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So you are having a baby!

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Here's what you ACTUALLY need!
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Basics

 
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Babies have to have vitamin D and probiotics are just a great way to help them stay consistent. Who doesnt love an all in one.
Mommy's Bliss Baby Probiotic Drops + Vitamin D
 
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This will grow with them, from helping with nightime feeds to helping sleep train as toddlers!
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine | 2nd Gen
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We all need to keep an eye on our little one while we get things done. This has been a gamechanger! AND if you have more than one child you can split screen their video on your app. ALSO links with Alexa so you can stream on those devices as well.
Nanit Pro Complete Monitoring System
 
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Can easily be wiped down when there is a blowout! soft and comfy for baby.
Skip Hop Baby Changing Pad, Nursery Style, Grey
 
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This works with any wipe container, great for keeping everything you need accessible and easy to find.
Changing table organizer
 
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It's inevidable, if you have a baby at daycare they are going to get the crud. This works better than the nose freida electric version and is cheaper!
GROWNSY Baby Nasal Aspirator Nose Sucker
 
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We used this to store bottles overnight for easy access. This leaves no excuse to not double team night feeds. ;)
Portable Mini Fridge
 
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Blowouts are inevidable! This is the best for spot treatment to get those stains out of those adorable outfits you want them to wear again!
FOLEX Spot Remover, 32oz
 
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Thermometers are a must.
Frida Baby Digital Rectal Thermometer
 
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When you need to wipe down spit up from the day or sweat from nap time and need a little more than just a wipe.
Mustela Baby Soothing Cleansing Water
 
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Creams can be messy and be hard to get out of all those adorable baby thighs. This spray works great for keeping rashes away and helping to soothe them.
Munchkin® HYP03™ No Rub Daily Diaper Rash
 
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This system is great for getting started, just add one additional base for your partners car and you are goof to go. This stroller also grows with them.
Maxi-Cosi Tayla™ Max Travel System, Desert Wonder
 
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I did not think i needed these at first but once i took my daughters baby seat out i realized why. This not only helps with milk and other baby stuff but helps to protect your seats so they don't end up with a permanent indention from the car seat.
MORROLS 2 Pack Car Seat Protector - Waterproof
 
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You will always need one for each car, and if you have a grandparent who might travel just get them one too.
Maxi-Cosi Mico 30 Infant Car Seat Base, Black
 
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Make sure you get one for each car. The light is amazing for seeing your baby at night!
Munchkin Brica Night Light Pivot Car Mirror
 
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We used this one for both our kiddos. Its not a warmer but that felt like extra work.
OXO Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser - Gray
 
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Buy 2 and 2 sets of fitted sheets and put them all on alternating from mattress protector, sheet, mattress protector, sheet. You will thank me later when you have to change your babies bedding due to an accident at 4AM.
SureGuard Crib Mattress Protector - Waterproof
 
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Whatever you do DON'T buy water wipes, they are the worst for getting out of the package!!!!
Pampers Aqua Pure Baby Wipes, 99% Water
 
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This is great for not having to buy a new one at each stage. The little sink inserts are cute but you will only use them 1-3 times before the kiddo is too big.
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Bathtub
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Just do it! Your knees and forearms will thank me later.
Bath Kneeler & Elbow Rest Pad Set, Gray
 
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It helps you with your stress level and something to distract them!
Baby Bath Floating Duck Thermometer
 
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Comes in tons of colors to match your decor and doesnt need special bags. Also as long as its closed that thing works like a charm!
Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail

Breastfeeding/pumping moms

 
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If you are planning on pumping and want to reduce the part and bottle cleaning and keep it easier for freezer storage i recommend this Kiinde system. You can pump right into the bag from any pumping system and then you pop them right into the freezer...
Kiinde Twist Pouch Direct-Pump Direct-Feed
 
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If you are going back to work or on the go a lot the willow pump is great for concealing that you are pumping and multi-tasking to the max.
Willow Breast Pump Flextubes
 
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HANDS DOWN the BEST bra for pumping and feeding moms! I have tried a ton and these hold all the parts in so you can be hands free but also just feel so dang good on. Totally worth it even if you just buy 1 or 2.
Bodily Do Anything Nursing & Pumping Bra S-XL
 
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These come in all the usual flow options. Great for taking a bottle and nipple and reducing all the extras.
Kiinde Twist Active Latch Nipples - Slow Flow
 
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Great for on the go pumping or having to pump at work. Discreet and powerful.
Willow 360 Wearable Double Electric Pump
 
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Starter set for the kiinde system.
Kiinde Twist Direct-Pump Feeding System Kit

High end items that just help

 
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If you need to put baby down the mamaroo helps to sway them as well as has white noise in case you need to drown out your toddler screaming.
4moms MamaRoo Baby Swing, Bluetooth, Grey
 
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This has grown with our kiddos from playing night time nursery rhymes to teaching the about astornauts and singing along with Poppy.
Toniebox Audio Player
 
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If you have two kids this is a fantastic stroller. It can grow with your kids with a ton of different setups.
Joovy Caboose RS Sit & Stand Double Stroller
 
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This was a gamechanger for getting sleep from day 1 - 9 months. Its a bit pricey but we were able to resell and get a good chunk of our money back.
SNOO Smart Sleeper Baby Bassinet - Rocking
 
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An all-in-one car seat and stroller to reduce the hassle of getting it out and also giving you back storage space.
Doona Car Seat & Stroller, Nitro Black
 
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If you are using traditional bottles, save yourself the time and headache and get this! I promise the amount of time over 12 months that you will save on cleaning bottles it will cost less than a penny a bottle. :)
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer
 
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The easiest pack and play you could ever own. Totally worth it!
breeze® plus Playard
 
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We used this with our second child and i appreciated being able to prep foods for him without all the added junk.
GROWNSY All-in-One Baby Food Maker