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Baby items I recommend as a first time mom figuring it out
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items As a first time mom I was SO overwhelmed learning about what baby products I needed and which were the best. I watched COUNTLESS hours or TikToks and Read SO many articles. Here's what I found & what has worked for me and my baby.
If you’re a first time mom like me… you are anxious. You just are lol. Give yourself the ability to sleep eventually knowing the sock and camera are watching over your baby while you close your eyes. Yes, I’ve been told you may get false alarms from ...
Owlet Dream Duo (Gen 2) - Smart Baby Monitor Bundle with Sock & Cam 2 HD Wifi Video - Bedtime Blue
I cannot stand when a try me box has 0-1 good options and then a bunch of cheap crap you don’t really wanna try anyway… this is NOT that. And that’s why I LOVE it. The Halo sleep sack and love to dream sleep sack were both TOP of my list to try after...
Babylist Swaddle Box | Babylist Shop
These were one of 3-4 wearable pumps I was hearing again and again in articles and testimonials from moms. After all my research I decided to go for it and so far I’m pretty pleased with them for when I return to work and want to move to wearables ve...
eufy S1 Wearable Breast Pump | Babylist Shop
In all my FTM research the only hand pumps I really heard or read about consistently were this pump and the Haakaa pump. This one just seemed more approachable to me and so far I think I definitely made the right choice. I did end up getting a smalle...
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with PersonalFit Flex Breast Shield
Something I had never even thought about but overwhelmingly heard again and again from TikTok moms was that you would need an egg light or some sort of portable dimmable light. Why? Late Night diaper changes, getting up for feeds, etc. and honestly t...
VAVA Baby Night Light, Dimmable, 8 Colors
Another item I was so shocked to hear about because I never would have thought about it… a “floor chair” as the TikTok moms called it. Why? Because we’re moms and our bodies have been through the ringer and sitting on the floor with our babies is not...
Yaheetech Floor Folding Padded Lounge Chair with 14 Adjustable Positions,Black - Walmart.com
Every drop of your milk is gold, rather than leaking into a nursing pad catch your leak and let down and save it for your baby with this milk collector. You can get several ounces when every ounce counts.
Boon TROVE Silicone Manual Breast Pump-Hands Free-Passive Breast Milk Collector Shell-1 Count, Clear
Keep the mess seperate from all your things when you’re on the go! Baby messes always happen at the worst times, this can save you from a complete meltdown.
Parker Baby Co. Birch Wet Dry Bag
One thing I heard again and again was that having a bottle washer saves your sanity. As someone who boiled my pump parts in a pot prior to first use …. You need this, I couldn’t even get myself to do the bottles I saved those for when I got my bottle...
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer - White | Babylist Shop
Love this changing pad for two reasons (and you will too): 1. It’s wipable and easy to clean. And 2. It doubles as a scale — which when you’re first getting home and anxious about baby eating and getting back to birth weight … this can be so helpful.
Hatch Grow Smart Changing Pad and Scale - Grey | Babylist Shop
It seemed like in all my research the holy grail bouncers (one of the best and only places to put your baby down and free up your hands for a while) was between this and the baby bjorn. I personally opted for this as the “dupe” as it’s a little cheap...
Baby Delight Aura Deluxe Portable Rocker & Bouncer - Quilted Charcoal Tweed | Babylist Shop
How many items do you know that can have a 5 star review with over 500 reviews on it on any platform … here it is. It seemed like in all my research the holy grail bouncers (one of the best and only places to put your baby down and free up your hands...
BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss - Charcoal 3 D Jersey/Dark Gray Frame | Babylist Shop
Every mom needs a pack and play. Period. Some more than others, I know I would literally not be able to survive without mine, as someone with two dogs I was a complete nervous wreck about where I could possibly put my baby down for a second without w...
Graco Pack 'n Play CareSuite Bassinet Lux Playard - Sky | Babylist Shop
Pacifiers that pass the triangle test as stated by several lactation consultants I used in my research. Every mom needs to know about the triangle test (in particular if you plan to breastfeed at all) and so many forget that the triangle test is not ...
Dr. Brown's HappyPaci 100% Silicone Baby Pacifier, One-Piece, White/Blue/Light Blue, 0-6m, 3 Pack
One of the more overlooked items, imo. You need a lot of little equipment for baby’s room / your room while baby is sleeping with you. An air purifier is the must and I highly recommend this one! Especially if you have pets this is necessary for baby...
Crane Standard True HEPA Tower Air Purifier - White | Babylist Shop
Another overlooked thing when you’re planning for your first baby — a tracker. It’s important to track feeds, sleep, diapers, etc because these are all things you’re going to need to report to your pediatrician. And also when you’re sleep deprived yo...
Huckleberry: Baby & Child App - App Store
This one is for the mamas, because pregnancy is just as much about you and taking care of yourself and your mental health as it is baby. This luxurious skincare will help you feel good in your skin and put together.
Signature Firming and Hydrating Body Oil for Scars and Stretch Marks - Katini Skin | Sephora
Worth all the hype. The dimmable light is great for mid-night changes and the sound machine is so incredibly soothing. Even better that this set of two includes the portable sound machine for soothing on the go, bringing a little bit of normal bed ti...
Hatch Home & Away Sleep Bundle (Rest 2nd Gen + Hatch Go) - Putty | Babylist Shop
I was hesitant to even list a stroller / car set travel system because there are SO many great choices and some people feel so strongly about certain brands — basically a cult favorite mentality. But this is MY recommendation, what I felt worked best...
Graco Modes Nest Travel System - Sullivan | Babylist Shop
You’ll notice I have 3 different pumps on this list — because I genuinely purchased all 3. They’re all different (a manual, a wearable, and this) and they all extract different and get different results. For me personally I wanted options. If you’re ...
Spectra S1 Plus Electric Breast Pump - S1 Plus Electric Breast Pump | Babylist Shop
Loved this little set because I wanted the pail anyway, great for locking away odors. Every little bit helps and it’s aesthic looking for the nursery as well which always helps.
Ubbi Diaper Pail Value Gift Set - Matte White | Babylist Shop
Loved how versatile this is in contrast to some other activity mats (including much more expensive ones!) just simply has more options from the piano, to the prop pillow for tummy time, all the hanging toys, etc. love love love this mat and so will b...
Baby Einstein Kickin' Tunes 4-in-1 Infant Baby Activity Gym & Tummy Time Play Mat with Piano, 0-36 Months, Multicolor
So so so needed for pumping moms! If you pump at work, or really anywhere you’re going to need somewhere to keep your liquid gold until you can get it home to your fridge or freezer. And honestly even at home in the middle of the night sometimes gett...
Momcozy Portable Breast Milk Cooler - White Ombre | Babylist Shop
This is something you could potentially need right from the hospital if baby is born with longer nails. Clippers work but to be honest can be nerve wracking, so I highly recommend this!
Pure Enrichment PureBaby Electric Nail Trimmer - White | Babylist Shop
These can be SO hard to find (specifically the glass with the wide neck) but it’s for good reason. They are THE standard it seems all moms are trying to get their hands on. Glass, so less microplastics and less wear with cleaning. And also the nipple...
Evenflo Balance + Wide Neck Glass Bottles, 6oz 3 Pack
Another highly recommended glass bottle option with a good nipple for the triangle test!
Pigeon Glass Anti-Colic Nursing Bottle Wide Neck 3 Pack - 5.4 Oz | Babylist Shop
Love how this swing soothes baby of course, but also love how compact and portable it really gets for mom! Another bonus is it’s super quiet, doesn’t require a cord, and is sturdy and safe for baby.
Ingenuity ConvertMe 2-in-1 Compact Portable Swing and Infant Seat - Swell | Babylist Shop