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What Mommy NEEDS to buy before baby arrives

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Just the "basics" to keep you sane ๐Ÿ˜‚ I use/used all of these products with my baby!
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This baby camera does everything I thought I needed plus more. Of course you're able to see, hear, and talk to your baby but knowing the temperature and humidity in his room has helped put me at ease that he's comfortable. There's options to play mus...
Baby Monitor with Camera | Nanit Pro Camera
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Splurging on this stroller is a good idea! It's very durable and very easy to steer. You can collapse it in just one step and with one hand. I chose this one over the Vista because if I have a second child, the youngest can be facing me and I definit...
Z4 Full-Feature Reversible Stroller - Agio Baby
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Best looking diaper bag without looking like a diaper bag! I like the backpack straps so I can have it on my back and my purse on my shoulder. Also, I love that my husband feels comfortable wearing it because the style is gender neutral. Nobody even ...
Indi neoprene Diaper Backpack - Dagne Dover
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These pajamas are so soft and comfortable to play in! I've been buying these since my son was a newborn and now he's 20 months! It's hard to find long pant pajamas that don't have footies. These are perfect for your baby!
Baby Boys' 2pk Modal Romper - Cloud Islandโ„ข Rust/Blue 24M
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Baby wipes alone donโ€™t get the job done. One or two pumps of this on the tush and I feel confident my baby is clean and comfortable.
Mustela No Rinse Cleansing Baby Micellar Water - 25.35 fl oz
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I solely breastfed initially, but after a few weeks chose to combo feed my baby and started giving him milk from a bottle once a day. I tried out several brands of bottles. These bottles were the absolute best. My son was a very poor eater, so if the...
Philips AVENT Natural Baby Bottle 9oz 4pk
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I have very sensitive skin so of course baby does too. The 'baby' lotions do not provide much moisture at all. My son didn't have eczema, but started to get dry patches once he was a few weeks old and bathing him became more regular. This lotion/crea...
Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream, 8 oz. Tube
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This is the only shampoo you should use on your newborn. Cradle cap happens and this shampoo helps so much! Surprisingly, a lot of baby shampoos are NOT tear-free, but this one is! The light scent is pleasant too. I used this shampoo on my son for th...
Mustela Cradle Cap Foam Shampoo 5.07 fl. oz.
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Breastfeeding mamas, you need to take this high dose of vitamin D to help ensure adequate intake for babies. Without this supplement, babies have an increased risk of vitamin deficiency. Also, there is a correlation between depression and low vitamin...
NatureWise Vitamin D3 5000iu 360 Count
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This is the only way to help prevent bottle mouth without brushing. It works for gums and teeth. Waaaaay easier than brushing and easy to use on-the-go. I keep a pack in my diaper bag. Babies spit up a lot and I always felt like my baby's mouth neede...
Dr. Brown's Tooth and Gum Wipes, 30 Count, 3-Pack
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When my infant son had a fever, and I needed to give him Tylenol, he put up a fight. Making a sick baby more upset was awful. I found this, thought it was a great idea, and that it might work...It did!!
Frida Baby Medicine Pacifier & Syringe Set
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I've breast-fed, bottle fed and pumped. I tried out different bags to store my breastmilk, and these were by far my favorite! A lot of the milk storage bags just have a top zipper closure, and when it's time to open and pour your stored milk into a b...
Nuliie 120 Pcs 8 OZ Breastmilk Storage Bags
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When driving, you need to be able to see your baby safely! Just a quick glance into your rearview mirror and you can see your baby with this. It definitely put me at ease to always be able to look at my son when driving.
Shynerk Baby Car Mirror, Safety Rear View
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This might seem like a weird product, but it's necessary to have. When your baby has a stuffed nose and is having difficulty breathing, you're going to want to have this handy! When my son was a newborn, he would get some of the milk he drank in his ...
Nose Frida
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I experienced a clogged duct and never wanted to experience it again. I did my research and bought these supplements. Took them daily the rest of the time I breastfed and never had a clogged duct again! If I have another baby, I will take the supplem...
Legendairy Milk Sunflower Lecithin 1200mg
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I knew a white noise machine was necessary for the nursery and I am very happy I got this one. It does SO many sounds and you can save each sound setting along with the color and brightness of the light. My son enjoys the lullaby sound for when heโ€™s ...
Hatch: Devices to Help You Sleep Better
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My baby slept in this bassinet next to my bed until he was 5 months old. Initially, I had difficulty bending and lifting after my c-section and this made it so easy to get my baby in and out of the bassinet because you can fold down part of the bassi...
Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper - Charcoal