentials
Helpful Videos
On-the-Go Essentials
Feeding Faves
Little Luxuries
Carry with Comfort
Best Baby Carriers for Mom and Baby
My baby lived in this wrap for the first few months. Solly Baby wrap are on the light weight side, which makes them great for summer babies.
Baby Carrier Wraps - Solly Baby
This wrap was also got a lot of use from me. I found it to be a thicker material- which would be great for fall/winter babies.
PPB x MOBY Wraps - Petunia Pickle Bottom
When baby is a little older, and you want to do more of a hip/side carry- this is the perfect solution
Ring Sling - Kyte Baby
When baby was older and we were doing things outside like long walks or events in the city - when I wanted to keep baby close and in something a little more secure - I used this.
LÍLLÉbaby 6-in-1 Complete Baby Carrier | Back Saving Comfort
Tech Essentials
Top Baby Tech Gadgets for Modern Moms and Dads
This was one of our best buys that I recommend to anyone I see with the baby mirror in their car. This is such a safer way to watch baby in the back seat, and you can see them in the dark because it has night-vision!
infanttech | zooby® Baby Monitor
This is so smart to me. I took this everywhere. It's so convenient for warming bottles anywhere, and it's so compact and cute. I was able to fit it in smaller bags. I tell all the new mamas I know to put this on their registries.
Portable Bottle Warmer Pro - The Baby's Brew
Helpful Videos
Video Guides for Must-Have Gear
Watched this again and again until I could tie with my eyes closed
Solly Baby Wrap Newborn Carry Tutorial
Video I used to reference specifically in relation my my Moby wrap, but could apply to any wrap I'm sure.
Babywearing Wrap Tutorial- How to Wrap a Newborn in a Moby Wrap
This small but mighty bag is the epitome of functional. I used to carry the bottle warmer, diapers, wipes, a onesie. Then as my child got older sippy cups and snacks on the outside pockets. I absolutely loved this bag!
Crossbody Parent Bag - anjie + ash
On-the-Go Essentials
Best Strollers, Car Seats, and Accessories for Smooth Travels
I will forever stand by the City Mini stroller. This one is the newest version. I have the old version, and I'm still using it 8 years later!
city mini® GT2 stroller - Baby Jogger
I loved the whole travel system concept. I really wanted a rear facing seat in the beginning and this came with a parent-facing care seat caddy,reversible carriage and reversible stroller. The basket is huge! And lastly the sun shade is large too.
Zelia™² Luxe 5-in-1 Modular Travel System
If you have the budget for an infant seat in the beginning and then a convertible carseat later, then I recommend the Keyfit 30. It's high quality and baby always looked super safe and comfy to me.
KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat - Chicco USA
If you go the Keyfit 30 carseat route then this is a must.
KeyFit Caddy Frame Stroller - Black | Chicco
This is the seat my child currently uses as a toddler, but it's suitable to use from infancy. The swivel makes getting your baby in and out of the car so convenient.
Evenflo® Gold Revolve360 Extend All-in-One Rotational Car Seat ...
If your rear windows aren't tinted, then I recommend these shades. When they fit over the door like this, you are then able to let the windows down without them popping off (in contrast to the one the just stick onto the window with the suction cups)...
Car Window Shades
Loved this, especially during Covid. Such a cute way to keep people from being too close to baby when in public. It also doubles as a nursing cover.
Multi-Use Cover - Enchanted
Feeding Faves
Baby Bottles for Happy, Healthy Feeding
I breast and bottle fed with my 2nd child and we used these bottles. She didn't have any issues switching between the two.
MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Baby Bottles 0m+ - 5oz/3pk - Girl
When my 1st child had colic every Pediatrician recommended Dr. Brown bottles to me. I personally recommend the wide neck options for those who also breastfeed.
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Wide-Neck Baby Bottle
Burp clothes are always a good choice for a baby shower gift. You can never have too many.
Premium Burp Cloths
Little Luxuries
Helpful Extras for Baby and Mom
Surprisingly babies drool a lot. These cotton bibs are super cute and absorbant.
Baby Bandana Bibs