I just had my first baby in December and was overwhelmed by all the things! So much to research and so much to learn. Everything on my lists is something I use and love and makes my life easier.
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Nursing/Pumping/Feeding
Nursery/Sleeping
Travel
Changing station 101
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Nursing/Pumping/Feeding
Things that are working for me as a full time working (and nursing and pumping) first time mom life!
Game changer. People say you can wash your own bottles, but wow does this save time and my mental health. I know everything has been cleaned and sterilized and it takes very little water. I don’t run my dishwasher every day, but as a nursing and work...
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer Sterilizer
Glass bottles > plastic bottles. I also love pigeon and Philips glass bottles :)
Glass Baby Bottles - Lifefactory
My husband used this every day during my maternity leave so I could sleep a little longer and then pump while he gave bay a bottle! Now we use it when I have to be gone during a feeding. It’s so easy, so portable, and makes heating formula or milk st...
Philips Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer
Must have for working moms and moms on the move!
Hands-free Double Electric Breast Pump SCF539/62 | Avent
Fantastic pump. No notes. Also if you have insurance in the USA you can get a pump for free!
S1 Plus Premier Rechargeable Double Electric Breast Pump - Spectra
You can never, ever, ever have enough burp cloths! I need to wash some right now actually…
Softe Muslin Baby Burp Cloth
Nursing or bottle feeding, this pillow goes with me EVERYWHERE. I hate nursing without it. I find myself even using it without baby to read my kindle and rest my arms 😂
Boppy Nursing Pillow
Hear me out! A GOOD water bottle when you’re nursing/pumping is VITAL. This water bottle keeps the water cold for soooooo long, I can fill it up the night before and late night/early morning feedings mean my water is never lukewarm. It’s soooo refres...
Journey Bottle
Easy to see your baby while nursing using this, and I had no idea how important that would be.
Itzy Ritzy Breastfeeding Cover Apron Style - Blue Toile
My mother in law just got this for us and it really is fantastic. Baby boy loves it too :)
The GOAT in larger glass bottles. The amount of times these have been dropped and remain unharmed… and I feel good knowing I am heating up my baby’s milk in a glass container.
Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles with Response Nipples - 8oz/3pk: BPA-Free, Breast Pump Compatible, Silicone Nipple
My baby’s favorite bottles (and nipples!). Sad I could not find them as a larger bottle, but we still use them all the time as I supplement formula as needed.
No WIFI baby monitor :) My sister used this same one too and we love it!
ANMEATE Baby Monitor
Perfect for keeping a baby entertained and is designed to grown their beautiful little baby brain!
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat - Lovevery
Every nursery needs a place for books! I’m a teacher, I know!
Biscotti Wood And Acrylic Shelving (12" - 36")
Our bassinet lived in our living room with one parent getting a great night’s sleep in the bed. It worked for us! Especially when it was my turn to sleep in our bedroom :)
Kmaier Baby Bassinet 3 in 1 Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper, Easy Assemble And Folding Portable Baby Cradle,Dark Grey
My sister Hillary, my friend Erin, anyone who’s had a baby in the last five years recommended this to me! Get it 🙌
Hatch Baby
I have this exact sleep sack and it is AMAZING. It’s soft and perfect and cute and my son sleeps through the night every night (sorry not sorry!) but that’s not totally related to the sleep sack just a wonderful thing.
Sleep Sack - Goose / 1.0 TOG
Travel
When you want to hold your baby because they are the cutest smallest bestest thing you’ve ever created… but also have to pee! Or load the dishwasher! Or go in a walk!
The golden chariot of strollers. Our infant car seat clicks right into it and it’s been our go to stroller FOR EVERYTHING. My sister suggested it to me because of how lightweight it is and how easy it folds up. IT IS AMAZING! And this link shows it I...
TRVL™ Lightweight Stroller - Nordstrom
Changing station 101
Buying wipes in bulk is the way to go! These lasted us for months 👏👏👏
Millie Moon 99% Pure Water Baby Wipes - 576ct: Whole Body, Diaper Area, Unscented
Besides Pura diapers, these are the diapers we gravitate towards, Target often has deals!