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Baby Items that I found to save my life <3
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Nikki Nand
Single mom of 3 over here 👋🏽 and I don’t waste money on things that don’t actually make life easier. I’ve been through the baby stage multiple times, on my own, juggling real life—and these are the products that actually helped. Not the overhyped s...
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On The GO!!
 
Baby Feeding
 
Bath Time
 
Diapering
 
Baby & Toddle Clothes
 
Baby Teethers & Toys

On The GO!!

 
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LOVEEE & cannot recommend enough!!! Its so veristile and can be used for so many occasions! attach the carseat adapter to hook the newborn carseats as well!!
Veer All-Terrain Cruiser
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Diaperbags that have multiple different modes of wearing/straps
Luli Bebe diaper bags are so nice & versitle
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Diaper bags with that can easily turn into backpacks, or totes are amazing!!!
Lily Jade
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Jujube bags last a long time!
Organized Diaper Bag Backpacks for Hands-Free Parents - JuJuBe
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Chicco car seats are also a recommended brand of mines
Chicco Child Safety Car Seats & Accessories
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Nuna has good convertible car seats
Nuna convertible Car Seat
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Great for parents who want a newborn travel system.
Nuna Travel System
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ALL my kids loved this brand of pacifiers.
Mam Pacifiers
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Get these! So you're not bending down every 2 minutes!
Pacifier Clip
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LOVEDDDD these blankets! They lasted my kids for over 2 years. They both used is when they were toddlers and infants.
Malabar Baby: Blankets
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Throw a few of these in your bag before you head out.
Bath And Body Works Hand Sanitizer
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Baby Feeding

 
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Good bottles, easy to wash/sterilize & lasts long time.
Natural Response & Anti-colic Baby Bottles | Philips Avent
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Boon bottles are easy for the baby to hold
Boon Bottles
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Get these when youre waiting for your milk to come in.
Amazon.com: Similac
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Costco has the best deals in Similac!!!!
Similac 360 Total Care with 5 HMO's, Non-GMO Infant Formula Powder, 40 oz
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Similac at Sam's Club is cheaper than most other stores!
Similac 360 Total Care Infant Formula, 40 oz.
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Enfamil at costco is going to be the best deal!
Enfamil NeuroPro Care Infant Formula, 20.7 oz, 2-pack
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Enfamil is generally cheaper than Similac.
Enfamil
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Use Distilled water to make baby's formula.
Distilled Water in Water(52)
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Use this distilled water for your diaper bag, for life on the go!
Distilled Water
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Goat milk formula is another parent favorite.
Goat's Milk Formula
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Babies loved it and was nutrient based
Once Upon a Farm
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Gerber baby foods were always a good deal.
Gerber Baby Food Jars and Tubs | Variety of Flavors and Sizes
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My kids liked Beechnut products.
Beech-Nut: Infant
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THIS bath mat was a LIFE saver for me, especially having a newborn with a 1 year old. It was nice to bathe in the sink and dress on the table and older sibling hangout and helped.
Blooming Bath Lotus - Amazon.com
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Bath Time

 
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MY FAVORITE for nighttime routine, knocks them out!
Johnson's Bedtime Bath for Babies, 15oz
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Honest baby soaps smell amazing and worked great for my babies
Honest Company 2-in-1 Baby Shampoo & Wash
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Honest skin care for baby is great!
Honest Baby Products
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Great for sensitive skin
Aquaphor Baby Wash & Shampoo - Mild, Tear-free
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Diapering

 
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BEST deal on baby wipes!
Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes Fragrance Free, 900-count
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AMAZING for sensitive skin!
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Newborn & Baby Wipes
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INSTANT Diaper rash relief!
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment Skin Protectant
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Cant have enough wet bags.
Wet Bags: Baby Products
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Love their diapers!
The Honest Company diapers
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Luxury diapers!!!
Millie Moon products at Target
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Love these wipes!!!!
Millie Moon Sensitive Wipes - 648ct
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BEST value for diapers!!!
Kirkland Signature Diaper Sizes 3 - 6
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More affordable diapers.
Parent's Choice Diapers in Diapers(11)
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Baby & Toddle Clothes

 
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Get the socks without much designs so you can find pairs easily.
White Baby Socks
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Get the socks without much designs so you can find pairs easily.
Black Baby Socks
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Baby Teethers & Toys

 
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Each of my 3 kiddos had one of these on them always when they were teething.
Nuby Ice Gel Silicone Teether Keys - Blue
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Always had a pack of these in the diaper bag for when the baby was getting fussy. This cures hunger and helps with the teething.
Happy Baby Organics Teether 3 Flavor 12ct
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Cute, Aesthetic and BPA Free.
Baby Teething Toys 3-6 Months BPA Free
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Baby Carrier

 
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Ergobaby carriers worked the best for me and lasted through all 3 of my kiddos. You can wear it in the front and in the back.
Ergonomic Baby Carriers and Baby Wrap Carriers
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This baby seat is a life saver when at parks or being outside for a long period of time.
Baby Carrier Waist Belt - Amazon.com
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Sleeping/Nighttime

 
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A literal LIFE CHANGER when it comes to getting some sleep esp during the newborn stage.
Co Sleeping Crib - Amazon.com
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Swaddled babies sleep longer. (I tested and proved this to myself) the tigther they are swaddled, the more they better they sleep. (obviosuly within reason)
Newborn Swaddles - Arms Up Swaddles for Infants - Love to Dream
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