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Newborn Changing Station essentials - Nest with Me Series
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items When preparing for your baby's arrival, creating a well-stocked and organized changing table is essential for smooth and stress-free diaper changes. In this post, part of our Nesting Series, we’ll be covering all the must-have items for a changing ta...
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Diaper Changing
Bath & Hygiene
Medicines, lotions and potions
Diaper Changing
We've bought this changing station for our guest bathroom (which is right next to our nursery). It's portable, very easy to clean and comes with a ton of storage. The price isn't too bad either!
Sweeby Portable Baby Changing Table, Grey
Metanium is one of the best brands when it comes to diaper rash treatments and prevention. This spray barrier lotion is great for using at every change to prevent diaper rash.
Metanium Easy Spray Barrier Lotion 100ml
You will want a ton of wash cloths to keep handy in your changing station - you'll be using them a lot more often than you can imagine!
MUKIN Baby Washcloths - 10 Pack, 12x12 in
These nappy bags are 100% compostable, and at $18.95 for 200, are priced pretty well too.
ECO WAVE Compostable Diaper Bags, 200 ct
I'm not quite able to stomach using cloth diapers (yet), but I also hate the idea of my baby's bottom being exposed to a ton of microplastics and chemicals, or the idea of his diaper sitting in a landfill for the next 50 years, hence my preference fo...
Honest Company Clean Conscious Diapers, Size 1
99% Water Wipes from Honest, which are also compostable. Another win for both my baby and the planet!
Honest Company Clean Conscious Wipes, 576 Ct
If you are going down the cloth diaper route - these ones are highly reviewed.
Nora's Nursery 7 Cloth Diapers & Inserts
This diaper cream spatula makes baby changing that little bit less messy!
Frida Baby Diaper Cream Spatula, Teal
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We have one of these downstairs for 'emergency(/lazy)' diaper changes, complete with a folding changing mat
PeraBella Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer
An odor locking diaper pail is a must for your changing area!
Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail, Odor Locking
You'll want to keep a laundry hamper close by as there will be lots of dirty clothes and cloths
YOUDENOVA Woven Rope Laundry Hamper 58L
Disposable changing pad liners make clean ups a little easier, and can be a little less cold to the touch for baby
Peekapoo Disposable Changing Pad Liners 50pk
Some babies can get very upset at a cold wipe touching their bottom (understandable!). These wipe warmers help make diaper changes a lot more pleasant for your little one.
Prince Lionheart Ultimate Wipes Warmer
If you're opting for a dresser-top changing station, this changing pad works really well - easy to clean, curved to stop baby escaping, with a mobile to keep baby entertained.
Skip Hop Baby Changing Pad, Nursery Style, Grey
If you're lucky your baby will avoid nappy rash altogether, but always good to have some cream handy just in case
Am-o-Lin Nappy Rash Cream 100g
Bath & Hygiene
A skin soothing brush to use when washing babies heads - great in preventing cradle cap
Frida Baby DermaFrida SkinSoother Brush 2PK
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I find filing nails less intimidating than using scissors near my newborn, so have opted for this newborn electric nail file set.
Lupantte Electric Baby Nail Trimmer & File
As our changing station is in the bathroom, we also have our bathing essentials there as well. This baby bath is on our bottom shelf - ready to whip out at a moments notice :)
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Bathtub
A baby bath thermometer to ensure baby is always safe and comfortable when getting into warm water!
Doli Yearning Baby Bath Thermometer Seal
This calming comfort set from Aveeno baby is great for bedtime baths with calming oat and lavender to relax baby.
Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Bath & Lotion Set
Great for washing babies head and hair without waterboarding them!
Frida Baby Control The Flow Bath Rinse Cup
Some adorable hooded towels to dry off baby after bath time.
Spotted Play 2 Pack Hooded Baby Towels
You'll want to keep a few changes of clothes and sleep sacks/swaddles handy for quick baby changes - particularly if clothes have been stained with the dreaded poonami!
Carter's Baby 3-Pack Cotton Sleeper Gown
Medicines, lotions and potions
A saline spray to help baby with blocked and stuffy noses.
Frida Baby NoseFrida Saline Mist Spray 0.68oz
Aveeno Baby is our favourite when it comes to baby skin care. Gentle and moisturising, this lotion helps with relaxing baby massage and keeping dry, flaky skin at bay.
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion, 18 fl. oz
There are certainly cheaper ones on the market but this thermometer is best in class, and comes with an app so you can keep track of temps and symptoms if baby isn't feeling too well.
Braun ThermoScan 7 Ear Thermometer
This healthy baby kit from Dr Browns comes with baby scissors, a soft brush and comb, a nasal aspirator, a reusable icepack, a medication dispenser and more.
Dr. Brown's 8-Piece Baby Care Essentials Kit
Perfect for when baby is congested or has a cough
Frida Baby Breathe Easy Kit - Congestion Relief
This handy medicine cabinet keeps your medicines tucked away, but in easy reach.
Frida Baby Mobile Medicine Cabinet Kit
Cooling gel for teething babies
Orajel Baby Cooling Teething Gel, 0.33oz
Probiotic drops for gassy/colic-y babies.
Culturelle Baby Digestive Calm Probiotic
Homeopathic relief for babies with congestion/runny noses
Boiron ColdCalm Baby Drops for Cold Relief