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Newborn must haves
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items Newborn must haves from a mom of two. Ive learned the hard way whats actually worth buying for a newborn and what ends up collecting dust. These are the real-life essentials that made those early weeks (and sleepless nights) just a little easier. Fro...
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Sleep
Hatch portable sound machine is easy to take with you on the go and easily attaches to an infant seat.
Hatch Rest Go | Portable Sound Machine
Bedside bassinet
AirClub Bassinet Bedside Sleeper for Newborn
The love to dream swaddle worked better for my newborns than any other swaddle ever has.
Love to Dream Swaddle UP, 1.0 TOG, Gray
Eufy security smart sock + monitor is a 2 for 1. It helps ease that anxiety of sids by tracking babies blood oxygen and pulse. It also doubles as a baby monitor. If anything looks abnormal it will alert you immediately. Its absolutely worth the price...
eufy Baby Smart Sock Monitor 2K Wi-Fi AI
A sound machine is a great tool to have to help relax your newborn into a peaceful slumber. The hatch is my personal favorite to grow with them.
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
I personally think muslin swaddles are the easiest fabric to work with when you are first learning to swaddle.
Muslin Swaddle Blankets 3 Pack, 38x40, Bright
You can swaddle your baby in three different positions with this swaddle making it worth the cost because lets be honest we have NO idea what our babies are going to prefer until they are born.
SwaddleDesigns 6-Way Omni Swaddle Sack
Bath time
Best easiest to use newborn bath tub.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Gray
A soft warm towel is important post bath. These were my favorite!
Yoofoss 2-Pack Hooded Baby Towels 32x32
A bath thermometer is one of those items you just don't think about. You absolutely want to know what the temp of the bath is before you put your baby in. Their skin is so sensitive you dont want to take ANY chances.
b&h Baby Bath Floating Thermometer Duck
Bending over a bathtub is not comfortable. Take it from me. This is essential to have for your own comfort. You will use it for years to come. Worth the cost and it doubles as a toy storage for when your baby gets older.
JOY ANAN Baby Bath Kneeler & Elbow Rest Pad
My personal favorite wash cloths for washing baby. They are buttery soft, making them extra gentle on newborn skin.
MUKIN Baby Washcloths & Burp Cloths, 6 Pack
Pouring water over your babies body helps keep them at a comfortable temperature while you are bathing them.
Dr. Brown's Dino-Pour Baby Bath Rinse Cup
I used one of these on both of my babies. It helped eliminate cradle cap.
Frida Baby DermaFrida SkinSoother Bath Brush 2 Pack
Bath towels are great to put over your baby to help keep them warm during their bath. Covering up whatever part of their body you are not washing ensures they stay comfortable, making it easier for you to get bath time done.
MUKIN Baby Bath Towels 2Pack Soft Cotton
One of my favorite bath care products for my babies is Tubby Todd. Its extremely gentle and made with high quality ingredients tailored to children. The all over ointment is great at eliminating any newborn rashes.
TUBBY TODD Newborn Skin Care Set - Hypoallergenic
Personal Care Items
This kit comes with all essentials that you will most likely need in the first few months of babies life.
Little Remedies New Baby Essentials Kit
Using this caddy to take around your home the first few weeks.
Parker Baby Diaper Caddy - Large White Bin
collecting colostrum can be very beneficial the first few days after birth. Theres a reason they call it liquid gold!
haakaa Colostrum Collector Kit 4ml/6pcs
Honest is hands down my favorite diaper company- and ive tried every kind you can think of. If you are wanting a MINIMAL amount of blowouts honest is the way to go.
Honest Co. Clean Conscious Newborn Diapers, 72ct
Theres nothing worst than a newborn nicking you with their dagger nails. This nail file makes it easy and pain free to file down those newborn saws.
haakaa Electric Baby Nail File Kit w/ LED
The electric frida mom nose sucker is my personal favorite underrated item. I used this sucker daily during the newborn stages.
Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
Another nose sucker. this one is strange but it gets the job done.
Frida Baby NoseFrida SnotSucker Nasal Aspirator
Boudreaux is worth the hype. If you are looking for a diaper rash cream that will actually get rid of diaper rashes, boudraux is the way to go.
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Cream 2oz
Easy to take with you on the go in the diaper bag to get any boogies out of your babies nose right away.
oogiebear Baby Nose & Ear Wax Cleaner Tool
Play
The baby Delight Alpine deluxe portable bouncer is easy to move from room to room which is necessary during those newborn days if you want to get anything done.
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer
Both of my babies loved this!
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy
A tummy time mat is important to have. You may be thinking a newborn is too young for tummy time but tummy time is essential from birth to help build your babies strength.
Baby Play Mats 50x50 Foam Cushion Mat
The mamaroo swing was my go to when i needed to put my baby down in a safe place to get something done.
4moms MamaRoo Baby Swing Classic Grey
The snuggle me lounger is a great safe spot to put baby while you get something done. NOT FOR SLEEP.
Snuggle Me® Baby Lounger Curve 0-6M Birch
who wants diaper cream all over their hands? Not me.
Nuby Diaper Cream Brush Mini Aqua w/ Case
A floor mat keeps baby occupied for short periods of time so you are able to get stuff done.
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
Travel
The best travel system for newborns. The stroller lasts forever. I have used this travel system for both of my children.
UPPAbaby Cruz V2 Stroller + Mesa V2 Car Seat Combo Jake
If you have a velcro baby a wrap will be your bestfriend.
Solly Baby Wrap, Soft Carrier 8-25 Lbs
If your baby takes a pacifier they are bound to drop it out of their mouths in the most inconvenient places. Pacifier wipes are easy to throw in your bag so you can wipe them off whenever they fall or touch something they shouldnt touch.
Dr. Brown's Pacifier and Bottle Wipes, 40 Count
Mask the scent of a stinky diaper with these bags. Sometimes you arent going to be able to throw away a dirty diaper right away. These help eliminate the odor until you can.
Ubbi Retractable On the Go Bag Dispenser Gray
a ringsling is also a really helpful tool that helps you out when you need to have your hands free.
Nalakai Ring Sling Baby Carrier, Soft Linen