After three babies, I’ve figured out what’s really worth it. These are my ride-or-die baby favorites — the ones that make newborn life smoother, cozier, and a whole lot easier
Sections
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sleep
gear
teething & pacifiers
baby wearing
feeding // nursing
diapering
sleep
So simple to use & great for hip health!
The Ollie Swaddle – Adjustable Baby Swaddle
love this sound machine & the portable sound machine is a game changer
Hatch Baby Sleep Bundle: Rest 2nd Gen & Rest Go
I SWEAR by this & gift it to all the new moms in my life. It’s worth the price & provided so much peace of mind for all 3 kiddos
Owlet Dream Sock® FDA-Cleared Baby Monitor
gear
the tried and true travel system
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller - Declan Set
As your kids grow or your family expands I cannot stress enough how much a wagon helps!
Larktale | Wagons for Kids | Single, Double & Quad Wagons | Snack Tray
Bouncers/walkers are OUT. This activity table is IN. I’ve used this same activity table for all 3 of my kids & when the last one grows out of it it turns into a cute little table
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center, 3-Stage, 4mo+
teething & pacifiers
Orthodontic pacifiers — these take a little getting used too for baby but much better than the avent they give you in the hospital (def not knocking the avent my first two would only use though!)
MAM Original Day & Night Pacifiers 0-6M, 4 Count
if you add anything from this list… add this. It seems silly but it’s a must have and will save you so much struggle if your babe gets sick
Frida Baby Medicine Pacifier Syringe, USA
baby wearing
I LOVE this structured carrier. It’s also suuuuper cute and half the price of other trendy carriers. This is great for on the go!
Mabē Monarch Ergonomic Baby Carrier - Houndstooth
I also feel like you NEED a baby wrap. This is a game changer for the newborn phase, it keeps baby close & allows you to stay hands free (especially necessary if you have littles)!
Moby Baby Wrap Carrier Element Taupe 8-33lbs
feeding // nursing
Every kid I tell myself “I’m not getting them used to warm male still drinking it from the fridge, etc.” and when I switched my third to pumped breastmilk we found ourselves an hour away in the cold with a lukewarm bottle he would NOT drink. So - add...
Momcozy Portable Milk Warmer - Dual Mode, 17oz
don’t argue with me just buy it! Not a dif brand it has to be haaka - the others aren’t the same
haakaa Manual Silicone Breast Pump 4oz
I loved a collector - you don’t realize how much you’re losing from leaking until you see it collected
haakaa Petal Soft Silicone Milk Collector
diapering
listen…. I’ve done the cute spatulas and all that but this is a necessity if your hands are full - I can spray this on and never get my hands dirty
