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Must Have Baby Essentials
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items As a first time mom, I was really anxious about bringing home a newborn, and I remember how overwhelming all the baby products felt. This list is a collection of the things that helped me the most. The items that genuinely made our days smoother, hel...
Sections
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Early starts!
Easy to Sleep Gear
Diapering & Potty Care
Feeding Favorites
Bath & Bubbles
Little Clothes, Big Laundry Wins
Early starts!
Prepare early And stress less!
Check baby gender at 6weeks and get your registry ideas flowing!
Peekaboo Early Detection Gender DNA Test
Easy to Sleep Gear
Little things that helped make naps and bedtime smoother for our little one.
These were a game changer for us. Our son hated traditional swaddles and always wanted his arms up (not overly confined), so these were perfect. We ended up needing a few to be sure we had one for bedtime every night because they kept him comfortable...
Love To Dream Swaddle UP Sizes & Colors
This sound machine was honestly a lifesaver. My baby struggled with sleep and slept best with loud background noise. The hatch has a great selection of sounds and music made it easy to find something that soothed him every time. Being able to control...
Hatch : Soothers & Sound Machines - Baby
This crib mobile was the best we found by far after trying a few others. Many didn’t include the arm or had low quality stuffed animals, but this one comes with a sturdy crib rail arm and super cute, soft animals. It’s both practical and adorable for...
Lambs & Ivy Jungle Safari Musical Baby Crib Mobile - Gray, Beige, White, Animals
This baby swing was such a help for us. The combination of built in music and adjustable speed settings actually helped our kiddo fall asleep, which was a big deal because he was never an easy sleeper. Once he drifted off in the swing, I could usuall...
Munchkin Bluetooth Enabled Baby Swing - White
This one is a budget friendly find. It’s very similar to the hatch. We got one for when he’s in the bassinet in our room. It’s simple, reliable, and has all the sound options we need.
Momcozy Baby Sound Machine With Rest Night Light
Diapering & Potty Care
Our go-to diapers, creams, and helpers that kept our baby comfortable and made diaper changes less chaotic.
We’ve tried a bunch of diaper brands, but these have honestly been one of the best surprises. Great quality, no blowouts, and that little wetness indicator line makes life so much easier. They’re comfy for our son, the patterns are cute, and the low ...
Parent's Choice Dry & Gentle Diapers
If your kiddo sometimes has a really stinky butt even with a clean diaper, this spray is a lifesaver. It keeps him smelling fresh, so I only notice any odor when there’s actually a reason.
Calming™ Diaper Area Wash
Feeding Favorites
Things that made feeding easier and helped take the panic out of timing milk and formula.
We tried so many brands of bottles and these hands down were the best we’ve used. They’re easy to clean, don’t leak, and the wide nipple makes switching between breast and bottle super smooth. The anti-colic vent actually works without extra parts t...
Avent 4-oz Baby Bottles
Honestly, this is the formula that helped us the most. Our son hated Similac and formula made him so gassy. But once we switched to this enfamil one he was way more comfortable. Nothing fancy, it just sat better with him and feedings got a lot calmer...
Gentlease Baby Formula
Only $200!!! Great price and perfect to hold extra food for growing family and milk during breastfeeding times
Frigidaire 6.5 Cu. ft. Garage Ready Upright Freezer, Compact Vertical Freezer for Apartments, Garage, Basement, Office, Bulk Storage, Platinum Silver
Bath & Bubbles
Simple helpers that kept bath time smooth, gentle, and meltdown-free.
We went through a couple baby tubs before landing on this grow with me one, and honestly it was the winner by far. The fancy one with the built in thermometer broke as soon as water got on it, but this one is just simple, sturdy, and safe. As a new m...
Frida Baby 4 in 1 Grow with Me Baby Bathtub for Newborn to Toddler, White ...
This bath thermometer has been perfect for us. It reads the water temperature quickly and accurately every time, which gave me peace of mind. There are cute animals to choose from. We picked the duck version, and honestly I’m glad we went with the c...
Dreambaby Room and Bath Thermometer - Duck
Little Clothes, Big Laundry Wins
Just what worked best for us to keep tiny clothes smelling good and feeling soft.
This fabric softener for baby has been a great addition to our laundry routine. We use it to add a light, clean scent and extra softness to our baby’s clothes, and it’s gentle enough for every wash. Plus, it still saves us money compared to the luxur...
Ensueño Baby Hypoallergenic Liquid Laundry Fabric Softener
This hypoallergenic baby laundry detergent has been a great switch for us. We used Dreft before, but this gives you so much more for your money while still being really gentle on our baby’s skin. It cleans well and doesn’t cause irritation for our ba...
ARM & HAMMER Baby Hypoallergenic Liquid Laundry Detergent 100.5 fl oz ...
Little Learner Playtime Picks
Simple, engaging toys that helped our baby practice new skills while keeping playtime exciting.
This Disney Finding Nemo tummy time mat was perfect for keeping our son engaged. He loved reaching for the little fish attachments, and the stingray with lights and music always caught his attention. I know a lot of people end up disappointed with tu...
Disney Baby Finding Nemo Mr. Ray Ocean Lights & Music Activity Play Gym
This was one of my baby’s first books that he actually participated in! I highly recommend implementing it before 6 months and they’ll continue to revisit it. Our son would repeat us saying “baa baa” for the lamb/sheep page at 5 months! He really enj...
Target
This baby play mat has been great for us. It stays nicely thick, which really helps soften falls, and we kept it inside the playpen for extra cushioning. We’ve had it over 2 years now and it’s held up really well even out of the playpen. Easy to clea...
Loartee Coral Velvet Memory Foam Baby Mat
Baby-Proofing & Safety Basics
Simple, effective things that made our home feel a lot more secure during those curious, busy stages.
Our play pen became essential way earlier than we expected. Our son was on the move fast, crawling by 6 months, standing by 7, and walking by 8. Once these kiddos start to crawl they get into everything. Having a safe space to put him in was a must...
Fodoss 59x71in Baby Playpen with Mat – Safe Activity Center & Fence for ...
We use these magnetic ones on our most used cabinets. They hold up well to our son tugging and haven’t come off. Definitely install before baby starts exploring!
Magnetic Safety Locks