After three babies, I’ve learned: the baby industry thrives on overwhelm. But your baby doesn’t need a thousand things—and neither do you. If you're craving a simpler, more grounded postpartum season, here’s what I actually used and loved with each of my girls—essentials that truly served us, nothing more. This isn’t about deprivation—it's about freedom. More connection, less clutter. More peace, less plastic. Whether you're expecting your first or refining your setup with your third, here's your permission to let go of the noise and embrace what really matters.
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Baby On-The-Go Gear You Won't Regret Buying
Toys That Support Early Childhood Development (& Won't Annoy You!)
Clothing & Diapers For Your Cutie
Mealtime Must-Haves
Minimalist Baby Bathtime Essentials
Sleep Solutions Worth The Investment
Baby On-The-Go Gear You Won't Regret Buying
Could not have survived 2, 2 and under without this stroller wagon! I loved that it folded up smaller than my single stroller and the kids loved being able to interact with each other! So many giggles! I also bought the infant adapter so we used this...
Baby & Kids Stroller Wagons
The best (and safest!) carseats!
diono® Car Seats, Booster Seats, Baby Carriers & Travel ...
Baby wearing is so important in the beginning years. I am obsessed with my Sakura Bloom Scout! So beautiful, such quality, and so comfortable.
Scouts
Toys That Support Early Childhood Development (& Won't Annoy You!)
Got so much use out of this play mat! Used the same one for both girls.
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
Open-ended toys that get them to creative. My girls love playing with this!
Shaka Shave Ice Play Set
Beautiful, quality, educational toys for every age
Lovevery
No mess but so much fun! Holds up great!
Kids Painting Writing Color Doodle Drawing Mat
When you need to use electronics, this school game is really educational!
Sago Mini School | The most playful learning app for ages 2+
Clothing & Diapers For Your Cutie
You don't have to spend a fortune on quality clothes. Recycling is awesome!
Thredup — Kids Clothes
Cute designs, good quality. Even if you don't plan to cloth diapers exclusively, these are so affordable it's a no-brainer.
Nora's Nursery: Cloth Diapers
These motivated my daughter so much!
Cloth Training Pants
Mealtime Must-Haves
Best toddler plates
Avanchy | Bamboo Suction Toddler Plate + Spoon
I like that this booster seat fits right over our dining room chair, keeping a minimal appearance. The girls love buckling themselves up!
Highchairs & Boosters
I just think every child needs a table and chair at their height! The kids love sitting here! For art project, snacks...
Baby Table And Chair Set
Safe, spill-proof, great quality cup with straw
Avanchy | Silicone Straw Cup
This was (and is) such an important tool in our household! Gives children independence and life skills! My 3-year-old already knows how to wash dishes!
Toddler Kitchen Stool
Can't live without our Vitamix! We make all kinds of things in it! We also make smoothies almost every day.
Vitamix: High Performance Blenders - Blending Machines
Minimalist Baby Bathtime Essentials
The girls love these!
Toddler Hooded Towels
Gentle soap
Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Pure-castile Liquid ...
This detangling brush gets the knots out with no tears
Detangle – Denman USA
Outdoor bathtime and great way to keep the kids engaged outdoors
MinniDip Pools
Best smoothing, naturally conditioning, exfoliating hair brush
Boar Bristle Hair Brush - SHASH
Worth it! They also come with a daily chart and stickers to keep track of brushing teeth!
AutoBrush ToothBrush and ToothPaste for Kids
Must-have!
Potty Training Seats
Sleep Solutions Worth The Investment
If you don't choose to co-sleep try this crib. Good quality, we used for first two babies before we started cosleeping.
Cribs - Baby
For a long time we just used our phones for baby monitors. Once we found these we were excited to make the switch! We love the fact that it syncs perfectly with our ecosystem! It's magnetic to attaches to most rooms without attaching the hardware, an...
Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) - Google Store
You literally don't need this and baby will only use for a short while but I love photographing my babies in beautiful bassinets.
