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New Baby Must Haves!
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items As a mom of two, I’ve spent too much time shopping for baby items😂 as a new mom it’s so hard to decide what you need and what is just social media hype. Here are all of my favorite baby items!
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The essentials
Worth it💸
4-12 month needs
The essentials
Baby is due any minute and you’re freaking out because you don’t know what you really need. Everyone’s needs are a little different, but these are the essential items I knew I had to have to be ready for baby!
We’ve tried so many brands and types of diapers with my kids! They tend to have sensitive skin and get eczema easily. These are by far my favorite diaper! They are so dang soft and their way less color in them so I don’t worry about a reaction. Buy t...
Huggies Skin Essentials Diapers
These are the only baby wipes I will buy. Seriously, I don’t buy any other type even if it’s on sale. These are unscented but have some grip to them so they clean everything off super well!
Honest Company Sensitive Baby Wipes
There’s nothing worse than an upset baby with a diaper rash. Anytime my kids started to get a rash I would lather them up with this stuff. Worked like a charm!
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Cream
Both of my babies did super well with Dr. Brown bottles. Get the style with the green insert, that way when they are older you can take that piece out. Pro tip: make sure you get the preemie nipple to start! The level 1 nipples that come with the bot...
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic 4oz Bottles
When baby is tiny, we used these a ton for spit up. But even as they get holder these are great for snotty noses, clean up after dinner, or quick spills. They are so soft and wash really well!
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths 20x10, Pack of 10
We used these with my son and I preferred them over the Avent ones we used with my daughter! Plus, they glow in the dark which makes finding a paci in the middle of night so much easier.
Tommee Tippee Stay Put Pacifier Set, 0-6M, 4 Pack
We used this with both kids and loved it! It’s a lighter weight fabric so I didn’t worry about them getting overheated. Plus it’s super easy to use.
HALO Baby Sleepsack Swaddle, TOG 1.5, Newborn
Babies who have a sound machine sleep better and more soundly. We use this from night 1. Both of my kids still use this sound machine. We like ocean sounds at 60%!
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine
You have to have a car seat for baby. Nina is my favorite brand for infant car seats. Super nice quality and they are so light! Plus it’s an easy install with the relx base.
pipa™ aire rx + pipa relx base™
When my babies were tiny, we loved the Ollie swaddle! It has Velcro so it’s super easy to get on. It’s lightweight and the fabric is super soft.
The Ollie Swaddle – Breathable Baby Sleep Wrap
These are my favorite baby towels! We actually just bought some of the next size up since my kids aren’t so tiny anymore. These are so dang soft!
HIPHOP PANDA Bamboo Hooded Baby Towel
Worth it💸
Baby gear is super expensive! They are so items that we use and love. I know they are pricey but we are still using them! Definitely worth the investment.
Listen, I know this is an expensive stroller, but I LOVE my bugaboo Fox. It pushes so smooth and the shock system is so nice for uneven roads. Plus, the seat is larger so it can last longer. So worth the investment!!
Bugaboo Fox 5 Stroller
I really wanted the Snoo with my first baby but holy crap it was expensive. We settled on the mamaroo and I have zero regrets! My babies did so well in it and the transition from bassinet to crib was fairly easy.
4moms MamaRoo Sleep Bassinet
When baby starts rolling you have to move out of the swaddle. This was my go to for both kids! We own 2 of these and they still look great after 2 kids and constant use. Plus they are so dang soft!
KYTE BABY Unisex Rayon Sleeping Bag 1.0 Tog
We have loved this Nanit baby monitor for both of our kids. It’s so easy to use and can be viewed from your phone. You can people, like babysitters or grandparents, so they can also view the camera. Check out my travel list for the Nanit travel case ...
Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor
This was an absolute lifesaver when we were going through a million bottles! No more handwashing and sanitizing. Just take the bottles apart, pop them in, and go. You have clean and sanitized bottles in less than 90 minutes!
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro
I just adore this crib! It is so pretty and durable. It’s a completely metal crib so it does have some weight to it. It’s super high quality and well worth the money!
NAMESAKE Winston 4-in-1 Metal Crib Vintage Gold
4-12 month needs
Don’t forget when baby turns 6 months old to get the next size up on pacis! The 0-6 month are designed for small mouths and can become a choking hazard as baby gets older.
Tommee Tippee Ultra-Light 6-18 month Paci
We love this crib mattress! It has two sides of firmness for baby. We tried a different mattress with my daughter but it was rock hard and she hated sleeping on it.
Double sided Crib Mattress
When you are comfortable and baby is ready, this was a great comfort item for my son! We have one in his crib and one in the car for him. He loves to rub the minky and chew on the tags. It’s about 12 inches by 18 inches so not too big!
Big Tags Soft Red Dinosaur Baby Blanket 55x45CM
You will be so glad you bought this! It’s so much nicer than sitting on the floor or a towel. It’s easy to pop into the washing machine when needed and dries quick.
Haxmuti Bath Kneeler & Elbow Rest Pad Set
These are my favorite crib sheet! We used with my both of my babies. They are so soft and breathable. There are so many great colors but you can’t beat a classic white. We own two so I can swap them out every week.
Kyte Baby Soft Crib Sheet - Rayon Bamboo (Cloud)
You don’t realize how tiny baby clothes are until you start hanging them up. These are the perfect size for clothes up to 2T! You will want to buy 1-2 multi-packs if you have a shopping problem like me😂
GoodtoU Baby Toddler Plastic Hangers 80 Pack