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Essentials for parents to be when you really don't know what to get and only want necessities
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items Are you expecting but dont really know what to expect! Heres a list of things that actually made my life easier and would one hundred percent again or gift to someone!
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For the hospital and parents to be
Dont even try with the hospital “diapers” these are reusable as well for your monthly cycle
Neione Menstrual Panties Comfortable Bikini
specifically the pullover kind! life changing for breastfeeding mamas
Nursing Bras - Target
hands down the best mommy/diaper bag for all the organization as well as ease on your back
XL Backpacks - Vera Bradley Outlet Store
you may have heard of swaddles for newborns, well this is for you! You deserve a hug in a blankie too and this is travel friendly cause it seems thin but is very heavy duty.
Adult Swaddles - Goosebumps Shop
A Diaper caddy is not necessarily a must but it is something so useful to take necessitiees like toys or bottles or formula from one room to another in one go, or even storing in your car! Comes in two sizes and beautiful neutral colors! This would a...
Parker Baby Diaper Caddy - White Storage Bin
for the baby
stuff youll actually use
five in one unisex cover for on the go breastfeeding mama, comfy scarf that doubles as a coverup as well as for the carseat
Milk Snob 5-in-1 Cover - Soho
washcloths are a must, even though you only wash baby a couple times a week the first few weeks, should always have an extra washcloth around for messy cleanups and spitups
Baby Towels & Washcloths - Target
in case you want to elevate the kitchen sink as your tub, this keeps babies head elevated and is mesh so dries quickly
Whale Baby Bath Tub - Target
something you dont really think about unless you actually need it. Its insane how much i would have enjoyed bath time more if i was comfortable doing it.
Baby Bath Kneeling Cushion - Target
i LOVED breastfeeding but it drained me sitting next to a wall every 2-3 hours for the first year and i know this would have changed my breastfeeding experience
Elvie Pump | Hands-Free Breast Pump with Smart Features
amazing for those quick grocery runs, cooking and cleaning, long hikes, so useful for everyday tasks
Baby carriers that simplify your life | BabyBjörn - Baby Bjorn
came in so handy even on the go, plugged right into my vehicle so i never had to worry about missing a feeding
Baby Bottle Warmers - Target
in case you didnt want to spend hundreds on a crib, this works just fine and is easily collapsible to take with you on trips
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens | Graco Baby
these anticolic bottles never gave my son any problems and they come in glass as well if you're not a fan of plastic!
Dr. Brown's® Anti-Colic Options+™ Baby Bottles
out of all the formulas i supplemented my milk with, this was by far my fave! Comes in mini to go bottles as well!
Enfamil® NeuroPro™ Infant Formula - Powder - 20.7 oz Tub - Online
huge fan of these cause i could buy my wipes in bulk for cheaper but transfer half of them into these for more travel freindly options
Cute and Reusable Baby Wipe Cases & Pouches for Travel - Itzy Ritzy
COSTCO was IT for me when it came to diapers! The most affordable and as much as i love the “baby smell” sometimes i think fragrance free would leave less of a chance for irritation on the skin
Kirkland Signature Diapers Sizes 1-2 - Costco
holy moly, the best wipes ever. So strong and doesnt rip, has ridges so blowouts dont just slip and slide on babies bum, and again, by far the most affordable. I was only having to buy wipes like once a month under 20 bucks
RICO Baby Wipes, 720-count - Costco
the amount of times i wish i had a wetbag when a blowout occured or even just to carry extra clothes.
Stylish Reusable Wet Bags for Diapers, Travel, Swim, and Daily Life