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Must Have Baby Items
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items If you're a first time parent & wondering what you absolutely need to buy, this is a list of my personal favorites. As a first time mom, I can tell you these were a life savor!
It has multiple sounds to help baby’s stay asleep. I use it everyday for naps and night time sleep for my son.
Hatch Rest Go - Nap trapped no more
This light makes late night diaper changes easy!
Anico EASZZZ Baby Night Light, Soft BPA
These swaddles were a life savor during the first three months. They were easy to use and provided just the right amount of waddling for my son.
Baby Swaddle Blankets + Easy Wrap Swaddles | aden + anais - Halo Sleep
A must for traveling and on the go as many places do not have changing tables or the changing tables are filthy. It has a zipper pocket with a container for wipes and additional pockets. It slow has a clip that you can attach to a backpack or other i...
Black Pronto Signature Changing Station
It’s the perfect size and comfortable. The best part is that it makes it easy to clean diaper messes.
Nursery Style Wipe-Clean Changing Pad - 18 in - Oat
Easy to install and makes it easy to see your child in the back seat while driving.
Sprucely Back Seat Mirror - Black
They are so easy to use and the opening at the top allows you to see your child’s nail to ensure you don’t clip too much.
NailFrida the SNIPPERCLIPPER SET – Frida | The fuss stops here.
One of the best items I’ve used for tummy time. It comes with black and white cards to help with teaching and other sensory toys to help stimulate and meet baby’s milestones.
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
It has 5 levels of swing motion and music. My baby loves it. It’s great to place baby in while you get stuff done around the house.
Cassia Swing
Comes in a pack of two. These are great for babies as the black and white is appealing to their vision
HyDren Black & White Baby Crib Mobile
My son preferred these bottles over other brands. They are easy to clean and they do not leak.
Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles w/ Nipples
My son loved these by far more than any of the other pacifiers that were gifted to us.
Dr. Brown's® HappyPaci™ 100% Silicone One-Piece Pacifier
This one is great because it’s digital and you get an accurate reading from the rectum. It also has a stopper so you don’t have to worry about inserting it too far.
3-in-1 True Temp Thermometer – Frida | The fuss stops here.
This caddy helps you keep all the essentials in one place which is important when you’re changing a dirty diaper in the middle of the night.
Diaper Caddy
It’s a little pricier than most, but this was the third brand I purchased and I’m happy with it. The others were either too bulky, uncomfortable, or had too many buckles. This one fits comfortably, baby sits comfy, and it only has 3 buckles.
MABĒ - Luxury Baby Carriers – Mabē
Trust me, you’ll need it. It’s one of the best brands I’ve tried. Don’t be shy and use a generous amount.
Diaper Creams & Rash Ointments
You’ll need something close to your bed to lay your newborn. This is what we used. It was easy to assemble and we used it until baby was just over 4 months before he outgrew it.
Beside Me™ Dreamer Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper - Charcoal Tweed