A few things that I found very helpful for a newborn that were under $50. Sometimes new parents
I really recommend this book as I found it so helpful. It provides different takes on topics, and this can be very important as a lot of people will have different opinions. It has helpful information whether you decide to breastfeed, formula feed, h...
The Simplest Baby Book in the World
Little sleepier are pretty popular gifts. The fabrics are very soft and stretchy, meaning it’ll take a while to outgrow them. They also have the foldable cuffs to cover hands and feet. Very cute!
Little Sleepies: Matching PJs & Daywear for Babies, Kids & Adults ...
Some friends gifted us customized blankets off Etsy, and they are just so cute! Perfect for taking your little one on a walk in their stroller
Personalized Baby Blanket - Etsy
Montessori toys are simple toys that help children develop a range of skills through play and discovery (sensory exploration, fine motor skills, creativity, etc.) through stimulation, encouraging kids to experiment.
Tiny Land: Montessori Toys
Having a bottle warmer on each floor is so helpful in the mornings or late nights when I’m just too tired to go downstairs to warm a bottle
GROWNSY 8-in-1 Fast Baby Milk Warmer
This company makes some great sleep sacks. This sleeveless sleep sack is perfect, and very helpful after month 1 as the baby learns to use their hands to soothe themselves.
This company also makes a thicker version that keeps the baby warm during the...
Yoofoss Baby Sleep Sack 0-6 Months Blanket
Halo’s swaddles are great because they keep the baby’s arms tucked snugly. This is helpful in the first few months as it helps reduce their startle reflex. They have different fabrics, I really liked the muslin ones as they were light and breathable.
Baby Swaddle Blankets HALO® Sleep
Baby mittens are very useful in keeping the baby from accidentally scratching themselves. Honestly, the hospital gives you a pair of- but they were so crappy and kept falling off. This is one thing I wish we had prepared
Baby Mittens
Someone had gifted us this, and I honestly didn’t think I would need it. But it has come in ridiculously handy
Baby Bottle Drying Rack
Muslin fabric is great for newborns. They're durable, hypoallergenic, soft, and breathable. Also loved the monstera leaf prints on this crib sheet, so I definitely had to get it for my little one :)
Blissful Diary Muslin Crib Sheets, Boho
This is a great lightweight and portable changing station. I didn't have this exact one, but a very similar one. I kept it in my SUV trunk, so I was able to easily change diapers in parking lots, or I could bring it around when visiting friends and f...
Evolur Eva Baby Changing Pad, Light Gray
and if you REALLY can't think of anything to get, you can always get a newborn baby basket! They usually have a bunch of useful and cute items. Some of these baskets come with a woven basket that can be useful as a baby laundry basket or a diaper cad...
Baby Boy Gift Basket
I totally forgot to add this to my own registry and ended up buying this one. Baby's nails are so small and thin, they can get razor sharp. This works great, I just wish the light was slightly brighter. Frida is a trusted company, but there are very ...
Frida Baby Electric Nail Trimmer, Safe & Easy
Babies are a lot more sensitive to water temperature. It's recommended the water should be right around 99°F - 100°F. Someone gave us this duck and it came in clutch when we wanted to make sure the water wasn't too hot or cold.
Rubber Duck Thermometer
I don't think the brand really matters, but it's good to have one of these portable/chargeable white noise makers. I've noticed white noise helps a lot more than “shushing sounds”, and blocks a lot of noises (especially if you have family staying ove...
portable white noise machine
Great bottle cleaning set. If the new parents don't have one of the bigger bottle cleaners such as the BabyBrezza bottle washer, then this works great. I started with these, and it made washing bottles very easy.