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🌟 Affordable Baby Essentials 🍼(updated 2024) 🌟
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items These are my absolute MOST used essentials. Simple. Affordable.
• UPDATE • My baby is 2, I STILL use mose of them!!! These items also make great useful gifts for new moms.
Sections
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Big Items
Sleep
Bath
Eat/Kitchen
Cosmetics/Sick Baby
Toys/Teethers/etc.
Big Items
What I love most about this affordable stroller set, is the stroller canopy can move all the way down and forward or backward depending on where the sun is coming in. It has been so nice for walks!
Chicco Bravo 3-in-1 Quick Fold
So reasonably priced and love the detachable piano! 15 months and still going strong.
Baby Einstein Kickin' Tunes 4-in-1 Baby Activity Gym & Tummy Time Play Mat with Piano
I got two of these! Will grow with my baby! Easy to install. She is comfortable in it!
Graco 4Ever DLX All-In-One Convertible Car Seat
Such a useful item, turns into a table! These are recommended over bouncers by Pediatricians CONVERTS we use as a table for my 2 year old now.
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center: Interactive Play Center with 3-Stage Grow-with-Me Functionality, 4mo+, Silver Lining Cloud
Sleep
Most recommended WiFi free monitor. I love mine! I still use at 2.
Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO 5-Inch Baby Monitor in White/Beige
16 months and I still love these $20 for 3 pack. STILL LOVE 2 years later.
Muslin Swaddle Blankets Blooms - Cloud Island™ 3pk
Simple and affordable! Perfect for the short time we used it while baby was in our room, 0-5 months. She also loved rides around the house!! love the wheels.
Delta Children Deluxe Soothing Dreams Bassinet, Grey Windchime
These worked so great for 0-5 months, and perfectly helped transition with arms out of the swaddle. Couldn't recommend more.
Baby Swaddle Sack, Organic, 0-3 Month, 3-Pack
I started using at 5-6 months once arms transitioned out of swaddle. Love the Burt's bees. 0.5 tog for Spring/Fall and 1.5 tog for the Winter. I still use at 2+ years!!!
Burt's Bees Baby unisex baby Blanket, 100% Organic ...
Our favorite summer sleep sack 0.5 tog, 5 months+. I still use and 2+ years!!
Burt's Bees Baby Unisex-Baby Beekeeper Wearable Blanket, 100% Organic Cotton, Swaddle Transition Sleeping Bag
So glad I found this! Perfect lullaby songs and sounds!! And portable. LOVE.i still use at 2!!!
Dreamegg Portable White Noise Machine for Baby
I know the overnights are expensive, but they WORK. No more wet leaks during the night. I only used them for the short time of about 5-12 months! Now she's out of a size 3, onto 4, I am just putting a larger size on overnight instead of an expensive ...
Huggies Overnites Nighttime Diapers, Size 3, 58 Ct (Select for More Options)
Bath
I used this for almost 11 months, the seat inside helped her sit until she was better in her own in big tub.
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub
Ugh so needed, for bathing in the tub, on your knees. Holding up nice after 2 years.
Skip Hop Moby Bath Kneeler, Grey
This is nice because it hangs on the spout with the tail, no mold ever! It dries hanging. STILL LOVE AT AGE 2!
Skip Hop Moby Non-Slip Baby Bath Mat - Gray
Eat/Kitchen
Couldn't recommend more. We have 2, perfect for bottles and pump parts. Still use at age 2!! For the cups and bowls!
OXO Tot Bottle Drying Rack
I highly recommend these glass food jars, they are perfect for feeding baby and bringing to daycare, etc.
WeeSprout Glass Baby Food Storage Jars
Great for wiping baby's face or on the go. ABSOLUTELY still use these.
Boogie Wipes Saline Nose Wipes Unscented - 90ct
Our go to Bottle! This one worked!
Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Wide-Neck Baby Bottle, 5 oz/150 mL, Level 1 Nipple, 2-Pack, Clear, 0m+
This is the best for simple baby food making! and small doesnt take up space. Perfect for making shredded chicken for my 2 year old!!
KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper - KFC3516
Kind of not ESSENTIAL, but I highly recommend these washable rugs for runners in the kitchen. Baby is always at your feet while cooking once on the move. They have been easy to clean and I have peace of mind.
Kamran Hazel Rug
My favorite bottle brush! Does need replaced as it works and wears but its better than the others! STILL USE AT 2!
Dr. Brown's Deluxe Baby Bottle Brush, Blue
Cosmetics/Sick Baby
The ONLY diaper cream that works. Best! STILL USE AT 2!!
PINXAV Diaper Cream
So easy and works great 6m- 2year. Dye free!
Infant Ibuprofen -- dye free!
The only wipes we use! Absolutely love and no issues at all.
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, Unscented, 3 Pack, 168 Total Ct (Select for More Options)
Just get it. I know it's weird. But it 100% works wonders. Use with saline nose spray.
NoseFrida the Snotsucker by Frida Baby!!
I love this thermometer. Had no issues, rectal is recommended.
FridaBaby Quick-Read Digital Rectal Thermometer
Toys/Teethers/etc.
I do think these are essentials for the first year. And so cute!
Baby Pacifiers - Itzy Ritzy
Love these socks, they stay on! Yes yes!
Hanes Baby Girls' 10pk Heel Shield Athletic Socks - Colors May Vary 12-24M
I do not receive cash back for Amazon links, but... Every. Single. 1-Year-Old. Needs. These!! Great gift idea too. Still love at 2!
LearnWorx 101 Baby Flash Cards - 202 Sides
The BEST teether-- I don't know what we'd do without these.
Teether Tubes for Babies, 4 Pack Hollow Straw
Baby and kids clothes hanger perfection, good price and reviews.
Casafield 50 Velvet Baby Hangers - 11" Ivory