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items I understand that having a baby, especially your first, can feel overwhelming. With so many products available, it’s hard to know where to begin or what’s truly essential. As a mother of two, I’ve done extensive research and personally tested numerou...
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Pre and Postpartum Care
Carseat/Strollers
Breastfeeding Supplies
Baby Bottles
Feeding Essentials
Sleep
Pre and Postpartum Care
Ritual has prenatal and postnatal vitamins. They are third-party tested for heavy metals. I like how they only include the necessary vitamins you need and use folate instead of the synthetic folic acid. I’ve been taking Ritual since 2017.
Ritual: The Future of Health is Clear
One thing I was never told, was how common getting hemorrhoids are during and after pregnancy. These helped relieve that pain/itch.
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count – Pads with Witch Hazel, Cleanses Sensitive Areas, Protects from Irritation, Hemorrhoid Treatment, Medicated Pads Used By Hospitals
This is a great all-in-one kit if you're too lazy to gather all the essentials separately. I ended up not having to use any of it besides the disposable underwear since both pregnancies were c-sections.
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit, Includes Disposable Underwear, Instant Ice Maxi Pads, Perineal Healing Foam, Perineal Healing Pad Liners and Upside Down Peri Bottle (11pc Gift Set)
Tea to help nourish your body and aid in recovery after giving birth.
Pink Stork Postpartum Recovery Herbal Tea, Organic Red Raspberry Leaf with Chamomile, Hormone Balance for Women After Labor and Delivery, Strawberry Passion, Hot or Iced, Caffeine-Free, 15 Sachets
Carseat/Strollers
This travel system is so elite. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but you're able to use it in so many ways for many years. The infant car seat easily detaches from it's base directly onto the stroller. It comes with a toddler seat as well, that’...
Vista V3 + Aria Travel System - UPPAbaby
If you get the Uppa Baby Stroller and have older kids, this is a great attachment! Your child can ride along for the stroller ride. Even if you don't get the Uppa Baby Stroller, you can find attachments like this for other brands.
UPPAbaby PiggyBack Ride-Along Board
Once your baby outgrows their infant car seat and you're ready to move on to a convertible, Graco is the way to go. Graco has been a safe and trusted brand for years. When you do the research and read the reviews, it passes as a reliable car seat in ...
Graco 4Ever DLX All-In-One Convertible Car Seat - Aurora
I have not personally tried this but I've heard and read a lot of good things about it. If I were to have another child, I would give this car seat a try because of the 360 rotation.
Evenflo Revolve 360 Extend All-in-One Rotating Convertible Car Seat with Quick Clean Cover
Breastfeeding Supplies
This is a neeeed! Heat paired with the massaging effect, worked wonders to help reduce my engorged breasts. It also helps increase milk flow when pumping as well.
LaVie 2-in-1 Warming Lactation Massager
This is an all natural, organic nipple butter w/o preservatives, petroleum, or lanolin. So it is safe for you and your little one. I also used this for my lips and it works great!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter 2oz
These are little miracle cups! They provide you relief from your sore nipples and help heal any cracks, dryness. It is made from 925 silver and are super light weight.
SILVERETTE Original Silver Nursing Cups
If you're breastfeeding, this is a must. You wear it on the opposite side while you are BF and it will catch your letdown. No more wasted milk, or getting milk stains on your bra/shirts. And unlike other milk catchers. this is soft silicone rather th...
Boon TROVE Silicone Manual Breast Pump - Hands Free Breast Pump - Passive Breast Milk Collector Shell for Newborns - Breastfeeding Essentials - 1 Count
I love how buttery smooth this nursing bra is and it is truly seamless and comfortable.
Momcozy Nursing Bras for Breastfeeding, YN21 Seamless Ultra Comfort Maternity Bra, Natural Shape, Pregnancy Sleep Bralette
This bra is a 2 in 1 - Easy to nurse in and makes pumping handsfree.
Momcozy Pumping Bra Hands Free, Comfortable Seamless Breast Pump Bra for All-Day Wear, Supportive Pumping and Nursing Bra
Another hands free pumping top. I like how this one is strapless and zips completely. Making it super easy to take on and off for pumping.
Medela Hands Free Pumping Bustier | Easy Expressing Pumping Bra with Adaptive Stretch
You need a hand free breast pump! It's so convenient. I'm able to do my house chores and pump at the same time and it's easy to clean.
Momcozy Breast Pump Hands Free M5, Wearable Breast Pump of Baby Mouth Double-Sealed Flange with 3 Modes & 9 Levels, Electric Breast Pump Portable - 24mm, 2 Pack Mint
I enjoyed this tea to help with lactation. Please note: this has fenugreek which is supposed to help increase milk production but for some women, it does the complete opposite.
Pink Stork Organic Lactation Tea for Breast Milk Supply and Flow - Breastfeeding Support Tea with Fenugreek, Goat's Rue, Vitamin C, Nursing Essentials - 12 Sachets, Hot or Iced
My friend gave me these to try and I was hooked. They are pretty good bars to help with lactation. There are a lot of lactation treats out there that are nasty and full of bad ingredients but not this one.
Boobie Bar Superfood Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Bar for Breastfeeding Moms to Increase Milk Supply | #1 Selling Lactation Snack Bars | Vegan, Fenugreek-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (12 Bars)
When you're BF, it's important to stay hydrated and coconut water is a great, healthier option to get those electrolytes in! It will also help with milk production. Much healthier option instead of Body Armor to keep you hydrated. This coconut water ...
Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water, Original 8.75oz (Pack of 12)
Another way to get those electrolytes in and it's so compact and convenient, you can carry it everywhere. This brand is much healthier than Liquid IV. No added sugars, no artificial flavors, no stevia, etc.
DryWater® • Complete Hydration Powder
Baby Bottles
I have gone through way too many bottles in both my pregnancies trying to find the right one/one they like. Listed here are the ones that worked out for us.
The most popular baby bottle but in glass form instead of toxic plastic.
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass Baby Bottle 8 oz/250 mL, with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple, 2 Pack, 0m+
A wide mouth option if that's what your baby prefers.
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Wide-Neck Glass Baby Bottles 5 oz/150 mL, with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple, 3 Pack, 0m+
My first liked both Dr. Brown's and this. I prefer Philips, less parts to clean.
Philips AVENT Glass Natural Baby Bottle with Natural Response Nipple, Clear, 4oz, 4pk, SCY910/04
These are cheaper glass bottles that works interchangeably with the Dr. Brown's nipples.
Evenflo Feeding Classic Glass Bottle, Twist Bottles, 8 Oz, 1-Pack of 6 Bottles
Feeding Essentials
Minimize the plastic use and opt for this wooden high chair. It's strong, sturdy, and easy to clean and put together. This seat ensures proper posture which is important for safe eating for your littles! With the ability to adjust the foot rest and s...
Abiie Beyond Junior Wooden High Chair
Please refrain from buying Bumbos and get this instead. This seat helps promote healthy posture for your baby's developing spine and hips. It provides a high back seat made to have your baby sit upright and the seat positions their legs wide enough f...
Upseat Baby Floor Seat Booster with Tray
Great bowls that can be used for travel since they come with lids.
Elk and Friends Stainless Steel Bowls with Silicone Sleeve for Babies & Toddlers | Lids Included | Stay Put Suction | Cereal & Snack Bowls | 4 Pack
Non-porous unlike plastic and wood so it won't harbor bacteria and odor. Plus it comes with soft silicone covers with suction at the bottom.
Elk and Friends Kids 6.7” Porcelain White Plates with Silicone Sleeves | Divided Plates | Suitable for Kids/Toddlers | Microwave & Dishwasher Safe | Non Slip | Snack Dishes
304 grade stainless steel utensils with the anti-choke build. Perfect for your little one's first utensils
PandaEar 6 Pack Stainless Steel Toddler Utensils
These tiny cups will are perfect for your little one's hands and slightly weighted at the bottom to keep from toppling over. And because it is made from silicone, it is okay if your baby tries to chew on it.
SAMiGO Silicone Baby Training Cups, 2 OZ
I skipped the traditional sippy cups, they aren't good for their teeth/mouth development anyway, and went straight to this cup. It's like a regular cup but non spill and stainless steel. Helps teach them how to drink from a regular cup.
Munchkin Sippy Cup for Toddlers, Miracle 360 Stainless Steel, 10 Ounce, Pink
Glass storage jars with silicone lids instead of plastic. This is great if you're planning on making and storing your own baby food.
Elk and Friends 4oz Borosilicate Glass Baby Food Storage Jars with Silicone Lid | Strong Glass | Set of 12 | Microwave, Oven & Dishwasher Safe | Infant and Babies
Easy to clean, waterproof bibs that aren't stiff.
Tiny Twinkle Mess-Proof Baby Bib - Waterproof Bib for Baby Boy or Girl - PFAS, PVC, BPA, Phthalate Free - Baby Food Bibs
This little thing here is great for teething babies. Freeze your breastmilk or whatever you wish and it stick it inside the attachment. I love how the handle doubles as a teething toy.
Haakaa Baby Fruit Food Feeder & Mini Freezer Nibble Tray Combo, Breastmilk Popsicle Molds for Baby Cooling Relief, BPA Free Silicone Feeder for Safe Infant Self Feeding, 4 Month+ (Blush)
I love how lightweight Muslin anything are. Plus this is organic. It's pretty large so it will help keep any spit up from getting on you when burping your baby.
green sprouts Muslin Burp Cloths made from Organic Cotton | 4 absorbent layers protect from sniffles,drips & drools | 100% organic cotton muslin,Super soft & softer with every wash,Machine washable
I think it's important to have formula as backup and added to your hospital bag. Even if you plan on breastfeeding, it's good to have it just in case because you never know. And unless you're okay with whatever brand formula the hospital is using, it...
Kendamil Organic Infant Formula Powder - 28.2oz
Sleep
Honestly, having a bassinet that swivels and lowers on one end is so helpful especially if you're recovering from a c-section. And what's great about this bassinet is that the whole sleeper is removable from the base so that you can have baby where e...
HALO BassiNest Luxe Swivel Sleeper, Dove Grey
Organic cotton sleeper swaddles. Needed these for my daughter because she couldn't sleep without that feeling of being held/swaddled.
Happiest Baby Sleepea Swaddle - Charcoal Stars
Love these light weight blanket swaddles. I used them when breastfeeding out in public because they are so breathable, especially during the summertime. Still to this day, I keep one in my diaper bag.
aden + anais Organic Cotton Swaddle 4 Pack
All their clothing are organic and safe on your baby's skin. I mainly bought their sleepers.
Organic Baby and Kids' Clothes | Colored Organics ®
Health
Although, these items may not often be used, it's always best to be prepared especially as a busy parent.
A cute first aid kid to have on hand. Compact enough to keep in your diaper bag or in your car, etc.
KeepGoing Kids First Aid Kit - 130 Pc. Kit for Car, Home, Purse & Diaper Bag - Latex-Free Bandages - TSA-Approved Travel Size
Maty's is a decent cleaner brand you can find in stores. I like that the ointments, chest rub, and diaper cream are petroleum free.
Matys Baby Essentials Kit for Newborn Parents or Baby Shower Gifts, The Ultimate Must Haves Bundle: Chest Rub, Multipurpose Ointment, Diaper Rash Cream, Organic Cough Syrups, 5 PC Set
Natural teething drops to give your baby some relief when needed.
Boiron Camilia Teething Drops for Daytime and Nighttime Relief of Painful or Swollen Gums and Irritability in Babies - 30 Count
It's not often I use Tylenol but it's always good to have it on hand in case you really need it. Genexa is a good clean, dye free brand.
Genexa Infants’ Pain and Fever Liquid
This makes it super easy to give your infant medication.
Frida Baby Medicine Pacifier, Medi Frida Baby Medicine Syringe & Accu-Dose Pacifier, Baby Medicine Dispenser for Mess & Fuss Free Use
Bath
I found that bathtubs were hardly ever used with both my children. They are so small that washing them in the sink was easier, and once they outgrew the sink, they didn't really need a mini bathtub. Plus they should never be left unsupervised, so I d...
A cute baby kit with the needed essentials such as nail clippers, file, comb, cradle cap brush, etc.
Momcozy Core Baby Kit, Baby Shower & Registry Essential Kit for Grooming&Health&Cleansing Care, Includes Nail File Kits, Nasal Aspirator, Gas Relief Tubes, Bath Brushes, Toothbrush, Comb, Storage Case
Love Earth Mama! Clean, safe ingredients. Love how the wash and lotion are truly unscented and moisturizing.
Earth Mama Fragrance Free Bathtime Bundle | Simply Non-Scents Castile Soap & Baby Lotion | Unscented Baby Wash & Moisturizer with Calendula
This bath seat fits in most sinks and is truly so simple and easy. Don't have to worry about bending down in a bathtub for awhile. Soft and cushioned to keep baby safe and it's washable.
Blooming Bath Baby Bath Seat - Washer-Safe
A non-plastic bath cup made from food grade silicone and it's aesthetically pleasing.
mushie Baby Bath Rinse Cup - Silicone
Protect your child from injury and cover the water faucet with this soft, silicone safety guard.
mushie Bath Spout Cover | Soft Silicone Guard
Diapering
When adding diapers to your registry, make sure to add one box in each size. You don't want more than one because you don't know how much you will actually need. But at least this way, when you need to move up a size, you will be prepared.
I think Millie Moon is one of the cleaner diapers you can find in stores. It's soft and reliable.
Millie Moon Luxury Diapers - Newborn - 96ct
Dyper is another cleaner option that I like and can be found at Walmart.
Diapers Monthly Box
My preferred diaper. Truly the cleanest diaper I've tried and it's soft and absorbent.
The Diaper
Honest wipes will forever be my favorite. It's super soft, fragrance free, and doesn't irritate my baby's skin.
The Honest Company Plant-Based Baby Wipes made with over 99% Water - Pattern Play - 576ct
Baby Toys
While some toys may be a luxury, others may play a crucial role in your baby's development. When it comes to kids, especially babies, you want to choose toys that are more pastel in color rather than bright and vibrant. For someone just learning to s...
Montessori style tummy time/activity gym mat. Different textures, sounds, and pastel colors with a couple of high contrasting items to pique baby's interest.
Blissful Diary Baby Play Gym & Activity Mat
A great sensory toys. Babies love to take tissue out of a box so this is perfect and they love the crinkly noise it makes.
Fun Baby Tissue Box with Mirror & Crinkle Paper
Tiny Land play kits are similar to Lovevery kits but cheaper and focus on age appropriate toys from 7 months to 24 months.
Tiny Land Montessori Toy Set for Babies