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First Time Mom Must-Haves!
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items As a first time mom, baby things are SO overwhelming. You go through trial and error of products that work for you and your child. These are some things that really helped me in my first year postpartum. :)
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Feeding
Safety
Bathtime Essentials
Newborn Favorites!
Toys/Playtime
Sleep
Feeding
From newborn to toddler – here are my favorite feeding items!
We've used these bottles from the newborn days all the way into the toddler days! The glass bottles are super sturdy, easy to clean, and can be converted into sippy cups/straw cups down the road! Definitely worth the investment!
Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles
My baby took to these in the newborn days. Great for preventing gas!
Dr. Brown's 4oz Anti-Colic Bottles & HappyPaci Pacifier
Great conversion kits for weaning from a bottle to a straw cup if you have the Phillips Advent bottles!
Straw Cup Conversion Kit for Philips Avent 8oz, Pack of 3
This high chair is SO easy to clean. Stains come out of the high chair cushion and strap so easily. The chair is wipeable, and the tray is HUGE! It also grows with your baby and doesn't take up a lot of space. Bonus because it's very cute to look at!
Maxi-Cosi Moa 8-in-1 High Chair
Amazing for gently and safely heating breastmilk, foods, and formula. I loved the light up knob, especially for those late night feeds in the early days!
Momcozy Baby Bottle Warmer
Listen.. I know this is a controversial buy, but as a first time mom who pumped and bottle fed, this was something that saved my sanity! Any product that saves your sanity in the early postpartum days is worth it. We still use it 12 months later!
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer Sterilizer
Safety
I didn't love the idea of a car mirror, but I LOVE my car camera. The wires are a little annoying, but you can cover them easily and it's worth the peace of mind.
Baby Car Mirror with 4.3'' HD Night Vision
Bathtime Essentials
My child has very sensitive skin and eczema, and these are the products that we've used daily since birth!
My baby has super sensitive skin and eczema, and this wash has been really great. They have scented versions, but I love the fragrance-free!
Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash Fragrance Free
Another great shampoo/body wash for babies! We used this in the early newborn days and had zero issues. I go back and forth between this and the pipette. It also foams up really nicely!
CeraVe Baby Gentle Bath Wash and Shampoo
I've probably gone through 20 of these! It's so moisturizing and gentle. My baby has really sensitive skin and this has been amazing.
Pipette Baby Lotion Fragrance Free
I don't love a scented lotion, but I LOVE this oil. We've used it since the newborn days and have never had an issue. I mix a few drops with the pipette lotion, and it leaves the skin so soft.
Mustela Baby Oil - Moisturizing Massage Oil
Aquaphor fixes EVERYTHING. From diaper rash, drool rash, and just in general. My baby wears orthopedic boots to sleep and we rub this all over her feet to prevent blisters and reddness. I keep one in my diaper bag and diaper changing area at all time...
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment
Newborn Favorites!
This swaddle CARRIED us through the newborn days. My baby was a little Houdini, but this swaddle held her comfortably.
HALO Cotton Sleepsack Swaddle, 0-3 Months
I didn't think I needed an egg light until I bought an egg light, and then I had no idea how I wouldve survived without it! I loved having a night light for the middle of the night feeds and diaper changes. I also took it to the hospital during labor...
MediAcous Night Light for Kids & Nursery
Toys/Playtime
This play gym has lasted us a solid 12 months! The best part is that it's very washable and durable. It's expensive, but it does grow with your baby.
LOVEVERY | The Play Gym
If you could only choose one play mat, THIS is the one to buy. My 1 year old STILL plays with the keyboard!
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick & Play Gym
This activity center grows with your baby. It's a great place to place your baby in when they grow out of a bouncer. Definitely only use this when your baby is holding themselves upright ~6+ months!
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center, 3-Stage, 4mo+
Sleep
I wanted a simple bassinet that didn't break the bank, and this was by far the best thing I could've purchased! It was spacious for my bay and lasted us about 6 months before moving to a crib! Will definitely be using for baby #2!
Simmons Kids Koi Bassinet with Mesh, Grey
The best non-wifi monitor! We travel frequently and use this monitor every time. It's so easy to set up and has a very clear camera. I also love that you can buy a second camera and link it to the same monitor for a dual screen!
Momcozy BM01 Video Baby Monitor, 1080P 5" HD Baby Monitor with Camera & Wall Mount, Infrared Night Vision, Wireless, Infant/Toddler Use
This sound machine is 100% worth it. We even have a portable one!
Hatch Baby Sleep Support, Sound Machine, Night Light, Sleep Trainer, Routine Builder
I am in absolute love with our crib. I love that I can see out of all of the sides! Delta also makes a matching dresser which is also VERY cute!
Delta Children Jordan 4-in-1 Convertible Crib