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NEW MOM list of what I actually used and loved the first year.
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items A month to month guide of what I found to be the most useful products in the first year of being a mom.
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0-3 Months
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6-9 Months
9-12 Months
0-3 Months
Putting together a baby registry is daunting when your'e a first time mom. You want to be as prepared as possibe but Its hard to know where to start. Here are the things I found the most useful in the very beginning.
These were the only kind of pacifier my daughter would take.
FRIGG Daisy Natural Rubber Baby Pacifier, 2-Pack
Your going to need replacement pacifiers for your replacement pacifiers.
Bibs Studio Collection Colour Stripe Latex Pacifier 0-6 Months - Pink Ivory Hush Mix - 2pk
100% Biodegradable. Even if you plan on using cloth diapers, have some disposable ones on hand for when you are out and about.
Baby Diapers | The Honest Company
These are in my top 5 picks for diapers. They are incredibly soft and the price is on par with diapers that arent as quality.
Millie Moon Luxury Diapers - (Select Size and Count)
Best wipes in my opinion. I tried all the brands and these won every time. They are also very affordable.
Fragrance-Free Baby Wipes - up & up™ (Select Count)
One of the only expensive baby gear things we ended up using constantly. It allows the baby to rock and move on their own and folds up easily to take with you or store away.
Baby bouncers that gently rock your child
Trust me when I say that A) You will be spending an unbelievable amount of time sucking snot out of your newborns nose and B) All those fancy booger removers that get marketed to new moms do not work as well as the thingy they give you in the hospita...
Comfort Soft Baby Nasal Aspirator & Ear Wax Bulb
HALO SWADDLES!! This is something we didnt know about until we brought our daughter home and she kept wiggling out of her muslin swaddle at night. All you need is one of these for the first three months and you are good to go.
Sleepsack Halo Swaddle
Parade Kimono gowns are made from 100 percent organic cotton and the prints options are top notch. My baby lived in these gowns for the first few months, it was very glamourous.
PARADE Kimono Gowns - Signature Prints
Another thing no one tells you: any old baby sock will not work. They will slip off that tiny little foot as soon as you get it on there. These ones are the highest rated on Amazon for a reason! They stay on really well. Other socks that I heard work...
ZAPLES Baby Non Slip Ankle Socks with Soles
The bassinet stage doesnt last long, so just look for one that has mesh siding and is green guard certified.
Chicco Lullago Anywhere LE Portable Bassinet - Serene
Should you spend 300 or 400 dollars on a travel system (stroller and car seat)? In my opinion no, just pick a trusted brand that has high safety ratings. Graco has always worked really well for us.
Graco® Tempo™ Travel System, Pipp
Helps to have this set up before the baby comes!
Onco Baby Car Mirror Rear-facing - Platinum Award
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If you don't know about the role that these things will play in your life (and I had no idea as a new mom), then now is the time to add a lot of these to your cart or registry. You will be wearing them non stop all of the time so you want to make sur...
Kindred Bravely Organic Nursing Pads 10 Pack
Use it for a car seat cover, use it while your nursing. As a new mom, this was one of those items that was not on my radar until a friend gifted me one. You will use this constantly the first few months.
Multi-Use Cover - Rad
The softest.
MUKIN Baby Muslin Washcloths - Pack of 6 (Pink)
You want to make sure whatever tub you pick has newborn support and that it can be removed once your baby gets bigger.
Skip Hop Moby Smart Sling 3-Stage Tub - Gray
ALL muslin everything for the tiny babies. It is super soft and absorbant.
2 Pack Baby Hooded Muslin Cotton Towel for Kids by Comfy Cubs - Sage
Out of all the body wash+shampoos we used, this was by far the best. It comes out as a bubbly foam so it makes it really easy to use.
Babyganics Baby Shampoo + Body Wash Pump Bottle Chamomile Verbena - 16 fl oz Packaging May Vary
Calming for baby and parents.
Yogasleep Rohm Portable White Noise Sound Machine
The only rattle my daughter cared about for months and months. It's really easy for newborns to hold. The wooden beads made a very pleasant sound and it's also aesthetically pleasing.
The Manhattan Toy Company Classic Rattle and Teether Grasping Activity Toy
This worked so well for baby times and is cute enough that it has made it into the living room.
Mack & Milo™ Abingdon Swivel Reclining Glider Nursery Chair | Wayfair
No touch thermometer is a absolute must have.
iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer, Digital
If your giving birth at a hospital or birthing center, make sure you pack this. Your nipples will be very grateful.
Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream, 2oz
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I still use this clipper on my daughter, the nail file is so useful with newborns.
Frida Baby NailFrida The SnipperClipper Nail Care Set
Whether your nursing or your trying to rock them to sleep, both of you are going to be in the nursery a lot. Having basic shapes to look at is not only good for the baby but it gives minimalist, organized, calming vibes to the parent.
Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Modern Shapes - Cloud Island™
I only used this for a few months but it was A LIFE SAVER for those very sleep deprived days.
CooCooBaby Infant Lounger, Baby Nest Cover
The fact that these are silicone and not plastic is everything, and they are also just great bottles.
Boon Nursh Reusable Silicone Baby Bottles, 3 Ct
3-6 Months
We used this thing so much.
Graco Pack 'N Play On The Go Playard, Kagen
We loved this, especially the being able to play piano with your feet part.
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center: Interactive
Used these NON-STOP during the teething times. The different sizes of the pouches made it so that it we always had the right size according to her age.
Baby Fruit Food Feeder Pacifier - 2 Packs BPA Free
I tried all of the teething things but this was the only one that seemed to help.
RaZbaby RaZberry Silicone Baby Teether Toy
Mushie sheets are perfect end of stroy.
mushie Extra Soft Muslin Crib Sheet | 28"x52"
This mattress worked really well for us, we used it in her toddler bed as well.
Babylist Shop
One thing I never thought about until it was happening is that, you will put a bib on your kid as an accessory to their outfit because that's how much drool we're talking about so it's nice to have some stylish ones.
mushie Muslin Baby Bib | Soft Cotton | 2 Pack
Worth it. You can use this high chair long after the high chair stage, its adjustable, its portable, its aesteticly pleasing.
Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair (Natural/Black)
A happy rainbow plate for little happy eaters.
Silicone Dining Plate - Rainbow - Cloud Island™
This bowl is so good! Because it comes with a lid you can just easily put it away for later.
Olababy Silicone Suction Bowl with Lid for Feeding
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Nuby Silicone Confetti Training Cup for Baby: 2oz
Greatest bottles ever.
Boon Nursh Reusable Silicone Baby Bottles, 8 Oz, 3 Ct
Get this one, its designed perfectly for infants, its aesthetically pleasing, and it doesn't cost a million dollars because you wont use it for that long.
LEKA Baby gym - birch/multicolor
It's a beautifully made and aesthetic rattle, but beyond that, it held some kind of magic over my daughter who didn't put it down for months.
DJECO BabyShaki Infant Rattle
This soft toy is the perfect entertainment for car rides with baby.
Interactive Cube-Shaped Soft Toy
The best quality cotton onesies.
Baby Print Body Suit | Hanna AnderssonpdpZoompdpZoom
6-9 Months
We tried a few before landing on this one, and couldn't be happier with it. Its so strudy.
Regalo Easy Step Metal Walk Through Gate
These were super easy to install.
10 Pack Baby Sliding Cabinet Locks - Vmaisi
Cutest crawl motivator ever.
Skip Hop Farmstand Beetbox Crawl Ball
I liked this one because it fit perfectly in the cup holder of our stroller tray.
C’est Silicone!™ Snack Catcher with Lid
I know, I know, you can just steam the vegetable on the stove in a pot and then transfer it to a blender, why buy a thingy just for making babyfood? Because when you have had 4 hours of sleep in 1 hour segments, having one less step is EVERYTHING.
NutriBullet Baby Steam and Blend Food Processor
I found these infant spoons to be incredibly helpful.
Munchkin® White Hot® Safety Baby Spoons, 4 Pack
These are pricy but the quality and sizing, they run big, make them so worth it.
Baby Print 2-Way Zip Shortie Sleeper | Hanna AnderssonpdpZoompdpZoom
9-12 Months
The suction on these things are legit, they come with a lid so you can store the food for later, and they are food grade safe silicone.
WeeSprout Silicone Suction Plates, 3 Pack
We had a couple of differnt toys to encourage her to walk but this one was the only one she cared about.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Chomp and Clack Alligator Wooden Push Toy and Activity Walker
We played with these on the floor and in the bath too.
mushie Stacking Cups Toy | Made in Denmark (Retro)
Perfect toy for the 9-12 month stage and it continues to be magical for the toddler and preschool years as well.
Sunny Days Tunnel Baby Playmat
Having a “home” of her own when she was close to walking was a big hit for my daughter. She absolutely loved having a little magical space to crawl into.
Canvas Kids Play Tent Indoor Toddler Playhouse
Great toy for stregthening hand eye coordination.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Toy With Mallet
Having something safe for my wobbly 1 year old to climb, fall, and climb again was EVERYTHING. These climbing blocks are particularly cute and aesthetic.
Soft Climbing Indoor Set, Foam Climbing Blocks for Toddlers and Preschoolers - Climbing, Crawling and Sliding Activity Play Set, 4PCS
Theres a very short window of time as a parent that you get to buy little baby matching sets, and so a cloud themed jogger and sweater set for the colder weather is a must. Hannah Anderson's sizes tend to run big, but I still bought 1 size up because...
Baby Long Sleeve T-Shirt & French Terry Pants Set
Something I had to learn the hard way, when your kid starts walking-good luck trying to find a shoe that will stay on their foot. Even if it was the right size, so many shoes we tried would just slip off her as she was wobbling around. Getting a shoe...
Baby Shoes Boys Girls Breathable Walking Sock