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Baby Essentials
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Nursery
Changing Table
Diaper Bag
Baby Carriers
Blankets and Bedding
Lovies and Stuffies
Nursery
Here is a glimpse into our nursery essentials!
We custom ordered our name sign from this ETSY shop and have loved it! It has held up beautifully and lasted through 2 cross country moves.
Large Name Sign for Wall Baby Name Cutout for Nursery Big Name Sign for Wedding Baby Shower Gift Wall Decor Wooden Sign Custom Nursery Sign
A swivel recliner is a must! Don't waste your time with a rocker and ottoman, get the big comfy chair. You will be doing everything with a baby in your arms, so a recliner with easy controls is so important. I spent SO MUCH time nursing, napping, and...
Swivel Glider Recliner Nursery Chair, White
Love this wood crib and the arch detail!
Soho Baby Everlee 3-in-1 Island Crib, Honey Wood
Another cute shelving option
Rattan Shelf 3 Pack
I love the simplicity of this crib, it has worked perfectly both in our bedroom and in a nursery.
4-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib
We love having a hatch sound machine so that we feel like we don't have to tip toe around once our little one goes down.
Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock, Sound Machine
This brought me so much peace as a first time mom! You are constantly tempted to watch their breathing and monitor their every movement when they are so little and fragile, this device does that for you.
Owlet Dream Duo Smart Baby Monitor
Floating shelves like this are a perfect way to display books, photos, etc to bring personality into the room.
Floating shelf
I like to style my floating shelves with items like this that double as toys and decor!
Wooden Rainbow Stacker
I love these monthly markers for newborn pictures
Wooden Baby Monthly Milestone Markers - Minimalist baby milestone markers, Modern baby milestone cards, Newborn gift, Hello my name is sign
We use this dresser as our changing table and it has been perfect! It is the perfect height and has so much storage. I replaced the handles on ours with leather pulls from ETSY.
KOPPANG 6-drawer dresser - white 67 3/4x32 5/8 "
Baskets like this are perfect to use in the nursery and around the house as toy bins, laundry bins, blanket bins, etc. Having a quick spot to toss toys at the end of the night helps preserve your sanity without taking up your time.
3 Pcs Woven Storage Baskets with Handles
This is the pack and play we got because we used it as a bassinet for a few months before transitioning our baby into the crib. It has a much thicker, nicer mattress than most pack and plays.
Bugaboo Stardust RW fabric NA GREY MELANGE
I love having a rug in the nursery for littles to wiggle, crawl, and play on!
World Market Rug
Changing Table
These are my diaper changing must haves
These have been our favorite diapers by far! We LOVE how clean this brand is, and feel comfortable using them on sensitive baby skin. Compared to similar clean lables, this price is one of the most affordable out there.
Millie Moon Luxury Diapers - (Select Size and Count)
MUST HAVE changing pad! I have used this every day of my daughter's life. The fact that this is so easy to wipe down has made it worth every penny.
Keekaroo Peanut Changer Vanilla
These spatulas are life savers! Say goodbye to diaper cream all over your fingers. These make diaper cream mess free and much faster!
Baby Diaper Cream Spatula
Beauty meets function with this affordable wipe dispenser. This allows you to grab wipes one handed while using the other to keep your wiggly baby safe.
Baby Wipes Dispenser
This is our go-to natural ointment for our little ones. We use this as diaper cream, lotion, etc.
Matys Multipurpose Baby Ointment,
When diaper rashes get out of hand, this is what we bring in to treat them with natural ingredients we feel are safe.
Matys Baby Diaper Rash Relief Ointment
With how many diapers you will change each day, its so nice to have a quick hand sanitizer in your reach that wont completely dry out your skin. The last thing you want to do is leave your baby on the changing table to wash your hands, so this is a q...
Touchland Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
We used an IKEA dresser as our changing table, and used these bins to organize all of our diaper supplies, baby clothes, etc. They are the perfect size to give everything a place!
Foldable Drawer Organizer Dividers
Liners help keep baby warm and mess free! Love these adorable, washable pads
mushie Waterproof Changing Pad Liners
Diaper Bag
Here is my personal diaper bag and all of the things I keep it stocked with
This is the diaper bag I bought 2.5 years ago and I still use it every day. I LOVE this bundle deal and recommend it to everyone who is in the market. This deal comes with the bag, a mini rechargeable vacuum, a silicone snack bag, a vegan leather changing pad, stroller straps, and a vegan leather wet/dry bag. It is very high quality and has lasted years of travel, spills, and abuse from me.
Caffe Ayla Bag & Vacuum Bundle
I use this vegan leather changing pad (came with my diaper bag bundle) and I love it! Its so important to have a pad that you can wipe down and sanitize.
Changing Pad
This pacifier case can clip onto your diaper bag and is the perfect place to stick your pacifier when your baby doesn't want it! having a designated spot like this keeps the pacifier much cleaner than just tossing it loosely into your bag, and makes ...
mushie Silicone Pacifier Holder Case
We have several of these clips and they have held up great for 2+ years! They are easy to use and can double as a teether.
mushie Silicone Baby Pacifier Clip BPA Free
There is nothing worse than being in public or at a friend's house and have nowhere to put a super stinky diaper. I love having these bags on hand so I can tie diapers into them and dispose of them anywhere without worrying about the smell.
Diaper Bag Dispenser
I always have a plant based sanitizer I feel safe spraying on my kiddos hands
Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer
I love using reusable silicone bags for snacks on the go
Reusable Silicone Bags
Having a natural diaper rash spray is much easier for application on the go!
Fragrance-Free Diaper Rash Cream Spray
Baby Carriers
Must have carriers to free up your hands and build that close connection with your sweet baby
Cutest baby carrier, form meets function with these beautifully crafted carriers. This carrier has all of the important support features while still being stylish and high quality! This design makes this carrier easy to wear as an accessory that fits...
Willow - Aerial Carrier
Best baby wrap, I used this daily with my newborn! I love how lightweight and cozy it is. Wraps like this feel the most natural and easy to wear long term with small babies. Sometimes baby carriers can be bulky, so these wraps are a perfect way to cu...
Cottage Rose Wrap
Best for walking babies! I have this exact piece, and it is a GAME CHANGER once you have a walking kiddo. Instead of loading a kid in and out of a carrier constantly, you can quickly lift them on or off of this carrier while you are on the go. These ...
Tushbaby Hip Carrier
Blankets and Bedding
Baby bedding doesn't have to be cheesy! I love these simple designs and beautiful colors to add warmth to your space without overwhelming it.
These have been my favorite crib sheets! I love the light breezy muslin material. It is so important to me that all of my baby bedding is breathable, so these are perfect! They have so many adorable colors and patterns that fit any style!
mushie Extra Soft Muslin Fitted Crib Sheet
Cutest patterned crib sheets! I love how this brand creates adorable but minimal patterns that can fit any home aesthetic.
mushie Extra Soft Muslin Fitted Crib Sheet
Adorable bassinet sheets available in so many colors and patterns! Light muslin material that washes easily and keeps cool to the touch
mushie Extra Soft Bassinet Muslin Crib Sheet
My daughter's favorite muslin blankets! Available in over 20 different colors and patterns, these are a large sized, beautiful swaddle. I hung them in our nursery and they are so pretty they served as decoration as well as our favorite light weight s...
mushie Muslin Baby Swaddle Blanket
I LOVE waffle knit blankets for kids because they stay cooler to the touch and are breathable. These are the perfect blankets to take on the go or use daily around the house. I think its so important to have light weight blankets that provide comfort...
Waffle Baby Blankets
LOVE this muslin blanket as a bigger blankey for babes! This is the perfect size to play on the floor, take on a picnic, or use to cozy up on the couch with your little one.
Muslin Baby Blanket
Sweetest earthy swaddles! I love the minimalistic patterns and neutral colors. Lightweight and breathable fabric to provide comfort without heat.
Muslin Swaddle Blanket
Lovies and Stuffies
Some of our favorite soft and sweet toys
A gift that gives back- if you're looking for ethical companies that make adorable gifts, this is the shop for you! For every stuffed toy they sell, meals are donated to children in need. My daughter has several of these little guys and they are so w...
Quinn the koala
Cute lightweight lovie for babies! I love how this is a combination between a blanket and a stuffed animal to provide maximum comfort to kids.
Lulu moon Muslin Loveys
Love these cute bunny blankets
Organic Cotton Baby Muslin Lovey Bunny
Love that this can serve as open ended play, and stuffies for your little one
Lambs & Ivy Baby Farm Plush Barn & Animals
Sweetest little bear
Cream Beige Bear
Crochet animals are so fun!
Pebble | Handmade Dinosaur
Nursing, Pumping, and Bottles
These are my go-to products for all things related to breastfeeding. I almost exclusively breastfed after the first month or two, but pumped to establish my supply and manage my overproduction.
This was my go to nursing and car seat cover with my baby! Its lightweight and stretchy which helps you feel comfy and secure while breastfeeding. This is a great option for mamas looking for full coverage while they adjust to breastfeeding in public...
Multi-Use Cover - Camel
Best breathable nursing cover! The light weave on this cover helps you to avoid those breastfeeding hot flashes because they WILL HAPPEN! If you already run warm, or live in a warmer place, this cover will save you!
Natural Cocoon
I have SO MANY of these muslin burp cloths. They are the perfect lightweight size to clean up after feeding, while still being absorbent. I underestimated how many burp cloths I would go through on a daily basis. I recommend you stock up! Think about...
Muslin Baby Burp Cloths Set
I used a Boppy with our first baby, but after seeing this I want to switch over! I love that this can attach to you and that it has storage pockets. I've heard from multiple friends that this is a life saver!
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow - Deluxe
Washable nipple pads are a MUST HAVE! Slip these bad boys into your bra between feeds to help absorb any leaks. I was a milk overproducer, so I flew threw these guys like crazy. The disposable ones are way less absorbent and a waste of your time/mone...
Organic Washable Breast Pads
I used this every day when I began my breastfeeding journey! The safe and natural ingredients made me feel ok with my baby breastfeeding even if there was still some residue on my nipple. It helped me avoid cracks and ease some of the pain while tran...
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
I have heard AMAZING things about these, and plan to use them this next time around. The cooling silver helps your nipples to heal between feedings. Take it from me, nipple cracks are THE WORST, so if these help avoid them I am on board!
Silver Nursing Cups & Carrying Case
This is my favorite tool for collecting milk runoff from the opposite breast while nursing! Use a pumping bra to hold it tight to you, and save all that milk that would otherwise be wasted.
haakaa Silicone Breast Pump & Cap 5oz
Great comfy nursing bra!
Nursing Bras for Breastfeeding
A good nursing and pumping combo bra is so important! I basically lived in these bras and disposable undies for the first two weeks postpartum. Pumping bras use slits in the fabric to hold the pump flange tight to your body so you can be hands free. ...
Pumping Bra Hands Free Nursing Pumping
I've heard amazing things about these wearable breast pumps! I thins these are especially handy for working moms, or moms on the go.
Breast Pump Hands Free Mobile Flow
These are probably the most tried and true bottles on the market right now. Sure, there are cuter ones out there, but if they make your baby gassy its not worth it!!! These take a bit longer to clean, but it's worth it to prevent air bubbles that hur...
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Glass Baby Bottle 4oz
I love this drying rack! We used one of the Boon lawn ones, but I would prefer more of a mat style like this. Easy to clean, east to store!
Boon ARC Modular Baby Bottle Drying Rack —
This is an awesome bottle cleaning kit that works at home or on the road! If you like to travel it's so nice to have compact, self contained kits like this for all of the gear that comes with babies.
Momcozy Bottle Brush Set
I used these reusable silicone milk storage bags for any milk I was keeping in the fridge. I felt these were a safer option than the traditional plastic disposable ones, and cut down on waste.
Silicone Breastmilk Storage Bags Reusable
If you plan to freeze milk, this thing is awesome! Laying your bags flat to freeze them is so important because they freeze evenly which makes storing them soooo much easier. I love this dispenser because it keeps them in order and helps maintain org...
Freezer Organizer for Breast Milk Storage Bags
Postpartum Care
Taking care of yourself postpartum is ESSENTIAL! These are some of my must have mama care products to get you through those first few weeks.
Sprays are your best friend in the healing journey. They are light and helpful wothout making you feel like you're covered in guck
Earth Mama Organics Herbal Perineal Spray - 4 fl oz
If you have a vaginal delivery these are a must! Put that thing on ice and let yourself rest and recover.
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
I LIVED in these for weeks after my delivery. I love that they are boyfriend shorts because I felt supported and comfortable. Plus with all that happens during healing, its great to just toss them in the trash when you're done with them.
Frida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear Boy Shorts Briefs - Regular 8ct
This is the best bottle to cleanse yourself! The hospital will give you a bottle that is much harder to use.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
This foam makes it so easy to saturate yourself with all the right healing elements
Frida Mom Perineal Witch Hazel Healing Foam
I love using these to line postpartum pads
Tucks Multi-Care Relief Kit Witch Hazel Pads - 40ct & Lidocaine Cream - 0.5oz
Baby Toys (0-6 Month)
This company, Little Chew, makes the most BEAUTIFUL teethers and feeding products! They are so well made and have stood the test of time in my house.
Rattle Teether - Dany | Maple
I think these are the CUTEST chew safe toys to hang from a baby gym
Play Gym Toys - Oakley
These play kits are a perfect way to make sure your baby has access to developmentally appropriate and stimulating toys.
The Looker Play Kit
I love that these kits are subscriptions and can save you money!
The Charmer Play Kit
These kits are a perfect way to get developmentally relevent toys
The Senser Play Kit
This little paint pallet toy can double as a teether and entertainment. The fact that its flat makes it easy to slip into a diaper bag or purse on the go.
mushie Paint Palette Press Toy
Silicone stackers are the best for tactile exploration! They are chew safe and offer a variety of shapes and textures in beautiful muted tones.
Stacks of Circles Soft Teething Toy |
If you have a little chewer, this ring is perfect for them! the shape makes it easy to grab and the variety of textures will help keep their interest while soothing those gums.
Arudyo Baby Teething Toy Silicone Rudder
These crinkle books are the perfect way to keep your little babe engaged during tummy time. The noise, moving pieces, and mirrors are engaging without being overstimulating.
Manhattan Toy Deer One Soft Activity Crinkle Book
Feeding Solids
After EXTENSIVE research, I was so scared to pick a baby food because so many of them had reports of heavy metals. I found this brand and we have been using it for almost 2 years! The subscription is the most cost effective option for us, but you can...
Cerebelly
This company makes soft and sturdy silicone dinner wear that we use every day in our house.
Rainbow Silicone Suction Plate - Creme
We don't leave the house without these collapsible snack cups! They fold down nice and small, have a lid to keep snacks fresh, and are so easy for babies to use independently!
Foldable Silicone Snack Cup - Truffle
These are the perfect way to introduce soft foods to your baby without worrying about choking! I used these to intro the taste of fruits and veggies, and even put frozen fruit in them to ease teething pain.
mushie Silicone Baby Food Feeder Pacifier
These silicone spoons are perfect for little and big hands alike. They are chew safe and soft on growing teeth, not to mention adorable.
mushie Silicone Baby Feeding Spoons 2 Pack
These suction bottom silicone bowls are one of our household staples!
mushie Silicone Suction Bowl | BPA-Free Blush
I love these soft silicone cups for a first sippy cup. Babies throw and bonk their cup all over the place, so knowing this one cant hurt them is a relief.
mushie Silicone Training Cup & Straw - Sand
Great snack cups for home
mushie Silicone Snack Cup | Spill Proof
I LOVE that these plates have lids to save snacks for later
Suction Plates with Lids for Babies - 3 Pack
I LOVE these silicone plates with suction to keep them in place. They are beautiful, easy to clean, and light weight for travel
mushie Silicone Suction Plate - Cloudy Mauve
If you're looking for a straw free sippy cup, this is a great option. This style handle is a natural progression from bottles.
mushie Trainer Sippy Cup - Ivory, 6+ Months
If you have a baby who likes to splash and throw food, these are a life saver! Say goodbye to puree stained clothes.
mushie Long Sleeve Baby Bib | Waterproof
These silicone bibs are our favorite because the pockets catch all of the food that doesn't quite make it to baby's mouth! This brand has 30+ adorable colors and patterns!
mushie Silicone Baby Bib - Sun Orange
This convertible highchair is perfect for all the stages of eating!
3-in-1 Wooden High Chair for Babies and Toddlers
Baby Toys (6-12 Month)
I try to focus on developmentally appropriate, open ended toys for my kids. I love Montessori inspired, play based, educational options that are enrichment, not just entertainment.
Even if you don't want to subscribe or buy these kits, looking at their contents and buying similar pieces on your own is a great way to make sure you are providing appropriate toys.
The Inspector Play Kit
These kits are a perfect way to get developmentally relevent toys
The Explorer Play Kit
These kits are a perfect way to get developmentally relevent toys
The Thinker Play Kit
This silicone shape sorting box is the perfect way to introduce shape exploration to your kids! These pieces are chew safe (wont break or splinter like wood or plastic) and oh so cute!
mushie Shape Sorting Box | Toddler Toy
Great stacker option
mushie Rainbow Stacker Toy 5pcs - Tropical
This is a great toy set for open ended play
Montessori Baby Toys for Ages 6-18 Months
Cars like this are a great open ended option
Wooden Car Push Truck - Montessori Toy
I love these wood stackers
Enchanted Forest Stacking Toy Set
Bath Time
Bath time can either be a blast, or super stressful. Here are things that have made baths more joyful for our family.
We had a huge single basin kitchen sink with our firstborn, so we bathed her in that with a different product. But, this time around we have a different house and smaller sink. We ordered this to be able to use on our counter top or in our bath tub. ...
Bathtime Starter Kit
We love these hooded towels! They make it easy to keep your babe warm and cozy after bath time.
mushie Baby Hooded Towel | Organic Cotton (Fog)
Cutest baby bath cup on the market! The soft flexible side makes it easy to mold to a little head a direct water away from their faces.
mushie Baby Bath Rinse Cup - Silicone
These little silicone scrubbers are the perfect way to give your baby a gentle clean. Whether its on their skin or hair, these are soft and flexible for a tender touch.
mushie Baby Bath Cradle Cap Brush 2-Pack
Cutest bath spout cover to protect tiny heads
mushie Bath Spout Cover | Soft Silicone Guard
Cutest mold free ducks
Itzy Ritzy Ducky Family - 3 Floating Bath Toys
A great bath toy set
Bath Toys - Floating Boats with Bathing
MOLD FREE bath toys are so important! Anything that squirts water will grow mold unless you can open it up and let it dry.
Brooklyn Mold Free Bath Toys - 5 Pack
My daughter loves toys that let her dump water, these are a great option for interactive and open ended play.
Toddler Bath Toys for Kids
If your kitchen sink is big enough, this is the way to go! We used this in out sink for the first 6ish months of our daughter's life.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Gray
I started using this once I felt comfortable introducing natural fragrance to our routine and we love it!
Honest Co. 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash Bundle
We use this brand for the first few months when we are focused on clean ingredient, scent free products for our newborns
Pipette Tear-Free Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
Adding color to baths makes them more fun and helps keep kiddos entertained
Honeysticks Bath Fun Set - Crayons & Color Tabs
Strollers, Car Seats, and Travel
My daughter loved having this hanging down in her car seat! She could hit it, chew on it, and watch it swing.
Car Seat Toy - Caspian
These straps are SO handy! They can strap any toy or teether to your car seat or stroller so baby can't send them flying.
Silicone Toy Attachment - Beige
We bought this knowing we planned to have multiple kids. This is an amazing product at an amazing price compared to other multi-kid stroller systems. I love the flexibility of configurations, you can make it into whatever you need!
Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller
Ok ok, I know this is spendy. I promise it is worth EVERY PENNY. This is a life saver every time you get out of the car with your newborn. Restaurants, grocery stores, family strolls, etc. this is the perfect product. HOT TIP: we got ours barely used...
Doona Car Seat & Stroller, Desert Green
I added this to my Doona handle to make it feel more polished, and I get compliments on it all the time!
Doona Handlebar Cover, Brown
Having a cover for your seats becomes really important as your baby leans to walk. My daughter (2 years old) kicks her feet against the seat all the time while driving, so I know this cover has saved my leather seats!
XHYANG Car Seat Protector - Waterproof Mat
I have tried and tried the car seat mirror and once I finally caved and got this, I'm so mad I didn't get this wayyyyy sooner. These cameras make me feel like I have a better idea of how my kids are doing, and feels way safer to look at than the mirr...
Baby Car Camera for Backseat
This is a great attachment to use if you are going to be spending the day out and about with your stroller
Momcozy Universal Stroller Organizer
I just recently bought this for a cross country trip and I LOVED it! It folds down so small that you can put it in the overhead bin on an airplane. This was the perfect lightweight, travel friendly stroller.
BABY JOY Compact Travel Baby Stroller
I love having a bin in the back of my SUV to store anything I might need but don't want to lug around in my diaper bag. This is the perfect place for extra blankets, clothes, diapers, wipes, toys, snacks, etc. Keep them organized while making your ca...
Car Trunk Organizer
I use this kit to make sure I have my preferred gentle baby shampoo, lotion, etc. while I travel.
Mrsdry TSA Approved 2oz Travel Bottles 4 Pack
If you are flying with a car seat, a bag like this is a must. When you check your car seat (for free!) they put it under the plane, so you want to make sure it is protected. Having backpack straps like this makes life so much easier when you already ...
Padded Backpack Car Seat Travel Bag
We live in Montana and it gets COLD, so having a zip up car seat blanket like this helps me know my littles are cozy and not feeling the wind.
Car Seat Cover for Babies Winter
Baby Clothes
We love oversized rompers like this so that our babies can rock them for months and months
Waffle romper
We love these sets once our babies are walkers
Linen Set
The best comfy set for kids on the move
Sweat set
We love bamboo PJs, especially when they have hand covers for the newborn stage
Bamboo Footies
Ribbed footies are a household staple for pjs age 0-1
Ribbed footies
Two way zippers are a game changer!
Footed Pajamas
This set is so cute and I love that it covers the toes! Babies are amazing at wiggling out of socks, so these pants are perfect
Knit Set
We use sets like these every day!
Ribbed romper set