I have two kids - age 2 and 4! These are my favorite and most recommended items particularly for the baby stage!
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Diaper Essentials
Sleep Essentials
Travel and Transport
Breastfeeding or Formula Feeding
Bathing essentials
Diaper Essentials
We love this changing pad. It is comfortable and soft, while being so easy to clean. Highly recommend!
Keekaroo
This is my favorite recommendation for new parents. Such a small item but makes diaper changes so easy! You can use this bum brush to put on diaper cream, no need to get your hands all sticky!
These are the best wipes ever! We still use them for our 2 year old. They are just so soft and wet and they actually clean without causing any discomfort.
Pampers Aqua Pure Baby Wipes, 99% Water
I still use these for my 2 year olds diaper pail - they really help to keep the odor down!
Ubbi Lavender Scented Absorbing Gel 3-Pack
Love the Ubbi diaper pail! We have two at home and even rent one when we travel if possible. Really keeps the diapers contained and the odor away. Also looks sleek in the nursery!
Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail, Odor Locking, Chrome
Sleep Essentials
We use this for our daughters' room as a sound machine which helps block outside noise and helps babies sleep better. We also use it as a nightlight and it's great! Must have!
Hatch
I absolutely love Kyte Baby sleep sacks for my toddler as soon as she moved into a crib, and she still uses it as a 2 year old. They are so soft and plush. She carries them around calling them her blankie and is just so attached to them. So soft and ...
Sleep Bags
The Owlet was so essential for us for both babies. It gave us peace of mind that they were okay but also gave us really awesome data about how well they were sleeping. It was nice to be able to check on their breathing and heart rate any time. Highly...
Owlet Dream Sock® Smart Baby Monitor Mint
Travel and Transport
I love the BabyZen YoYo stroller. We have used it for both kids and it folds up so easily, is light to carry over your shoulder, and can be folded to place in the overhead bins on the flight which is so useful for travel!
Stokke® YOYO® Strollers and Travel Systems
Love this car seat. Affordable, comfortable, easy to use and convenient to latch and take in and out of the car!
Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat & Base, 4-22 lbs
This was our favorite stroller for our newborn and it easily converts to hold two for a double stroller! It is seriously high quality, heavy duty and runs so smoothly. I especially love that you can add your car seat right in when baby is a newborn -...
Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller 2.0 Sage
Got this car seat for my toddler once she moved out of the infant seat, and the rotating feature is a game changer! So much easier to get her out of the seat!
We travel a lot, so I got two of these car seats purely for travel. They are so lightweight and just much easier for travel!!
Cosco Kids Scenera Extend Infant & Toddler Convertible Car Seat, Moonlit Night, Black - Walmart.com
Breastfeeding or Formula Feeding
These are the best! I love Dr. Browns bottles and they worked for both my kids. They reduce gas due to their design and the glass is safe and better for babies than plastic. High quality and last forever.
Baby Bottles
The boon trove is so helpful for catching all the extra milk that leaks when you're feeding your baby or just extra full. The best part - it fits in your bra and it is so comfortable and easy to keep in place.
Boon Trove Silicone Manual Breast Pump - 1 Count
Silverettes are a must have for breastfeeding moms! I had so much nipple pain and even cracked nipples after my baby was born. I almost gave up on breastfeeding but then I started using these. I would fill them with breast milk and let them sit on my...
SILVERETTE® Original Silver Nursing Cups 7300
This bottle drying rack helped keep us organized when washing and drying bottles. A must have and love the neutral color for the kitchen.
OXO Tot Bottle Drying Rack, Gray
This nipple butter was my favorite when breastfeeding. Really helped heal my nipples between feedings and very natural - safe for baby to ingest!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ 2oz
This bottle washer is amazing - saves so much time and energy in those early newborn days!
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer & Sterilizer
Love these burp cloths - muslin, so soft and easy to clean up spit up and milk.
12 Pack 100% Cotton Muslin Burp Cloths 20x10
Bathing essentials
Love this for checking the temperature of the water to make sure it's perfect for baby, and it doubles as a fun toy!
b&h Baby Bath Thermometer - Classic Duck
This was so useful for cradle cap! I used it several times and it helped remove my baby's cradle cap almost entirely. Highly recommend. Very gentle on baby's sensitive skin, yet effective.
Frida Baby 3-Step Cradle Cap System
This was my favorite shampoo and body wash set for my baby. Very gentle, without any scent and just really good for their skin. I still use it for my 2 and 4-year-old.
Aveeno Baby Daily Care Gift Set, 2-Pack
I love this hooded towel. It's so soft and plush and it's also adorable. I still use it for my 2-year-old.
HIPHOP PANDA Bamboo Hooded Baby Towel
This was my favorite baby bathtub. It really grows with the baby from the newborn stage all the way to a young toddler. It's comfortable and easy to clean.
Fisher-Price Baby Bath Tub, 4-in-1 Newborn to Toddler Tub with Bath Toys, Green, Unisex, Plastic
This is a must-have for any new mom. I usually get it for baby shower presents. The lotion is extremely creamy, thick, soft and gentle on the baby's skin. It helped completely remove my baby's acne and keeps her skin soft and hydrated. I still use it...
TUBBY TODD All Over Ointment Baby Eczema Cream 2 Pack