The items that made life with a newborn so much easier.
They may not be essentials but they really helped me along my newborn mama journey 🍼👶🏽
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Feeding
Bathing
Basics
Clothing
Feeding
If you’re a nursing mama you NEED this.
I used this every time my little was nursing.
haakaa Silicone Breast Pump & Cap 5oz Blush
Helps with nursing and also perfect for tummy time and when they are learning to sit.
Nursing Pillow with Removable Cover
A necessity if you are using bottles, it even comes with a straw cleaner.
Boon Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set - 4 Count
These are one of the only bottles that’s my breastfed baby would take and not make a fuss.
I loved these so much.
Lansinoh Anti-Colic Baby Bottles 8oz 3ct M Nipples
Sometimes I got out more milk with this pump than i did with my electric one.
It come with 2 different flanges as well.
Manual Breast Pump
Bathing
Bathing and grooming necessities
I used this tub until my daughter was about 2. I absolutely loved it because it grows with them and it comes with some little toys as well.
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Baby to Toddler Bath Tub
This tub lasts forever!
Perfect for diaper and skin rashes
Aquaphor Healing Ointment, 14 Oz Jar
Used this for pacifier rash and scratches from those baby finger nails.
Lasted such a long time and always did the trick.
Aquaphor Baby Healing Balm Stick 0.65 Oz
Perfect for sink baths and easy to clean/dry
Blooming Bath Baby Seat - Newborn to Toddler
I hated using those baby clippers. I always felt like i was going to cut my babies skin.
But this gave me less anxiety and worked like a charm.
haakaa Electric Baby Nail Trimmer Kit w/ LED
The only thing that got rid of the cradle cap
Mustela Cradle Cap Foam Shampoo for Newborn
For taming your babies hair no matter how little or how much they have.
Dr. Brown's Soft and Safe Baby Brush + Comb
Basics
I know diaper choice is all in preference but these were always my favorite. I used this brand until my daughter was out of diapers.
Pampers Swaddlers Newborn Diapers 120ct
The only Pacis my daughter would take
MAM Original Night Pacifiers 6-16 Months, 2 Count
You can never have enough bibs
Konssy Muslin Baby Bibs 8 Pack, 100% Cotton
Loved this as a nursing mama and i keeping the baby away from all the germs while out and about
Car Seat Covers for Babies - Nursing Canopy
I used this around the house when my baby wouldn’t let me put her down. Sometimes it was the i let way i got things done
Momcozy Ergonomic Baby Carrier 7-44lbs
To battle all the baby spit up and drool.
You can never have enough of these
MUKIN Baby Muslin Burp Cloth Set of 6, 20''x10''
For keeping all the essentials at your bedside.
PeraBella Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer with Handle
I loved this for late night feed and diaper changes.
Also use it to this day 4 years later as a night light and sound machine for my daughter.
Hatch
These make keeping track of those pacifiers so much easier
Walmart Supercenter
Love these for newborns and even for when baby is older.
It gives you a safe space for your littles to sleep and play
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
Clothing
They are more on the pricey side but if you have coupons and shop sales they are so worth it.
I get my daughter all of her “fancy” dresses from here.
Children's Clothing and Newborn Clothing at Janie and Jack
Carters always has the cutest clothes from baby to big kid.
I personally always shop the sales!
Carter's
They never stay on those little feet but you need them none the less
Gerber Unisex Baby 8-Pair Wiggle-Proof Sock
My favorite hats when my baby was little.
I almost always kept a hat on babies head for the first few weeks.
These were so cute, even the nurses loved them.
Zando Big Bow Baby Hat Newborn Cotton Beanie
The double zipper makes diaper changes so easy!
Gerber Girls' Baby 2-Pack 2-Way Zip Sleep'N Play
You can never have enough onesies for your baby and Gerber is a great brand.