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11 Non-Toxic Baby Essentials Every Mom Must Have
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items 11 things I quietly point new moms toward when they ask, 'What else does the baby actually need besides the basics?'
picked by a midwife, not an algorithm.
This was the first thing I told my own sister to buy.
You don't just see your baby on this monitor. You hear them, too.
The cry detection feature means you don't have to stare at a screen all night, but you'll know the moment your little one needs y...
ieGeek 5.5'' Split-Screen 2.5K UHD Baby Monitor
In a baby under 3 months, a fever isn't something to wait and see about. It's a ' call your doctor now' situation, so knowing the exact number matters.
For infants, rectal readings are the gold standard for accuracy, but most rectal thermometers f...
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Rectal, Underarm & Oral Thermometer
Babies can't blow their noses, and a stuffy nose makes feeding and sleeping so much harder they breathe through their nose while nursing, so even mild congestion throws everything off. This is the one I'd recommend for everyday use.
It has 3 suction ...
Momcozy Baby Nasal Aspirator
Newborns are born with a startle reflex (the Moro reflex) that makes their arms jerk suddenly, often waking them up right when they were finally settling. Swaddling helps by keeping their arms snug against their body so they don't startle themselves ...
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles | HALO
In those first weeks, baby spends a lot of time pressing right against your chest skin to skin, breathing in your scent, and hearing your heartbeat.
That closeness is one of the best things for regulating their temperature, heart rate, and stress le...
Mushie Baby Wrap Carrier Organic Cotton
Spit-up happens after almost every feed in the first few months, and without a burp cloth, it ends up on your clothes, the couch, or baby's face. These Aden + Anais muslin cloths are the ones I recommend most because the fabric is thin enough to be ...
Burpy Bibs | aden + anais - Halo Sleep
Newborns can't fight off bacteria the way we do, and bottles, pacifiers, and pump parts can harbor germs and yeast even after washing that's often how thrush gets started, which is painful for both you and baby and can derail feeding for days.
This ...
Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer & Dryer - Fast
Diaper rash can appear within hours, so I like recommending something gentle enough to use at every change, not just when things flare up.
This balm is USDA-organic and EWG verified, made with calendula, chamomile, shea butter, and beeswax, and they...
Organic Diaper Balm | Earth Mama
This is a must-have nursing pillow every mom should be best friend with
One of the biggest reasons breastfeeding can feel difficult in the early days is poor positioning. When your baby is too low, you end up hunching over, your arms get tired, and g...
My Brest Friend Super Deluxe Nursing Pillow - Platinum
Sore, cracked nipples are one of the main reasons moms quit breastfeeding early and it's almost always preventable. This cream heals and protects, and you don't need to wipe it off before feeding.
Start using it from day one, after every feed, don't...
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter - 2 fl oz
Baby's nails grow fast and can scratch their face. Cutting them with scissors can feel scary, one slip, and you might nick the skin.
This tool files the nail down instead of cutting it. It's gentle enough to use while baby sleeps, which is the easie...
Frida Baby NailFrida Clippers & Nail File