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👶 Baby Must-Haves: Parent-Approved Picks for Everyday Magic

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From sleepless nights to first giggles, these baby essentials make every stage a little easier (and cuter). Handpicked by a first time momma for comfort, safety, and sanity-saving convenience. Whether you're prepping for a new arrival or upgrading yo...
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Feeding

Must haves for formula feeding and starting solids
 
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Loved these bottles
Baby Bottles
 
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No fancy stroller needed! Any graaco car seat/stroller combo is perfect!
Explore Baby Strollers | Shop Now
 
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A must if you are formula feeding! Make the days bottles at one time
Dr. Brown's Formula Mixing Pitcher
 
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Great for small spaces
Bottle Dryer Rack
 
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So much easier to clean than cloth bibs and can go in the dishwasher
Mushie Baby Silicone Bibs
 
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We used this as a highchair because we have a small kitchen. Easy to clean and really good for babies hip development. Can use as a floor seat as well!
Upseat Baby Floor and Booster Seat with Tray
 
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Used these when we started solids and still use them almost daily 1 year later. Fill with your own baby food, yogurt, applesauce, etc. easy to clean! tip: if you loose the top most store bought pouch tops fit on top.
Reusable Food Pouches
 
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A must for babies and toddlers eating pouches! They will not be able to squeeze the food out of the pouch to make a mess. Easy to clean!
ChooMee SoftSip Food Pouch Top | No Spill
 
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Really liked this for baby led weaning since our baby just ate what we ate
Babycook - Food Processor for Baby
 
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Great for when baby starts eating some solids
Silicone Baby Bowls
 
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A must! We love keeping these in our bag for restaurants. Baby always has a clean surface and when you’re done pull it up and mess is contained!
Disposable Stick-on Placemats 40 Pack for Kids
 
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We love having these in the bag for restaurants…scissors are a must for cutting babies food
Simba Premium Portable Safety Food Scissors (Blue)

Sleep and play

 
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Swear by these swaddles! My baby hated having his hands down and these worked perfectly.
Newborn Swaddling Collection
 
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The best! Used outside, inside, for naps and for play. So quick and easy to fold up and UV protection!
Fisher-Price Portable Bassinet On-The-Go Dome
 
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Play scarves are one of the toys we used when my son was an infant and still use
Playsilks | Buy Children's Play Silks in a Variety of Colors
 
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The only baby chair you need!
Baby Bouncers that gently rock your child | BabyBjörn
 
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Love this simple pack and play for travel. Pretty easy to set up and take down, travels well.
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens

Safety

 
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Simple and easy to install to see baby in the backseat
Shatterproof Rear Facing Backseat Baby View Mirror - Nuby
 
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Stroller fan is a must for hot summer days
Stroller Fans in Strollers(1000+)
 
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I know it sounds gross but I really can’t recommend it enough
NoseFrida the SnotSucker – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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Great to have on hand because you never know when you need it in the middle of the night
Infants' Tylenol Pain & Fever Reducer Liquid - Acetaminophen - Dye-Free ...
 
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Has all the different measurements you could need for medicine
Safety 1st Easy Fill Medicine Syringe
 
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Love this nightlight! It’s one of our most used items. We used the red mode for late night feedings when baby was little. Enough light to read with
JolyWell Kids Night Light, Baby Egg Light 7 Colors